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

Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn is a fun and fast-paced second book in the Killers of a Certain Age mystery series (4/5 stars)

Kills Well With OthersKillers of a Certain Age, #2by Deanna Raybournnarrated by Jane Oppenheimer & Christina Delaine(post may contain affiliate links) Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn is a fun and fast-paced second book in the Killers of a Certain Age mystery series. We pick up a little over a year since the events… Continue reading Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn is a fun and fast-paced second book in the Killers of a Certain Age mystery series (4/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Suspense/Thriller

One Death at a Time is a fun and fast-paced cozy mystery by Abbi Waxman (4/5 stars)

One Death at a Timeby Abbi Waxmannarrated by Patti Murin(post may contain affiliate links) One Death at a Time is a fun and fast-paced cozy mystery by Abbi Waxman. Ex-actress (turned lawyer) Julia teams up with her Gen Z sobriety sponsor, Mason, to solve a murder she's been accused of that could send her back… Continue reading One Death at a Time is a fun and fast-paced cozy mystery by Abbi Waxman (4/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance, Trans

On Her Terms by Amy Spalding is a fun queer contemporary romance (3.5/5 stars)

On Her TermsOut in Hollywood, #3by Amy Spalding(post may contain affiliate links) On Her Terms by Amy Spalding is a fun queer contemporary romance. Clementine just broke up with her boyfriend of almost two decades because they didn't want the same things in life, like marriage and kids. Now in her mid-30s, Clem can finally… Continue reading On Her Terms by Amy Spalding is a fun queer contemporary romance (3.5/5 stars)

Adult, Books, Essay, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Outdoors, Philosophy, Spirituality, Travel

The Living Mountain is a lyrical meditation on nature and our relationship with it by Nan Shepherd (4.25/5 stars)

The Living Mountainby Nan ShepherdIntro by Robert Macfarlanenarrated by Tilda Swinton(post may contain affiliate links) The Living Mountain is a lyrical meditation on nature and our relationship with it by Nan Shepherd. I listened to the audiobook (which is read by Tilda freaking Swinton) via my Spotify Premium audiobook hours while following along in my… Continue reading The Living Mountain is a lyrical meditation on nature and our relationship with it by Nan Shepherd (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Indie Bookstore, Middle Grade

Besties: Prank War is a charming middle grade graphic novel by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino and illustrations by Sarah Turner (4/5 stars)

Besties: Prank WarThe World of Click, #3by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Caninoillustrated by Sarah Turner(post may contain affiliate links) Besties: Prank War is a charming middle grade graphic novel by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino and illustrations by Sarah Turner. Though this is technically the third book in The World of Click series, you can… Continue reading Besties: Prank War is a charming middle grade graphic novel by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino and illustrations by Sarah Turner (4/5 stars)

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

Jane and Dan at the End of the World is a humorous romantic suspense by Colleen Oakley (4.25/5 stars)

Jane and Dan at the End of the Worldby Colleen Oakleynarrated by Hillary Huber(post may contain affiliate links) Jane and Dan at the End of the World is a humorous romantic suspense by Colleen Oakley. Jane is off to a very fancy dinner to celebrate nineteen years of marriage to Dan, though she's not sure… Continue reading Jane and Dan at the End of the World is a humorous romantic suspense by Colleen Oakley (4.25/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Resources

Are you a University of Maryland alum who likes to read? Join the Terp Summer Reading Challenge!

The 2025 Terp Summer Reading Challengemore info hereregister for the challenge here The University of Maryland Alumni Association is putting on yet another Terp Summer Reading Challenge! The event runs from Sunday, June 1st through Sunday, August 31st, 2025. I've had a ton of fun participating over the past few years. This year, there are… Continue reading Are you a University of Maryland alum who likes to read? Join the Terp Summer Reading Challenge!

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

All Twerk, No Play is a fun and steamy contemporary romance by Bailey Seaborn (4.25/5 stars)

All Twerk, No PlayAll or Nothing, #2by Bailey Seaborn(post may contain affiliate links) All Twerk, No Play is a fun and steamy contemporary romance by Bailey Seaborn. The title and cover were what initially caught my eye about this book. While All Twerk, No Play is the second book in the All or Nothing series,… Continue reading All Twerk, No Play is a fun and steamy contemporary romance by Bailey Seaborn (4.25/5 stars)

Adult, Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Neurodivergence, Novel

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man) is the second cozy mystery in the eponymous series by Jesse Q. Sutanto (4.25/5 stars)

Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man)Vera Wong, #2by Jesse Q. Sutantonarrated by Eunice Wong(post may contain affiliate links) Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man) is the second cozy mystery in the eponymous series by Jesse Q. Sutanto. This series is so fun! The book picks up about a year… Continue reading Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man) is the second cozy mystery in the eponymous series by Jesse Q. Sutanto (4.25/5 stars)