A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams

e-Audio, 11:42:58Narrated by:  Mela Lee & Preston ButlerRelease Date: February 6, 2024Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: February 6-8, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this audiobook from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Suicide, Racism, Hate Crime, Death, Cancer, Grief, Drug…

Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson 

e-Audio, 00:51:35Narrated by: Renée Watson Fine Art by:  Ekua HolmesRelease Date: February 6, 2024Published by: KokilaRead from: February 5-6, 2024Stand-aloneSource: PRH App (I received a copy of this audiobook from the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: For Readers Interested In: Poetry, YA, Non-Fiction, Contemporary    …

Out of Body by Nia Davenport

e-ARC, 272 pagesRelease Date: February 6, 2024Published by: Balzer + BrayRead from: January 19 – February 5, 2024Stand-alone (?)Source: Netgalley (I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Drug Use, Physical abuse, Violence, Child Abuse, Death…

Stacking the Shelves #572 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what all we borrowed, bought, and received for review. It’s hosted over at Tynga’s Reviews. From Netgalley/Edelweiss:  From the Library:  The Weekly Wrap-Up!:  Sunday 02/11/23: Stacking the Shelves #571 & the Weekly Wrap-Up! & My Big Fat Desi Wedding edited by Prerna PickettMonday 02/12/24: Escaping Mr. Rochester by L.L. McKinney & My Fair…

Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo

e-Audio, 04:21:45Narrated by: Safia Elhillo Release Date: February 6, 2024Published by: Make me a WorldRead from: February 4-5, 2024Stand-aloneSource: PRH App (I received a copy of this audiobook from the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Adult/Minor Relationship, Sexual Assault, Toxic Relationship, Emotional Abuse, Sexual violence,…

Bunt! Striking Out on Financial Aide by Ngozi Ukazu & Mad Rupert

ARC, 288 pagesRelease Date: February 13, 2024Published by: First SecondRead from: January 30- February 5, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Publisher (I received a copy of this book from the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Cursing, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, LGBTQIA+, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Sports (Softball), NA (New…

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