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128 reviews

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book reached a long, tentacled arm out and wrapped it around my heart in the most comforting way possible. I loved every page. Warning: this is one to read with a box of tissues — and, if you’re a good swede, a strong cup of coffee. 
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

So much fun revisiting this classic! 
Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail by Ben Montgomery

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adventurous hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

5.0

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

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emotional hopeful reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

The coziest of cozy fantasies. 
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

A difficult but beautifully vulnerable read about mothers, daughters, and fame. Loved it. 
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The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This series is quickly becoming an auto-buy for me! 
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman

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dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book felt like home - like reading Pippi Långstrump for adults. I loved every word. 
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Such a delightfully funny book with so many twists! It makes me excited to get old. 
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

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challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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