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Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People's Business by Roxane Gay

4.25

I liked the way the book was organized. A really nice collection that pays homage to the art of opinion writing. Roxane Gay is so great at writing direct and often brutal honesty with compassion and empathy. I enjoyed the section on her celebrity interviews more than I expected.

James by Percival Everett

5.0

10 stars! This book is everything. It took me an entire day to read the last 20 pages because I didn’t want it to end but I also needed it to end.

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer

5.0

Classic Robin Wall Kimmerer, condensed. It is a lovely, challenging, beautiful and motivational quick read. I’m actively looking for ways to cultivate gift economy now; I hope I never get distracted.

Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne

3.25

Very cute

Notable Native People: 50 Indigenous Leaders, Dreamers, and Changemakers from Past and Present by Adrienne Keene

5.0

Beautiful artwork, great mini bios, and timely social critique and education on issues impacting Indigenous communities in the US, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

4.25

I love Haynes’ work. It is incredibly readable, she’s one of the best author audiobooks readers around, and the humor is so charmingly British.

Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin

4.25

This book has everything. I laughed out loud. I thought deeply and reflected on Gilda’s journey. I couldn’t believe it could wrap up so quickly and then it ended perfectly. 

He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

5.0

A million stars. Incredible pacing and characters. The perfect ending. 

Just a Heartbeat Away by Cara Bastone

3.75

F*ckface: And Other Stories by Leah Hampton

4.5

One of the best short story collections I’ve read. There was a wide variety of compelling characters, engaging stories, and writing styles. Almost no skips.