The dry humour I loved in This is Going to Hurt is once again woven into the anecdotes in this book, though some punchlines fall flat. The cleverly written stories also have just enough details and context to make them clear and easy to follow.
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THE LIGHT WE CARRY by Michelle Obama
The conversational writing style incorporates creative metaphors and captivating stories to maximize the impact of the content. Repetition is also used to drive home key concepts, and a positive, uplifting atmosphere keeps the book engaging throughout.
Books on my GoodReads shelves with blue covers! (Part 2)
The books: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (Contemporary) Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas (Fantasy) The Novice by Taran Matharu (Fantasy) The Young Elites by Marie Lu (Fantasy) Lullaby by Leïla Slimani (Thriller) Switch On Your Brain by Caroline Leaf (Self-help) An American Marriage by Tayari Jones (Contemporary) The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish (Memoir) This is How You […]
Books on my GoodReads shelves with green covers!
The books: The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas (Fantasy) Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price (Mystery) Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer (Fantasy) Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain (Historical) The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (Young Adult) Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi (Contemporary) The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins (Thriller) Dear Girls by Ali Wong (Memoir) Long […]
BORN A CRIME: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah
The detailed writing brings each story within this book to life. Even with the heavy topics mentioned, the narrative remained entertaining as a light-hearted and casual tone was maintained throughout. While the narrative is also slightly disjointed, the additional information provided by numerous tangents made this book more elaborate and compelling.
Books on my GoodReads shelves with grey covers!
The books: A Terrible Fall of Angels by Laurell K. Hamilton (Fantasy) The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Fantasy) His & Hers by Alice Feeney (Thriller) The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart (Fantasy) Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat (Fantasy) Girls with Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young (Science Fiction) The Rumour by Lesley Kara (Thriller) A Promised Land by Barack Obama (Memoir) Pretty […]
Books on my GoodReads shelves with blue covers!
The books: The Wicked King by Holly Black Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah A Deadly Affair by Agatha Christie The Iron Raven by Julie Kagawa Renegades by Marissa Meyer Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates Dead to […]
November 2022 Monthly Spotlight
As the rain falls on the red carpet of leaves outside, it has become even more vital to find a riveting book to sink one’s teeth into. Thankfully, there are lots of delightful new releases coming out this month to keep those dreaded reading slumps at bay. To get you started, here are a few releases that caught my attention: