Review: Burial Rites

Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Beautifully written and interesting story.

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Review: The People Are Going to Rise Like the Waters Upon Your Shore: A Story of American Rage

The People Are Going to Rise Like the Waters Upon Your Shore: A Story of American Rage by Jared Yates Sexton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Some very good gonzo journalism.

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Review: Wedgie & Gizmo

Wedgie & Gizmo by Suzanne Selfors
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I only red this because I have OCD (obsessive corgi disorder) but it was kinda cute.

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Review: A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I'm glad books for children are no longer written in such a patronizing tone. This was almost intolerable.

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Review: One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter: Essays

One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter: Essays by Scaachi Koul
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Funny, honest, and refreshing voice.

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Review: The Black Hand

The Black Hand by Will Thomas
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Didn't hold my interest.

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Review: The Woman in the Window

The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Feels like a combo of Girl on the Train and Rear Window. Seems slightly unfeasible as you can't really see inside someone's home during the day, unless they have a lot of bright lights on. Even then, you wouldn't see much due to daylight window glare. I was a little disappointed I figured it out but it was a good ride of a story.

This review is in exchange for a free copy received from the publisher.

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Review: The Impossible Fortress

The Impossible Fortress by Jason Rekulak
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Cute, sweet, and a little surprising.

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Review: Buddhism for Busy People: Finding Happiness in an Uncertain World

Buddhism for Busy People: Finding Happiness in an Uncertain World by David Michie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It took me a while to read this because I was busy. See what I did there?
This is very well plotted out and accessible for anyone.

This review is in exchange for a free copy received from Goodreads giveaways.

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Review: Red Sparrow

Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Gah! Cliffhanger ending. Now I have to read the next one.
I love the Orions. I hope they made it into the movie.
I really enjoyed that there were recipes at the end of every chapter. It was very random but a nice touch.

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Review: The Case for Impeachment

The Case for Impeachment by Allan J. Lichtman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Very informative.

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Review: Lincoln in the Bardo

Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Narrative style took a little getting used to but refreshingly unique and worth reading.

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Review: Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body

Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxane Gay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. Amazing story. I must go read the rest of her work now.

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Review: The Turner House

The Turner House by Angela Flournoy
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

At times I felt like there were too many characters. They were all so interesting but you only got a fragment of each story. I'm not really sure I liked how the ending was done, but overall a good book.

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Review: Dare to Be Kind: How Extraordinary Compassion Can Transform Our World

Dare to Be Kind: How Extraordinary Compassion Can Transform Our World by Lizzie Velásquez
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was hoping this would a bit more autobiographical, as I think Velasquez is very interesting and I wanted to more about her. A lot of the stuff she includes in this book is probably the stuff she covers in her motivational speaking engagements. So, if you can't go see her, this is also good. I will rent her movie to fill in the gaps of what I didn't learn.
Her message is important to remember. It's so easy to lose it and not be as compassionate as we could be. Kindness matters.

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Review: Tomorrow

Tomorrow by Damian Dibben
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I think if I became immortal, I'd choose a dog to be my companion through it all also. Interesting story.

This review is in exchange for a free copy received from the publisher.

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Review: Phasma

Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Predictable and unoriginal.

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