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Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris

inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.75

My Lady Jane by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand

dark funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

Best book to listen to on audio format! Such a great story, unique take, great narrators, interesting plot.

I'll Have What She's Having by Chelsea Handler

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

I was worried that every good story was already shared on her late night shows promoting the book. I was wrong. 

I like all of Chelsea’s books but this one seems more grown up. More life lessons learned about being true to who you are and becoming a better version of yourself at the same time. 

She mentioned at the end of a chapter about how the women of the family are the glue that keeps everyone together. I wish I paused to go back and write it down. I need that quote.

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

medium-paced

3.5

Nothing ground breaking here. It was predictable in every sense but surprise isn’t what I am looking for here. It was entertaining and fun. 

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

challenging mysterious medium-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

4.0

The Unteachables by Gordon Korman

adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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 read this with my 9 year old son and we both laughed out loud and couldn’t wait to keep reading it each night. 

“A legend in his own mind” was our favorite character description. 

When in Rome by Sarah Adams

4.0

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

challenging emotional mysterious reflective

5.0

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

The bachelor meets survivor. It was not my favorite of this author.