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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall

adventurous challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

UPDATE: can’t believe I read this book again….. I just love it. 

Made in America by Bill Bryson

informative slow-paced

2.0

Finally finished this book! Not my favourite Bryson book. It was a bit of a drag, and I didn’t learn as much as I’d hoped. 

The Catch Me if You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World by Jessica Nabongo

adventurous inspiring slow-paced

3.75

This is such a great book to dip in and out of, and the photography is so gorgeous. I liked how it was written in chronological order of countries visited. It felt autobiographical and that we could follow along Jessica Nabongo’s life and growth. 

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

challenging informative reflective slow-paced

4.5

Such an important, emotional read. Took my time as there was so much information to take it. Not an easy read, but a really valuable one. 

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

3.75

Loved this audiobook!

Stay True by Hua Hsu

reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Read this on a flight. Super sad, reflective, beautiful read. 

Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

2.0

Not my favourite book. Every time I put it down, I basically forgot about it straight away. Story was super interesting but I just didn’t feel a lot of depth to any characters. 

Bookish People by Susan J. Coll

funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

1.5

For some reason I thought this book would be a romance…. I found it so hard to get into. Couldn’t relate to any of the characters and it wasn’t as bookish as I had hoped. 

Why Didn't You Just Do What You Were Told? by Jenny Diski

funny reflective medium-paced

3.75

I love how Jenny Diski writes. This was such an exploration of a very specific period of time, and it was such a joy to read (mostly). I like how these are such short bites to read at a time, perfect for commuting!

The Farm by Joanne Ramos

adventurous slow-paced

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

1.0

Struggled through this :(