Category: Diversity and Inclusion

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel

Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto (3.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Sunshine Nailsby Mai Nguyennarrated by Carolina Do, David Lee Huynh, Quyen Ngo, Vyvy Nguyen, and Trieu Tran(post may contain affiliate links) Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at around ten hours. Point of view shifts between… Continue reading Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen is a debut contemporary novel centered around a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto (3.25/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folk Horror, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Novel, Queer

The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller is a historical fantasy set at the turn of the century about sisterhood and the fae (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hillby Rowenna Millernarrated by Jesse Vilinsky(post may contain affiliate links) The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller is a historical fantasy set at the turn of the century about sisterhood and the fae. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at sixteen and a half hours and is… Continue reading The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller is a historical fantasy set at the turn of the century about sisterhood and the fae (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Disabled Author, Erotic Romance, Fiction, Mafia Romance, Novel, Romance

Heated Rivals by Katee Robert is a dark mafia romance novel and the second book in The O’Malleys series (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Heated RivalsThe O'Malleys, #2by Katee Robert(post may contain affiliate links) Heated Rivals by Katee Robert is a dark mafia romance novel and the second book in The O'Malleys series. We follow multiple POV characters but have a deeper focus on two: Carrigan and James. Carrigan O'Malley always knew she would have to marry for politics, not… Continue reading Heated Rivals by Katee Robert is a dark mafia romance novel and the second book in The O’Malleys series (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Science

STFU by Dan Lyons is a self-help book focused on psychology and personal development (3/5 stars)

Ashleah

STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy Worldby Dan Lyonsnarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World by Dan Lyons is a self-help book focused on psychology and personal development. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in… Continue reading STFU by Dan Lyons is a self-help book focused on psychology and personal development (3/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel

Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala is a solid third book in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen cozy mystery series (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Blackmail and BibingkaTita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #3by Mia P. Manansala(post may contain affiliate links) Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala is a solid third book in the Tita Rosie's Kitchen cozy mystery series. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under nine hours and is narrated by Danice Cabanela. Lila has… Continue reading Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala is a solid third book in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen cozy mystery series (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Trans, Womens Fiction

The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler is a humorous contemporary women’s fiction novel, and the author’s adult debut (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Wife Appby Carolyn Mackler(post may contain affiliate links) The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler is a humorous contemporary women's fiction novel, and the author's adult debut. Tired of being undervalued for their hard work and emotional labor, three divorced women and best friends create an app to stick it to their ex-husbands and monetize Mental… Continue reading The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler is a humorous contemporary women’s fiction novel, and the author’s adult debut (4/5 stars)

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

Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly is a cute and steamy contemporary queer romance (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Love & Other Disastersby Anita Kelly(post may contain affiliate links) Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly is a cute and steamy contemporary queer romance. We follow our two main characters with alternating points-of-view. Dahlia is trying to reinvent herself after her recent divorce via the reality competition series Chef's Special. London, who plans to come… Continue reading Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly is a cute and steamy contemporary queer romance (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting is a contemporary romcom featuring cats and hockey (3/5 stars)

Ashleah

A Love Catastropheby Helena Hunting(post may contain affiliate links) A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting is a contemporary romcom featuring cats and hockey. We alternate between the perspectives of our two main characters. Kitty Hart is social-media-famous thanks to her cat-sitting business, Kitty Whisperer. When Miles Thorn needs someone to look after his ailing mother's cat… Continue reading A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting is a contemporary romcom featuring cats and hockey (3/5 stars)

Books, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Queer

The Last Drop of Hemlock by Katharine Schellman is a a historical cozy mystery set in Prohibition-era New York City, and the second book in the Nightingale Mysteries series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Last Drop of HemlockNightingale Mysteries, #2by Katharine Schellman(post may contain affiliate links) The Last Drop of Hemlock by Katharine Schellman is a a historical cozy mystery set in Prohibition-era New York City, and the second book in the Nightingale Mysteries series. Vivian Kelly, former seamstress, is now working part-time at The Nightingale, a speakeasy in… Continue reading The Last Drop of Hemlock by Katharine Schellman is a a historical cozy mystery set in Prohibition-era New York City, and the second book in the Nightingale Mysteries series (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance

Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane is a queer contemporary fiction novel with romance elements (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Big Gay Weddingby Byron Lane(post may contain affiliate links) Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane is a queer contemporary fiction novel with romance elements. Barnett Durang is coming home to visit his mother Chrissy at her farm for misfit animals in small town Louisiana. She thinks he's finally come home to tell her he wants to… Continue reading Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane is a queer contemporary fiction novel with romance elements (5/5 stars)