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That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America by Amanda Jones
It pains me that I didn't like this more, because I truly empathise with Ms. Jones and definitely agree with her stance against book bannin etc
But this was really terribly written in my opinion: very repetitive both in content and language use. Simplistically written. Many anecdotes that feel unnecessary. I did like the first and last chapter a bit more.
But this was really terribly written in my opinion: very repetitive both in content and language use. Simplistically written. Many anecdotes that feel unnecessary. I did like the first and last chapter a bit more.
The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
Pfft, not for me. The mystery is intriguing, but didn't really care enough about the characters to read on and find out what it's all about.
I can imagine people that love Pratchett liking it a bit more than I did but it's not as good as Pratchett.
I can imagine people that love Pratchett liking it a bit more than I did but it's not as good as Pratchett.
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker
3.5
Very interesting but a bit alarmist at times. Also assumes people who don't get enough sleep, do so out of choice, not circumstance.
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
3.25
This is the third McQuiston romance I read, and it's my least favourite. I *loved* One Last Stop and liked Red, White and Royal Blue fine, but didn't think it was exceptionally good. This one was also a perfectly good Romance novel, but contained some tropes I enjoy less (miscommunication is such a frustrating reading experience to me) and ended up a bit too saccharine for my liking. Still a fun reading experience, probably an excellent summer-read and if you like McQuiston's other work, worth giving a try!
Educated by Tara Westover
5.0
If I could give this 6 stars, I would. Everyone who sings this book's praise is absolutely right. It's riveting and beautifully written.
The theme of memory and writing history that is interwoven throughout is so well done.
The theme of memory and writing history that is interwoven throughout is so well done.
The Wilful Princess and the Piebald Prince by Robin Hobb
4.0
Great
The narrator gets a bit repetitive though, I think it's intentional but it really started to bug me by the end
The narrator gets a bit repetitive though, I think it's intentional but it really started to bug me by the end