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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Bloody hell this book hit me hard. Brilliant storytelling and capturing the long-term trauma of growing up in a violent home.
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Absolutely brilliant.
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Exquisite example of science communication.
American Kompromat: How the KGB Cultivated Donald Trump, and Related Tales of Sex, Greed, Power, and Treachery by Craig Unger
dark
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
3.75
I have to wonder how long books like this will a) remain available to read and b) remain possible to write.
Whilst far from a smoking gun, the massive amount of circumstantial evidence is simply too suggestive to ignore.
Regardless, Putin must be delighted as he watches the US crumble within itself.
I cannot believe we as a country were stupid enough to elect TCF34. Twice. I just hope something's left by the time he leaves the White House definitively.
Whilst far from a smoking gun, the massive amount of circumstantial evidence is simply too suggestive to ignore.
Regardless, Putin must be delighted as he watches the US crumble within itself.
I cannot believe we as a country were stupid enough to elect TCF34. Twice. I just hope something's left by the time he leaves the White House definitively.
Moral AI by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Jana Schaich Borg, Vincent Conitzer
informative
reflective
5.0
Thought-provoking and slightly terrifying.
Undue Burden: Life and Death Decisions in Post-Roe America by Shefali Luthra
dark
informative
sad
5.0
Just read this book. The consequences of Dobbs boggle the mind. Unfortunately, they also leave so many pregnant people facing unimaginable trauma and impossible choices. It didn't have to be this way.
The battle to restore reproductive rights and enshrine abortion care will not be short nor free from barriers which seems insurmountable. But is is a battle we must wage and win.
The battle to restore reproductive rights and enshrine abortion care will not be short nor free from barriers which seems insurmountable. But is is a battle we must wage and win.
James by Percival Everett
5.0
As a long-time fan of Mark Twain, this book was such a refreshing and brilliant surprise.
If you love Huckleberry Finn, the Mississippi River or just a fantastic story of resistance and survival, read this book.
If you love Huckleberry Finn, the Mississippi River or just a fantastic story of resistance and survival, read this book.