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Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

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emotional reflective medium-paced

3.0

Carl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman

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adventurous challenging dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

So fun and surprising! I'm loving this story! 
A Woman's Guide to the Wild: Your Complete Outdoor Handbook by Ruby McConnell

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informative fast-paced

3.0

I feel like lots of this wasn't helpful because I already knew it. But this could be good for others who are just starting to go out into nature. 
Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains by Bethany Brookshire

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funny informative medium-paced

3.0

Some really cool stories in here!
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

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informative lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Very well written! Kind and easy to understand. Excellent points are made. Love that she looks at multiple forms of cults (religious, mlm, fitness, social media influencer) 
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Difficult, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Super amazing therapy type knowledge in this! Super validating! Loved the actionable items and how it tells you how to think (but like, not in a bad way haha). Easy to understand, simple. 
Courageous Queens by Angela Buckingham

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informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Simple and interesting and inspiring stories! A great book for kids to learn about untold stories in history. 
Witches, Midwives and Nurses: A History of Women Healers by Deirdre English, Barbara Ehrenreich

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informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0

Excellently written. Short read. Great information. Well done! 
The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store by Cait Flanders

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adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

Loved her voice and writing style! I would definitely recommend this book to people who struggle with spending too much. She did the ban in the best way possible and had great insights that would be good for people to hear.