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144 reviews

Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic by Tabitha Stanmore

funny informative relaxing slow-paced

4.0

A super fascinating look into the history of magic and its practical uses in daily life. Pretty academic, but not without its humor. The author clearly has a love for the subject, which made this all the more fun to read! 

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

I’ve read this book in print, but listened to this one with my husband and it was a delight! I’m completely smitten with this entire series and will likely return to it again and again. 

The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

4.0

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

Came for the practical magic vibes and stay for literally everything else. So good!! 

Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder

challenging emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

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

5.0

😭😭😭 what a tribute to the freedom of childhood and the fear that comes with leaving it behind. Perfect for any kid (or adult) who is scared of what comes next. 

An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten

dark funny mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

The Good Life: Helen and Scott Nearing's Sixty Years of Self-Sufficient Living by Helen Nearing, Scott Nearing

informative inspiring relaxing slow-paced

5.0

While this isn’t exactly a page turner, I’m giving it 5 stars because it is JAM PACKED with information about how to start your own homestead. A perfect reference guide to take and adapt for your own needs! 

Strangers Tend to Tell Me Things: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Coming Home by Amy Dickinson

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

3.5

Really pleasant and well written. A little too wholesome and sweet for me, but overall enjoyable! 

The Secret Keepers by Trenton Lee Stewart
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.

The reader wasn’t for me so I might return to this one in print! 

Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

I absolutely devoured this one. If you love cozy fantasy with a dash of darkness, read Nettle & Bone!!