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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A story that follows the lives of two sisters as they grow up and grow old, and the lives of some of the people around them, and of course the making of beer. A lovely story that I thoroughly enjoyed getting lost in. The audiobook has some entertaining Minnesota accents, too. 
adventurous mysterious 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: Complicated

A LOT of similar elements to the author's Charley Davidson series (which I loved) but with its own story line and universe. Will be interesting to see if this story grows to stand on its own or if the parallels to the other series get to be too much.
hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Romance, a bit racy. The second in the series, but you don't have to have read the first book, they're loosely connected. The first was entertaining as well. Recommendations both 

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informative reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Historical fiction surrounding the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. I'd never considered that a dictionary could be gendered, but certainly it can be, and was. Words and their meanings are important and can be inclusive or one-sided. 
adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

An excellent YA thriller. A page turning who-dunnit. I didn't guess correctly. Will you? 
adventurous sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A complicated story following 2 young women in 1920s Louisiana 
informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

Inspiring. Makes you think about what more you or your company could/should be doing to make a positive impact on the world. 
adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-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: No

Magic, mystery, hidden agendas and family devotion. A lovely YA fantasy novel. 

I can't believe this is her debut novel. Impressive. I'm kind of sad the book is over. I loved the world She created! 
hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Absolutely LOVED this book. A story revolving around a bold 1960s scientist and feminist. Apparently will also soon be a series in AppleTV

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Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I'm enjoying three short sweet spacey sci-fi robot-ish stories