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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
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My November Reading Wrap-Up
I finally had a chance to sit down & pull together my reviews for the books I read in November, so let's jump right in! I read 6 books by and about Black, Latine, and Indigenous queer folks.
Dec 27, 20254 min read
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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
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What have I been doing?!
If you've been wondering where I've been, my usual response is: reading, working, worrying, writing, gaming, and probably watching tv.
Jun 23, 20252 min read
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My May Reading Wrap-Up is overdue!
I read 10 books last month & here are my thoughts:
Jun 19, 20254 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Small But Mighty Book Recs
Looking for something small but mighty? Here are 3 novellas I read in January 😉
Feb 26, 20252 min read
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Banned Books Club - Book 4 - Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi has been banned in school districts in the following states: Texas, Florida, Iowa, Wisconsin, & Kentucky...
Feb 22, 20253 min read
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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
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AfroLatine Authors by Bookish AfroLatina
AfroLatine authors I want to share with y'all.
Jan 12, 20253 min read
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December Reading Wrap-Up
Let's get into my December reads, shall we? 👀
Jan 2, 20254 min read
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The Best Books Of The 21st Century According To Me
I'm often at odds with the choices that The New York Times makes so here are my best books of the 21st century.
Jul 10, 20248 min read
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March Reading Wrap-up
It’s time for my March Reading Wrap-up! Stats Books Read: 6, Pages Read: 1,761, Hours Listened: 40.5 Author Stats: 83% books by & about...
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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How To Read Now by Elaine Castillo
So much of this book resonated with me. Especially Castillo’s argument on reading as empathy building. Many of us raised in U.S. school...
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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💖Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert💖
I read this book in January but ended up running out of steam to write and share my review. So here it is: Talia Hibbert's first YA book...
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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I just finished To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquil Blackgoose and I’m obsessed!!!
Without a doubt, this is a 5-star read 👑 An incredible start to a historical fantasy series! I devoured this book quickly despite the...
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
And now, I share one of my latest five-star reads... Another incredible novel by Elizabeth Acevedo! In her debut adult novel, the Marte...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
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September Wrap-Up
Where Wild Peaches Grow - Cade Bentley 3.75 stars Rep: Black American (Biracial, Southern) This contemporary fiction novel is about two...
Oct 11, 20227 min read
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