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The Brain Fog Fix: Reclaim Your Focus, Memory, and Joy in Just 3 Weeks by Mike Dow

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

This book had a lot of good points to make and offered actionable steps to take, which I really appreciated. Some points weren't as thoroughly explored as others, but I'm sure, on some level, that was necessary. 

The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

This book was filled with much more practical knowledge and usable resources than I had expected and left me wishing I read it sooner!

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.25

While this book is a bit overwritten in some areas, it is a good book overall. Certainly, an idea to consider thoroughly in relation to each of our own lives. 

NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman

adventurous challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking

inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.25

The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee

adventurous challenging informative reflective slow-paced

4.75

Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Amy Wallace, Ed Catmull

adventurous informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

This book is great for anyone interested in being a leader or a creative in any capacity. Tells a great story and teaches lessons that are not often enough shared.

Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Malone Scott

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

Educated by Tara Westover

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

Definitely one of my favorite memoirs. Very specific, but widely relatable. Griping, insightful, and inspirational.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

This was a breezy read that draws a clear and relatable(for any marginalized group) picture of racism. Great jumping off point on the topic.