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147 reviews
The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This story felt very enjoyable to return to. Like I was welcome in Arthur's home. Very sweet.
Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside by Nick Offerman
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Lots of great insights! I like his liberal opinions, but this book isn't for you if you don't already agree with them. Lots of funny moments. Loved it as an audiobook. Makes me want to cut my own bs and get out in nature where I should be. It was nice to hear about his personal life too.
How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm: And Other Adventures in Parenting (from Argentina to Tanzania and Everywhere in Between) by Mei-Ling Hopgood
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
The author wrote this with such a personable tone, it feels like you are chatting with her even while she presents incredibly well researched ideas. Loved it!
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Maybe I just was never in the mood for it, but I don't know. It wasn't as profound as I wanted it to be. It was hard to get through the beginning and then boring and predictable towards the end. Sweet story and it was interesting. It doesn't seem realistic to relate it to me because I wouldn't have as many lives as her.
The Goodbye Cat by Hiro Arikawa
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
All the chapters did a great job of introducing the story, characters, and cat. It was fun to hear the cat's perspective because it was often true to the idea that cats are self absorbed and feel like they "let" you pet them.
Santa, baby by Eliza McLane
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
So fun! I had a hard time putting it down. Very well written and enjoyable!
Eve's Bible: A Woman's Guide to the Old Testament by Sarah S. Forth
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Just as good quality as my college class. Loved her insights and they way she wrote it (casual, easy to understand). Super informational and supportive in one's journey to understand the Bible and the roles of women in it.
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I honestly was considering giving up at the beginning. It just wasn't connecting with me, but slowly I found myself more and more interested. And then it hit me and it was incredibly relatable. The main character is a great person who has struggled with mental health her whole life. People have been helpful and loving towards her about it. But she still hurt people. It was very relatable when she was finally diagnosed and realized she is not crazy or a bad person. I loved this book. I loved how they showed her being a victim but also acting meanly and then recovering those relationships. There's also lots of talk about potentially being a mother that I thought was super interesting and sad and relatable in some ways. LOVED IT!