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139 reviews
You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Beautifully written memoir. Loved how she words experiences. Felt just a big dragged on, otherwise it was a sweet, sad, poignant surprise of a book to read.
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A love letter to books and finding oneself with their help written into a sweet magical adventure of a story; has some unanswered things at the end and some of the plot points felt a bit rushed but overall a good cozy read
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Exactly what I needed during a busy time of year
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Cozy charming book
The Wife Swap by Jack Heath
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Fun escape mystery. I liked how it was laid out - out of order, revealing information in pieces. I did love the concept but some of the characters fell a little flat.
The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection Through Embodied Living by Hillary L. McBride
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Lightlark by Alex Aster
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Cozy book to escape into. young adult writing
Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Quick little read with a fun layout. Sad premise with clever delivery.
30 Things I Love About Myself by Radhika Sanghani
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Great concepts in the book but read more like a self help handbook / good for when you want anything inspiring, cheesy read
Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions by Gloria Steinem
informative
slow-paced
3.75
Interesting compilation of Steinem essays; some eloquent and difficult points