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Black Box: The Memoir That Sparked Japan's #metoo Movement, by Shiori Ito

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challenging dark medium-paced

4.25

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A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman

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emotional funny 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

3.75

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The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, by Dan Gemeinhart

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adventurous emotional reflective 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? Yes

4.25

I had such a fun time with this one! I’m a sucker for books about being on the road so it was already going to be a hit for me. I thought it was really awesome how they tackled real issues that were sensitive, but also could be relevant to the middle grade reader. I did have some issues towards the end with some of the plot point decisions but I really had a fun time with this one overall.
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Filmlandia!: A Movie Lovers Guide to the Films and Television of Seattle, Portland, and the Great Northwest, by David Schmader

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funny informative fast-paced

4.25

Great resource for some PNW film history! Loved the humor throughout.
Happy Place, by Emily Henry

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emotional funny hopeful reflective 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? Yes

4.5

Another fantastic book by Emily Henry. Really enjoyed all the great rep, including mental illness and grief. If you like a romantic book, you’ll love this. 
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Allergic, by Megan Wagner Lloyd

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lighthearted
  • 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

This was so good??? Did not expect how much depth there would be in a book with the topic being allergies. I loved the relatable issues that an older elementary school kiddo might deal with. Also loved how fully realized the family dynamics were! Would recommend for any school library. 
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Is It Hot in Here (Or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)?, by Zach Zimmerman

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funny fast-paced

3.0

this was perfectly fine! got some good laughs, but I would have liked a bit more depth and cohesion with the memoir elements! not sure if this book knew what it was trying to be. 
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Matilda, by Roald Dahl

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

2.0

Jesus Christ this is just child abuse after child abuse like… there was fun moments but at what cost?
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Her Country, by Marissa R. Moss

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informative medium-paced

5.0

A monumental account of all things sexism in the country music industry. The author was incredibly thorough in their research and had a lot of amazing accounts of the topics being discussed. 
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The Salmon Way: An Alaska State of Mind, by Amy Gulick

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informative inspiring medium-paced

3.25

This was pretty informative for the most part, I did struggle with some of the formatting in the book itself. I wish that there were even MORE native viewpoints. Beautiful photography as well, you can tell a lot went in to making this book.
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