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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Francesc Miralles, Héctor García
medium-paced
2.5
Messy Minimalism: Realistic Strategies for the Rest of Us by Rachelle Crawford
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.25
The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store by Cait Flanders
informative
reflective
sad
3.0
This book is definitely more of a meandering memoir than a how-to book on minimalism or underconsumption.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism
The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
This book is a DNF for me. I typically like Weiner’s books, and I was really looking forward to The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits, but I found this one to be too far-fetched.
I appreciate the opportunity to read an advance copy through NetGalley!
I appreciate the opportunity to read an advance copy through NetGalley!
We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death
Sandwich by Catherine Newman
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The Understudy: A Novel by Morgan Richter
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25