A review by ashalucienne
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell

5.0

Is it crazy to give both of Montell's recent non-fiction releases 5 stars? Maybe, but I am doing it! This book was so entertaining with so many references to her experiences and phenomenon anyone can relate to. Not only was this nonfiction piece entertaining, I feel I received so much valuable knowledge about the way my brain works from it. I keep referencing this book when I notice my friends exhibiting types of magical thinking. Nostalgia bias has particularly stuck with me. Overall, Montell's books are so well researched and structured in such an intentional way, that it feels criminal to give her work any less than a 5 star rating.