What a delightful read. Exactly the kind of cozy I was hoping to wrap up September with.
I love that the "magic" that heals the children and Mr CravenWhat a delightful read. Exactly the kind of cozy I was hoping to wrap up September with.
I love that the "magic" that heals the children and Mr Craven is, in fact, no magic at all but just finding community, purpose, and getting some exercise. :D How poignant for readers, even well over a hundred years later....more
Short and useful. Not much here I haven't heard before, but all good reminders. Short and useful. Not much here I haven't heard before, but all good reminders. ...more
I picked this book up as a caregiver to teens who are placed out-of-home, as a way of helping them process their troubled relationships with their parI picked this book up as a caregiver to teens who are placed out-of-home, as a way of helping them process their troubled relationships with their parents, many of whom are highly emotionally immature. I honestly think everyone should read this book to help exercise their self-awareness. I feel more educated and more able to show empathy in my interactions with all emotionally immature people....more
All around good time. The audiobook with a full cast and excellent performances, really added to the experience I think. It was interesting, funny, anAll around good time. The audiobook with a full cast and excellent performances, really added to the experience I think. It was interesting, funny, and a bit addictive. I'm not totally sure I would have felt the same way just reading the physical book. The audiobook is the way to go....more
This was a really fun read. 4 stars. I appreciated the historical notes she included in the back, explaining the truths we know about the Ripper and wThis was a really fun read. 4 stars. I appreciated the historical notes she included in the back, explaining the truths we know about the Ripper and where she took liberties. It's definitely a YA novel, though it doesn't shy away from the gore, so the plot and mystery are pretty straight forward, but it was still enjoyable, especially if you like Victorian era London as a setting....more
I love the message and the first half of the book had me enraptured, I found the time travel element to be so sudden and random, then the ongoing romaI love the message and the first half of the book had me enraptured, I found the time travel element to be so sudden and random, then the ongoing romance to be so strange....I don't know. I liked the historical elements! I just didn't understand why that's the direction the book took. It was even stranger that the crazy father also time traveled. Like, I was willing to say Mia was a "witch" since the Salem setting and all really leaned that way. But it didn't feel really thought out to me. ...more
Beautifully written and hard to put down. I wasn't prepared for the ride this book was.Beautifully written and hard to put down. I wasn't prepared for the ride this book was....more
This was beautifully written. It was a touching and melancholic look at the process of grief. It was also quite long for what it was, for me. At firstThis was beautifully written. It was a touching and melancholic look at the process of grief. It was also quite long for what it was, for me. At first I was enamored with the prose and process. After about the 40% I found myself bored and I didn't really get back into again after that. ...more
If She's the Man was about nerds playing an MMORPG instead of jocks playing soccer. Also if all of Viola's relationships (Olivia, Sebastian, 4.5 stars
If She's the Man was about nerds playing an MMORPG instead of jocks playing soccer. Also if all of Viola's relationships (Olivia, Sebastian, and her mother) got to share the spotlight with the romance.
This was super cute. I wasn't really sure about it at first. The first couple chapters didn't hugely hook me, but it didn't take too long. I loved how this book adapted Shakespeare's story. I honestly ate it up....more
This book covered this topic of "doing nothing" in a surprisingly nuanced and complex way. I expected a lot of social media talk, which there was plenThis book covered this topic of "doing nothing" in a surprisingly nuanced and complex way. I expected a lot of social media talk, which there was plenty of, but there was a lot of other good stuff, too. I was intro to the concept of "Manifest Dismantling" which was interesting! I like these kind of books mostly to help me be more mindful and this offered a lot of things to contemplate aside from just "Unplug! Unfollow!"...more
I thought that the pace was lagging there in the middle. Then the final portion came around and everything snapped into focus for me. I want 4.5 stars
I thought that the pace was lagging there in the middle. Then the final portion came around and everything snapped into focus for me. I want to reread this book with more knowledge. I picked it up really not knowing anything except there was a movie made from it. This was possibly the most genius book I've read in ages. I only hesitate to give it five stars because of my own brain, my own feelings while reading it and being a bit bored...but I genuinely think that a reread for feel different. I'm going to shelve this lovely book and come back to it maybe next year sometime. I want to re-devour it with foreknowledge of the end, of the purpose. ...more
The second book in this series remains my favorite, but this one was up there. It was a ton of fun. The MFC was really unique and I enjoyed h4.5 stars
The second book in this series remains my favorite, but this one was up there. It was a ton of fun. The MFC was really unique and I enjoyed her. I don't know what else to say except that everyone who has even batted an eye at romantasy needs to read these books!!!!...more
Hilarious concept. A few really funny parts, especially the summary of the US Presidents. But I think it went on too long and the joke kind of startedHilarious concept. A few really funny parts, especially the summary of the US Presidents. But I think it went on too long and the joke kind of started to wear thin. Should have been an "essay" or short story type thing instead of a full on book. ...more
Truly, a very educational and empathy-inducing experience. It's one of those situations where I knew of the Stonewall Uprising and knew a few things tTruly, a very educational and empathy-inducing experience. It's one of those situations where I knew of the Stonewall Uprising and knew a few things these essays talked about, but it's not exactly a topic they covered in history class in the 90s. These essays had a lot of educational value for any US citizen who is part of the LGBT community or considers themself an ally. Or, really, any human with a shred of compassion. This period of history needs to be better known. Highly, highly recommend this to basically everyone....more
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