That Self-Same Metal by Brittany N. Williams

e-Audio, 10:31:38Narrated by: Patricia AllisonRelease Date: April 25, 2023Published by: OrangeSky AudioRead from: April 27-28, 2023Forge & Fracture Saga, #1Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Racism, Racial Slurs, Violence, MisogynyFor Readers Interested In: Fantasy, Fae, Romance, Shakespeare, London, Historical Fiction, YA     A stunning YA fantasy debut, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Justina Ireland, about…

WoW: The Blackwoods by Brandy Colbert

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! From Boston Globe/Horn Book Award–winning author Brandy Colbert comes the story of four generations of a Hollywood family—an unforgettable tale of ambition, fame, struggle, loss, and love in America. The…

Forever is Now by Mariama J. Lockington

e-Audio, 07:15:59Narrated by: Angel PeanRelease Date: May 23, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: May 3-9, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Police Brutality, Mention of some of those killed by Police Brutality, Anxiety Spirals, Parents who don’t listen (Anxiety or LGBTQ+ wise)For Readers Interested In: Romance, LGBTQ+, YA, Sparkly Covers, Mental Health Rep (Anxiety & Agoraphobia), Novels…

Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy

e-Audio, 10:13:29Narrated by: Julia WhelanRelease Date: April 25, 2023Published by: Harlequin AudioRead from: April 23-25, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM ALC TW: Death of a parent, Grief, Alcohol/Drug Use, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Car AccidentFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Adult, Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, Black Romance, Fat Leads     Zora has committed every inch of her life to establishing her…

Throwback by Maurene Goo

e-Audio, 11:27:22Narrated by: Jennifer Sun Bell Release Date: April 11, 2023Published by: ZandoRead from: April 13-20, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Racism, Misogyny, Racial Slurs, Toxic Friendship, Classism, Bullying, Death of a Parent, Body Shaming, AlcoholismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Science Fiction, Time Travel, YA, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, 90’s fans     Back to the Future meets The Joy…

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