-
Interview: Michele Tracy Berger, Author of Doll Seed: Stories
Welcome to another author interview on BookishEnds! I had the opportunity to ask the lovely Michele Tracy Berger questions about Doll Seed: Stories, a speculative short story collection that released October 4th. What was your inspiration for writing Doll Seed: Stories? I write speculative fiction, a genre that concerns itself with ideas that can’t operate by the physical laws of the universe as we currently know them, encompassing magical realism,…
-
Too Soon for Adiós by Annette Chavez Macias: Review
Happy Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month! In honor of the celebration, I wanted to highlight Too Soon for Adiós by Mexican-American author Annette Chavez Macias. I read it earlier this month and thoroughly enjoyed the story, so keep scrolling for my review! Title: Too Soon for AdiósAuthor: Annette Chavez MaciasPublisher: MontlakePub Date: 03/21/23Genre: Women’s FictionEdition: Paperback Description From author Annette Chavez Macias comes a heartfelt novel about a woman who embarks on…
-
September 2024 TBR
I’m usually not one to make TBRs because I’m a mood reader, and usually anytime I make a TBR I stray so far from it it’s almost embarrassing. I thought showing my September 2024 TBR would be a fun post though, so without further ado. These first two don’t technically count since I started reading them in August as potential comps for the book I’ve written, but since I’m not…
-
Prince of the Palisades by Julian Winters: Review
Julian Winters is one of the best at YA romance, and he didn’t disappoint with his latest release: Prince of the Palisades. If you’ve been missing all things royal, you’re going to want to pick this one up! Title: Prince of the PalisadesAuthor: Julian WintersPublisher: Viking Books for Young ReadersPub Date: 08/20/24Genre: YA RomanceEdition: Paperback Description Young Royals meets Red, White, and Royal Blue in this heart-pumping romance by award-winning author Julian Winters!…
-
This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith: Review
I can’t believe we’re already more than halfway done with 2024. It’s almost time to start thinking about what some of my favorite reads of the year have been, and I’m certain This Close to Okay is going to land in the top ten. Title: This Close to OkayAuthor: Leesa Cross-SmithPublisher: Grand Central PublishingPub Date: 02/02/2021Genre: FictionEdition: Book of the Month Hardcover Description On a rainy October night in Kentucky,…
-
Flamboyants by George M. Johnson: Review
I’ve been reading some great nonfiction this month, so I thought I’d keep the ball rolling with my review of Flamboyants. You can also check out my IG Post. Enjoy! Title: Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I’d KnownAuthor: George M. JohnsonIllustrator: Charly PalmerPublisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)Pub Date: 09/24/2024Genre: NonfictionEdition: Bound Manuscript Description From the New York Times–bestselling author of All Boys Aren’t Blue comes an empowering…
-
The Anti-Ableist Manifesto by Tiffany Yu
In honor of July being Disability Pride Month, I wanted to post my review of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto by Tiffany Yu. It’s one of my favorite nonfiction books I’ve read this year! Title: The Anti-Ableist ManifestoAuthor: Tiffany YuPublisher: Hachette GoPub Date: 10/08/2024Genre: NonfictionEdition: Advanced Reader’s Copy Description Founder of advocacy organization Diversability and creator of the viral Anti-Ableism Series on TikTok, Tiffany Yu takes readers on a revelatory examination of…
-
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams: Review
Welcome to my review of A Love Song for Ricki Wilde! I had the pleasure of seeing Tia WIlliams speak at Love Y’all Book Fest in February. Since she’s coming to Black Romance Book Fest in 2025, I thought it’d be the perfect time to get more acquainted with the authors that’ll be at the festival. This is my first book of hers, but as you’ll see by my review,…
-
Thirsty by Jas Hammonds: Review
Title: Thirsty: A NovelAuthor: Jas HammondsPublisher: Roaring Brook PressPub Date: 05/14/24Genre: YA ContemporaryEdition: Bound ARC Thirsty Description From Jas Hammonds, award-winning author of We Deserve Monuments, comes a gripping read about a girl willing to risk it all for the chance to join an underground sorority with her wealthy best friends—perfect for fans of Euphoria and Girl in Pieces. It’s the summer before college and Blake Brenner and her girlfriend, Ella, have one goal:…
-
Promise Boys by Nick Brooks: Blog Tour
Happy Black History Month! I’m back from another unintentional hiatus to talk about a book I devoured recently, Promise Boys. Title: Promise BoysAuthor: Nick BrooksPublisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)Pub Date: 1/31/23Genre: YA MysteryGoodreads Link Promise Boys Description The Hate U Give meets One of Us Is Lying in Nick Brooks’s Promise Boys, a trailblazing, blockbuster mystery about three teen boys of color who must investigate their principal’s murder to clear their own names―for fans…
