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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My September 5 ⭐️ reads I Punched an Alien and Now We’re in Couples Therapy-such a fun time. Birth of a Dynasty- absolutely superb writing! I Pray You Will Be Safe-heartbreaking and necessary. #Booksky #Blackbooksky #Diversebooksky #fantasy #romance

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

CR I Pray You Will Be Safe-85% 🥲 this really highlights how no one is benefiting from this genocide Storm Breaker-3% I really enjoyed her last series and am excited about this one Their Vicious Games -90% I picked this up and read almost the entire thing in one sitting #Diversebooksky #Booksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

CR I Pray You Will Be Safe -31% this ARC is alot but I can’t turn away from the realities that others are living because I’m uncomfortable His to Worship -7% just started this as my palate cleanser Clash of Carnivores 4% I loved A Mastery so much, I have very high hopes #Booksky #Gaza #fantasy

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

CR Birth of a Dynasty by C Bado -44% I’m stressed for these kids. Such a good 📕 Heir of Prophecy by A Sbrana -37% loving this so much more than Lore… Before We Burn by O Reign -26% fun premise but I’m struggling a bit with the writing style. Doesn’t feel polished #Booksky #Blackbooksky #fantasy

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

CR Birth of a Dynasty by C Bado- 6% I’m tearing up during the 1st chapter. This is going to be amazing 🤩 The Autumn Leaf Bookshop by K Michaels -19% It’s as cozy as the title sounds Before We Burn by O Reign-17% I paused to finish my other books but starting back #Booksky #Blackbooksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

CR Before We Burn by O Reign-5% just started but I’m intrigued The Heirs by F Iyimide-38% I think I know who did it A Man for Mrs Claus by R Weatherspoon -57% The Bachelorette but everyone is dead. Super fun quick read The Wolf & the Crown of Blood-60% paused #Booksky #Blackbooksky #fantasy

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

CR Air&Essence by M Hornedo -53% I’d gotten distracted by other books but I’m back (I love these guys) The Wolf & the Crown of Blood by E May -39% typical #romantasy (a bit heavy on the angst) but fun The Heirs by F Iyimide -10% a who dun it/ I’m early but intrigued. #Booksky #diversebooksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy Release Day to Kamilah Cole 🤩🎉🎊 Her new #YA #Romantasy is finally out 🙌🏾 #Booksky #Blackbooksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Y’all it has to be known that I’m 47% into I Punched an Alien and I absolutely love this book! I have been giggling this whole time. I’ve read every single book by K Lemming and it’s going to be my fav. The most well written miscommunication trope ever😍 #Monster #romance #Booksky #Blackbooksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I forgot to wish Isabella Livino a Happy Release Day on Tuesday! #AnImmaculateDeception was an interesting #gothic #mystery with such nuanced characters. Are they morally grey or do they just need therapy? I’m still not sure 😂 But I had a great time with this arc. #Booksky #DiverseBooksky #Horror

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

CR Air & Essence-M Hornedo- 44% sequel to 1 of my fav romantasies Honey-I Thompson-44% watching this sociopath justify her actions is a blast. Cuz she’s just killing the people we wish we could get rid of. Cashed In-ML Bash- 15% my go to smutty palate cleanser #Booksky #Blackbooksky #Diversebooksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I’m so excited! I just got approved for an arc of Merciful Carnage. Sara Hashem has quickly become an autobuy author for me and I’m beyond thankful @orbitbooks.bsky.social 🤩 #Booksky #Diversebooksky #Fantasy

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Happy Release Day to Kimberly Lemming 🎉🎊🎉 I Punched an Alien and Now We’re in Couple’s Therapy is bound to be the fun chaotic time I’ve been craving. I just introduced my mom to Mead Mishaps and Ms Lemming has a new fan! #Romance #SFF #Booksky #Blackbooksky

A screenshot of I Punched an Alien and Now We’re in Couple’s Therapy featuring a Black woman and a horned human looking alien riding a dinosaur through the jungle.

