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Dearly by Margaret Atwood
3.5
A short yet impactful collection of poetry meant for the inquiring and the quiet. Definitely had a few moments of awe and thoughtfulness and for that I will forever to grateful.
The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story by Pagan Kennedy
3.75
Heavy yet necessary. This book, although not that long, speaks volumes. The moments of audacity, pain, and uncompromising perseverance set this beautiful book apart as a non-fiction that needs to be told. The Uncovering of this history and the societal change that comes with it is part of our moral imperative.
How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self by Nicole LePera
4.0
This book is a gamechanger. An excellent introduction to healing your inner self through actual, practical means and methods. I can't recomend this enough. If you put the work in and commit to it you will see almost immediate results. Read this book, for your sake and the people around you.
Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury
3.0
An interesting narrative that I had high hopes for. They fell short but by mere millimeters. I enjoyed the characters and the melodic weave the stories take you down, and of course the feelings of summer nostalgic that are the main thrust of this work of fiction.
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
3.75
I definitely see why people have hyped this book up. A milestone in contemporary feminist fiction, this story entices you in to a world that requires introspection. A book that befuddles and inspires, with a protagonist that forces their perspective on the reader. An arrogant read but it can back it up.
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
3.5
Often called the counterpart to 1984, this novel blew me away with its stark and brazen outlook on our potential future. If this doesn't make you think then you need to think more.
Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally
3.0
A brutal story that has enthralled generations and inspired incalculably. I don't think many words are needed here.
Stoner by John Williams
4.5
Truly an incredible journey, inhaling this brooding narrative was one of the highlights of my year. The wordplay, the character study, and the quiet stoicism in the face of bleakness says volumes to Williams skill and contemplativeness. Let it Marinate.
First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami
4.0
My first Murakami and what a treat it was! thought provoking, ruminal, pleasant, and light. This collection of stories left me wanting more and expressed the authors deep appreciation for many aspects of life and art. This will be my beginning into a wonderful Era of reading.
Shift by Hugh Howey
3.0
An interesting addition to the silo series, I liked how it revealed a lot of how the world came to be, and how the characters involved impacted the first novel. looking forward to finishing the trilogy.