lilyofthevalley_reads's reviews
310 reviews

Jews Don't Count by David Baddiel

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism

Our Crumbling Foundation: How We Solve Canada's Housing Crisis by Gregor Craigie

challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

Kenneyism: Jason Kenney's Pursuit of Power by Jeremy Appel
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.

Got a couple chapters in and I have thoroughly lost interest in reading this one right now. I do want to continue, but I think I’ll finish it in physical format. 

The Tenant Class by Ricardo Tranjan

challenging informative medium-paced

3.0

Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The Twits by Roald Dahl

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late: A Divorce Lawyer's Guide to Staying Together by James J. Sexton

funny informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

In my interactions with him, Paul left me wondering whether the women who slept with or married him had ever met any other man or were aware that men come in more charming, less repulsive models”- Chapter 6

One of my associates, who to my surprise was versed in foot fetish culture, corrected me during our weekly team meeting and discussion of the case. Noting: that mouthplay could also include biting and/or nibbling of the feet and toes. I’ve never looked at that associate the same way again”- Chapter 11

As a divorce lawyer I sometimes say if you want permanency, don’t stand in front of people and recite marriage vows. Go to a tattoo parlour” - Chapter 13

I once had a client explain to me that the reason he couldn’t pay his bill to my firm in full and on time was that his money was “in accounts and I don’t want to take it out of there right now” as if that were a perfectly valid reason not to pay. My money is in accounts too, can I use that argument when my rent is due?!” -Chapter 17

Within a half an hour, 3 of Emily’s friends had called to tell her. The lesson: no one should ever go to a Toby Keith concert” - Chapter 25

Chapter 28: Gratuitous time-out: the case of the shrinking penis (greatest title for a chapter ever 😆🙌😝)

If you’re committed to maintain a long term relationship with something as imperfect as a human being, you’re going to have arguments from time to time. A dog might be better choice. If you ever wondered who loves you more (your dog or your spouse), lock both in the trunk of your car, wait 10 minutes and open it back up. Which one is happy to see you?! “ - Chapter 32

Wisdom from a Humble Jellyfish: And Other Self-Care Rituals from Nature by Rani Shah
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.

I like reading about the different species and how unique they are. However, I do not like the hype of “self-care”. It’s a me problem because that’s the premise of the book. Honestly, if it wasn’t as short it was, I wouldn’t have picked it up in the first place.

Debt 101: From Interest Rates and Credit Scores to Student Loans and Debt Payoff Strategies, an Essential Primer on Managing Deb by Michele Cagan

informative medium-paced

3.0