This is *completely* personal, but I'm having a hard time getting through a book about someone dealing with depression in winter by walking in the woods directly across from her house when I am currently dealing with a depressive episode in winter, but a year back, moved away from a place where there were easily accessible woods to walk in.

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

Go to review page

Did not finish book.

I've read it a few times before and it's a perennial favorite, but decided to cancel the reread in favor of new things.

Becoming Wild: How Animals Learn Who They Are by Carl Safina

Go to review page

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

An incredible read. I'd give it more than 5 stars if I could. A poignant, fascinating and insightful look at three very different species, what makes them who they are, what makes us who we are, and how we might become better humans by learning from the abundant life and beauty around us.

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

Go to review page

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This and the preceding novel in the Lumatere Chronicles (Froi of the Exiles) are my absolute favorite found family duo. My review of the first novel in the series, Finnikin of the Rock, contains content warnings that are pertinent to this book and Froi of the Exiles as well.

Content Warnings

More...

lauraeweymouth's reviews 35 reviews

lauraeweymouth's reviews
35 reviews