kellylellyreads's reviews
108 reviews

Cat's Cafe by Matt Tarpley

funny inspiring lighthearted

3.25

It was a bunch of (admittedly cute, funny, and inspiring) comics in a book. 

Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol by Ruby Warrington

informative inspiring

3.75

Definitely woo woo at times but overall an inspiring read even if you aren’t a terribly regular drinker 

I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life by Anne Bogel
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.

I was happy with the essays I read but didn’t make it totally through this time

Bargain Bin Rom-Com by Leena Norms
Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.

I can’t find my copy 😭

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

funny lighthearted

4.0

Overall it was a fun book. There were a few parts that were needlessly graphic imo but I get that the author was trying to make a point.

How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis

inspiring

4.5

This book was like a hug. Even if I don’t implement a single strategy the pep talks in this book were so life giving.

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

inspiring reflective

4.25

A quiet and contemplative memoir about facing difficult and dark times 

A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle

3.75

A delightful and cozy little read 

Joan Is Okay by Weike Wang

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

It was fine, but it didn’t feel like much happened until the last quarter or so. I went in knowing that it was character driven but it didn’t feel like there was a ton of development and that’s where it fell short for me. 

Everything Is OK by Debbie Tung

inspiring

4.0

A sweet and encouraging reflection on what it’s like to live with mental illness