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Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide by John Cleese

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funny informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

Surviving to Drive by Guenther Steiner

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funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

Rating this based on quality of sports books / nonfiction rather than saying it’s better than other books I’ve given fewer stars.

This book surprised me. I’ve had it for a while and have avoided reading it. But it’s genuinely interesting, funny, and informative. Laughed out loud a lot, and learned a lot about how Steiner helped create the Haas team.

It’s not an autobiography, but a diary of a season at Haas, with a few anecdotes about the past. So if you’re looking for a story about Steiner’s life this isn’t it.
Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh

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

4.0

Refreshing to read a standalone sci-fi book that has interesting concepts of interspecies relations and the perception of reality.
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson

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

3.75

Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

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

3.75