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The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You by Margareta Magnusson
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
Read my review in the Washington Post - it's a fun book to read
Hotel Silence by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Though the novel tackles very tough topics (internal and external conflicts), it does so in a straightforward way that makes for an interesting read
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and War
On Time and Water by Andri Snær Magnason
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
Already familiar with both Iceland and the impacts of climate change, I appreciated the author's approach to personalizing the issues he addressed, narrowing the scope of the challenges we face to a granular level — his family and country initially — before expanding it to a global call-to-action.
Today a Woman Went Mad in the Supermarket: Stories by Hilma Wolitzer
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A lovely group of timeless short stories that add perspective on eternal debates around motherhood and women growing older.
A Line in the World: A Year on the North Sea Coast by Dorthe Nors
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
Loved this book and wrote about why for the Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2022/10/31/line-world-dorthe-nors-review