Category: Non-Fiction

Anthology, Biography, Books, Disability, History, Humor, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Short Story

Cabinet of Curiosities by Aaron Mahnke is a nonfiction short story collection of unbelievable, unsettling, and bizarre history (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Cabinet of Curiositiesby Aaron Mahnkenarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) Cabinet of Curiosities by Aaron Mahnke is a nonfiction short story collection of unbelievable, unsettling, and bizarre history. This is a pretty expansive collection! I'd highly recommend listening to the audiobook, which the author narrates himself along with interview interstitials at the end… Continue reading Cabinet of Curiosities by Aaron Mahnke is a nonfiction short story collection of unbelievable, unsettling, and bizarre history (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Romance, Sports Romance

Thrown for a Loop is a delightful contemporary sports romance from Sarina Bowen featuring a former figure skating star now working for a professional hockey team (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Thrown for a LoopNew York Legends, #1by Sarina Bowen(post may contain affiliate links) Thrown for a Loop is a delightful contemporary sports romance from Sarina Bowen featuring a former figure skating star now working for a professional hockey team as a coach. When this first came across my radar, it piqued my interest because I… Continue reading Thrown for a Loop is a delightful contemporary sports romance from Sarina Bowen featuring a former figure skating star now working for a professional hockey team (4/5 stars)

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

Murder Takes a Vacation is fun cozy mystery featuring international travel (3.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

Murder Takes a Vacationby Laura Lippmannarrated by Kimberly Farr(post may contain affiliate links) Murder Takes a Vacation is fun cozy mystery featuring international travel. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and followed along in my physical review copy. The audiobook narrator was really fun to listen to, and I appreciated her comedic timing.… Continue reading Murder Takes a Vacation is fun cozy mystery featuring international travel (3.25/5 stars)

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

The Whole Cat and Caboodle is the charming start to the Second Chance Cat Mystery series by Sofie Ryan (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Whole Cat and CaboodleSecond Chance Cat Mystery, #1by Sofie Ryan(post may contain affiliate links) The Whole Cat and Caboodle is the charming start to the Second Chance Cat Mystery series by Sofie Ryan. This was an enjoyable cozy mystery! For me, the pacing was sometimes a bit irregular and on rare occasions would pull… Continue reading The Whole Cat and Caboodle is the charming start to the Second Chance Cat Mystery series by Sofie Ryan (3.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Novel

Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead is a snarky fantasy by K.J. Parker with a heaping helping of black humor (3.75/5 stars)

Ashleah

Saevus Corax Deals with the DeadThe Corax Trilogy, #1by K.J. Parkernarrated by Ben Onwukwe(post may contain affilaite links) Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead is a snarky fantasy by K.J. Parker with a heaping helping of black humor. I listened to the audiobook while following along in my physical review copy. The narrator does a… Continue reading Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead is a snarky fantasy by K.J. Parker with a heaping helping of black humor (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Latinx, Novel, Romance

You Had Me at Hola is a swoony first entry in the Primas of Power contemporary romance series by Alexis Daria (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

You Had Me At HolaPrimas of Power, #1by Alexis Darianarrated by Seraphine Valentine(post may contain affiliate links) You Had Me at Hola is a swoony first entry in the Primas of Power contemporary romance series by Alexis Daria. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library via the Hoopla app and really enjoyed listening to… Continue reading You Had Me at Hola is a swoony first entry in the Primas of Power contemporary romance series by Alexis Daria (4/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Romance, Travel

Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author’s debut (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Work in Progressby Kat Mackenzienarrated by Angela Dawe(post may contain affiliate links) Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author's debut. I borrowed the audiobook from the library and listened while following along in my physical review copy. The book is narrated by the same voice… Continue reading Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie is a charming and hilarious contemporary rom-com, and somehow the author’s debut (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Asian Author, Book Club, Books, Cozy Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Queer, Romance, Speculative Romance

The Keeper of Magical Things is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Julie Leong set in the same universe as The Teller of Small Fortunes (4.25/5 stars)

Ashleah

The Keeper of Magical Thingsby Julie Leongnarrated by Natalie Naudus(post may contain affiliate links) The Keeper of Magical Things is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Julie Leong set in the same universe as The Teller of Small Fortunes. This was a delightful read! I listened to the audiobook on Spotify while following along… Continue reading The Keeper of Magical Things is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Julie Leong set in the same universe as The Teller of Small Fortunes (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Humor, Mystery, Novel, Paranormal, Queer, Trans

Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic–and funny–debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Dead & Breakfastby Kat Hillis & Rosiee Thornarrated by Daniel Henning(post may contain affiliate links) Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic (and funny!) debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor. I listened to the audiobook via Spotify (reminder: you get 15 hours/month if you have a premium subscription!) while following along… Continue reading Dead & Breakfast is a fantastic–and funny–debut paranormal cozy mystery from co-authors Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Novel, Suspense/Thriller

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone is the start of a fun–and funny–mystery series by Benjamin Stevenson (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Everyone in My Family Has Killed SomeoneErnest Cunningham, #1by Benjamin Stevensonnarrated by Barton Welch(post may contain affilaite links) Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone is the start of a fun--and funny--mystery series by Benjamin Stevenson. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and it was such a fun listen! The book is set… Continue reading Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone is the start of a fun–and funny–mystery series by Benjamin Stevenson (4/5 stars)