Morning Readers, I hope you all had a great June!
This was honestly an amazing month of reading! At some points it nearly got a little overwhelming, there were a lot of heavy hitters emotionally. Ultimately though, I really enjoyed the books this month and definitely found some new favorites I will absolutely not shut up about for years to come!
Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
Borrow it- 2/5 Stars
I appreciate the references to scientific studies, I really think this is under-utilized in many self-help books, but ultimately this one just kind of fell a little flat for me. It feels like many of these concepts have been explored frequently elsewhere. While you may still find some take-aways, I’d maybe consider borrowing this one.
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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Shelf Worthy– 4/5 Stars
Demon Copperhead humanizes how you can be trying to simply cope with life and live through a series of situations only to find yourself dealing with addiction and loss.
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Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Reid
Shelf Worthy- 3/5 Stars
Inspired by real-life music band, Fleetwood Mac, we follow a group of singers and musicians through out an interview process, as they remember their challenges and success as a band in the 1970’s.
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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Shelf Worthy- 4/5 Stars
Follow Leni as she grows up in Alaska, grappling with her father’s mental health issues, PTSD and her parents trauma-bound relationship while also trying to find her own way, and her own love in the Alaskan wilderness.
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Hard-Cover Worthy- 5/5 Stars!
So we follow Addie LaRue after she makes a deal with a God of Darkness, and suddenly finds herself immortal; the story winds its way through history, layered with the present. I’m a sucker for a ‘plausible’ fantasy, historical references, and a strong, smart female lead and this book hit all of those notes.
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Educated by Tara Westover
Shelf- Worthy- 4/5 Stars!
A story about personal growth and of course, the difference an education can make in not just our knowledge but our self-perception and how we view the world. Tara does a beautiful job of recounting her life growing up and persevering through family turmoil, and the isolation of her rural roots.
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Shelf- Worthy- 4.5/5 Stars!
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ is proof that you don’t always need to read fiction, real-life can be just as wild! Rebecca chronicles 10 years of research into Henrietta Lacks, a black woman in the 1950’s whose cells went on to become the first ‘immortal cells’, sustaining life indefinitely in a test tube. She explores the science, the politics, the history, and most importantly, the people & family.
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Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Kindle Worthy- 3.5/5 Stars!
Emma & Justin are cursed as ‘Good Luck Chucks’, their love interests always finding ‘The One’ immediately after dating each of them. They decide to break the curse by dating each other, just for the summer. Super cute summer/beach read.
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a FK by Mark Manson
Hard-Cover Worthy- 5/5 Stars!
The ultimate Millennial’s Self-Help book that everyone needs to read! This might be over simplifying it, but it is a ‘must read’ filled with personal stories and insight.
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I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
Kindle- Worthy- 3/5 Stars!
This book was made for Audible, and Nora is just that sarcastic, witty, meandering grandmother I think everyone needs. Packed with humor, insights and no-nonsense banter. Nora’s cadence is unique, her many tangents entertaining and her book a perfect weekend read!
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The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
Shelf Worthy- 4/5 Stars!
Clementine’s Aunt has always told her magical stories about her apartment sending her back in time, hard to believe, until it happens to her. Suddenly, she’s at a cross roads and staring down a strange man standing in the kitchen of her aunt’s apartment. Adorable read for your weekend, filled with tons of breadcrumbs!
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With everything going on in the world lately, I hope you find the time and space to be able to relax, tune out & pick up a good book!
-Anna R.
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