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Persuasion: An Audible Original Drama by Jane Austen, Florence Pugh

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I really enjoyed this version of “Persuasion” and the fact that it stayed true to the book while also being a sort of radio play. I think that Austen’s style of writing really lends itself to being read aloud as quick and witty banter. It really humanized all of the characters beyond their 19th century society.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

I was really engaged for the first half of this book, but unfortunately my interest sort of fell off and I lacked investment in the characters. 
Cook This Book: Techniques That Teach and Recipes to Repeat by Molly Baz

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informative lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

I love Molly Baz and I love how colorful and unapologetic this cookbook is. I hoped for more vegetarian recipes and overall I find the cookbook a little overwhelming and not as user-friendly as some other cookbooks.
Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir by Dolly Alderton

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

Overall enjoyed this book and it was an easy read. I think as a twenty something who grew up as a late bloomer and a little goody two shoes, I didn’t personally relate to the author’s experiences, but I enjoyed it because it feels like a True Coming of Age book and not in a way of feeling cliche or about teenagers who still have a lot to learn about the world. This book is a growing into womanhood piece that I find so wonderful.
Mary Jane by Amy Herzog

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challenging emotional sad fast-paced

4.25

The Squirrels by Robert Askins

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adventurous challenging dark funny fast-paced

4.0

A weird wacky Shakespearean dramadie about… Squirrels 🌰
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami

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challenging mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

This was my first foray into Murakami’s work and in all honesty, I think I chose the wrong book to start with. “1Q84” still feels like a work in progress draft that could have been consolidated into a much shorter book. The fantasy elements of the book are intriguing, but unexplained; the story-line the religious cult was completely underdeveloped and underutilized. I didn’t feel invested in either of the main characters which was such a shame and the sex scenes felt so gratuitous. I was underwhelmed and disappointed.
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Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

One of the loveliest photography books that truly showcases our multi-faceted human existence and how we live among ourselves.
Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience, and the Fight for a Sustainable Future by Mary Robinson, Caitriona Palmer

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informative fast-paced

3.75

I really enjoyed listening to this book, however, I actually wish it had been longer because in listening to the audiobook, it felt more like a climate change podcast and shared some really great stories, but felt a little general.