desertmichelle's reviews
62 reviews

As I See It: The Autobiography of J. Paul Getty by J. Getty

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Surprisingly beautiful and accessible. It made me wish I knew him, but now I feel like I do. We could all learn from his example, not to be rich but honorable.

The Complete Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm All-New Third Edition by

fast-paced

5.0

So many weird stories!

The Twentysomething Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy for an Uncertain Age by Meg Jay

emotional hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Just... wow! So much hope and love. Everyone should read this!

The Art of Solitude by Stephen Batchelor

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

Not what I expected but good.

The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time by Hunter S. Thompson

slow-paced

3.0

Not my thing but very interesting

Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson

emotional informative inspiring sad tense fast-paced

5.0

So much more than about a storm, this book was beautiful, tragic, and informative. It took my breath away.

Cosmos by Carl Sagan

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Everyone should read this. 

The Deerslayer by James Fenimore Cooper

adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

Just beautiful. 

Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

3.0

Just not my cup of tea. I want stories that help me make sense of the world I find myself in. This one just made me sad and hopeless.

The Vital Spark: Reclaim Your Outlaw Energies and Find Your Feminine Fire by Lisa Marchiano

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

Much food for thought here!