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483 reviews
Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World by Jennie Allen
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
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.5
Second Chances in New Port Stephen by TJ Alexander
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
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!
Loved that she narrated!
Sure, I'll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere by Maria Bamford
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
1.0
The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center by Rhaina Cohen
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.
How We Fight White Supremacy: A Field Guide to Black Resistance by Akiba Solomon, Kenrya Rankin
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
2.5
Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation by Ekemini Uwan, Christina Edmondson
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.