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The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara

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

5.0

This is one of the most powerful narrative depictions of battle ever written. There’s a reason it’s a classic.
Fat Loss Happens on Monday: Habit-Based Diet & Workout Hacks by Dan John, Josh Hillis

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challenging funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

The workouts in this book are top notch. You could do them for the rest of your life and have the only programming you would ever need. The nutrition information is solid and accurate. 

The reason it doesn’t get a higher score is because the emphasis on food journaling is Not as valid as it once was. Josh himself has stopped using food journaling, except for higher level athletes and people who already adhere to a high-quality diet looking for specific cosmetic results. For the average person, this is not the “diet program“ you need to go on. 

But if you just get this book for the workouts, and Dan John’s writing, it’s well worth the price.
Star Wars Trilogy by George Lucas, James Kahn, Donald Glut

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dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The World According to Batman by Daniel Wallace

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informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

If you love Batman, you’ll love this book. It’s a reference for all things related to the comic book superhero.
Way of the Warrior Kid 4 Field Manual by Jocko Willink

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

5.0

This isn’t a novel. It’s a reference book for kids and teens, and even some adults, on how to study, get along with people, exercise, and more.
Where There's A Will... by Jocko Willink

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funny informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Way of the Warrior Kid: From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy Seal Way: A Novel by Jocko Willink

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

5.0

This isn’t just a kids book. Any adult would benefit from reading it as well. Use it to get started with exercise, learn how to study, or overcome some fears.
The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols.: Striving to Become an Eminently Qualified Human by Jocko Willink, Sarah Armstrong, Dave Berke

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informative fast-paced

5.0

This is not a book so much as a rubric for living a deep and meaningful life. Use it as a reference to gauge how well you’re doing in the different aspects of your life.
Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual Mk1-Mod1 by Jocko Willink

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informative fast-paced

4.5

This is a great motivational book, but it also has a ton of really practical steps and activities that you can take part in if you follow its guidance. 

As a nutritionist, I wouldn’t recommend solely sticking to the nutrition advice in this book. It might lead to some disordered eating, but otherwise everything is really solid.
Who Moved My Cheese?: An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Spencer Johnson

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funny informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.0