On the Plus Side by Jenny L. Howe

e-Audio, 11:47:18Narrated by: Zura JohnsonRelease Date: December 26, 2023Published by: Findaway | Spotify Audiobooks (St. Martin’s Griffin)Read from: December 10-13, 2023Stand-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: Will Update LaterFor Readers Interested In:…

WoW: The Loudest Silence by Sydney Langford

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine! Two disabled, queer teens find belonging in this poignant platonic love story about singing, signing, and solidarity. Sixteen-year-old Casey Kowalski dreamed of becoming a professional singer. Then the universe threw…

Every Time You Go Away by Abigail Johnson

e-Audio, 09:52:40Narrated by: Ferdelle Capistrano & Graham HalsteadRelease Date: December 5, 2023Published by: Harlequin AudioRead from: November 30- December 10, 2023Stand-aloneSource: AudibleTW: Child Abuse, Parent with substance abuse problems, Mention of OD, Car Accident, Loss of a Parent, Grief, For Readers Interested In: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Disability (Wheelchair User), Own Voices, Mental health, Dual POV, Coming…

Stacking the Shelves #563 & 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 the Library:  From KU:  All of these are adult! The Weekly Wrap-Up:  Sunday 12/10/23: Stacking the Shelves #562 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!Monday 12/11/23: Where He Can’t Find You by Darcy CoatesTuesday 12/12/23: TTT: Top 10 Books on my Winter…

Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura

e-Audio, 10:39:34Narrated by: Frankie CorzoRelease Date: December 5, 2023Published by: Books on Tape (Berkley)Read from: December 6-7, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Misogyny, Cancer, Death of a Parent, Violence, Sexual HarassmentFor Readers Interested In: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Academic Rivals, Dual POV, Adult       Rival archaeologists must team up on a secret Aztec expedition, or…

WoW: More Than This by Krystal Marquis

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine! The anticipated sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller featuring escapist romance and a wealthy Black family in 1910s Chicago Like the blazing Chicago sun, the drama is heating up for…

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