Title: Kiss Me, CatalinaAuthor: Priscilla Oliveras Genre: RomancePublished On: November 1, 2022Publisher: Montlake RomanceSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 280 Synopsis: Dreams come true for an untamable rising star and a mariachi idol in a rousing romance about passion, fame, and family by USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras. Ambitious San Antonio singer Catalina “Cat” Capuleta gets the chance of a …
Title: Somewhere Sisters: A Story of Adoption, Identity, and the Meaning of Family Author: Erika Hayasaki Genre: NonfictionPublished On: October 11, 2022Publisher: Algonquin BooksSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 317 Synopsis: Identical twins Isabella and Hà were born in Vietnam and raised on opposite sides of the world, each knowing little about the other’s existence, until they were reunited …
Title: Built to LastAuthor: Erin HahnGenre: RomancePublished On: October 18, 2022Publisher: St. Martin’s GriffinSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 330 Synopsis: Shelby Springfield has spent the last ten years trying to overcome her past, sanding it away like she does the rough spots on the vintage furniture finds she makes over. But as a former child star, it’s …
Hello Readers! I have a very optimistic TBR for October. I’m hoping to read as many books as I can (Know a good readathon you can recommend for this month?) to free up November for Nanowrimo—and maybe some seasonal reading. But I have a lot of ARCs—including a blog tour—to get to this month, as …
Hello Readers! I’ve just returned from my first trip to Moab, Utah. If you’ve never been, I highly recommend it. It’s home to several state and national parks. My husband went to Moab to mountain bike with a group of friends, so we tagged along and turned it into a vacation. However, that didn’t leave …
Title: Spells for Lost ThingsAuthor: Jenna Evans Welch Genre: Young AdultPublishes On: September 27, 2022Publisher: Simon Schuster Books for Young ReadersSource: print and digital (Netgalley)Pages: 368 Synopsis: From the New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato comes a poignant and romantic novel about two teens trying to find their place in the world after being unceremoniously dragged to …
Title: Spells for ForgettingAuthor: Adrienne Young Genre: Fantasy, MysteryPublishes On: September 27, 2022Publisher: Delacorte PressSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 352 Synopsis: A rural island community steeped in the mystical superstitions of its founders and haunted by an unsolved murder is upended by the return of the suspected killer in this deeply atmospheric novel. Emery Blackwood’s life was forever …
Hello Readers! I’m hoping to keep my momentum going from my readathon last month, but I’m gonna keep the TBR light to allow some room for mood reading, as well. I’m also hoping to cross off the last two books on My Summer TBR this month, since fall doesn’t officially start until September 22nd. But …
Let’s Talk Bookish is a weekly bookish meme where participants discuss certain topics, share their opinions, and spread the love by visiting each other’s posts. Originally created and hosted by Rukky @ Eternity Books, it’s now hosted by Aria @ Book Nook Bits. This week’s topic is: Do You Ever Get Overwhelmed by Your TBR …
Title: The Make-Up TestAuthor: Jenny L. HoweGenre: RomancePublishes On: September 13, 2022Publisher: St. Martin’s GriffinSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 332 Synopsis: ONE TO WATCH meets BEACH READ in this smart, swoony, romantic comedy, in which two college exes find themselves battling against each other—and their unresolved feelings—for a spot in a prestigious literature Ph.D. program. Allison Avery …
