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122 reviews

Coffee with Plato by Donald R. Moor

informative medium-paced

3.0

Great brief overview of the life and musings of Plato told in an interview style format (more like a coffee chat). Becomes a little convoluted but I guess you can expect that from a book that tries to filter philosophy into a crash course meant for beginners like me

Life With Mr. Dangerous by Paul Hornschemeier

sad fast-paced

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

1.0

Slice of life comics are some of my favorite but I found this one deadly boring to read. Some great insight here and there but it felt pointless to read and confusing at some points, especially with the incorporation of the TV characters

Zenzele: A Letter for My Daughter by J. Nozipo Maraire

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

An important book for any daughter of the soil who is embarking on adventures in the world. It felt like I was in the room, listening to Maraire talk. I wish I’d found this book sooner but it’s still as important as I look forward to graduating from my college. A worthy read!

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.25

What is Not Yours is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi

adventurous challenging funny mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

I never try to read books all over again but this is one I’m getting for my bookshelf so I can find the things I missed the first time. The worlds Oyeyemi weaves are fascinating and filled with such colorful characters. Definitely one of my top reads ever

Barbara the Slut and Other People by Lauren Holmes

adventurous emotional funny fast-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

4.5

The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter--And How to Make the Most of Them Now by Meg Jay

informative medium-paced

3.0

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez

challenging emotional tense 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt

Minor: Rape

Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport
Did not finish book.

This book was great in spurring me to think about the role of technology in my life but I found the anecdotes and mini-history lessons that had a distinctly American lens incredibly tiresome. I was not the audience that this book sought to speak to and I recognized that early on. The language surrounding creating new phone habits hearkened a lot to war and soldiers and that was not for me.