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

Ne’er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti is a charming historical romance featuring a debutant who runs an erotic circulating library and a newly inherited duke raised in New Orleans (4.5/5 stars)

Ne'er Duke Wellby Alexandra Vastinarrated by Mhairi Morrison(post may contain affiliate links) Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti is a charming historical romance featuring a debutant who runs an erotic circulating library and a newly inherited duke raised in New Orleans. I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Mhairi Morrison. I really enjoyed… Continue reading Ne’er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti is a charming historical romance featuring a debutant who runs an erotic circulating library and a newly inherited duke raised in New Orleans (4.5/5 stars)

Books, Cozy Mystery, Feminism, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally is a Regency-era cozy mystery with romantic elements and the first in the Lady Petra Inquires series (3.5/5 stars)

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a LordLady Petra Inquires, #1by Celeste Connally(post may contain affiliate links) Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally is a Regency-era cozy mystery with romantic elements and the first in the Lady Petra Inquires series. I borrowed the audiobook version from my library. Eilidh Beaton… Continue reading Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally is a Regency-era cozy mystery with romantic elements and the first in the Lady Petra Inquires series (3.5/5 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)

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, Fantasy, Feminism, Fiction, Folklore, Novella, Queer, Retelling, Romance

A Mirror Mended is a fantasy novella with folklore elements and the sophomore entry in the Fractured Fables series by Alix E. Harrow

A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 3 of 5 starsA Mirror Mended is a fantasy novella with folklore elements and the sophomore entry in the Fractured Fables series by Alix E. Harrow. You can find my review of the first book in this series here.The ebook version is… Continue reading A Mirror Mended is a fantasy novella with folklore elements and the sophomore entry in the Fractured Fables series by Alix E. Harrow

Asian Author, Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Feminism, Fiction, Novella, Queer, Trans

The Empress of Salt and Fortune is a lyrical literary fantasy novella and the debut of author Nghi Vo

The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsThe Empress of Salt and Fortune is a literary fantasy novella by Nghi Vo, and her debut novel. The eBook version is 124 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under two… Continue reading The Empress of Salt and Fortune is a lyrical literary fantasy novella and the debut of author Nghi Vo

Books, Debut Author, Feminism, Folklore, Non-Fiction, Outdoors, Queer, Resources, Spirituality, Trans

Happy Book Birthday to spiritualty guidebooks Spells for Change (by Frankie Castanea) and Moon Phases (by Cecilia Lattari)

Just a quickie today to hype two fabulous book birthdays! Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches by Frankie Castanea(post may contain affiliate links) Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches is a debut guidebook on spirituality by "Chaotic Witch Aunt" Frankie Castanea, a practicing eclectic/folk witch. Their goal for this book was… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to spiritualty guidebooks Spells for Change (by Frankie Castanea) and Moon Phases (by Cecilia Lattari)

Books, Debut Author, Feminism, Non-Fiction, Queer, Resources, Spirituality

Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches is a debut guidebook on spirituality by “Chaotic Witch Aunt” Frankie Castanea

Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches by Frankie Castanea(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 5 of 5 stars (4.5 rounded up to 5)Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches is a debut guidebook on spirituality by "Chaotic Witch Aunt" Frankie Castanea, a practicing eclectic/folk witch. Castanea originally found fame through TikTok… Continue reading Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches is a debut guidebook on spirituality by “Chaotic Witch Aunt” Frankie Castanea

Books, Debut Author, Feminism, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Novel, Outdoors, Queer, Romance, Trans

Happy Book Birthday to lovely debut historical fiction/mystery The Honeybee Emeralds (by Amy Tector) and non-fiction guidebook Fat Girls Hiking (by Summer Michaud-Skog)!

Just a quickie today to hype two fabulous book birthdays! The Honeybee Emeralds by Amy Tector(post may contain affiliate links) Amy Tector's debut historical fiction/mystery novel The Honeybee Emeralds is out today from Keylight Books in print and Dreamscape Media for audio. Alice Ahmadi is an Iranian British intern at a struggling magazine in Paris,… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to lovely debut historical fiction/mystery The Honeybee Emeralds (by Amy Tector) and non-fiction guidebook Fat Girls Hiking (by Summer Michaud-Skog)!

Books, Debut Author, Feminism, Non-Fiction, Outdoors, Queer, Trans

Fat Girls Hiking by Summer Michaud-Skog is a phenomenal outdoors guide and reference book for hikers at any size or ability

Fat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability by Summer Michaud-Skog(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 5 of 5 starsFat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability is a outdoors guide and reference book by Summer Michaud-Skog. The eBook version is 252… Continue reading Fat Girls Hiking by Summer Michaud-Skog is a phenomenal outdoors guide and reference book for hikers at any size or ability

Black Author, Books, Feminism, History, Non-Fiction, Politics, Social Justice

Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo is an interesting read that gives you exactly what you expect from it and more

Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsMediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo is a wonderful read that gives you exactly what you expect from it and more. The eBook version is 336 pages. I listened to… Continue reading Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo is an interesting read that gives you exactly what you expect from it and more