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Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker

challenging dark emotional informative medium-paced

4.5

I learned a lot and appreciate the compassion the author showed the family. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Drug use

The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

Samwise Gamgee ❤️❤️

The Mirror by Nora Roberts

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? No

3.75

Sometimes, you just need an easy read and Roberts never disappoints. 

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous emotional hopeful sad slow-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? Yes

4.75

Andy Sirkus’ narration is brilliant. 

Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance by Bethany C. Morrow, Jason Reynolds

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

4.5

Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Very tender, very sweet. 

Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

I really liked it, right up until the end. 

Night Swimming by Robin Schwarz

2.0

While the premise (a dying woman robs a bank and runs off the live the life of her dreams) and some parts were entertaining, the ending for me was very "meh." Overall, I rate it 67% lame.

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore

5.0

I LOVE THIS BOOK! Seriously, one the the funniest things I have ever read. Anything by Christopher Moore is bound to be funny, but this one especially so because it was about Jesus. :) If you've ever wondered what Christ Our Lord would be like drunk at a wedding, do not delay in getting this book.
PS- If you think the bible is literal truth, you will not like this book one tiny bit. Also, if you would be offended by the thought of Jesus as a practicing Buddhist, stay far, far away.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

5.0

Probably the best book ever. And that's all I have to say about that.