I'm overwhelmed by my TBR shelf! So today I'm going to read the first two sentences of NINE books I want to read next and choose my next one :)

Books Mentioned Today:

Today is July 1st which means the year is halfway through! I don't know about you but I  am NOT half way through my reading goal for the year. Today I've got ten book suggestions that are under 200 pages to help you catch up a little faster. 

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1. What is the best book you’ve read so far in 2020?

2. What is the best sequel you’ve read so far in 2020?

3. What is a new release you haven’t read yet, but want to?

4. What is the most anticipated release for the second half of the year?

5. What book has been the biggest disappointment?

6. What has been the biggest surprise?

7. Who is your favorite new or new to you author?

8. Who is your newest fictional crush?

9. Who is your newest favorite character?

10. What is a book that made you cry?

11. What is a book that made you happy?

12. What is your favorite film adaptation that you've seen this year?

13. What is your favorite review you've given this year?

14. What is the most beautiful book you’ve bought so far this year?

15. What book do you need to read by the end of the year?

There are some really awesome books coming out this year for kids featuring lgbt characters, talking about pronouns and normalizing love in all the forms it comes in. On this episode I'm talking about a few of these books plus introducing a tiny new segment and telling you all about another really cool book that I  already pre-ordered. 

Books Mentioned:

Not So Different by Cyana Riley

My Rainbow by Trinity and DeShanna Neal 

Jamie and Bubbie: A Book About People's Pronouns by Afsaneh Moradian

Bling Blaine: Throw Glitter, Not Shade by Rob Sanders

My Two Moms by Julie Murray

My Two Dads by Julie Murray

The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families by Rachel E Simon

My Heart Underwater by Laurel Flores Fantauzzo

This is All Your Fault by Aminah Mae Safi

White privilege, racism, police brutality, #blacklivesmatter...

If the idea of talking to your kids about those makes you uncomfortable I've got some books that may help get the conversation started. We need to talk to our kids about race regardless of their age or race. Silence is compliance which we can not afford.

Books Mentioned This Episode:

I am ditching the usual stars and introducing a brand new rating system. On this episode I'll tell you all about how I  rate books and give an example for each level.

Then stay for the end because I've got a bonus segment with Jason from Oops! All Topics :)

On this episode I'm talking all about my Dollar Tree haul! I  found five books that I've added to my TBR (To Be Read) stack and I'll tell you all about them. Plus, I  got a surprise call from my local library and I  have an AMAZING Etsy small business to spotlight this week :)

Small Bookish Business Spotlight: XOMarissaDesigns

Books Mentioned: 

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Every Tuesday new amazing books are published. This week I'm talking about books that are set to be published this summer! Check out the books on Goodreads using the links below.

Small Business Shoutout:

Hannah Bean Candles

Books Mentioned: 

The Damned by Renee Ahdieh

The Last Flight by Julie Clark

Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia

Not Like the Movies by Kerry Winfrey

One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London

The Last Wife by Karen Hamilton

The End of Her by Shari Lapena

When She Was Good by Michael Robotham 

Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia

Louisiana Lucky by Julie Pennell

Bear Necessity by James Gould-Bourn

The Bright Side Sanctuary for Animals by Becky Mandelbaum

Since yesterday was Mother's Day I  wanted to talk about a few books that feature strong mothers with unconditional love. They are not perfect mothers. They are realistic mothers.  

Bookish Business Spotlight: EsztersCreations

Small Bookish Business Spotlight: Carrot Fish

On this episode, I asked Jason from Oops! All Topics to make me a playlist of ten songs that I  had to find books to pair with each song. He threw me a variety of songs ranging from country, classic rock and even a musical.