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June Reads! I read a whopping FIFTEEN books this month. I don't have time for a witty caption if I'm gonna chat with you about them all. *How We Fight for Our Lives A beautiful, masterful, memoir about love, loss, relationships, sexuality, race, poverty, and what we sacrifice in our becoming. *Summer Island A feel good contemporary romance set in Norway, where books, food, a dog, and a tiny town heal broken hearts. *Pelosi A fascinating biography of the highest ranking female politician in American history. *A Song Below Water A contemporary novel with a mythological twist. The best YA novel I've read in a long time. *The Only Black Girls in Town A heartfelt middle grade novel about friends who become obsessed with the journals they find in the attic of the town's B&B. White Fragility A guidebook from one white woman to another about how to navigate white fragility and white supremacy (with lots of resources!) Dog Songs They're poems about dogs, duh. *The Secret of Shadow Ranch Hidden treasure and cute cowboys and phantom horses - yeehaw! Boyfriend Material A laugh out loud contemporary romance about smashing societal expectations. Out July 7th! *Blood Done Sign My Name A historian digs into the history of his hometown's racial history, beginning with the 1970 murder of Henry Marrow. *The Wedding Date A delightful contemporary romance about Alexa and Drew, who catch feelings after agreeing to fake a relationship at the wedding of Drew's ex. The Proposal A contemporary romance about what happens after Nikole rejects her boyfriend's very public proposal. American Royals YA historical fiction about the children of the Royal family in an America where monarchy won over democracy. The Wedding Party Two members of Alexa and Drew's wedding party find themselves having a one night stand...over and over again... Once Again to Zelda An anthology investigating literary dedications ranging from The Great Gatsby to The Joy Luck Club to Everything Is Illuminated. I think I need a nap. *Full review with applicable TWs posted on my feed! via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CCD3-1pgbv4/