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The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo

adventurous emotional sad fast-paced

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

3.5

The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket

adventurous emotional funny mysterious sad fast-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? Yes

I really enjoyed this one. I listened to the audiobook and every time the narrator wheezed when he was voicing Mr. Poe I DIED. It was hilarious. I enjoyed the emotional aspect of it as well, since I tend to be a bit more interested in the characters than the plot. I could empathize with the siblings. Though since the books are so short and fast-paced, it may take me longer to really fall in love with them. I'm definitely going to continue the series.

A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw
Did not finish book. Stopped at 49%.

I absolutely despised the prose in this book. I can't explain it. It felt so over the top to me. It seemed like there were colons and em dashes thrown about without much thought. I swear, I counted one at least every other page. It was insufferable.

The prose in a book can make or break it for me, and in this case it broke it.

I found the mystery to be underwhelming as well, and after discovering what the resolution was, I'm glad I quit.

Officer Clemmons: A Memoir by François Clemmons

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

3.5

Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

3.5

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.5

Messenger by Lois Lowry

2.75

Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb

adventurous tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Slavery and Sexual content

In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing by Walter Murch
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.

Editing hasn't been something I've been in the mood for recently. Maybe when I feel more excited about it I'll pick it up again.

Letters to a Young Scientist by Edward O. Wilson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 58%.

Ok so as someone who's not planning on going into any science-y fields, this book isn't really applicable to me. I mostly picked it up out of curiosity. But I'm sure people who are planning on pursuing science would find this helpful, so give it a try