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The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Eclectic, fascinating little snippets of history on incredibly random topics. I now have way too many histories than can be comfortably brought up in everyday conversations so I am going to force this book into every conversation for the next couple months.
River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givhan
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book was out of what I normally read, but it was soooo good. The writing was so lyrical. The storyline was absolutely genius.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Mental illness, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Stalking and Lesbophobia
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
My second favorite book of the Wayfairer series. Such a cozy read for relaxing before bed
Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey
challenging
hopeful
reflective
This book is groundbreaking, paradigm-shifting sentences nestled in repetitive, disorganized paragraphs. Absolutely worth a skim.