Title: NightbloomAuthor: Peace Adzo Medie Genre: FictionPublished On: June 13, 2023Publisher: Algonquin BooksSource: digitalPages: 353 Synopsis: LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024 ‘Remarkable’ Chika Unigwe, author of On Black Sisters’ Street Peace Adzo Medie, author of Reese’s Book Club pick His Only Wife , returns with a moving novel about the unbreakable power of female …
I couldn’t resist the invitation to share this contemporary young adult romance by Michelle Wishner! Thank you to Books Forward for the opportunity! The few early reviews I’ve seen have been very favorable, as well. Even better, it’s under 200 pages, which makes it even easier to pick up. I’m hoping to squeeze it in …
I’ve read and enjoyed Bethany Mangle’s debut Prepped, so when I was invited to read her latest book (Thank you Books Forward!), I was intrigued! However, I didn’t know if I could fit it into my reading schedule since I already felt overbooked. So I agreed to share a spotlight with hopes of a review …
Title: Dust ChildAuthor: Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai Genre: Historical FictionPublishing On: March 14, 2023Publisher: Algonquin BooksSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 336 Synopsis: From the internationally bestselling author of The Mountains Sing, a suspenseful and moving novel that tells the intertwined stories of an American GI, two Vietnamese bargirls, and an Amerasian man—all of whom are forced to …
I’m happy to be joining in the blog tour to celebrate the theatrical release of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry (available in select theaters, with a planned release on Hulu in time for the holidays), as well as the movie tie-in edition of the book. I have to confess, I have not read this …
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: Up All NightAuthor: Laura Silverman (Editor and Contributor)Genre: Young AdultPublished On: July 13, 2021 (paperback release – July 12, 2022)Publisher: Algonquin Young ReadersSource: ebookPages: 353 Synopsis: When everyone else goes to bed, the ones who stay up feel like they’re the only people in the world. As the hours tick by deeper into the night, …
Title: The Wedding SetupAuthor: Sonali Dev Genre: RomancePublished On: January 11, 2022Publisher: Amazon Original StoriesSource: digitalPages: 67 Synopsis: From USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev comes a heartfelt short story about one woman’s journey of self-discovery and what it means to be happy.Ayesha Shetty lost her brother seven years ago, the same time she lost everything …
Hello Readers! Today I’m happy to be joining the blog tour for the Amazon Original Holiday Stories featuring bestselling authors Rainbow Rowell, Suzanne Redfearn, J. Courtney Sullivan, and Chandler Baker. I’ve already shared my review post, if you’d like to see what I thought of each story. These quick reads are perfect for the busy …
Title: Float PlanAuthor: Trish Doller Genre: RomancePublished On: March 2, 2021Publisher: St. Martin’s GriffinSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 272 Synopsis: CW: suicide, depression, grief Heartbroken by the loss of her fiancé, adventurous Anna finds a second chance at love with an Irish sailor in this riveting, emotional romance. After a reminder goes off for the Caribbean sailing trip …
