Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Latinx, Novel, Queer, Romance, YA

Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster is a debut YA romance novel by Andrea Mosqueda

Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster by Andrea Mosqueda(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 stars (3.5 rounded up to a 4)Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster is a debut YA romance novel by Andrea Mosqueda. The ebook version is 336 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at ten and a… Continue reading Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster is a debut YA romance novel by Andrea Mosqueda

Asian Author, Books, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

The Woman in the Library is a closed-room literary mystery novel by Sulari Gentill

The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 5 of 5 stars (4.5 rounded up to a 5)The Woman in the Library is a closed-room literary mystery novel by Sulari Gentill. The ebook version is 288 pages. We follow our main character with a first person point-of-view.Four strangers are… Continue reading The Woman in the Library is a closed-room literary mystery novel by Sulari Gentill

Books, Classic, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Play, Romance

Cyrano de Bergerac is a romantic play based on true events and individuals by Edmond Rostand

Cyrano de Bergerac: A Play in Five Parts by Edmond Rostand(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 5 of 5 starsCyrano de Bergerac is a play based on true events and individuals by Edmond Rostand. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over three hours and is narrated by a full… Continue reading Cyrano de Bergerac is a romantic play based on true events and individuals by Edmond Rostand

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Novel, Retelling

Elektra: A Novel of the House of Atreus is a fantasy retelling of Greek mythology by Jennifer Saint, and her sophomore outing

Elektra by Jennifer Saint(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 5 of 5 starsElektra: A Novel of the House of Atreus is a fantasy retelling of Greek mythology by Jennifer Saint. The ebook version is 320 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at ten and a half hours and is narrated by… Continue reading Elektra: A Novel of the House of Atreus is a fantasy retelling of Greek mythology by Jennifer Saint, and her sophomore outing

Asian Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, Novel, Queer, Self-Help

Happy Book Birthday to queer urban fantasy novel Siren Queen (Nghi Vo) and The Book of Knowing and the Book of Overthinking (Dr. Gwendoline Smith), a bind-up of two short self help guides

Just a quickie today to hype two fabulous book birthdays! Siren Queen by Nghi Vo(post may contain affiliate links) Siren Queen is an urban fantasy novel by Nghi Vo that is set in pre-Code Hollywood. Luli Wei grew up working in her Chinese American family's laundry business in Los Angeles, blocks away from Hollywood directors… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to queer urban fantasy novel Siren Queen (Nghi Vo) and The Book of Knowing and the Book of Overthinking (Dr. Gwendoline Smith), a bind-up of two short self help guides

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Latinx, Magical Realism, Novel, Queer

The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is a wonderful literary fantasy by Zoraida Córdova that deftly explores grief, magic, and the concept of family

The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 5 of 5 starsThe Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is a literary fantasy novel by Zoraida Córdova. The eBook version is 336 pages. We follow multiple characters in dual timelines with third person points-of-view.In one of our timelines, we follow the eponymous… Continue reading The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is a wonderful literary fantasy by Zoraida Córdova that deftly explores grief, magic, and the concept of family

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novella, Romance

If you’re in the mood for steamy dark romance, check out the Vegas Nights novella trilogy by Christina C. Jones

Maybe Next Time by Christina C. Jones(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsMaybe Next Time is the first dark romance novella in the Vegas Nights series by Christina C. Jones. The eBook version is 94 pages. We follow our two characters with alternating first-person points-of-view. The complete series is available on… Continue reading If you’re in the mood for steamy dark romance, check out the Vegas Nights novella trilogy by Christina C. Jones

Books, Classic, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

Fireside Reading of A Study in Scarlet is a wonderfully narrated version of the mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle

Fireside Reading of A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 5 of 5 stars (4.5 rounded up to a 5)Fireside Reading of A Study in Scarlet is just what it sounds like: a wonderfully narrated version of the mystery novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, read before a fire.… Continue reading Fireside Reading of A Study in Scarlet is a wonderfully narrated version of the mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance

Happy Book Birthday to Blame it on the Brontës, a contemporary romantic comedy from Annie Sereno

Blame it on the Brontës by Annie Sereno(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 stars (3.5 rounded up to a 4)Blame It on the Brontës is a second-chance romance by Annie Sereno. The ebook version is 371 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at eleven hours and is narrated… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Blame it on the Brontës, a contemporary romantic comedy from Annie Sereno

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance, YA

Happy Book Birthday to I Kissed Shara Wheeler, a fun queer contemporary romance by Casey McQuiston in their YA debut

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsI Kissed Shara Wheeler is a queer contemporary romance by Casey McQuiston, and her first YA novel. The eBook version is 368 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at nine and a half hours and is… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to I Kissed Shara Wheeler, a fun queer contemporary romance by Casey McQuiston in their YA debut