desertmichelle's reviews
61 reviews

Daemon Voices by Philip Pullman

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I enjoyed every essay in this book. They're all inspiring to write, to live better, and to love the world we are in. 

Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot by Matt Abrahams

informative fast-paced

4.0

Lots of great help in this book!

Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

4.0

Heinlein always makes you think and this one has the bonus of being action packed.

Erewhon by Samuel Butler

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

Hilarious and a little frightening to think many of the College of Unreason ideas written here as satire in 1872 are currently being discussed as potential legislation today 

The Book That Matters Most by Ann Hood

emotional fast-paced

5.0

From "meh another one of those books", to "bawling tears."
I really liked this and didn't want to. 

How to Talk with Anyone about Anything: The Practice of Safe Conversations by Harville Hendrix Ph D, Helen Lakelly Hunt

2.0

Meh.

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Even though fantasy romance isn't usually my thing... this book was beautiful. I loved every page and can't wait to get the next one!

Babbit by Sinclair Lewis

challenging sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

My "ratings" indicate how much I liked reading the book, not how good the book is. While this book is a classic for a reason, and there was a lot to think about and discuss in it, i didn't really enjoy reading it. 
100 years from publish date, I don't think humans have changed much.
I'm still trying to put into words my thoughts on this.

Red Birds by Mohammed Hanif
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.

2.0

I was not enjoying this. The language was choppy and the subject not my cup of tea.

The Enchanted Life: Unlocking the Magic of the Everyday by Sharon Blackie

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Beautiful. Loads of positive outlooks and things to work on to make life better.