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211 reviews

Babylonia by Costanza Casati

adventurous dark inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One of the best books I’ve read in ages. So haunting, so beautifully written. I’ll be thinking about this for weeks. 

Busyness, Overwhelm, Burnout, and Boundaries by Brother Phap Huu, Jo Confino

hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim

5.0

Song of the Six Realms by Judy I. Lin

slow-paced

3.5

Answers from the Heart: Practical Responses to Life's Burning Questions by Thích Nhất Hạnh

4.0

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

3.75

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

4.0

The Sirens by Emilia Hart

4.0

Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb

3.0

The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan

4.0