Mad Mabel: Five Stars, Found Family + Bookish Drama

Your book besties are back and this week we’ve got a five-star buddy read that completely surprised us- plus cozy reads, new releases, and some very chaotic bookish news. Buddy Read Chat Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth This week we’re talking: a story that’s not what you think it is found family, second chances, and loneliness past vs. present timelines that actually work and a main character we fully supported… even when we maybe shouldn’t have Plus: plot twists we almost saw coming, imaginary friends theories, and an ending we loved. What's On Our Shelf Credence by Penelope Douglas The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston Thinky Thoughts by Gwenda Bond New Releases This Week Breakroom by Miye Lee Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block by Jesse Q. Sutanto Death Meets Cute by J. Penner An Accident of Dragons by Cheri Radke The Duke by Anna Cowan The Story of Birds by Steve Brusatte We Burned So Bright by TJ Klune Bookish News & Conversations Rebecca Yarros dropping a surprise Fourth Wing novella 👀 Shield of Sparrows suddenly taking over everyone’s TBR Practical Magic 2 and our skepticism around sequels the very weird (and very concerning) Bookstagram trend you need to know about and the ongoing debate around DNF culture Whether you’re here for the books, the chaos, or the unfiltered opinions- we’re glad you’re here. Want to join our book club? Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop. You can signup here Can I Bring My Book Social Links: Instagram: @canibringmybook_club TikTok: @canibringmybook_club Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook