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Housekeeping (Fortieth Anniversary Edition): A Novel by Marilynne Robinson

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reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow by Jamie Erickson

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 66%.
This was a nice book, just not something I needed.
The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

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relaxing medium-paced

3.0

Nice little old-fashioned Christmas listen.
Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? by Timothy Keller

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challenging inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

Very good book on a very important topic. 
Busman's Honeymoon by Dorothy L. Sayers

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lighthearted mysterious 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

4.0

I think this may be my favorite Lord Peter book so far. Throughout and especially at the end we get glimpses into his complexity.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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adventurous hopeful medium-paced

3.0

This book was just okay for me, but I absolutely loved Rocky!
The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe about Ourselves by Curt Thompson

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challenging hopeful informative medium-paced

4.0

Very helpful concepts. I took issue with (or at least need to think more about) some of what he said about Genesis 1-3, but overall it was a helpful and insightful book.
Kristin Lavransdatter, III: The Cross by Sigrid Undset

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challenging emotional reflective sad medium-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? Yes

5.0

This book is beautiful and heartbreaking.