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The Candy House by Jennifer Egan

2.0

Audiobook review. Did I intently listen to this book? Yes. Do I have any idea what it’s about? No. I missed something and couldn’t figure out how everything connected. Ah well. The full cast was delightful, though!

Ask Powerful Questions: Create Conversations That Matter by Will Wise, Chad Littlefield

4.0

I read this for work and liked it. There’s a lot in it that really good teacher-leaders do already but I appreciated the traps and tools and antidotes being spelled out. I’m definitely more aware of how I’m asking questions in my day to day life than before reading this book. 

Kids These Days: A Game Plan For (Re)Connecting With Those We Teach, Lead, & Love by Jody Carrington

5.0

This is an excellent book. Written for educators but I think even parents would find it helpful. Much of this stuff is covered in “Good Inside” and “Listen” and “The Whole Brain Child,” parenting books that are all about connection.

Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell by Sy Montgomery

4.0

Audiobook review. This book is well constructed and heart-warming. I felt like I really knew the people, yes, but especially the turtles, after reading this book. The author wove in Covid and how that impacted how time felt without it being all about how she was reporting during Covid. I recommend if you love reading about passionate people doing what they love. 

This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett

4.0

Audiobook review. Patchett is a master writer and after this, I would listen to her read any of her pieces. I have so many images in my head based on the writing in this book that will stick with me. 

Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

4.0

Audiobook review. I really loved this book. It was a book about a family of women and I appreciated that the men were only side characters. While you might have a hunch where the book is going, it’s still surprising when you get to the end and Acevedo’s narration is wonderful. 

Stockholm: A Novel by Noa Yedlin

3.0

Audiobook review. I enjoyed this one. The characters were interesting and funny. 

Good Material by Dolly Alderton

3.0

Audiobook review. I enjoyed this book and how the title fit into the story. I listened to it quickly but enjoyed the characters and their relationships. It was quick and easy to listen to. 

North Woods by Daniel Mason

4.0

Audiobook review. I had to start this book over because it seemed I was missing something. I’m glad I did, because I had! I really enjoyed the storytelling and how the different characters were so well placed on their time. What a well-crafted story. 

Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum

3.0

Audiobook review. Not the typical book I pick up but it was fairly light (besides the death) and fun. A quick listen with a great narrator.