Adult, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Romance, Travel

Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author’s debut (4.5/5 stars)

Work in Progressby Kat Mackenzienarrated by Angela Dawe(post may contain affiliate links) Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author's debut. I borrowed the audiobook from the library and listened while following along in my physical review copy. The book is narrated by the same voice… Continue reading Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author’s debut (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Humor, Mystery, Novel, Paranormal, Queer, Trans

Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic–and funny–debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor (4.5/5 stars)

Dead & Breakfastby Kat Hillis & Rosiee Thornarrated by Daniel Henning(post may contain affiliate links) Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic (and funny!) debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor. I listened to the audiobook via Spotify (reminder: you get 15 hours/month if you have a premium subscription!) while following along… Continue reading Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic–and funny–debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Anthology, Books, Debut Author, Folklore, History, Humor, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Queer, Trans

Queer as Folklore is a nonfiction exploration of queer history and mythology (3.75/5 stars)

Queer as Folkloreby Sasha Cowardnarrated by Will Watt(post may contain affiliate links) Queer as Folklore is a nonfiction exploration of queer history and mythology. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and enjoyed listened to the narrator. I think he put just the right inflection on things, especially when they were meant to be… Continue reading Queer as Folklore is a nonfiction exploration of queer history and mythology (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Adventure Romance, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel, Romance

Crash Landing is a fun and heartwarming adventure romance by debut author Annie McQuaid (3.75/5 stars)

Crash Landingby Annie McQuaidnarrated by Emma Love(post may contain affiliate links) Crash Landing is a fun and heartwarming adventure romance by debut author Annie McQuaid. I followed along in my physical review copy while listening to the audiobook, which I borrowed from my local library. The narrator does a great job and kept me engaged.… Continue reading Crash Landing is a fun and heartwarming adventure romance by debut author Annie McQuaid (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Horror, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, Mythology, Novel

Greenteeth is a fun and cozy historical fantasy by debut author Molly O’Neill (4.25/5 stars)

Greenteethby Molly O'Neill narrated by Catrin Walker-Booth(post may contain affiliate links) Greenteeth is a fun and cozy historical fantasy by debut author Molly O'Neill. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along in my physical review copy. I really enjoyed listening to the narrator, especially because it's written in the first person… Continue reading Greenteeth is a fun and cozy historical fantasy by debut author Molly O’Neill (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Novel, Queer, Sci-Fi, Trans

Throwback: The Bone Orchard is a stunning dark sci-fantasy mystery debut by Sara A. Mueller (5/5 stars)

The Bone Orchard by Sara A. Mueller(post may contain affiliate links) The Bone Orchard is a debut gothic/horror sci-fantasy/mystery by Sara A. Mueller. Charm is many things: a mistress, a madam, a necromantic witch, and a psychic with a mind lock. The Emperor, who controls his psychic population with mind locks--forcing them to do his… Continue reading Throwback: The Bone Orchard is a stunning dark sci-fantasy mystery debut by Sara A. Mueller (5/5 stars)

Adult, Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Disability, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Magical Realism, Novel, Queer

Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert is magical realism meets historical fantasy by debut author Bob the Drag Queen (4.25/5 stars)

Harriet Tubman: Live in Concertby Bob the Drag Queennarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert is magical realism meets historical fantasy by debut author Bob the Drag Queen. I love magical realism, and in this book the fantasy is that several historical figures have magically and unexplainably returned from… Continue reading Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert is magical realism meets historical fantasy by debut author Bob the Drag Queen (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance

Let’s Call a Truce is a fun banter-filled contemporary romance from debut author Amy Buchanan (4.5/5 stars)

Let's Call a Truceby Amy Buchanannarrated by Charlotte North(post may contain affiliate links) Let's Call a Truce is a fun banter-filled contemporary romance from debut author Amy Buchanan. Juliana's husband passes away unexpectedly, leaving her with two young daughters and a stalled career after being a stay-at-home mom. When she starts her new job, she… Continue reading Let’s Call a Truce is a fun banter-filled contemporary romance from debut author Amy Buchanan (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Debut Author, Home & Garden, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Outdoors

Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman by Patrick Hutchison is a memoir of journey from an office job to restoring a cabin in the Pacific Northwest (3.25/5 stars)

Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsmanby Patrick Hutchisonnarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman by Patrick Hutchison is a memoir of journey from an office job to restoring a cabin in the Pacific Northwest. I followed along in my review copy while… Continue reading Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman by Patrick Hutchison is a memoir of journey from an office job to restoring a cabin in the Pacific Northwest (3.25/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Magical Realism, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, YA

Needy Little Things is a debut YA speculative mystery by Channelle Desamours (4.5/5 stars)

Needy Little Thingsby Channelle Desamoursnarrated by Alaska Jackson(post may contain affiliate links) Needy Little Things a debut YA speculative mystery by Channelle Desamours. Sariyah inherited a form of premonition from her grandmother; she can hear what people need, be it a bobby pin, paper straw, or a pencil. If she doesn't listen and/or fulfil the… Continue reading Needy Little Things is a debut YA speculative mystery by Channelle Desamours (4.5/5 stars)