I Read 10 Books (And a 4.5★ Sleeper Stole the Show) | September Wrap-Up

Ten finished books, one DNF, and a reading month that looked rough until a 4.5-star cozy fantasy sleeper completely saved the day! In this monthly wrap-up, we are covering everything from sunny Italian getaways and 80s-coded vampires to doomsday preppers, winter woods mysteries, and magical bookshops. Like always, we’re checking out gorgeous cover art and great audiobook narrators—because listening to a story counts just as much as reading the printed pages. Let me know in the comments: what was your favorite read this month, and which audiobook narrator blew you away? The Tracklist: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Villa Coco 03:49 - Be Still My Unbeating Heart 06:30 - The Intrigue 10:02 - Murder at World's End 13:34 - The Demon Star 16:55 - Fruit Fly 19:40 - You'll Be Sorry 24:30 - Stay for a Spell 30:14 - Enchantra 33:18 - The Book Witch 36:23 - It's Not a Cult 39:22 - That's all folks! Book hardcover edition and narration details: Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer (Goldsboro Edition), Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini (Audio Rating: 4/5) Overall 3 stars. Be Still My Unbeating Heart by Josh Winning, Narrator: George Weightman (Audio Rating: 3/5) Overall 3 stars. The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (UK Indie Edition), Narrator: Andre Bellido (Audio Rating: 2/5) Overall 2.5 stars. The Murder at World's End by Montgomery Ross, Narrator: Derek Jacobi & Joe Jameson (Audio Rating: 4/5) Overall 4 stars. The Demon Star by Jesse Aragon (The Broken Binding Edition), Narrator: George Naylor & Maria Marquis (Audio Rating: 3/5) Overall 2.5 stars Fruit Fly by Josh Silver (UK Indie Edition), Narrator: Will M. Watt & Fiona Mitchell (Audio Rating: 5/5 — Award Worthy) Overall 5 stars. You'll Be Sorry by Lisa Gardner Narrator: Hillary Huber (Audio Rating: 3/5) Overall 2 stars. Stay for a Spell (Goldsboro Edition) by Amy Coombe, Narrator: Lottie Bourne (Audio Rating: 4/5) Overall 4.5 stars. Enchantra (Wicked Games Series #2) by Kaylie Smith, Narrator: Laura Horowitz (Audio Rating: 4/5) (Multiple editions - Deluxe, Fairyloot, Heirloom) Overall 4 stars. The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer, Narrator: Mia Hutchinson-Shaw (Audio Rating: 4/5). Overall 3.5 stars. It’s Not a Cult by Joey Batey, Narrator: Joey Batey. DNF. No audio available in the US. Catch my full deep-dive video on Fruit Fly linked on the channel!    • I Wasn't Ready for "Go Gay. Go Sad. Go Dar...   Bookish B-Sides is a casual, judgment-free space celebrating great storytelling—from audiobook narration to special edition craftsmanship. #SpecialEditionBooks #audiobook #monthlywrapup