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Never Enough by Jennifer Breheny Wallace

informative reflective medium-paced

4.75

Sinners' Playground by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

dark lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping

The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Upworthy - GOOD PEOPLE: Stories From the Best of Humanity by Gabe Reilich, Lucia Knell

hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.5

Was a nice wholesome reminder of the good things people do both big and small that help each other and create community.

The Joy of Connections: 100 Ways to Beat Loneliness and Live a Happier and More Meaningful Life by Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer

funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

Was full of practical advice while being upbeat and engaging I wasn't familiar with Dr Ruth's career but seems like she had an exciting journey and probably impacted a lot of people's lives during that time. 

The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun

adventurous fast-paced

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

4.0

The Age of Grievance by Frank Bruni

reflective fast-paced

4.5

Thought there were some good points about needing to cultivate a sense of shared obligation and humility to temper entitlement but there was a lot of ramblings on current events, pop culture,and kids these days to get there. 

Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life by Brigid Schulte

challenging emotional informative medium-paced

4.75

Good for raising awareness some great recommendations but wish in addition to the constant call to action for individuals to add pressure and leaders and politicians to change their funding priorities, there had been more discussion of barriers tangible advice for US companies outside of just spend more on benefits or find the savings in efficiency building. 

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Malone Scott

informative inspiring fast-paced

4.75