Adult, Anthology, Books, Humor, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Queer

Slayers, Every One of Us is a queer Buffy-focused memoir by podcasters Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs (4/5 stars)

Slayers, Every One of Usby Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngsnarrated by the authors(post may contain affiliate links) Slayers, Every One of Us is a queer Buffy-focused memoir by podcasters Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs. I must admit, I picked up this book having never listened to an episode of their podcast, Buffering the… Continue reading Slayers, Every One of Us is a queer Buffy-focused memoir by podcasters Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs (4/5 stars)

Adult, Book Club, Books, Cozy Mystery, Disability, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Mystery, Novel, Romance

The Marriage Method by Mimi Matthews is a fun and swoony historical romance with a dash of mystery and a heaping helping of disability representation (4.25/5 stars)

The Marriage MethodThe Crinoline Academy, #2by Mimi Matthews(post may contain affiliate links) The Marriage Method by Mimi Matthews is a fun and swoony historical romance with a dash of mystery and a heaping helping of disability representation. I was a big fan of the first book in The Crinoline Academy series, Rules for Ruin, and… Continue reading The Marriage Method by Mimi Matthews is a fun and swoony historical romance with a dash of mystery and a heaping helping of disability representation (4.25/5 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)

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)

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)

Books, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Urban Fantasy

Blind Date with a Werewolf is a short story collection featuring Asil the Moor from the world of Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega (5/5 stars)

Blind Date with a Werewolffrom the world of Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omegaby Patricia Briggs(post may contain affiliate links) Blind Date with a Werewolf is a short story collection featuring Asil the Moor from the world of Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega. Pretty much as soon as I saw this was available to… Continue reading Blind Date with a Werewolf is a short story collection featuring Asil the Moor from the world of Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega (5/5 stars)

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

All’s Fair in Love and Pickleball is a fun and steamy contemporary sports romance by Kate Spencer (3.75/5 stars)

All's Fair in Love and Pickleballby Kate Spencernarrated by Mia Hutchinson Shaw(post may contain affiliate links) All's Fair in Love and Pickleball is a fun and steamy contemporary sports romance by Kate Spencer. Bex will do anything she can to save her family's racquet club after her mother's death. Unfortunately, many of the courts need… Continue reading All’s Fair in Love and Pickleball is a fun and steamy contemporary sports romance by Kate Spencer (3.75/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Queer, Romance, YA

Say a Little Prayer is a queer YA rom-com by Jenna Voris set at church camp (4.25/5 stars)

Say a Little Prayerby Jenna Vorisnarrated by Caitlin Kinnunen(post may contain affiliate links) Say a Little Prayer is a queer YA rom-com by Jenna Voris set at church camp. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and had a blast reading this book. The narrator does a phenomenal job and really kept my interest!… Continue reading Say a Little Prayer is a queer YA rom-com by Jenna Voris set at church camp (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Disability, Fantasy, Fiction, Format, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance

A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Sangu Mandanna (5/5 stars)

A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeepingby Sangu Mandannanarrated by Samara MacLaren(post may contain affiliate links) A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Sangu Mandanna. The publication date for this book got pushed a few times, but I'm so glad the author was able to take as much time… Continue reading A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping is a cozy fantasy with romance elements by Sangu Mandanna (5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Novel, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Queer, Romance, Speculative Romance, Trans, Urban Fantasy

Fan Service by Rosie Danan is a fun paranormal romance that’s also a love letter to fandom (4.5/5 stars)

Fan Serviceby Rosie Danannarrated by Aaron Shedlock & Brittany Pressley(post may contain affiliate links) Fan Service by Rosie Danan is a fun paranormal romance that's also a love letter to fandom. I had a lot of fun with this one; I laughed out loud a lot! I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and… Continue reading Fan Service by Rosie Danan is a fun paranormal romance that’s also a love letter to fandom (4.5/5 stars)

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

The Single Dad’s Guide to Recreation is a cute contemporary romance by Karen Grey (3.75/5 stars)

The Single Dad's Guide to RecreationWelcome to Climax, #1by Karen Grey(post may contain affiliate links) The Single Dad's Guide to Recreation is a cute contemporary romance by Karen Grey. Avery took up the helm of playgroup, a parent/toddler program in her hometown's Parks & Rec department after her mother became ill with long COVID. A… Continue reading The Single Dad’s Guide to Recreation is a cute contemporary romance by Karen Grey (3.75/5 stars)