Category: Diversity and Inclusion

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Latinx, Middle Grade, Novel, Sci-Fi

What Fell From The Sky by Adrianna Cuevas is a middle-grade historical science-fiction novel inspired by real-life history (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

What Fell From The Skyby Adrianna Cuevasnarrated by Giordan Diaz, PJ Morgan, Matt Haynes, Beth Hicks, Stephanie Willing, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Erin DeWard, Cary Hite(post may contain affiliate links) What Fell From The Sky by Adrianna Cuevas is a middle-grade historical science-fiction novel inspired by real-life history. Pineda, a Cuban-American boy, lives in rural Texas… Continue reading What Fell From The Sky by Adrianna Cuevas is a middle-grade historical science-fiction novel inspired by real-life history (4.5/5 stars)

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

First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison is a contemporary romance inspired by Sleepless in Seattle (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

First-Time CallerHeartstrings, #1by B.K. Borison(post may contain affiliate links) First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison is a contemporary romance inspired by Sleepless in Seattle and the first in her new Heartstrings series. Lucie is a single mother to a tween daughter who works as a mechanic. She and her childhood best friend, Grayson, had Maya while… Continue reading First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison is a contemporary romance inspired by Sleepless in Seattle (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Suspense/Thriller

This Girl’s a Killer is a fun debut thriller from Emma C. Wells (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

This Girl's a Killerby Emma C. Wellsnarrated by Stefanie Kay(post may contain affiliate links) This Girl's a Killer is a fun debut thriller from Emma C. Wells. Cordelia Black is many things: an ambitious pharma rep, a godmother, a best friend. But she's also a vigilante, a female Dexter who lives by her own code… Continue reading This Girl’s a Killer is a fun debut thriller from Emma C. Wells (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Debut Author, Memoir, Non-Fiction

In Gad We Trust is a celebrity memoir by comedic actor Josh Gad (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

In Gad We Trustnarrated by the authorby Josh Gad(post may contain affiliate links) In Gad We Trust is a celebrity memoir by comedic actor Josh Gad. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library while following along in my physical review copy. Unsurprisingly, Gad narrates the book himself and does a phenomenal job. There are… Continue reading In Gad We Trust is a celebrity memoir by comedic actor Josh Gad (5/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade

The Song of Orphan’s Garden is a debut middle grade fantasy written in verse by Nicole M. Hewitt (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Song of Orphan's Gardennarrated by Esther Wane & Keval Shahby Nicole M. Hewitt(post may contain affiliate links) The Song of Orphan's Garden is a debut middle grade fantasy written in verse by Nicole M. Hewitt. I bought the audiobook version from LibroFM (there was a great sale!) and listened to that while I followed… Continue reading The Song of Orphan’s Garden is a debut middle grade fantasy written in verse by Nicole M. Hewitt (4.5/5 stars)

Disability, Fantasy, Fiction, Novella, YA

Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy novella and the tenth book in the Wayward Children series (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Adrift in Currents Clean and ClearWayward Children, #9by Seanan McGuire(post may contain affiliate links) Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy novella and the tenth book in the Wayward Children series. As an even-numbered book in this series, it is a stand-alone and does not progress the chronological plot… Continue reading Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy novella and the tenth book in the Wayward Children series (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Disability, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

With You Forever by Chloe Liese is a contemporary romance and the fourth book in the Bergman Brothers series (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

With You ForeverThe Bergman Brothers, #4by Chloe Liesenarrated by Nelson Hobbs and CJ Bloom(post may contain affiliate links) With You Forever by Chloe Liese is a contemporary romance and the fourth book in the Bergman Brothers series. Rooney is taking a leave of absence from law school to focus on her health. Her best friend… Continue reading With You Forever by Chloe Liese is a contemporary romance and the fourth book in the Bergman Brothers series (4.25/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Debut Author, Memoir, Non-Fiction

Growing Up Urkel is a memoir by Jaleel White, who portrayed one of the most beloved icons of nineties television (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

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)

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

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig is a gothic fantasy romance and the first book in The Shepherd King duology (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

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)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance

A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a the second book in her Tomes and Tea Cozy Fantasies series (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

A Pirate's Life for TeaTomes & Tea, #2by Rebecca Thorne(post may contain affiliate links) A Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a the second book in her Tomes and Tea cozy fantasy series. In this installment, we continue to follow our leads Reyna, a former Queen's guard, and Kianthe, the most powerful mage… Continue reading A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a the second book in her Tomes and Tea Cozy Fantasies series (3.75/5 stars)