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144 reviews

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

This book cracked my brain open and rearranged everything in the best way. 

Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris

dark emotional funny reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

I’ve been having a blast returning to the early works of Sedaris lately and this one certainly holds up! 

She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Naked by David Sedaris

dark emotional funny medium-paced

3.75

Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris

dark funny fast-paced

3.5

Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett

adventurous dark funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

5.0

Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living by Nick Offerman

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

5.0

Facing the Enemy: How a Nazi Youth Camp in America Tested a Friendship by Barbara Krasner

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0