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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

adventurous emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Incredible storytelling and world building. Occasional moments of heavy-handedness (like a fictional band called Failure to Communicate introduced as characters are, uh, failing to communicate 🙄) are forgiven by how deeply I love these characters, with all their flaws and frustrations.

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

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emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Two formerly gifted and precocious children are navigating life as disillusioned adults. The Franny short story is damn near perfect, but the Zooey novella was maddening. It had moments of profundity, but mostly I just wanted Zooey to get over himself.

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How the Other Half Eats: The Untold Story of Food and Inequality in America by Priya Fielding-Singh

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informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

Fascinating deep dive into the moral, social, and cultural value we place on food beyond its nutritional value. I imagine this would resonate even stronger with parents who, it turns out, are all doing the best they can.

The Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run by Martinus Evans

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informative lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

I love the inclusivity and advocating for runners of all paces! This would be a helpful book for brand new runners. I was hoping for more of a memoir because Martinus Evans is hilarious and amazing, so perhaps he’ll write another book!

Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas by Alexi Pappas

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dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

A violently raw memoir about perseverance and committing to your goals, whether that’s qualifying for the Olympics, writing a movie, or staying alive another day.

Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics by Mitchell Plitnick, Marc Lamont Hill

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challenging informative sad fast-paced

4.5

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

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emotional informative sad fast-paced

4.0

Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0