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White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo

informative

5.0

While I've read quite a few books about race in America, I found this one to still be worthwhile because it is from a white perspective and really calls out progressive people for bias that they may not realize they have.  

You Get What You Pay For by Morgan Parker

challenging emotional reflective

5.0

An emotional read.

The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0

I thought this was going to be a lighthearted romcom that reminded me of The Good Place.  Surprise - I hated it.  Has this author ever met people before?  I have never met anyone that acts like any of these people.  I really did not like this at all.

How to Be Eaten by Maria Adelmann
Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.

I like the premise of this book but I can't seem to make it more than a couple pages at a time before getting bored.

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.

Very boring and very YA. I really don't care about these kids at all.

Rise of the Ranger by Philip C. Quaintrell
Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.

Boring 

The Measure by Nikki Erlick

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I loved this book.  There was so much in it that I felt related to my current life and it brought up a lot of interesting questions around racism, sexism, politics, immigration, etc.  "Living long is not the same as living well."  

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

emotional 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

5.0

This is the kind of story that starts out calm but the tragedy and emotion sneaks up on you. Before you know it you are complete immersed.

When Sharks Attack with Kindness by Andrés J. Colmenares

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

5.0

Adorable and exactly what I needed to reduce my stress.

What the Wild Sea Can Be: The Future of the World's Ocean by Helen Scales

4.0

Interesting.  Of course some of the solution type information at the end is already out of date.  At least for anything relating to the United States.