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256 reviews

Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era by James M. McPherson

informative slow-paced

4.0

A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson

adventurous funny informative lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

5.0

Vince Lombardi his life and times by Robert W. Wells

informative lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.0

Don't Give Up, Don't Give In: Lessons from an Extraordinary Life by David Rensin, Louis Zamperini

funny informative inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

dark emotional sad slow-paced

3.0

Fight: How Gen Z Is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America by John Della Volpe

informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

My Life: It's a Long Story by Willie Nelson

funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.75

The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

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

3.75

Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond

challenging informative reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.0

I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai

dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0