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29 reviews

The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements by Sam Kean

funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

As a Science teacher, it is no surprise that I absolutely loved this. Will definitely be reading again. This was such a creative way of walking through the Periodic Table, and there were many stories I’ll be sharing with my students to get them excited about Chemistry. 

A Taste for Poison: Eleven Deadly Molecules and the Killers Who Used Them by Neil Bradbury

informative mysterious medium-paced

5.0

This was one of the most engaging nonfiction books I’ve read in a long time. Will definitely recommend to friends!

What Great Teachers Do Differently: 14 Things That Matter Most by Todd Whitaker

challenging informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Unsouled by Will Wight

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Turns out smacking my head violently against the wall will not in fact make me forget how horrendous this was. 

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien

adventurous informative inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I can’t tell you how many times I have read this, and it never ceases to bring me to tears. It is the most beautiful story of self-sacrifice and love, and nothing will ever top it for me. 

The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This was a lovely children’s story. George absolutely served. 

The Last Alchemist in Paris: & Other Curious Tales from Chemistry by Lars Ohrstrom

funny informative medium-paced

5.0

This was such a fun way to absorb chemistry. Professors should take notes.