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Adult, Black Author, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Gold Coast Dilemma is a slow-burn contemporary romance by Nana Malone featuring a Ghanaian American heiress who must choose between culture and a love connection (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Gold Coast Dilemmaby Nana Malonenarrated by Soneela Nankani and Tim Paige(post may contain affiliate links) Gold Coast Dilemma is a slow-burn contemporary romance by Nana Malone featuring a Ghanaian American heiress who must choose between culture and a love connection. Ofosua first crosses paths with Cole during an opulent publishing party, where they both share… Continue reading Gold Coast Dilemma is a slow-burn contemporary romance by Nana Malone featuring a Ghanaian American heiress who must choose between culture and a love connection (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Novel

The Man Who Died Twice is the second book in the Thursday Murder Club cozy mystery series by Richard Osman (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Man Who Died TwiceThursday Murder Club, #2by Richard Osmannarrated by Lesley Manville(post may contain affiliate links) The Man Who Died Twice is the second book in the Thursday Murder Club cozy mystery series by Richard Osman. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and I had a lot of fun listening to Lesley… Continue reading The Man Who Died Twice is the second book in the Thursday Murder Club cozy mystery series by Richard Osman (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Kids, Picture Book

Wheetle: A Little Wagon with a Big Heart is a tender picture book about setting boundaries by Cindy Derby (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Wheetle: A Little Wagon with a Big Heartby Cindy Derby(post may contain affiliate links) Wheetle: A Little Wagon with a Big Heart is a tender picture book about setting boundaries by Cindy Derby. As someone who has a hard time saying no when people ask me for help, I really appreciated this book! I had… Continue reading Wheetle: A Little Wagon with a Big Heart is a tender picture book about setting boundaries by Cindy Derby (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Food, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel

Cheddar Luck Next Time is a cheese-filled cozy mystery debut by Beth Cato (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Cheddar Luck Next Timeby Beth Cato(post may contain affiliate links) Cheddar Luck Next Time is a cheese-filled cozy mystery debut by Beth Cato. Bird recently inherited her grandmother's estate (after she mysteriously disappeared). Since she ran an artisanal preserves business, the property includes a capital-K Kitchen. This is the perfect location for Bird's new gourmet… Continue reading Cheddar Luck Next Time is a cheese-filled cozy mystery debut by Beth Cato (4.25/5 stars)

Anthology, Books, Classic, Fiction, Humor, Resources

The Jane Austen Insult Guide for Well-Bred Women by Emily Reed is a quick and fun collection of devastating comebacks (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Jane Austen Insult Guide for Well-Bred Womenby Emily Reed(post may contain affiliate links) The Jane Austen Insult Guide for Well-Bred Women by Emily Reed is a quick and fun collection of devastating comebacks. I needed a touch of levity and this really fit the bill. I've read a bunch of Austen's works, but omg… Continue reading The Jane Austen Insult Guide for Well-Bred Women by Emily Reed is a quick and fun collection of devastating comebacks (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise is a fun historical romance with cozy mystery vibes (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Never Gamble Your HeartThe Secret Society of Governess Spies, #2by Lindsay Lovisenarrated by Ella Lynch and Rupert Channing(post may contain affiliate links) Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise is a fun historical romance with cozy mystery vibes. Frankie, a brilliant mathematician, found herself in the employ of The Dove--a spymaster who runs Perdita's governess… Continue reading Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise is a fun historical romance with cozy mystery vibes (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Essay, Food, Indigenous Author, Non-Fiction, Outdoors, Philosophy, Science, Social Justice

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer is an extended essay about sharing and the gift economy (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural Worldby Robin Wall Kimmerernarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer is an extended essay about sharing and the gift economy. I listened to my audio review copy while following along in my physical… Continue reading The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer is an extended essay about sharing and the gift economy (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Romance

A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper is a cozy mystery with a wee bit of romance (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

A Proposal to Die Forby Molly Harpernarrated by Amanda Ronconi(post may contain affiliate links) A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper is a cozy mystery with a wee bit of romance. I used some of my monthly Spotify Premium audiobook hours to listen to this one while I followed along in my physical review… Continue reading A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper is a cozy mystery with a wee bit of romance (3.5/5 stars)

Adult, Asian Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary, Novella, Queer, Retelling

Don’t Sleep with the Dead by Nghi Vo is a companion novella set nearly two decades after the events of The Chosen and the Beautiful (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Don't Sleep with the Deada companion novella to The Chosen and the Beautifulby Nghi Vonarrated by Greg D. Barnett(post may contain affiliate links) Don't Sleep with the Dead by Nghi Vo is a companion novella set nearly two decades after the events of The Chosen and the Beautiful. This is technically a standalone, but I… Continue reading Don’t Sleep with the Dead by Nghi Vo is a companion novella set nearly two decades after the events of The Chosen and the Beautiful (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Novel, Queer, Suspense/Thriller

Killers of a Certain Age is a mystery/thriller following 60-year old assassins and the first book in the eponymous series by Deanna Raybourn (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Killers of a Certain AgeKillers of a Certain Age, #1by Deanna Raybournnarrated by Jane Oppenheimer & Christina Delaine(post may contain affiliate links) Killers of a Certain Age is a mystery/thriller following 60-year old assassins and the first book in the eponymous series by Deanna Raybourn. After working for an elite network of assassins for forty… Continue reading Killers of a Certain Age is a mystery/thriller following 60-year old assassins and the first book in the eponymous series by Deanna Raybourn (4.25/5 stars)