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

😃 I got the first 5 chapters of N E Davenport’s Elysium. I’m too excited for this🎊🙌🏾. I know we’ve got another year til it releases but this is well worth supporting on Backerkit #Dystopian #Romance #Booksky #Blackbooksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Happy Release Day to M H Ayinde 🎊🎉🎈 I have the physical copy of #ADanceofBurningBlades but she is THICK! The audiobooks really help me get through my #epicfantasy series. #Booksky #Blackbooksky

A screenshot of the Audible version of A Dance of Burning Blades by M H Ayinde

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I’m 36% into The Golden Fool & it’s definitely my least favorite #realmoftheelderlings book so far. I do not care about the courting intricacies of these 12-13 yr olds. I’m hoping we get back to dragons/worgs/assassins soon. #Booksky #Fantasy #TheTawnyMan

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I found a new #indie #bookstore in Decatur. Eagle Eye Book Shop. It’s pretty big and had a great selection of indie and trad books. I picked up a couple of my favorite NK Jemisin books and my next SpyxFamily manga. This may be my new regular bookstore #Booksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Happy Release Day to Emily Rath 🎉🎊🎈 I was able to read an early copy of Devour Me this summer. It was my first book by her and I had a blast. These characters pour into each other so beautifully and I love a good #witch story. I highly highly recommend! #Booksky #paranormalromance

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I read 16 books this month. Here are my 5⭐️ reads The Quarter Queen-K Hardy (Historical Fantasy) The Intrigue- S Moreno Garcia (Historical Thriller) How To Make A Love Potion- R A Moreau (Paranormal Romance) Sinful Serenity-M Kim (Mafia Romance) #Booksky #BlackBooksky #Diversebooksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Happy Release Day to Tanvier Peart🎉🙌🏾🎉 Big Trouble in a Little Mafia is my CR this morning. Only 11% in but I’m having a great time watching this woman walk away from corporate life. I feel vicariously relieved 😂 #Booksky #Blackbooksky #romance

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The “my wife” has come very early in this arranged marriage book! Konflict is a problematic unhealed jerk but I am having a time with this one. #Sinfulserenity #mafiaromance #Booksky #Blackbooksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I’m 20% into Crown Me Dead and this is so gross 🤢 I was expecting a typical romantasy but I’m too intrigued to stop. I really need to stop going into books blind though because I had no idea. #Booksky #Darkromance #Romantasy

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Finished up The Intrigue this morning-what an amazing character study! 5⭐️ I’m 58% into Dragon Blind-it’s such a fun #Romantasy with disability rep and characters more focused on the plot than how hot they think each are. I’m having a blast💚 #booksky #blackbooksky #diversebooksky

The cover of Dragon Blind by Iman Christians featuring a Black woman resting her head against a large black dragon’s head.

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

75% into The Intrigue. I must say this is excellent writing of morally grey characters. 3 POVs and each one is grayer than the other and I can’t tell how it’s going to end. I’m definitely rooting for Inés though. #Booksky #Diversebooksky #Noir

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I’ve gotten 2 arcs that I’m so excited to read but I’ve been holding off until closer to the release dates. 1st is a debut author An Immaculate Deception by Isabella Livino. A gothic horror that reminds me of Moreno-Garcia & I love all her books so I have high hopes for this #Booksky #Diversebooksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I’m finally about 85% moved in and unpacked. My office/library is almost finished. I just need one more bookshelf. I’m reading again and happy🙌🏾 #Booksky #library #decor

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Mid year #readinggoals check-in. I’ve easily made the book goal but I’ve been reading shorter books this year so my page count is just barely there. I have some thick ones on my #tbr that I know I’ll get to though. #Booksky #Blackbooksky #Diversebooksky

A StoryGraph screenshot showing 96/150 books read and 30,738/60000 pages read

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Headed to FIFA FanFest. I’m trying to be social but have my blanket and emotional support Kindle in case of an emergency. #Worldcup #Fifa #Booksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I just moved and don’t have any shelves yet but I visited my local indie bookstore The Book Cellar in Conyers,Ga and it was the cutest place! It has a cafe and plenty of seating inside and out. Jessica Cage is doing an author talk on the 20th🙌🏾. And of course I had to pick up a few trophies #Booksky

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, The Jasad Heir, and The Jasad Crown

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

She’s here!!! The Illumicrate edition of Dance of Burning Blades was too beautiful not to order. And the artwork has me intrigued. I know I won’t get to it this month because I’m in the middle of moving but I’m excited for when I can focus on this thick read. #fantasy #Booksky #Blackbooksy

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Happy Release Day to CM Lockhart 🎉🎊🤩🫶🏾 I haven’t been reading much this month but I think this novella is just what I need to get on track. I can’t wait to get back into my ladies in space #scifi #booksky #blackbooksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I really enjoyed the Artefacts of Ouranos series and I just love a good dystopian novel-so I had to preorder Storm Breaker. I’m also a sucker for a pretty book 😆 Happy Release Day to Nisha J Tuli 🎊🎉🫶🏾 #Booksky #Diversebooksky #YA #Dystopian

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I’ve not been reading as much but I’m still shopping… This morning’s haul- Boom Town by Njc Stone (new to me author but I keep hearing about this book and it’s based in Atl!) And this was such a pretty copy of Beloved, I couldn’t resist. #Booksky #Blackbooksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

