lydckerr's reviews
189 reviews

Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer

5.0

Captivating, emotional, and relatable for someone who craves travel and adventure.

Marley and Me by John Grogan

3.0

Normal People by Sally Rooney

2.0

Started reading this book and just wasn’t a fan of the way it was written— I appreciated the art of style, but it wasn’t for me and made it hard to enjoy the plot.

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

5.0

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah

4.0

Hard read, but beautifully captured.

My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George

5.0

Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman--Including 10 More Years of Business Unusual by Yvon Chouinard

5.0

One of my favorite memoirs and business books. The culture that Patagonia creates in the workplace will always be one I admire more than anything and the intentionality that Yvonne leads with is inspiring. I loved reading about how difficult and costly sustainable practices were for Patagonia, but how much they pursue them no matter the cost.

Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose by Rebekah Lyons

2.0

I read this with my small group and loved the conversation it brought, but the book itself was super “blah” to me and didn’t bring many new insights to the table.

Writers & Lovers by Lily King

4.0

Loved this book— it was captivating and real and makes me want to sit down and write. Reminded me a bit of Eleanor Oliphant. It didn’t end how I wanted but I loved every detail.

I Miss You When I Blink: Essays by Mary Laura Philpott

4.0

I loved every minute of this book. It was conversational, relatable, and down to earth. The writing style was captivating and made me laugh out loud, and I’d definitely read it again.