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How to Steal a Galaxy

by Alex Revis, review 22 of 2024

Murderbot meets Oceans 11 in book two of the Chaotic Orbits series. I loved being back for another fast paced adventure with the quick witted and jaded Ada, this time with a ploy to disrupt a charity auction with mysterious and dark purpose. This is the rare instance when I wish a book was longer. Would highly recommend this and the first book in this series, Full Speed to a Crash Landing for something quick and fun.

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We Three Kings

by Kristen Bailey, Review 21 of 2024

I was so glad to see another fun holiday rom-com from Kristen Bailey after listening to Five Gold Rings last year. There’s something so charming about Bailey’s signature style and it’s perfectly suited for cozy holiday romps. The extremely questionable workplace romance aside, the banter, goofy set ups, and sweet cast of characters make this a fun seasonal read.

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The Anti-Ableism Manifesto

by Tiffany Yu, Review 20 of 2024

This is a truly wonderful introduction to anti-ableism. Each chapter includes practical everyday skills to develop and actions to take to make the world a more inclusive place. This book is informative while still being easy to listen to and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the topic. This is also read by the author and she does a great job presenting both technical information and personal anecdotes. Would make a great DEI book club resource as well! 

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We Will be Jaguars

by Nemonte Nenquimo, review 19 of 2024

This is a must read. Nemonte Nenquimo’s story is inspiring, challenging, and deeply human. Nenquimo’s message isn’t just about climate activism, though that’s a significant part, it’s also a moving example of how people and the environment can and do coexist in our time. This book made me uncomfortable in the way that leaves a mark for the better. I would strongly recommend listening to the audiobook as the narration of this book was exceptional. 

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Content warning: Sexual Assault, Physical abuse, Religious trauma

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How to Summon a Fairy Godmother

by Laura J Mayo, Review 18 of 2024

This Cinderella retelling puts one Theo, one of the wicked step-sisters in the spotlight and boy is it delightful. Theo is messy and complicated in a way that fantasy romance leads rarely get to be. I listened to the audio version of this and the narration was well done. If you’re a fan of fairytale retellings, the Assistant to the Villain Series, fairy/regency romance this one will tickle you. I’ll be waiting for more in this series! 

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How to Piss Off Men

by Kyle Prue, Review 17 of 2024

This is a short instructional manual for how to piss off men. Personally, I don’t tend to need instructions for this but I did really enjoy the audiobook and commentary around the jokes. Would recommend it to men who have a sense of humor, and women/femmes who need a laugh (which is all of us).

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Content warning: This may piss off men

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Januaries

by Olivie Blake, Review 16 of 2024

This collection of short stories by Olivie Blake was the perfect fall read for me. Just spooky enough to feel seasonal, and just campy enough to have fun. Some of the subject matter is sensitive so it might be worth a quick look at the content warnings. The stories range from paranormal to mythological and were all compelling in their own way, some laugh out loud funny, others can’t put it down suspenseful. The cast of narrators was exceptional and I would definitely get the audiobook of this one. 

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Categories: Fiction, Horror, Humor, Short Stories 

Content Warning: Stories include a wide range of sensitive content from graphic murder to postpartum anxiety.

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Survival Is a Promise

The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde

by Alexis Pauline Gumbs Review 15 of 2024

Part biography, part poetry recitation, part history lecture, with a dash of pop science, this book defies easy categorization. The life of Audre Lorde is described in relation to the world around her by the talented author and narrator Alexis Pauline Gumbs. I’ve been fascinated by the complex and purposeful life of Audre Lorde for years but I am hesitant to pick up longer nonfiction on any subject. I shouldn’t have hesitated. Though you may want to be in an open and engaged state of mind to listen to this, it’s well worth the time. 

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The Phoenix Keeper

by S.A. MacLean, Review 14 of 2024

The Phoenix Keeper was a cute little magical romp. The main character is an anxious and awkward zookeeper who cares for magical creatures. I wanted to love this book but I found myself annoyed by the immaturity and cluelessness of the main character and I was bummed that the foreshadowing was so heavy handed. Even so, I stayed engaged by the awkward yet funny interactions and interesting magical creatures. The audiobook narrator was great but ultimately this wasn’t for me. 

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Categories: Rom Com, Fantasy

Content Warning: Anxiety, Animal Death

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A Song to Drown Rivers

by Ann Liang, Review 13 of 2024

I rarely cry while reading but this story had me in tears. Heartbreaking, powerful, epic. I had no familiarity with the legend this is based on yet it had me hooked from the start. 

Would recommend it to anyone looking for something deep, emotional, and challenging.

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