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The Craving Mind by Judson Brewer

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

A really fascinating, interesting read. It helped me a lot to read more about my cravings and mindfulness to help that. 

Arriving at Your Own Door: 108 Lessons in Mindfulness by Jon Kabat-Zinn

inspiring fast-paced

4.5

A short, helpful book. Each one is just a page or so…so it’s probably best to read one a day like a devotion. 

Happiness: Essential Mindfulness Practices by Thích Nhất Hạnh

hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.75

A helpful book full of wisdom. The chapters are short though, so it may be better to read a little each day. 

My Husband's Trying to Kill Me! by Jim Schutze

medium-paced

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

2.75

The editing of this was so bad that it brought down my view of the book significantly. 

You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment by Thích Nhất Hạnh

hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

4.5

A short, helpful read. I like how the author also shows how some of the same teachings could be applied in Christianity too. 

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

It was a pretty good book overall. I was so annoyed by one of the main characters, but that’s kind of the point. I like how in the end you’re left questioning even the final outcome as to if it were true. 

How to Sit by Thích Nhất Hạnh

hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.5

A helpful little book full of wisdom. It would probably be better to read one page at a time to let it sink in. 

No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thích Nhất Hạnh

inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Such an inspiring work, full of wisdom. I’ve learned a lot of practical info that I can use each day of my life.

The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thích Nhất Hạnh

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.5

A book full of wisdom on each page.

The Pilot's Daughter by Audrey J. Cole

emotional tense fast-paced

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

3.5

I found that it was a decent read with a tense plot. The chapters were short and you don’t go too deep into the characters though. Still, it was an enjoyable read overall.