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The King's Speech: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy by Peter Conradi, Mark Logue

informative medium-paced

3.0

Orbital by Samantha Harvey

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

The God of the Hive by Laurie R. King

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.5

Loitering with Intent by Muriel Spark

4.0

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life by George Saunders

4.5

The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah Brooks

adventurous challenging mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Brendan O’Hea, Judi Dench

informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Flannery: A Life of Flannery O'Connor by Brad Gooch

informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities by Rebecca Solnit

challenging hopeful informative

4.5

Locked Rooms by Laurie R. King

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated