Growing Up Urkelby Jaleel Whitenarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) Growing Up Urkel is a memoir by Jaleel White, who portrayed one of the most beloved icons of nineties television. I listened to the audiobook, narrated by the author, while following along in my physical review copy. There are several photos includes in… Continue reading Growing Up Urkel is a memoir by Jaleel White, who portrayed one of the most beloved icons of nineties television (3.5/5 stars)
One Dark WindowThe Shepherd King, #1by Rachel Gillignarrated by Lisa Cordileone(post may contain affiliate links) One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig is a gothic fantasy romance and the first book in The Shepherd King duology. Oh my goodness, I'm so glad I finally picked up this book! When my partner and I were on a… Continue reading One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig is a gothic fantasy romance and the first book in The Shepherd King duology (5/5 stars)
The City of Stardustby Georgia Summers(post may contain affiliate links) The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a spellbinding standalone portal fantasy and the author's debut. The Everly family has been cursed for so long they are unsure why it started. The best and brightest in every generation disappears as punishment for a for… Continue reading The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a spellbinding standalone portal fantasy and the author’s debut (4.25/5 stars)
Pickleballersby Ilana Long(post may contain affiliate links) Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest. This was a fun read! I inhaled this book within 24 hours and laughed out loud several times. I enjoyed how light-hearted it felt, though there are also sweet and romantic moments from… Continue reading Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest (3.5/5 stars)
The Teller of Small Fortunesby Julie Leong(post may contain affiliate links) The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong is a debut fantasy with cozy mystery elements. Tao is an immigrant and a fortune teller, though she will only tell "small" fortunes like whether it will hail next week or who the barmaid will kiss.… Continue reading The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong is a debut fantasy with cozy mystery elements (4/5 stars)
The Next Best FlingLibrarians in Love, #1Gabriella Gamez(post may contain affiliate links) The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez is a debut contemporary romance featuring a plus-sized Latina librarian and a retired football star. Marcela has unrequited feelings for her best friend, who just got engaged. Theo has been in love with his brother's new… Continue reading The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez is a debut contemporary romance featuring a plus-sized Latina librarian and a retired football star (3.75/5 stars)
Glorious Exploitsby Ferdia Lennonnarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon is a debut historical fiction novel set during the Peloponnesian War in ~400s B.C. Sicily. Once I saw comparisons to O, Brother Where Art Thou and Monty Python, I knew I had to pick this one up, and I'm… Continue reading Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon is a debut historical fiction novel set during the Peloponnesian War in ~400s B.C. Sicily (5/5 stars)
The Ex-cavenger HuntHappily Ever Mishaps, #1by Kendall Halenarrated by Jason Clarke and Stephanie Nemeth-Parker(post may contain affiliate links) The Ex-cavenger Hunt by Kendall Hale is a contemporary rom-com debut featuring a road trip. Lily decides to take a cross-country road trip to visit all of her prior exes to see if any of them are… Continue reading The Ex-cavenger Hunt by Kendall Hale is a contemporary rom-com debut featuring a road trip (3/5 stars)
I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton(post may contain affiliate links) I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton is part memoir part intro to financial literacy. I did a blended read, where I followed along in the physical book (and tabbed… Continue reading I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton is part memoir part intro to financial literacy (5/5 stars)
An Enchanting Case of Spiritsby Melissa Holtz(post may contain affiliate links) An Enchanting Case of Spirits by Melissa Holtz is a debut paranormal romance with mystery elements. It features a recent widow suddenly navigating spiritual hijinks and the hunky detective next door. This was a fun read, and it's always great to see romances with… Continue reading An Enchanting Case of Spirits by Melissa Holtz is a debut paranormal romance with mystery elements (3.5/5 stars)
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