Category: Diversity and Inclusion

Books, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Neurodivergence, Queer, Romance

Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, and illustrations by Sarah Winifred Searle and Niki Smith, is a Regency-era romance graphic novel featuring a marriage of convenience (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Ruinedby Sarah Vaughnillustrated by Sarah Winifred Searle & Niki Smith(post may contain affiliate links) Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, and illustrations by Sarah Winifred Searle and Niki Smith, is a Regency-era romance graphic novel featuring a marriage of convenience. To escape the gossip of the ton, Catherine Benson agrees to a marriage of convenience with Andrew… Continue reading Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, and illustrations by Sarah Winifred Searle and Niki Smith, is a Regency-era romance graphic novel featuring a marriage of convenience (4/5 stars)

Books, Humor, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Spirituality

Feral Self-Care by Mandi Em is a humorous yet useful self-help book featuring mental health (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Feral Self-Care: 100 Ways to Liberate and Celebrate Your Messy, Wild, and Untamed Selfby Mandi Emnarrated by Leslie Howard Feral Self-Care by Mandi Em is a humorous yet useful self-help book featuring mental health. If you are reading a digital version of this book, I highly recommend reading it on a tablet versus a Kindle… Continue reading Feral Self-Care by Mandi Em is a humorous yet useful self-help book featuring mental health (3.5/5 stars)

Memoir, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears is a quick but heartbreaking read (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Woman in Meby Britney Spearsnarrated by Michelle Williams(post may contain affiliate links) In this memoir, Britney Spears takes us from her humble and heartbreaking beginnings in Louisiana to the dissolution of her thirteen-year long conservatorship. Britney narrates the introduction, and then the actress Michelle Williams reads the rest. If you're expecting a lot of… Continue reading The Woman in Me by Britney Spears is a quick but heartbreaking read (4/5 stars)

Books, Disability, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary, Novel, Queer

A True Account by Katherine Howe is a historical fiction novel featuring pirates and dual timelines (3.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

A True Account: Hannah Masury's Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herselfby Katherine Howenarrated by Petrea Burchard(post may contain affiliate links) A True Account by Katherine Howe is a historical fiction novel featuring pirates and dual timelines. Featuring alternating dual timelines, Hannah Masury starts bound to service at a waterfront tavern in 1726 Boston but soon… Continue reading A True Account by Katherine Howe is a historical fiction novel featuring pirates and dual timelines (3.25/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Disability, Fiction, Literary, Neurodivergence, Novel

The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange is a contemporary literary fiction focusing on a group of siblings (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Connellys of County Downby Tracey Langenarrated by Barrie Kreinik(post may contain affiliate links) The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange is a contemporary literary fiction focusing on a group of siblings. Tara Connelly was just released from prison after serving a year and a half on a drug charge. She knows that life will… Continue reading The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange is a contemporary literary fiction focusing on a group of siblings (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Dreaming of a Duke Like YouDuke of Grantham, #1by Sara Bennett(post may contain affiliate links) Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series. Gabriel Cadieux, once raised in a foundling home, has made a name for himself as the proprietor of a… Continue reading Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Romance

Compass Points by Jillian Witt is a debut fantasy romance set in a world inspired by United States National Parks (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Compass Pointsby Jillian Witt(post may contain affiliate links) Compass Points by Jillian Witt is a debut fantasy romance set in a world inspired by United States National Parks. It has been ten years since Rose left home after tragedy. Her secrets may not be safe from the leader of the earth fae, who is seeking a… Continue reading Compass Points by Jillian Witt is a debut fantasy romance set in a world inspired by United States National Parks (4/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Middle East Author, Novel, Romance, YA

These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

These Infinite ThreadsThis Woven Kingdom, #2by Tahereh Mafinarrated by Kate Reading(post may contain affiliate links) These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Kate Reading. We follow… Continue reading These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series (4/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Feminism, Humor, Memoir, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Queer, Trans

In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life by Amy Schneider is a humorous queer memoir (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Lifeby Amy Schneidernarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life by Amy Schneider is a humorous queer memoir. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by the author.… Continue reading In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life by Amy Schneider is a humorous queer memoir (5/5 stars)

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

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Cleat Cuteby Meryl Wilsnernarrated by Dana Varden & Zim Avaltrades(post may contain affiliate links) Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Dana Varden and Zim Avaltrades. We follow our two main characters with alternating points-of-view. Soccer star Grace is… Continue reading Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players (4/5 stars)