the_nomadreader's reviews
128 reviews

The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell

informative medium-paced

5.0

The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence by Ros Atkins

informative medium-paced

5.0

Thanks so much to Headline for this ALC! I can't think of a single person who can't benefit from reading this book. It's a lot more than a guide to good explanations, but a guide to overall improved communication whether in the workplace, at school or even in personal relationships. 
I'm a real stickler for good comms - the amount of misunderstanding that arises from people being poor at communicating is astounding! Whether it's because they give missing or excessive information, because they have different reference points when listening or because so many people listen to respond to what they think a person is going to say rather than listening to what is actually being said... this book can help anyone convey their messages better.
The Art of Explanation should be mandatory reading for all people!

I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Se-hee

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

No Hard Feelings by Genevieve Novak

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Vladimir by Julia May Jonas

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

Careering by Daisy Buchanan

emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

Cult Classic by Sloane Crosley

funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Verity by Colleen Hoover

2.0

Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I’m not usually a romance reader but I did LOVE The Ex-Talk last year so didn’t think twice before putting an order in for Weather Girl for my feel good kick of the winter 

I love how Rachel adds various interesting, relevant and important topics to her books and this one was no different. 

A lovely piece of sunshine to brighten up anyone’s day! (or grey clouds packed with rain to wash away your troubles if that’s more your thing 😉)