Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington

e-Audio, 12:21:40Narrated by: Ariel BlakeRelease Date: July 25, 2023Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: July 14-16, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FMTW: Murder, Death, Poisoning, Gun Violence, Racism, SexismFor Readers Interested In: Thriller, Contemporary, Horror, YA       A Black teen desperate to regain her Ivy League acceptance enters an elite competition only to discover the…

Stacking the Shelves #542 & 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:  Huge thanks to Netgalley! I did a legit happy dance when I saw the new Crystal Maldonado, Everyone’s Thinking It, and Every Time You Go Away under the approved column. And when I got…

Play to Win by Jodie Slaughter

e-Audio, 07:51:23Narrated by: Lacy LaurelRelease Date: July 11, 2023Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: July 12-14, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Spousal Abandonment, GriefFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Contemporary, Adult, LGBTQ+, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Realistic Fiction, Audio       Jodie Slaughter’s latest rom-com, Play to Win , is a sizzling romance where a winning lottery ticket is meant…

My Week With Him by Joya Goffney

e-Audio, 06:57:00Narrated by: Marcella CoxRelease Date: July 11, 2023Published by: HarperTeenRead from: July 10-11, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Emotionally Abusive Parent, Racism, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Coming of Age, Romance, BIPOC MC, Music, Realistic Fiction, YA       From Joya Goffney of  Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry,  comes a stirring YA coming-of-age, best friends-to-lovers romance…

WoW: Red by Annie Cardi

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! Moving to Hawthorne was something Tess and her mom never anticipated, but after Tess’s mom loses her job, it’s their only option. Tess’s grandparents welcome them into their home, but…

TTT: Books With One Word Titles!

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish and is now run by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week she will post a new Top Ten list . Everyone is welcome to join.  This week’s topic is: Top 10 Books With One Word Titles What about you? Have you read any of…

One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus

e-Audio, 10:13:05Narrated by: Shannon McManus, Holly Linneman, Robbie Daymond, Jeff EbnerRelease Date: July 25, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: July 8-10, 2023One of Us is Lying, #3Source: PRH AppTW: Death, Gun Violence, Drink Drugging, Blood, Addiction, AlcoholismFor Readers Interested In: Thrillers, Mysteries, Series Ender, Multiple POV, Contemporary, YA      From international bestseller, Karen…

Stacking the Shelves #541 & 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 Publishers:  I entered a giveaway for this one and won! I’m so excited for the Afrofantasy MG book! And it’s questy-like too?! YESSSSS. Give it to me now! I also got these…

Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon

e-Audio, 10:03:50Narrated by: Hathaway LeeRelease Date: July 4, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 30 – July 8, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Abortion Mentioned, Panic Attack from Mental Illness, Emotional AbuseFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Contemporary, LOL, Adult, Religious Diversity (Jewish), Realistic Fiction     Chandler Cohen has never felt more like the ghost in…

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