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113 reviews

The Manual of Photography by Sophie Triantaphillidou, Elizabeth Allen
Did not finish book. Stopped at 1%.

Too complicated and advanced. I need to start with a primer. 

The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas: A Story by Ursula K. Le Guin

challenging emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

The K-pop group, BTS, and feminism brought me here. 

R for the Rest of Us: A STATISTICS-FREE INTRODUCTION by David Keyes

challenging informative medium-paced

5.0

On my first read! I can’t wait to try out the exercises. 

Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love by Tori Dunlap

challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

I thought I didn’t need to read another financial book but this is great, too. She offers stories of those who’ve been thru it and overcome their financial problems. I’m trying the Money Date to stay on top of my finances!

The 12 Week Year Field Guide: Get More Done in 12 Weeks Than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian P. Moran

challenging hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

I’m going to need to reread this but what was challenging to me was admitting that I struggle with execution. 

How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking by Sönke Ahrens
Did not finish book. Stopped at 61%.

it is so DRY 

ADHD Girls to Women: Getting on the Radar by Lotta Borg Skoglund

challenging hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I’ll be applying this! 

Elemental: Nature-Inspired Rituals to Nourish Your Life by Andi Eaton Alleman

hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Gorgeous illustrations! I’ll be trying some of the rituals. 

The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0