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The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How. by Daniel Coyle
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
I am so bored of this book, I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read it when it was first published over 10 years ago (more like 15 if I’m honest). I think I would have got the gist of this if there was a podcast episode or a short documentary on the subject.
The Duke Buys a Bride by Sophie Jordan
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
How to Deceive a Duke by Lecia Cornwall
Did not finish book. Stopped at 62%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 62%.
I was intrigued by the basic premise of this book (younger sister is engaged to a duke, but she runs off so the dutiful oldest sister takes her place and marries him to save the family name and fortune instead). However, there was too many things in here and I found myself thinking several times during my reading: where exactly is this all leading to?! I think it would have been better had the mistaken identity plot lasted a bit longer, we dropped the mystery around his dead brother and left the mistress behind. Also, I didn’t care at all for the drugging so you can get an heir storyline I generally feel like my time was wasted, especially since it’s almost the end of the year. Finding out how this book ends from other reviewers confirmed for me that I don’t need to be wasting any more precious time on this particular book.
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
My hold ran out, will get to later (it’s really popular right now)
The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security by Scott Galloway
Did not finish book. Stopped at 64%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 64%.
Hold ran out before I could finish it; will definitely get to later
Gluten Is My Bitch: Rants, Recipes, and Ridiculousness for the Gluten-Free by April Peveteaux
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
Everyone You Hate is Going to Die: And Other Comforting Thoughts on Family, Friends, Sex, Love and More Things That Ruin Your Life by Daniel Sloss
challenging
emotional
funny
medium-paced
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.0