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The Second Happy: Seven Practices to Make Your Marriage Better Than Your Honeymoon by Kevin And Marcia Myers

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
Just not relevant to my life at this time and I read a lot of work that was much better than it. The faith based shit sort of got to me too but I'm sure it would be fine for other people.  
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

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

4.5

Wonderful read. Sad it's on the banned book list- I can see why it might have ended up there but I just don't really see the point. Heartwarming, engrossing, becoming involved with the characters. Very fortunate across the board. Great read. 
Recollections of My Nonexistence: A Memoir by Rebecca Solnit

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

Best book of the year. Incredible. 
Anxious in Love: How to Manage Your Anxiety, Reduce Conflict, & Reconnect with Your Partner by Lissah Lorberbaum, Carolyn Daitch

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informative medium-paced

3.5

A lot of exercises. I think would have been more helpful if I was in a more committed relationship ATM but still helpful information! 
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

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

4.0

I didn't give this book the attention it deserved perhaps but it was an interesting read and reflection on life in Denmark during Nazi occupation. 
The Switch by Beth O'Leary

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

It was okay. Not the greatest I've read but not the worst. 
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

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lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

2.5

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

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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? Yes

3.0

A Luminous Republic by Andrés Barba

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dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0