Adult, Biography, Books, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Queer

Say Everything is a coming-of-age celebrity memoir by actress Ione Skye (4/5 stars)

Say Everything: A Memoirby Ione Skyenarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) Say Everything is a coming-of-age celebrity memoir by actress Ione Skye. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library. I'm always a fan of memoirs where the author narrates the audiobook themself, and Skye does a pretty good job here. I listened… Continue reading Say Everything is a coming-of-age celebrity memoir by actress Ione Skye (4/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Suspense/Thriller

One Death at a Time is a fun and fast-paced cozy mystery by Abbi Waxman (4/5 stars)

One Death at a Timeby Abbi Waxmannarrated by Patti Murin(post may contain affiliate links) One Death at a Time is a fun and fast-paced cozy mystery by Abbi Waxman. Ex-actress (turned lawyer) Julia teams up with her Gen Z sobriety sponsor, Mason, to solve a murder she's been accused of that could send her back… Continue reading One Death at a Time is a fun and fast-paced cozy mystery by Abbi Waxman (4/5 stars)

Adult, Anthology, Books, Essay, Non-Fiction, Outdoors, Queer, Resources, Travel

Women Travel Solo is a lovely collection of travel stories and photography compiled by Lonely Planet (4.75/5 stars)

Women Travel Soloby Lonely Planet(post may contain affiliate links) Women Travel Solo is a lovely collection of travel stories and photography compiled by Lonely Planet. For some people, it may seem terrifying to travel as a solo femme-presenting individual. This book has a lot of inspirational solo travel stories that can help alleviate some of… Continue reading Women Travel Solo is a lovely collection of travel stories and photography compiled by Lonely Planet (4.75/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance, Trans

On Her Terms by Amy Spalding is a fun queer contemporary romance (3.5/5 stars)

On Her TermsOut in Hollywood, #3by Amy Spalding(post may contain affiliate links) On Her Terms by Amy Spalding is a fun queer contemporary romance. Clementine just broke up with her boyfriend of almost two decades because they didn't want the same things in life, like marriage and kids. Now in her mid-30s, Clem can finally… Continue reading On Her Terms by Amy Spalding is a fun queer contemporary romance (3.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Essay, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Outdoors, Philosophy, Spirituality, Travel

The Living Mountain is a lyrical meditation on nature and our relationship with it by Nan Shepherd (4.25/5 stars)

The Living Mountainby Nan ShepherdIntro by Robert Macfarlanenarrated by Tilda Swinton(post may contain affiliate links) The Living Mountain is a lyrical meditation on nature and our relationship with it by Nan Shepherd. I listened to the audiobook (which is read by Tilda freaking Swinton) via my Spotify Premium audiobook hours while following along in my… Continue reading The Living Mountain is a lyrical meditation on nature and our relationship with it by Nan Shepherd (4.25/5 stars)

Anthology, Books, Essay, Graphic Novel, Humor, Non-Fiction, Science

Out of Your Mind is fun science journalism exploring the human brain by Jorge Cham and Dwayne Godwin (3.75/5 stars)

Out of Your Mind: The Biggest Mysteries of the Human Brainby Jorge Cham & Dwayne Godwinnarrated by the authors(post may contain affiliate links) Out of Your Mind is fun science journalism exploring the human brain by Jorge Cham and Dwayne Godwin. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along with the comics… Continue reading Out of Your Mind is fun science journalism exploring the human brain by Jorge Cham and Dwayne Godwin (3.75/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Indie Bookstore, Middle Grade

Besties: Prank War is a charming middle grade graphic novel by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino and illustrations by Sarah Turner (4/5 stars)

Besties: Prank WarThe World of Click, #3by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Caninoillustrated by Sarah Turner(post may contain affiliate links) Besties: Prank War is a charming middle grade graphic novel by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino and illustrations by Sarah Turner. Though this is technically the third book in The World of Click series, you can… Continue reading Besties: Prank War is a charming middle grade graphic novel by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino and illustrations by Sarah Turner (4/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Novel, Romance, Suspense/Thriller

Jane and Dan at the End of the World is a humorous romantic suspense by Colleen Oakley (4.25/5 stars)

Jane and Dan at the End of the Worldby Colleen Oakleynarrated by Hillary Huber(post may contain affiliate links) Jane and Dan at the End of the World is a humorous romantic suspense by Colleen Oakley. Jane is off to a very fancy dinner to celebrate nineteen years of marriage to Dan, though she's not sure… Continue reading Jane and Dan at the End of the World is a humorous romantic suspense by Colleen Oakley (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Graphic Novel, Humor, Memoir, Neurodivergence, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Romance, YA

Snug by Catana Chetwynd is a collection of cute and cozy comics about love and partnership (4.5/5 stars)

Snug: A Collection of Comics about Dating Your Best Friendby Catana Chetwynd(post may contain affilaite links) Snug by Catana Chetwynd is a collection of cute and cozy comics about love and partnership. The past several weeks have been very data-heavy at my day job, our basement took on some water earlier this week (it appears… Continue reading Snug by Catana Chetwynd is a collection of cute and cozy comics about love and partnership (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Resources

Are you a University of Maryland alum who likes to read? Join the Terp Summer Reading Challenge!

The 2025 Terp Summer Reading Challengemore info hereregister for the challenge here The University of Maryland Alumni Association is putting on yet another Terp Summer Reading Challenge! The event runs from Sunday, June 1st through Sunday, August 31st, 2025. I've had a ton of fun participating over the past few years. This year, there are… Continue reading Are you a University of Maryland alum who likes to read? Join the Terp Summer Reading Challenge!