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The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu

adventurous inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

4.75

A really really fun read with fun plot turns at every section. Some of it was a bit verbose, and some of the characters hard to love but still amazing

The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy by Mike Madrid

informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

A really interesting read that can serve as a guidebook for anyone trying to run a campaign this year. Unfortunately, he only discussed real policy decisions in the last little bit - would've been nice to understand how certain policies affect different Latino communities. Nonetheless, a really good political summary of a large part of the US.

Nightmare in Berlin by Hans Fallada
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.

Wasn’t as captivating on audiobook, maybe deserves a proper read

Stasiland: Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall by Anna Funder

dark informative medium-paced

4.5

Finished as I walked through checkpoint Charlie, full circle moment

Gator Country: Deception, Danger, and Alligators in the Everglades by Rebecca Renner

adventurous informative reflective tense medium-paced

3.75

A really fun read that should honestly be made into a movie. The first part was kinda confusing on the audiobook, but it was very interesting

The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

adventurous inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.5

The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

A pretty superficial book that didn’t have much to add. Nonetheless a decently quick audiobook providing nice reminders about life

All the Worst Humans: How I Made News for Dictators, Tycoons, and Politicians by Phil Elwood

informative medium-paced

4.5

Really interesting story, its always nice to learn that D.C. is more corrupt than you thought and that VEEP isn't actually a comedy show but a documentary. The audiobook is also really well narrated

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.5

Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell, Peter Hobley Davison

adventurous informative reflective medium-paced

4.0