Adult, Anthology, Books, Debut Author, Folklore, History, Humor, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Queer, Trans

Queer as Folklore is a nonfiction exploration of queer history and mythology (3.75/5 stars)

Queer as Folkloreby Sasha Cowardnarrated by Will Watt(post may contain affiliate links) Queer as Folklore is a nonfiction exploration of queer history and mythology. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library and enjoyed listened to the narrator. I think he put just the right inflection on things, especially when they were meant to be… Continue reading Queer as Folklore is a nonfiction exploration of queer history and mythology (3.75/5 stars)

Adult, Anthology, Books, Essay, History, Non-Fiction, True Crime

Whack Job is a true crime history full of axes and murder by Rachel McCarthy James (3.5/5 stars)

Whack Job: The History of Axe Murderby Rachel McCarthy Jamesnarrated by Jennifer Pickens(post may contain affiliate links) Whack Job is a true crime history full of axes and murder by Rachel McCarthy James. I did another tandem read with my audio and physical review copies. Jennifer Pickens does a phenomenal job narrating! (I also loved… Continue reading Whack Job is a true crime history full of axes and murder by Rachel McCarthy James (3.5/5 stars)

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)

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)

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)

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, Folklore, Food, History, Medicine, Non-Fiction, Outdoors, Spirituality

The Kitchen Witch by Skye Alexander is a nonfiction guide to green witchery (3.5/5 stars)

The Kitchen Witchby Skye Alexandernarrated by Nikki Massoud(post may contain affiliate links) The Kitchen Witch by Skye Alexander is a nonfiction guide to green witchery. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little under six hours and is narrated by Nikki Massoud. This is a pretty good broad overview of kitchen witchery. Many… Continue reading The Kitchen Witch by Skye Alexander is a nonfiction guide to green witchery (3.5/5 stars)

Books, History, Home & Garden, Non-Fiction

Taming the Potted Beast by Molly Williams is a history and primer on house plants (5/5 stars)

Taming the Potted Beast: The Strange and Sensational History of the Not-So-Humble Houseplant by Molly Williams(post may contain affiliate links) Taming the Potted Beast: The Strange and Sensational History of the Not-So-Humble Houseplant is a history and primer on house plants by Molly Williams. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at six hours… Continue reading Taming the Potted Beast by Molly Williams is a history and primer on house plants (5/5 stars)

Books, Essay, History, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Sociology

Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell is a great first entry into reading nonfiction (4/5 stars)

Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell(post may contain affiliate links) Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism (4/5 stars) is a nonfiction sociology/psychology book by Amanda Montell. The ebook version is 319 pages. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at eight and a half hours and is narrated by Ann Marie Gideon. This book… Continue reading Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell is a great first entry into reading nonfiction (4/5 stars)

Fantasy, Fiction, History, Humor, Latinx, Non-Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance, Self-Help, Trans, Travel, YA

Happy Book Birthday to YA fantasy/romance Together We Burn (Isabel Ibañez), nonfiction self-help Disconnected (Emma Gannon), and spooky guidebook A Haunted Road Atlas (Christine Schiefer & Em Schulz)

Just a quickie today to hype three fabulous book birthdays! Together We Burn by Isabel Ibañez(post may contain affiliate links) Together We Burn is a stand-alone YA fantasy with romantic elements by Isabel Ibañez. The world is super cool and is inspired by medieval Spain. Zarela Zalvidar is the daughter of two of the most… Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to YA fantasy/romance Together We Burn (Isabel Ibañez), nonfiction self-help Disconnected (Emma Gannon), and spooky guidebook A Haunted Road Atlas (Christine Schiefer & Em Schulz)

Books, History, Humor, Non-Fiction, Queer, Trans, Travel

A Haunted Road Atlas is a spooky travel guide from Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz

A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales by Christine Schiefer & Em Schulz(post may contain affiliate links) My rating: 4 of 5 starsA Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales is a spooky travel guide by Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz. The ebook version is 304… Continue reading A Haunted Road Atlas is a spooky travel guide from Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz