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I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

challenging dark reflective slow-paced

4.0

If this isn’t already considered a modern classic, it should be. 

The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

adventurous informative fast-paced

3.5

This was fascinating. The author did a great job with the research. I wasn’t expecting a nonfiction book to ever feel this fast paced. The story is crazy. I’d also highly recommend the audiobook, it’s one of my favorite narrators. 

The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke

fast-paced

3.0

I liked the story, but I wish it was longer, like a novella rather than a short story. Regardless, the world was still magical and whimsical. Reading this gave me this sense of nostalgia. It reminded me of when my mom would read stories to me as a kid. 

There There by Tommy Orange

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

I know a lot of people had to read this book for high school English. It wasn’t in my curriculum. I’m so glad I finally read it! The book is only 300 pages, but you get a great sense of the characters and their struggles, emotions, etc. Definitely recommend. 

Please check trigger warnings. 

Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne

4.0

I haven’t had much time to read lately and was looking for something shorter while also being cozy and nostalgic. This was the perfect book for that! 

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

4.0

Vicious by V.E. Schwab

dark tense fast-paced

5.0

Phenomenal. I swear I would have finished this in one night if I had the time.

Also, I know V.E. Schwab gave Victor blonde hair, but every time he was mentioned or he was in a scene, I would picture Viktor from Arcane. 

Do what you will with that information😂

Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

dark tense medium-paced

4.0

I may still be confused for a majority of the books, but this series is so good! I’m having a blast. Definitely looking forward to the next book. 

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

slow-paced

3.0

I can see why this booked inspired an environmental revolution. Very informative. 

If I’d done better in high school chemistry, I would have understood some of the very scientific parts more, but that’s not the authors fault obviously lol. I will say, most of this felt pretty accessible. 

Lights Out by Navessa Allen

medium-paced

4.0

What a fun, sexy time. 

The audiobook was incredible. Josh is one of the funniest mmc’s I’ve ever read.