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I listened to The Martian on audio back when it came out (I RARELY listen to audiobooks but I totally loved it!) and I’ve had this other Andy Weir book on my shelf for a while but just got around to it. I was HOOKED on this one from the start and did not want to put it down! It felt a bit slow at times but the plot went places I did not expect and surprises kept happening that had me shocked and totally engrossed. It’s very different from The Martian— less technical and scientific and more story-driven (feels much more fictional than Martian feeling more realistic) and I was a big fan of seeing this side of Weir’s writing! So good.

She's frank, honest, refreshing, sentimental, wise and witty. An author with dreadlocks that shares thoughts on faith but isn't afraid of cussing is my kind of author. This book is a great collection of Anne's "thoughts on faith" -- a definite must-read.

This book is just that-- a gold mine. I've been obsessed with Lewis and his books for years, but this was all "selections from writers who influenced his spiritual journey" and it was fascinating. I think one of the best ways to get to know somebody is to read the books they love, and this was like doing that with Lewis. Not a page went without underlines or sticky notes or big fat stars from me, and I have a whole new wealth of information from writers I never read before or knew about. These selections span many centuries and are deep and brilliant and categorized by theme to break it up-- it's an excellent book and resource that I loved every word of.

I don’t know what took me so long to read this one! It blew me away. Such beautiful character development, such incredible writing, such a dynamic character, such an honest look at life and sexuality and relationships and hardship... gahhhh SO GOOD. Flew through all 500+ pages in two days because I just couldn’t put it down!

This one really surprised me, and I LOVED it. I had never read anything from this author before, but I've been hearing consistently wonderful reviews about her books, so I snagged this one at the library. It's surprising, heartwarming, fun to read, poignant, and just really, really good.

This book has ruined me. I adored it. Every page. Every layer. Every line. I want to start it over again right now just so it never has to end. Magic, magic, magic.

I loved this one from Hatmaker. Her signature snark and sass are strong, but it's tender too and hits some really beautiful and poignant notes to make it a really well-rounded collection of essays. I've enjoyed other things I've read from Hatmaker, but this one definitely takes the cake for me!

I loved this one. It’s unflinching and frank, it’s hilarious and honest, and it’s SO GOOD. It’s like the enneagram and Urban Dictionary got blended up together and this book came out, or like an old personality type got a new makeover, complete with tattoos and piercings and a sassy new outfit. I have loved following Hannah on Twitter for a while, and am just so, so, so glad she poured her heart and soul into these pages for us to have and learn from and love forever. I mean, anyone who calls enneagram Ones “The Machine” is someone who GETS IT. This one isn’t for your grandma or your preteens, but it’s definitely for anyone who wants to dive deeper into who they are and how to be the best version of that self (and who isn’t afraid to get hit hard with the truth in the process). It’s feisty and fiery and fun and fresh and I loved it, loved it, loved it.