April was a light reading month. 13 books but I missed my 5k pg count for the 1st time in forever. Sadly no 5⭐️ reads for me. Japanese Gothic was definitely my favorite book this month. And I headed back to my comfort author T Kingfisher for Bryony and Roses+ The Raven and the Reindeer. #Booksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Happy Release Day to SJ Stewart🎊🎉🙌🏾. I’ve been impatiently waiting on this one! #Booksky #Blackbooksky #paranormal #romance

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I’m currently prepping to really dig into Octavia Butler’s catalog so I’m starting with some homework. I’ve read & loved some of her works already but really want to approach them thoughtfully. Positive Obsession by Susana M Morris. #Booksky #Blackbooksky #nonfiction #biography

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Happy Release Day to Gabi Burton 🎊😳🙌🏾 I was able to read To Steal a Throne as an eARC and absolutely loved it! Mira was putting those people through it in this fast paced story that has a layered plot and tons of secrets. #Booksky #Blackbooksky #YAfantasy

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

I’m only 12% into Where No Shadow Stays by Sara Hashem but I am hooked! Cuz WTH was that?? #Booksky #Diversebooksky #horror

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

I read 15 books in March and had some clear favs- 1. Howl’s Moving Castle 2. The Poet Empress 3. You Should’ve Been Nicer To My Mom 4. Mayhem & The Mortal 5. Mickey Chambers Shakes it Up I had such great time and can’t wait to see what April has for me🤗 #Booksky #Blackbooksky #fantasy #romance

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Finally finished Eldritch by Keri Lake. Despite my complaints I’m eager awaiting the next one. Started Theirs by ML Bash and Miss Mary Mack by Deandre Kralevic for a change of pace. #Booksky #Blackbooksky #romance #horror

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Walk #4 I’m going to have to start a new book -I’ve been working on 4 mid books all week & I need something I’m excited abt. 68% The Child Thief & the racism… 38% The Bone Season & nothing is happening. 91% Eldritch- it’s long for no reason. 69% Claws & Crochet it’s made for ppl w/ triggers #Booksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Walk #3 done. I love a streak 😂 58% into The Child Thief and the plot has definitely thickened beyond just child abuse thank God! Only 32% into The Bone Season & waiting for more plot. Interesting world building so far but the characters are a bit dull🤷🏾‍♀️ #Booksky #Horror #fantasy

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Day 2 of daily walking. 35% into The Child Thief and took a break because I’m traumatized. Poor Nick! & 29% into The Bone Season but I’m a bit bored tbh. I’m going to keep going with both though. #Booksky #horror #fantasy

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Spring is here! I’m so glad to be back outside💕 Currently listening to The Child Thief by Brom. This is only my 2nd book by them and I’m a little surprised by how dark and grim it is. Slewfoot wasn’t this bleak. I may be being triggered by all the child abuse though. Still a great read! #Booksky

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Happy Release Day to Soraya Bouazzaoui🎊🎉👏🏾 Aicha is a historical fantasy full of feminine rage and the importance of family. And a heartfelt romantic subplot 😍😍😍 #Booksky #Diversebooksky #fantasy

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I’ve been waiting on this for months and she turned out so beautiful 😍Happy Release Day to Shanora Williams 🙌🏾👏🏾🎉🎊 #Mayhemandthemortal #Booksky #Blackbooksky #fantasy #newrelease

An open book featuring a detailed drawing of a medieval bar destroyed by a brawl. It’s laying on top of its dust jacket showing the cover of Mayhem and the Mortal by Shanora Williams

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I recently found out Blackwell’s ships to the US for free and they’re about to be sick of me. Those UK covers are so pretty! Also I immediately bought this beauty which I just can’t find here but have been dying to read #Booksky #Blackbooksky #fantasy

Salema’s hand holding a hardcover copy of The Reaper by Jackson P Brown. Featuring a dark skinned Black woman with long twists standing in front of a cloaked/hooded figure.

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I’m 71% through The Poet Empress & usually I’d finish it up at work but I’m certain imma end up crying and I can’t do that at my desk so I may wait until I’m off. There’s no romance but this love story is so gut wrenching. Possible #1 book of the year! #Booksky #Diversebooksky #fantasy

The cover of The Poet Empress by Shen Tao

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Salema📚💙 @salemah.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Another month gone. Another 22 books read. My favs were- 🎧The Wondrous Life & Loves of Nella Carter-Nwosu 🎧Pet-Emezi 🎧Burn Down Master’s House-Cane 📱The Last Contract of Isako-Lee (eARC) 📱The Conjuring of America-Stewart These were all dark/emotional w/ important messages #Booksky #Blackbooksky

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