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The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Excellent author!!! The writing is so good! I didn't love the characters, but I didn't hate them either and they were well-developed (at least Lucy was).
At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson
informative
slow-paced
3.5
This book was interesting, but a bit long for the subject matter. It also felt more like a loosely-tied-together collection of essays rather than a cohesive book. I don't mind that format, so it was okay for me, but others may not appreciate it. There were lots of interesting tidbits here, but I didn't love it as a whole.
You're Not Enough (and That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love by Allie Beth Stuckey
medium-paced
2.0
The concepts are okay, but could have been a series of about five blog posts. She said a few good things that I appreciated, but I didn't really enjoy the author's tone (that may be more about me than her though). I won't be keeping this book or recommending it to anyone.
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
challenging
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Must read! I think every adult in the western world should read this book.
Summer Lightning by P.G. Wodehouse
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Not as funny as some Wodehouse books, but an enjoyable light read.
The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again by Catherine Price
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.25
Something Fresh by P.G. Wodehouse
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
emotional
sad
medium-paced
4.0
This was an excellent book about grief and how complicated a mother-daughter relationship can be. Although I am fortunate enough to still have my mother, and our relationship isn't nearly as complicated as the authors and her mothers, this book still rang true. I especially enjoyed the food descriptions, the cultural descriptions, and the author describing how she tried to fit in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
The Forty-Day Word Fast: A Spiritual Journey to Eliminate Toxic Words From Your Life by Tim Cameron
challenging
medium-paced
4.0
This is a very helpful Christian growth book. It has earned a place on my shelf, and I anticipate reading it again. I definitely am seeing change in my life as I put these principles into practice.