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Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World by Jennie Allen

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informative inspiring medium-paced

2.25

I did not realize how underscored by religion this would be. But, the premise/bones that are (re)iterated, are good. I would have appreciated more research & studies being intertwined. It is clearly written with whiteness/white peoples’ habits at the foundation. 


I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness by Claire Vaye Watkins

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dark reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.5

Second Chances in New Port Stephen by TJ Alexander

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-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? No

3.75

Who's That Girl?: A Memoir by Eve

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emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

I was only left wanting for some more details of certain stories, and stories that were the backdrop to some of her songs.

Loved that she narrated!
The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center by Rhaina Cohen

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

So glad s book like this exists. An important read as the adherence to the nuclear family declines, and people (women particularly) force new dynamics socially, and guidelines/coverage legally.
Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation by Ekemini Uwan, Christina Edmondson

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informative reflective medium-paced

3.0

Leaned more religion-centered than I somehow anticipated, but definitely still had some favorite chapters. And it was interesting to hear their perspectives and experiences.