Title: The Book of MagicAuthor: Alice Hoffman Genre: FantasyPublished On: October 5, 2021Publisher: Simon SchusterSource: ebookPages: 400 Synopsis: Master storyteller Alice Hoffman brings us the conclusion of the Practical Magic series in a spellbinding and enchanting final Owens novel brimming with lyric beauty and vivid characters. The Owens family has been cursed in matters of love …
Title: The Road TripAuthor: Beth O’LearyGenre: RomancePublished On: June 1, 2021Publisher: BerkleySource: digitalPages: 398 Synopsis: Two exes reach a new level of awkward when forced to take a road trip together in this endearing and humorous novel by the author of the international bestseller The Flatshare. What if the end of the road is just the …
Title: Eight Perfect HoursAuthor: Lia Louis Genre: Contemporary RomancePublished On: September 28, 2021Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler BooksSource: ebookPages: 336 Synopsis: In this romantic and heartwarming novel, two strangers meet in chance circumstances during a blizzard and spend one perfect evening together, thinking they’ll never see each other again. But fate seems to have different plans. From the …
Title: Beautiful Country: A MemoirAuthor: Qian Julie WangGenre: MemoirPublished On: September 7, 2021Publisher: Doubleday BooksSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 320 Synopsis: An incandescent memoir from an astonishing new talent, Beautiful Country puts readers in the shoes of an undocumented child living in poverty in the richest country in the world. In Chinese, the word for America, Mei Guo, translates …
Title: Never Saw You ComingAuthor: Erin HahnGenre: Young AdultPublished On: September 7, 2021Publisher: Wednesday BooksSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 320 Synopsis: CW: religious trauma, brief mention of suicide, body shaming, emotional abuse, homophobia Raised by conservative parents, 18-year-old Meg Hennessey just found out her entire childhood was a lie. Instead of taking a gap year before college …
Title: Slanted and DisenchantedAuthor: Lisa Czarina MichaudGenre: Young Adult 17+Published On: September 21, 2021Publisher: Barre Chord PressSource: physical (author invitation)Pages: 320 Synopsis: She hates her family. He’s hiding behind his teenage sex life. They form a band as an escape. On tour, can they start over….or will all secrets come out on the open road? …
Title: The MixtapeAuthor: Brittainy C. CherryGenre: RomancePublished On: July 1, 2021Publisher: MontlakeSource: digital (Amazon First Reads)Pages: 333 Synopsis: CW: Death, Depression, Mental and Physical Abuse, Mention of Rape Since the death of his twin brother, Oliver’s caught between pleasing his fans and finding himself. Emery finds him first. Emery has never felt more alone. Raising …
Title: Love & Olives (Love & Gelato, #3)Author: Jenna Evans WelchGenre: YA RomancePublished On: November 10, 2020Publisher: Simon Schuster Books for Young ReadersSource: paperbackPages: 528 Liv Varanakis doesn’t like to think of her father much, which makes sense—he fled to Greece when she was only eight, leaving her with just a few painful memories of their shared love for the lost …
Title: How Sweet It IsAuthor: Dylan NewtonGenre: RomancePublished On: July 13, 2021Publisher: Forever (Grand Central Publishing)Source: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 353 Synopsis: Opposites attract in this charming debut romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Beach Read. Kate Sweet is famous for creating the perfect happily-ever-after moment for her clients’ dream weddings. So how is it that her best …
Title: The Black KidsAuthor: Christina Hammonds ReedGenre: Young Adult, Historical FictionPublished On: August 4, 2020Publisher: Simon Schuster Books for Young ReadersSource: physical (giveaway winner)Pages: 368 Synopsis: A New York Times bestsellerA William C. Morris Award Finalist “Should be required reading in every classroom.” —Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin“A true love letter to Los Angeles.” …
