Category: Non-Fiction

Books, Debut Author, Food, History, Non-Fiction, Outdoors, Queer, Resources, Travel

The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide by Alicia Valenski and Lonely Planet has great recommendations for queer-friendly places all over the world (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The LGBTQ+ Travel Guideby Alicia Valenskiand Lonely Planet(post may contain affiliate links) The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide by debut author Alicia Valenski and Lonely Planet has great recommendations for queer-friendly places all over the world. In fact, there are over 50 suggestions for the world's most queer-friendly destinations! Suggestions span from Cape Town and Johannesburg in… Continue reading The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide by Alicia Valenski and Lonely Planet has great recommendations for queer-friendly places all over the world (5/5 stars)

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

Navigate Your Stars is a short nonfiction/memoir from Jesmyn Ward and illustrated by Gina Triplett (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Navigate Your Starsby Jesmyn Wardillustrated by Gina Triplett(post may contain affiliate links) Navigate Your Stars is a short nonfiction/memoir from Jesmyn Ward and illustrated by Gina Triplett. This revelatory, uplifting, and gorgeously illustrated (by Gina Triplett!) meditation on dedication, hard work, and the power of perseverance is a very quick read, coming in at only… Continue reading Navigate Your Stars is a short nonfiction/memoir from Jesmyn Ward and illustrated by Gina Triplett (4.5/5 stars)

Biography, Books, History, Kids, Non-Fiction, Picture Book

Revolutionary Mary by Karen Blumenthal is a bold picture book biography about Mary Katherine Goddard, the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence (4.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Revolutionary Maryby Karen Blumenthal & Jen McCartneyillustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley(post may contain affiliate links) Revolutionary Mary by Karen Blumenthal is a bold picture book biography about Mary Katherine Goddard, the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence. During the American Revolution, Mary used her printing press to publish important news to… Continue reading Revolutionary Mary by Karen Blumenthal is a bold picture book biography about Mary Katherine Goddard, the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence (4.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Memoir, Non-Fiction

The House of My Mother is a memoir from the eldest daughter of the viral 8 Passengers family vlog, Shari Franke (5/5 stars)

Ashleah

The House of My Motherby Shari Frankenarrated by the author(post may contain affiliate links) The House of My Mother is a memoir from the eldest daughter of the viral 8 Passengers family vlog, Shari Franke. I have followed along with the court cases against Jodi Hildebrant and Ruby Franke for a while. I never followed… Continue reading The House of My Mother is a memoir from the eldest daughter of the viral 8 Passengers family vlog, Shari Franke (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)

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, Humor, Memoir, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Novel

I’ll Just Be Five More Minutes by Emily Farris is a memoir about being a femme-presenting individual who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

I'll Just Be Five More Minutes: And Other Tales From My ADHD Brainby Emily Farris(post may contain affiliate links) I'll Just Be Five More Minutes by Emily Farris is a memoir about being a femme-presenting individual who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life. I really appreciated several parts of this book, because I found… Continue reading I’ll Just Be Five More Minutes by Emily Farris is a memoir about being a femme-presenting individual who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Non-Fiction, Novel, Science

How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is a fun collection of STEM essays from the folks at Nerd Nite (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

How to Win Friends and Influence Fungiedited by Dr. Chris Balakrishnan & Matt Wasowskiillustrations by Kristen Orr(post may contain affiliate links) How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is a fun collection of STEM essays from the folks at Nerd Nite. I love science journalism and this was a very interesting and somewhat bawdy read.… Continue reading How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is a fun collection of STEM essays from the folks at Nerd Nite (3.5/5 stars)

Anthology, Books, History, Non-Fiction

Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials by Marion Gibson is a fascinating global history of witch trials across the world (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trialsby Marion Gibsonnarrated by Rose Akroyd(post may contain affiliate links) Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials by Marion Gibson is a fascinating global history of witch trials across the world. Of course the Salem witch trials are included in this book, but the majority of the trials were new to… Continue reading Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials by Marion Gibson is a fascinating global history of witch trials across the world (4/5 stars)

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

Buried in a Good Book by Tamara Berry is the first book in the cozy and charming By the Book Mysteries trilogy (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Buried in a Good BookBy the Book Mysteries, #1by Tamara Berrynarrated by Tanya Eby(post may contain affiliate links) Buried in a Good Book by Tamara Berry is the first book in the cozy and charming By the Book Mysteries trilogy. Our main character is a thriller writer who is going through a divorce. She and… Continue reading Buried in a Good Book by Tamara Berry is the first book in the cozy and charming By the Book Mysteries trilogy (4/5 stars)