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152 reviews
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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? Yes
5.0
This book is fantastic! I felt immersed in a world very much unlike my own - a world of poverty and drug addiction. This book will stay with me for a long time. It’s a must-read.
Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering by Joseph Nguyen
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
This book reminded me a lot of The Power of Now. There are some helpful nuggets of information as well as practical exercises to implement.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.5
This isn’t quite the page turner that the first book in the series is. There’s a lot of journeying and we visit many distant lands and meet new characters. It’s a bit much to keep track of it all. Ends on a cliffhanger.
Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I read this after I watched the movie “What the bleep do we know” and this book was so insightful and beautiful. A reminder that we are what we think.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Great insights into how small, repetitive changes can make a huge difference in all aspects of life.