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135 reviews

Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World by Scott Shigeoka

informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.25

Shigeoka! Thank you for sharing your curiosity journey with your readers! Your strong thesis statement is supported by strong anecdotal and well-researched evidence. I must say, however, the most interesting parts of your story (i.e., visits to Trump rallies and a Nunnery) left me wanting more! I would love a sequel that provides us with more details about those journeys. 

This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences by Sarah Hill

informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

Wow. Hill certainly gave me a lot to think about with this groundbreaking book. I appreciate that she did not wholly demonize the pill. She presented both sides of the argument clearly and laid bare the truth that the pill is incredibly under-researched. 

The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World by Jonathan Freedland

dark emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced

4.25

Freedman’s superb writing style and well-researched narrative bring a rich, engaging color to Rudy’s many escapes. I appreciate that Freedman did paint Rudy or the other characters in his story as purely good or wholly evil. There is a complexity to this novel that showcases just how layered and multi-faceted human-beings are - especially when they are ruled by a governing body of other complex individuals.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Antisemitism, War

Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You about Being Creative by Austin Kleon

4.0

Winter by Marissa Meyer

4.5

Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen

4.0

The Secret Life Of Sunflowers: A gripping, inspiring novel based on the true story of Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law by Marta Molnar

3.5

The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

4.5

Cress by Marissa Meyer

adventurous inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense 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

Ahh! I’m head over heels for this series! Book three (starring - pun intended - my new favorite character Cress) is just as enchanting as the first two novels! With endless twists and turns, betrayals and reveals, this novel keeps you on your toes in the best kind of way!

The Dissertation Journey: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation by Carol Roberts

informative fast-paced

4.25

I’m thankful to have found this clear and simple guide to writing a dissertation. I like how they break down each section and provide the necessary equipment and training needed to reach the top of the mountain (or, in other words, lots of tips and guidance on how to tackle each part of the dissertation).