Yeah, I totally threw that book buying ban right out the window, didn’t I? May was a lot. June was a little better, but just barely.

The Physics of Superheroes by James Kakalios

I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t really read the description of this one when I bought it, but it’s all about physics and it uses superheroes to teach it. I couldn’t decided if this one was going to be a gift for the Hubs or for me!

Mythic Journeys Edited by Paula Guran

Myths and stories from all walks of life. Sign me up! Did I mention Neil Gaiman?

Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi

This is a modern day look at the significance that gingerbread has in fairytales. It almost sounds like a modern day retelling of Hansel and Gretel, but not quite. I know, that doesn’t really make any sense.

Dark of the West by Joanna Hathaway

This book seems to have it all. Spies, war, queens, mystery, possibly an enemies to lovers romance. Sounds intriguing.

What It Means When A Man Falls From the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah

A collection of short stories. One of them involves a woman who is so desperate for a child she weaves one out of hair. Yes please.

The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle

Tom is just trying to make a living and keep a roof over his and his fathers head, but when he delivers a tome to a reclusive sorceress, it opens doors to magic best left closed. I didn’t know this one was horror when I bought it. Oops. I own it now.

Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark

I love the description of this book. The film Birth of a Nation swells the ranks of the Ku Klux Klan. 3 black women rise to stop them. Oh, did I mention that some of the clansmen are demons?

That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis

This is the final book in a trilogy, so I won’t go into the description, but it is science fiction. I own the other two parts, and was just waiting to pick this one up before I started reading the series. I don’t know why I’m like that.

For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten

Red, as the first second born daughter in centuries, is sacrificed to the Wolf in the woods. But he is not a wolf, he is a man. I pre-ordered this one cause it sounded so good.

The Thousand Death’s of Ardor Benn by Tyler Whitesides

Ardor Benn is a very good thief, but when a priest hires him to steal from the most power king the world has ever known, his skills will be tested. This one went on sale for $2 on Kindle, so I snatched it up.

Half Sick of Shadows by Laura Sebastian

A king Arthur retelling, we all know I love those, from the perspective of Elaine of Shallot, who can see the future of Camelot. This was an early release through Book of the Month.

We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen

Jamie wakes up with no memory, but he does have the ability to read thoughts…and erase them. So he robs banks and steals coffee. His archrival, Zoe, has super strength and speed and delivers pizza. This sounds great! I picked this one up through Book of the Month too.

Infinite Dusk: Cowboy Necromancer Book One by Harmon Cooper

Sterling is a necromancer that just wants to farm his peppers in peace, but Godwalkers threaten to destroy his crops and bandits keep trying to impose a pepper tax. This sounds like it could have some humor involved in it. Also, I got it for free on Kindle! Gotta love a free book.

“The Postman Always Rings Twice’ By James M. Cann

This classic noir piece of literature was purchased due to my book club. I was surprised to discover that it was so short! I love a quick read.

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Um, Dinosaurs. Enough said. No but seriously, I have a 25 year old copy (it’s the movie cover!) of this book that is held together by packing tape. It was time to get a replacement.

How Y’all Doing? by Leslie Jordan

Leslie went viral during lockdown by doing Instgram videos. They are great! This is the story of his life. I got this as a audio book because I love a memoir read by the author.

Song of the Forever Rains by E.J. Mellow

There is a Thief Kingdom versus a, well, regular kingdom! I was hooked by this premise. I picked this one up as part of Amazon’s Prime First Reads for free. If you don’t know what that is, you should google it.

Lore by Alexandra Bracken

Greek gods forced to walk the Earth as mortals all while being hunted. Lore walked from that life, but now she is being drawn back in. This went on sale at Barnes & Noble for 50% off, I had to snatch it up!

The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He

Two sisters have been separated and both are desperate to find each other. This is a YA dystopian with a little sci-fi thrown in, or so I hear. Another one I picked up in the B&N 50% off sale.

Bestiary by K-Ming Chang

When her mother tells her a story about a woman with a tiger spirit, daughter doesn’t expect it will apply to her, especially when she wakes up with a tigers tail. Another B&N sale pick.

The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett

The story of two black sisters who grow up in the segregated south, and what they do to survive. I own this book on Kindle already and I loved this book so much I had to pick up a physical copy! That happens to me every so often. Yet again, a B&N sale pick.

Wings of Ebony by J. Elle

They had me at half mortal, half god. That was all I needed to know when I picked this book up in the B&N sale. Cause yeah, I’m not gonna lie, this book hadn’t even been on my radar before now.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

All I needed to know about this book was that Andy Weir had written it. It’s been on my list for a while now, so I had to pick it up in the B&N sale. Also, the hubs read it in like, a day, and I gave it 5 stars. Stay tuned for a more complete review coming soon!

Okay, so that’s a lot of books. Gotta love Book Outlet, Kindle sales, and that Barnes and Noble sale. Zeesh. I love those.

What books did you pick up in June?