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The Guncle

June 23, 2021

A lighthearted yet full of feelings summer romp. It's so hard to write comedy and Steven does it perfectly.

Jamie

The Other Black Girl

June 16, 2021

It's the perfect blend of wit, horror, and satire. You mght not normally find a lot of joy in a book like this, but you…

Jamie

Gold Diggers

April 14, 2021

You'll think it's just another coming-of-age story but then you realize there's more magic in this epic tale. All the while, it's refreshing and funny.

Jamie

Who is Maude Dixon?

March 17, 2021

Psychological thrillers are my sweet spot and this one delivers. It's deliciously creative and gives the reader a juicy BTS of the publishing world.

Jamie

What Kind of Woman

February 10, 2021

I did not know I loved poetry until I discovered Kate Baer on Instagram. Her book is one I revisit almost monthly to try and…

Jamie

The Push

January 13, 2021

I wasn't ready for this one. You will forego sleep to finish this one and then be fully creeped out. The last line is ALMOST…

Jamie

Leave the World Behind

October 7, 2020

When I wasn't reading this I was thinking about it. Picture Julia Roberts and Denzel because that's who's starring in the adaptation.

Jamie

Transcendent Kingdom

September 2, 2020

The themes are heavy but you will not want to stop reading. Yaa's writing is immersive in every way.

Jamie

The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes

September 2, 2020

An incredible page-turner about the rise and fall of a fictional pop star. If you are interested in the Free Britney movement, this book is…

Knox

One to Watch

July 29, 2020

My affection for a story set in a world similar to The Bachelorette knows no bounds. This was better than any season of the actual…

Jamie