Golden Boy by A.J. Symon

e-ALC, 07:27:36Narrated by: Cassidy BrownRelease Date: August 25, 2026Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: August 23, 2026Stand-aloneSource:  Libro FM (I received an e-ALC from the publisher and Libro FM. I also received an ARC from the publisher so I was able to immersive read. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Misogyny, Sexism,…

Such a Witch by Sarah Henning

e-ALC, 13:29:24Narrated by: Laura Knight KeatingRelease Date: July 28, 2026Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: August 19-21, 2026Stand-aloneSource:  Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Murder, For Readers of: Audio, Catchy Title, Contemporary, Fantasy, Sparkly Cover, Libby, Most Anticipated, Mystery, Thrillers, YA       Cliques clash and sparks fly in this delightfully fast-paced read that’s part fluffy rom-com, part murder…

A (Dead) Thing Like Me by E.G. Young

e-ALC, 09:27:17Narrated by: Amy McFaddenRelease Date: August 18, 2026Published by: Dreamscape MediaRead from: August 17-19, 2026Stand-aloneSource:  Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Death, Grief, Body Horror, Toxic Friendship, Vomit, Abandonment, Child Abuse, BloodFor Readers of: ARC, Audio, Body Horror, Contemporary, Sparkly Cover, Libby, Most Anticipated, Paranormal, Stand-alone, YA      A teenage ghost in love with life becomes…

The Fast Track by Angelica Cheng

e-ALC, 08:04:51Narrated by: Shiromi ArserioRelease Date: August 4, 2026Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: August 8-18, 2026Stand-aloneSource:  Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Misogyny, Racism, Racial SlursFor Readers of: Audio, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Sparkly Cover, Most Anticipated, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Realistic Fiction, Romance, Sports, YA      An ambitious racer who dreams of becoming the first female F1…

My Killer Family Reunion by Dinesh Thiru

e-ALC, 08:23:28Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio Release Date: August 11, 2026Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: August 16-17, 2026Stand-aloneSource:  Libro FM (I also received an ARC copy of this from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Physical Abuse, Toxic Relationship, Medical Content, Medical Trauma, Car Accident, Mental Illness, MurderFor Readers of: Audio,…

Bound by Fury by Noelle Monet

e-Audio, 16:01:47Narrated By: Tamika Katon-DonegalRelease Date: August 18, 2026Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: August 14-16, 2026Stand-alone (?) Source: I received a copy of this ALC from the publisher and Libro FM. I also received a hardcover of this from the publisher. (This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Racism, Grief, Violence, DeathFor Readers…

WoW: Say Less by Lamar Giles

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 Good Girl’s Guide to Murder meets Demon Copperhead in this new fast-paced and wickedly smart read from three-time Edgar Award nominee Lamar Giles! Welcome to Keysbridge. Population 5,818 and dropping. Where I…

The Hardest Ones to Fool by Christina Li

e-ALC, 07:19:42Narrated by: Katharine Chin Release Date: August 4, 2026Published by: Books on TapeRead from: August 8-9, 2026Stand-aloneSource:  PRH App  (I received a copy of this ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Death, ConsFor Readers of: Audio, Celeb Book Club, Sparkly Cover, Mystery, Own Voices, Racial/Ethnic Diversity…

Killing Sadie by Rachel Peterson

e-ALC, 06:58:32Narrated by: Andre Bellido, Ferdelle Capistrano, Stacy Gonzalez, Rachel F. Hirsch, & Lee OsorioRelease Date: August 4, 2026Published by: Simon PulseRead from: August 7-8, 2026Stand-aloneSource:  Libro FM  (I received a copy of this ALC from the publisher and Libro FM. I also received a copy of an ARC from the publisher. This did nothing…

A Clash of Carnivores by Liselle Sambury

e-ALC, 19:05:36Narrated by: Angel Pean & Sandra OkuboyejoRelease Date: August 4, 2026Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: August 4-6, 2026A Mastery of Monsters, #2Source:  Libro FM (I received this ALC from the publisher and Libro FM. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Death of a Parent, Violence, Child Death, Drug Use, Gore,…

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