Tastes Like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma

e-Audio, 10:06:31Narrated by: Soneela Nankani & Fajer Al-KaisiRelease Date: August 1, 2023Published by: HarperAudioRead from: July 24-27, 2023If Shakespeare Were an Auntie, #2Source: Libro FMTW: Fatphobia, Racism, Body Shaming, Emotional Abuse, Gaslighting, Death of a Parent, Religious bigotry, Toxic RelationshipFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary Romance, Body Positive Fat Leads, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Retellings, Realistic Fiction, Forced…

Forget Me Not by Julie Soto

e-Audio, 09:15:51Narrated by: Callie Dalton & Teddy HamiltonRelease Date: July 20, 2023Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: July 23-24, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Audible TW: Medical Trauma (Peanut Allergy), Death of a Parent, Grief, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Toxic Family RelationshipFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Realistic Fiction, Enemies to Lovers, Grumpy /sunshine, Adult        An ambitious wedding planner must…

WoW: Plan A by Deb Caletti

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! A sixteen-year-old girl’s road trip across the country to get an abortion becomes a transformative journey of vulnerability, strength, and above all, choice. From the acclaimed author of A Heart…

Cutting Teeth by Chandler Baker

e-Audio, 11:15:48Narrated by: January LaVoy & Chandler BakerRelease Date: July 18, 2023Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: July 21-23, 2023Stand-aloneSource: E-Audio Code Given by the 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: Blood, Murder, Medical TraumaFor Readers…

Stacking the Shelves #544 & 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 Edelweiss/Netgalley:  From the Library:  Bought:  From the Publisher:  The Weekly Wrap-Up:  Sunday 07/30/23: Stacking the Shelves #543 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!Monday 07/31/23: Ode to my First Car by Robin GowTuesday 08/01/23: TTT: 10 Forgotten Backlist TitlesWednesday 08/02/23:…

The King is Dead by Benjamin Dean

e-Audio, 09:03:12Narrated by: Ivanno JeremiahRelease Date: July 18, 2023Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: July 19-21, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Grief, Racism, Homophobia, Bullying, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Thrillers, Romance, LGBTQ+, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Mystery, Set Outside the USA, YA       In this YA romantic thriller, James—the shy, handsome, mixed-race heir to the British throne—must choose…

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