WoW: Home is a Silhouette by Kataru Yahya

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! Asiya Abdullah has it all. But still, her heart is restless. She yearns for a closer relationship with her mother and friends who truly care about her. When a single…

Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul

e-Audio, 11:03:03Narrated by: Julia WhelanRelease Date: April 25, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: April 6-11, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Death of a parent, Grief, Alcohol/Drug Use, PregnancyFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Adult, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction     A multigenerational saga that traverses the glamour of old Hollywood and the seductive draw of modern-day showbiz. …

The Lake House by Sarah Beth Durst

e-Audio, 09:09:21Narrated by: Karissa VackerRelease Date: April 25, 2023Published by: HarperTeenRead from: April , 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Gaslighting, Death, Violence, PossessionFor Readers Interested In: Horror, Thriller, YA     Claire’s grown up triple-checking locks. Counting her steps. Second-guessing every decision. It’s just how she’s wired – her worst-case scenarios never actually come true.     Until…

Stacking the Shelves #535 & 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:  Bought:  The Weekly Wrap-Up.:  Sunday 05/28/23: Stacking the Shelves #534 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!Monday 05/29/23: Lying in the Deep by Diana UrbanTuesday 05/30/23: TTT: Things that Make me Instantly NOT Want to Read a Book &…

Your Plantation Prom is Not Okay by Kelly McWilliams

e-Audio, 09:51:41Narrated by: Henriette ZoutomouRelease Date: May 2, 2023Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: May 4-5, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Racism, Gaslighting, Grief, Slavery Mention, Cancer, Death of a Parent, Eating Disorder (Not MC)For Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Coming of Age Stories, Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, YA     This sharp-witted, timely novel explores cancel culture,…

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

e-Audio, 09:33:51Narrated by: Caitlin Kinnunen Release Date: May 2, 2023Published by: Balzer + BrayRead from: May 3-4, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Toxic Friendship, Biphobia, Homophobia, Gaslighting, Emotional AbuseFor Readers Interested In: Romance, YA, LGBTQ+ (Bi Rep), Coming of Age, Personal for the Author, Realistic Fiction     Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she’s got the…

We Don’t Swim here by Vincent Tirado

e-Audio, 08:34:30Narrated by: iiKane nullRelease Date: May 16, 2023Published by: Tantor Media, INCRead from: April 26- May 3, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Racism, PossessionFor Readers Interested In: Horror, Ghosts, Family Diversity, Racial/Ethnic…

Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune

e-Audio, 09:56:43Narrated by: A.J. Bridel & Carley FortuneRelease Date: May 2, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: May 1-3, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Grief, Pregnancy, Panic Attacks, Car Accident, Death of a parentFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Adult, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction     A random connection sends two strangers on a daylong adventure where they make…

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