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Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
Interesting book. I read it in two parts, so had trouble keeping secondary characters straight. Need to go back to reread. She writes really well, but I think I prefer having a more coherent plot.
Survive and Thrive: How to Prepare for Any Disaster Without Ammo, Camo, Or Eating Your Neighbor by Jeanne Devon, Bill Fulton
fast-paced
4.5
Thorough and well-structured. Has checklists for many scenarios.
The Practical Preppers Complete Guide to Disaster Preparedness by Scott Hunt
fast-paced
3.0
Too prepper for me. More ideology sprinkled throughout than necessary. Trying to put together our family plan. This was somewhat helpful, but found another that was better structured and more useful.
What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service by Mary McCormack, Melissa Fitzgerald
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Finished What's Next Audiobook. Printed book is very nice, but the audiobook is extraordinary. (Read about 1/2 and listened to about 1/2.)
Not sure it's very enjoyable for non-fans, but the sections on service might be. It's interesting to hear about all the different people, from different walks of life, who were influenced by The West Wing.
Not sure it's very enjoyable for non-fans, but the sections on service might be. It's interesting to hear about all the different people, from different walks of life, who were influenced by The West Wing.
Melissa and Mary read the story in a way that almost feels like a podcast. I borrowed the book through Libby, but will probably buy the audio version at some point because I'm sure I missed details.
I like that they acknowledge the imperfection of the show production - the Rob Lowe piece was fairly objective - but also, that many of the cast members remain friends and participate in each others' activism.