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147 reviews

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.0

Good book! It got slow and it tends to take too long to explain things which is why it took me so long to read. But it was VERY validating about my experience as an introvert in American society. Highly recommend for other introverts to read and for extroverts to understand our experience. 

Finding Me by Viola Davis

emotional funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

Amazing and strong woman. It is crazy hearing the extreme poverty she grew up in. I had never realized that existed in America. 

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

adventurous funny reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

I'm sure it's much more enjoyable if you are of the age group this book was intended for. It was boring for me. 

The Party Crasher by Sophie Kinsella

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Cute book. I laughed out loud a lot!

Understanding Temple Symbols Through Scripture, History, and Art by Jack M. Lyon

informative medium-paced

4.0

Would be a great book to read and stop and do more personal research/study on various topics of interest. Easy to understand. Lots of references to early Christianity. 

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

I agree with everything he said. I personally found it boring because I already practice a lot of what he said. I do appreciate that he promotes this idea. 

The Great Stewardess Rebellion: How Women Launched a Workplace Revolution at 30,000 Feet by Nell McShane Wulfhart

informative slow-paced

3.0

Super interesting stuff! I only wish it wasn't so long of a book. 

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Fun and interesting. Good casual read 

Recursion by Blake Crouch

adventurous funny inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Easy to get sucked into the story!

Weakness Is Not Sin: The Liberating Distinction That Awakens Our Strengths by Wendy Ulrich

hopeful medium-paced

5.0

I learned a lot from this book! It really opened my eyes!