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The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis

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adventurous hopeful mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This book dragged a bit more than some of the others but maybe that’s because I wasn’t super invested in Jill and I ended up feeling even less invested in Eustace or even the prince. I would say it wasn’t a very meaningful installment in the series. 
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis

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adventurous hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.0

The adventures on each island were fun. But while I was expecting religious undertones in this series, this book in particular it felt more like overtones. 
Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis

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

3.0

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, only remembering bits and pieces from the movie but overall it was a good installment in the series. 
They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib

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emotional informative reflective slow-paced

5.0

This was an incredible collection of essays. I think personally I could not even fully appreciate some of the essays because I’m not musically inclined. I haven’t done an audiobook in a long time but this one has made me open to more. I didn’t expect how choked up I would feel at the end when I got to the acknowledgments. It crept up on me just what a beautiful exploration of a wide range of emotions these essays are. 
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Lore Olympus: Volume Six by Rachel Smythe

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

How am I supposed to wait for the next volume?!?! I love that we’re starting to explore the more powerful side of Persephone. And I love this version of hades and Persephone so much! 
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The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis

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adventurous hopeful medium-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

3.0

So much of the character description and portrayal came across as Islamaphobia or colorism. I was expecting a fun children’s book, and the story was but it was hard to unsee from just the very beginning of the book. I huge reminder of when these books were written and so far out of the series I think this would be one that hasn’t aged well. 
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

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

3.0

A fun read.  I always loved the movie and I'm glad I'm reading the whole series.  I'm not sure I understand how the other books will fit into this story, especially considering where this one ends.
The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis

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

3.5

I’m familiar with Narnia but have never actually read the books. Now reading the origins with the Magician’s Nephew and understanding the religious themes I thought it was a nice read. I could see how the series would have captivated children everywhere. I’m looking forward to the other books in the series as well, especially since I’ve only watched a couple of movies. 
Let's-Read-Together Poems An Anthology of Verse for Choral Reading in Kindergarten and Primary Grades by Helen A. Brown

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

I received this book as a gift because of the beautiful cover. it’s is a fun collection of old nursery rhymes and songs. The beginning introduction about coral reading was interesting as I wouldn’t have considered that this collection is actually a tool for teachers to teach students or help guide and inspire school concerts. I look forward to singing the ones about nature or the seasons with my own kids one day!
Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers by Lois P. Frankel

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informative reflective fast-paced

2.0

I read this book ages ago and I’ve thought about it over the years and I actually really hate it. For anyone considering it, I would say you should pass. It wasn’t good advice back then and it’s definitely incredibly outdated advice now.