I keep moving through audiobooks like the wind. No complaints though — with how busy my life has been lately I love that I am still able to get some reading in via audiobook. Below are four different books that I listened to recently. As usual, I love picking up a variety of books and books by marginalized authors which is absolutely reflected in today’s audiobook review dump. Let me know what you are currently listening to! 30 Things I Love About Myself by Radhika Sanghani I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the bo ..read more

The Rock and the River by Kekla Magoon Also by this author: Light It Up Published by Simon and Schuster on January 6, 2009 Genres: Young Adult, Boys & Men, Social Themes, Prejudice & Racism, Family, Siblings Pages: 304 Format: Paperback Source: Won In A Contest Buy on Amazon ISBN: 9781439153352 Goodreads In this “taut, eloquent first novel” (Booklist starred review) and winner of the Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe Award, a young Black boy wrestles with conflicting notions of revolution and family loyalty as he becomes involved with the Black Panthers in 1968 Chicago. The Time: 1968 ..read more

I used to be really intimidated by books that are in verse. You see, I thought maybe I wouldn’t like them as they didn’t follow typical prose structure. Yet as it turns out, once I gave them a shot, I was hooked. These five books are excellent for anyone looking to dip a toe into this style of writing – they’re books with a range of subject matters, so I would imagine at least one would be appealing. Each was a quick and solid read and one I’d feel confident recommending you check out to get started reading books in verse. Three Things I Know Are True by Betty Culley I received this book for ..read more

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher Published by Random House Children's Books on October 23, 2018 Genres: Young Adult, Holidays & Celebrations, Christmas & Advent, Animals, Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Humorous Stories Pages: 384 Format: Hardcover Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon ISBN: 9781524773328 Goodreads Why settle for a pony or a puppy for Christmas when you could have a dinosaur? A rollicking adventure from singer-song ..read more

I received this book for free from Library, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The Wonderling by Mira Bartók Narrator: Simon Vance Length: 9 Hours 20 Minutes Published by Candlewick Press on September 26, 2017 Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure, Survival Stories, Animals Pages: 464 Format: Audiobook, eARC Source: Library, Publisher Buy on Amazon ISBN: 9780763698591 Goodreads In this extraordinary debut novel with its deft nod to Dickensian heroes and rogues, Mira Bartók tells the s ..read more

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier Narrator: Beverley A Crick Length: 8 Hours 49 Minutes Published by Abrams on May 20th 2014 Genres: Young Adult, Horror, Fantasy & Magic, Family, Siblings Pages: 384 Format: Audiobook, eARC Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon ISBN: 9781613126608 Goodreads A New York Times bestseller, The Night Gardener is a Victorian ghost story with shades of Washington Irving and Henry James. More than just a spooky tale ..read more

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Summer and Bird by Katherine Catmull Published by Penguin on October 2nd 2012 Genres: Young Adult, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Adaptations, Animals, Birds, Action & Adventure Pages: 352 Format: ARC Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon ISBN: 9781101591598 Goodreads An enchanting--and twisted--tale of two sisters' quest to find their parents When their parents disappear in the middle of the night, young sisters Summer and Bird set off on a quest ..read more

I received this book for free from Library, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head by Lauren Oliver Also by this author: Vanishing Girls, Vanishing Girls, Replica, , Rooms Series: The Curiosity House #1 Narrator: Greg Steinbruner Length: 7 Hours 54 Minutes Published by HarperCollins on September 29th 2015 Genres: Young Adult, Mysteries & Detective Stories, Family, Orphans & Foster Homes, Social Themes, Friendship Pages: 384 Format: Audiobook, eARC Source: Library, Publisher ..read more

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Threads by Ami Polonsky Published by Disney Electronic Content on November 1st 2016 Genres: Young Adult, People & Places, Asia, Social Themes, Physical & Emotional Abuse, Family, Siblings Pages: 159 Format: Hardcover Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon ISBN: 9781484748527 Goodreads To Whom It May Concern: Please, we need help! The day twelve-year-old Clara finds a desperate note in a purse in Bellman's department store, she is still reeli ..read more

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi Also by this author: Ignite Me Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Length: 8 Hours 12 Minutes Published by Penguin on August 30th 2016 Genres: Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Fantasy & Magic, Social Themes, Friendship Pages: 416 Format: Audiobook, ARC Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon ISBN: 9781101994764 Goodreads This captivating and colorful adventure that reads like a modern day fairy tale, from the bestselling aut ..read more