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)
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)
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)
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)
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!
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)
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)
Gold Coast Dilemmaby Nana Malonenarrated by Soneela Nankani and Tim Paige(post may contain affiliate links) Gold Coast Dilemma is a slow-burn contemporary romance by Nana Malone featuring a Ghanaian American heiress who must choose between culture and a love connection. Ofosua first crosses paths with Cole during an opulent publishing party, where they both share… Continue reading Gold Coast Dilemma is a slow-burn contemporary romance by Nana Malone featuring a Ghanaian American heiress who must choose between culture and a love connection (4.25/5 stars)
The Man Who Died TwiceThursday Murder Club, #2by Richard Osmannarrated by Lesley Manville(post may contain affiliate links) The Man Who Died Twice is the second book in the Thursday Murder Club cozy mystery series by Richard Osman. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and I had a lot of fun listening to Lesley… Continue reading The Man Who Died Twice is the second book in the Thursday Murder Club cozy mystery series by Richard Osman (4.5/5 stars)
Wheetle: A Little Wagon with a Big Heartby Cindy Derby(post may contain affiliate links) Wheetle: A Little Wagon with a Big Heart is a tender picture book about setting boundaries by Cindy Derby. As someone who has a hard time saying no when people ask me for help, I really appreciated this book! I had… Continue reading Wheetle: A Little Wagon with a Big Heart is a tender picture book about setting boundaries by Cindy Derby (4.5/5 stars)
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