September Wrap-Up
Where Wild Peaches Grow - Cade Bentley 3.75 stars Rep: Black American (Biracial, Southern) This contemporary fiction novel is about two...
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- Jul 22, 2022
- 2 min
Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars!!! Genre: Contemporary Romance/Lit (Young Adult/College) Spice Level: 2 out of 5 peppers Representation: Black...
- May 3, 2022
- 1 min
The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monáe
Inspired by their most recent album and emotion picture, Dirty Computer, Janelle Monáe and some amazing collaborators brought us The...
- Feb 16, 2022
- 3 min
The Love Sisters Series by Christina C. Jones
Three novellas with hilarious banter and undeniable chemistry! Great for folx who want Black love stories. Book 1: I Think I Might Love...
- Jan 9, 2022
- 1 min
My Anticipated Releases of 2022
Arranged by release date (which publishers may changes). January 25 The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk...
- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
Amor Actually edited by Adriana Herrera
Authors: Priscilla Oliveras, Sabrina Sol, Diana Munoz Stewart, Adriana Herrera, Mia Sosa, Alexis Daria, Zoraida Córdova aka Zoey Castile...
- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
So Many Beginnings by Bethany C. Morrow
Rating: 4 stars Genre: Historical Fiction Representation: African American, possibly Asexual (there wasn't an understanding of asexuality...
- Oct 17, 2021
- 3 min
In The Dream House: a memoir by Carmen Maria Machado
Rating: 4 stars Genre: Memoir Representation: Queer, Lesbian, WLW Content Warning: Partner abuse, Psychological abuse, Gaslighting,...
- Oct 13, 2021
- 2 min
We Unleash the Merciless Storm by Tehlor Kay Mejia
Rating: 5 stars Genre: YA Fantasy Representation: Queer, Sapphic, Latinx Content Warnings: Violence & Gaslighting Description In this...
- Oct 6, 2021
- 3 min
Daughters of the Stone by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa
Rating: 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction Representation: Afro-Puerto Rican, Yoruba religion Content Warnings: Slavery, Rape, Colorism,...
- Oct 3, 2021
- 0 min
Cantoras by Carolina de Robertis
Rating: 5 Stars Genre: Historical Fiction Representation: Latinx - Uruguayan, Paraguayan, Sapphic love, Jewish Content Warnings:...
- Sep 8, 2021
- 2 min
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
Rating: 4 stars Genre: Romance Description: When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success with a viral YouTube video, she...
- Sep 6, 2021
- 3 min
How Moon Fuentez fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Rating: 4 stars Genre: YA Romance (w/magical realism) Description: The Hating Game meets I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter in this...
- Sep 3, 2021
- 4 min
Latinx Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15 Before I dive into my book recommendations, I just want to provide more information on this month and the...
- Aug 8, 2021
- 2 min
Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton & More
Rating: 5 Stars Genre: Young Adult Romance Description "A summer heatwave blankets New York City in darkness. But as the city is thrown...
- Jul 18, 2021
- 3 min
Where the Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass
Rating: 4 Stars Genre: Young Adult/Teen - Second Chance Romance Description: "Inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion, Where the Rhythm...
- Jul 11, 2021
- 3 min
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
Rating: 5 stars My hand holding a hardcover copy of Instructions for Dancing in front of a green forest. Description: "Evie Thomas...
- Jul 11, 2021
- 4 min
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Rating: 5 stars A hardcover copy of Legendborn sits on the outer wall of a small wooden well in the woods. Description: "After her mother...
- Jun 27, 2021
- 2 min
While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory
Rating: 4 stars Description: “Ben Stephens has never bothered with serious relationships. He has plenty of casual dates to keep him busy,...
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
It Had To Be You by Georgia Clark
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Description: “Five romantic couples. Two wildly different wedding planners. One spectacular city. For the past...
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