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Elsewhere by Alexis Schaitkin
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
This is an unsettling story, a dark fairy tale of sorts, requiring you to not ask too many questions, because the town is not like elsewhere. I really enjoyed this book, it's short but didn't feel rushed, and had a few surprises along the way.
Gorilla and the Bird: A Memoir of Madness and a Mother's Love by Zack McDermott
fast-paced
4.0
I really liked this very frank dive into the brain of someone with bipolar 1 disorder, and following along as Zack learns to navigate his new reality. I loved the banter and relationship between Zack (Gorilla) and his mom (the Bird). A good audiobook, read by the author.
Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This is one of my favorite books I've read so far this year. This book has the feeling of a memoir, but is a fictional story full of real life struggles, feelings, memories, relatable characters, and situations. It is not action packed (but not slow either), but rather it is emotional and hopeful and wonderful.
The Ruin of All Witches: Life and Death in the New World by Malcolm Gaskill
informative
slow-paced
3.0
I don't often consume historical non fiction, but this was pretty interesting!
What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I'm having a hard time with what to write about this book. It is really great and necessary but also was really difficult. I definitely sobbed listening to this audiobook.
The Burning Season by Alison Wisdom
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
This was a slow read, but I couldn't put it down. I had a feeling of dread throughout, even though nothing overtly horrible happened. The ending was perfect.
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa by Stephen Buoro
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
I feel like this book was a bit disjointed, but it was a quick read, vibrant and youthful, with a healthy dose of sorrow, as the title implies. I liked Andy, but felt this story could have been a bit more cohesive.
Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Duchess Goldblatt
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.25
I had not previously heard of Duchess Goldblatt before grabbing this audiobook, but definitely feel like I missed out on something good that came from Twitter! This is a fun listen, I especially loved J Smith Cameron as the voice of DG.
The Night of the Gun by David Carr
dark
fast-paced
5.0
This is a great memoir, a reporter investigates his own life, revisiting memories and time periods with the people involved, stories often differing between the parties. Addiction, cancer, parenthood, all told with brutal honesty and dark humor.
Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, or My Life As a Fabulous Ronette by Ronnie Spector
fast-paced
4.0
This is a pretty straightforward memoir, following Ronnie's quick rise to stardom, abusive relationship with Phil Spector, her love of performing, and lots of stories, all told in a very easy conversational style. A quick read or listen!