#julyreadingwrapup ... 🙌🏾 16 books read! 📖 & 3 New To Me Authors!

July owes me nothing!! It was such a goooddd reading month and had me allllll in my feels!! 🥹😌🤯😜🥵🤭🫣🫠😈

📚 Books read:

•Can I Join You: @Kyiris_Ashley📚 (NTM)

•Vegas Nights Series: @Christina C Jones

•The Sun Series: Rae Lyse (NTM)

•Parachutes Series: @Takerra Allen

•Maniac Series (Books 1 & 2): @Author Nek Mills

•Big Girl Blitz: @Danielle Allen

•Savage Season: Tara Ellis (NTM)

Have you read any of these!?!

#romancebookrecs

#blackgirlbooktok

#kindlegirlie

#bookishbaddie

8/6 Edited to

... Read moreJuly was an incredible month for reading, and I found myself fully immersed in a variety of stories that sparked so many emotions—from joy and excitement to deep reflection. With 16 books finished, it wasn’t just about quantity but the quality and diversity of the authors and plots that truly enriched the experience. One thing I loved about this reading wrap-up is discovering three new-to-me (NTM) authors whose work brought fresh perspectives and unique voices into my book collection. Each series or standalone novel opened doors into different narrative styles—from the gripping Vegas Nights and Parachutes series to the heartfelt and relatable tales in Can I Join You and Savage Season. What really stood out was the emotional connection I felt during my reading. Books have a way of tapping into our feelings, and this month was no exception. Whether it was through romantic tension, thrilling plot twists, or the struggles characters face, these stories held me captive. If you love romance book recommendations (#romancebookrecs) or want to support Black authors (#blackgirlbooktok), this list is a goldmine. For anyone looking to expand their reading horizons, I highly suggest jumping into these series. Authors like Rae Lyse and Nek Mills, for example, offer not just captivating plots but characters that feel richly developed and authentic. The Maniac Series, covering two books here, was particularly addictive. If you’re hunting for your next read or want to connect with fellow book lovers who enjoy Kindle reads (#kindlegirlie) and bold book choices (#bookishbaddie), these recommendations might just fill that bookshelf gap. Have you read any of these? Sharing thoughts and recommendations makes the reading journey so much more enjoyable!

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