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30 New Books I'm Excited About In 2026
I don't know about y'all, but I've been screenshotting new releases every time I see them on Instagram! Between those and the books I've seen popping up on Netgalley, I was able to figure out which new books I'm excited to check out this year. Here's what I've got my eyes on:
Jan 38 min read


October Reading Wrap-Up
The fact that October is over already has me feeling discombobulated, but the fact that I read 9 books last month is next level!
Nov 7, 20257 min read


The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia delivers supernatural horror in three tales of mysterious disappearances connected by a grad student named Minerva.
Jul 24, 20252 min read


My June Reading Wrap-Up!
June was a slow month for me, in regards to reading, thanks to an increase in my workload and a couple of successful Pride Month outings.
Jul 7, 20253 min read


9 Queer BIPOC Books
Pride Month ain’t over yet! I’ve got 9 Queer BIPOC Books for y’all to enjoy.
Jun 27, 20253 min read


My May Reading Wrap-Up is overdue!
I read 10 books last month & here are my thoughts:
Jun 19, 20254 min read


My April Reading Wrap-Up
It’s time for my April reading wrap-up! I read 10 books last month & here are my thoughts:
May 16, 20254 min read


Zeal by Morgan Jerkins
Zeal by Morgan Jerkins is a beautifully crafted historical fiction novel perfect for folks who loved the film Sinners and/or want to understand how our past as Black Americans affects our lives in the present.
May 6, 20252 min read


Characters from Sinners as Books
I saw Sinners last night, which is an incredible new film by Ryan Coogler that mixes elements of historical fiction and the supernatural. Since seeing that film, I’ve been thinking about a few books.
Apr 26, 20254 min read


36 Amazing Book Recs to celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day
I took a little break from posting & now I'm back to celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day!
Apr 3, 20252 min read


My New Arrivals: 12 books I recently received
Whenever I'm feeling hopeless, I try to to find something to look forward to like a get together with my friends or a new book.
Mar 24, 20253 min read


February Mini Book Reviews: Part 2
This batch of mini reviews are all connected to secrets that each main character has had to keep for their own protection and/or...
Mar 14, 20252 min read


30 Book Recommendations for Women’s History Month & Beyond!
Purchase any of the following books here: https://bookshop.org/lists/30-book-recommendations-for-women-s-history-month-beyond Social...
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Midnight, Forbidden, and Breathless by Beverly Jenkins
Beverly Jenkins took over January for me! One thing I know I can count on when I pick up her books is that the happy endings will include...
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Banned Books Club - Book 2 - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi has been banned in school districts in the following states: Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Iowa, Wyoming, Texas...
Feb 7, 20253 min read


Black History Month: We're Still Here
It's important to remember: We existed in the past. We exist now. And we will continue to exist in the future.
Feb 1, 20252 min read


Banned Books Club - Book 1- Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Last Night at the Telegraph Club has been banned in school districts in the following states: North Carolina, Florida, Utah...
Jan 30, 20253 min read


AfroLatine Authors by Bookish AfroLatina
AfroLatine authors I want to share with y'all.
Jan 12, 20253 min read


November Reading Wrap-Up
Let’s get into my November reading wrap-up! I read 6 books last month: 3 Fantasy, 1 Sci-Fi Graphic Novel, 1 Historical Fiction, and 1...
Dec 14, 20242 min read


Puerto Rican Heritage Month: A Pair of Book Recommendations
Friends, I have a pairing of two fantastic books for you! But before I get into it, I need to set the stage. My maternal family have...
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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