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The World After Gaza by Pankaj Mishra

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challenging dark reflective medium-paced

4.25

Instead of scrolling every day, read this book instead to get a well-rounded picture of what is happening in Palestine.
Black Car Burning by Helen Mort

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

3.75

This was a dark slice of life. It was really interesting to have different parts of Sheffield personnified in between chapters. However, I had a hard time connecting to any of the characters.
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Unlike any sci-fi book I've ever read. It broke my brain in the best way.
The Wounded Storyteller: Body, Illness, and Ethics, Second Edition by Arthur W. Frank

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5.0

This is exactly what I needed to remotivate me to write my grant application!
Hammajang Luck by Makana Yamamoto

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emotional fast-paced

4.75

Like a Hawaiian Ocean's 8 in space but make it more trans and queer.  A delightful romp.
Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark

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dark hopeful fast-paced

4.5

This absolutely lived up to the hype!
Guilt and Ginataan by Mia P. Manansala

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fast-paced

3.25

Everyone annoyed me in this one!