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485 reviews

Akira Yoshizawa, Japan's Greatest Origami Master: Featuring over 60 Models and 1000 Diagrams by the Master by Akira Yoshizawa, Robert J. Lang, Kiyo Yoshizawa

informative inspiring fast-paced

4.5

Secrets of Snakes: The Science Beyond the Myths by David A. Steen

funny hopeful informative fast-paced

5.0

Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World's Most Misunderstood Predator by David Shiffman

funny hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Domesticated: Evolution in a Man-Made World by Richard C. Francis

informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.75

Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe

emotional funny hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

World as Lover, World as Self by Thích Nhất Hạnh, Joanna Macy

challenging inspiring slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Genocide, Racism, Sexism, Police brutality, Grief

A Boob's Life: How America's Obsession Shaped Me--And You by Leslie Lehr

hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

3.75

These Lifeless Things by Premee Mohamed

dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

4.75

Reaching the Animal Mind: Clicker Training and What It Teaches Us About All Animals by Karen Pryor

informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

Midnight Horizon by Daniel José Older

dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0