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Freaks, Gleeks, And Dawson's Creek
by Thea Glassman
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I LOVED this book! A very quick and easy read although I didn't much take a break after I started, it was addictive. Not only were these all very foundational shows for me, it was so great to get all of the background knowledge of the showrunners and their journeys to create teen stories. It made me want to go back and rewatch every single show!

The Message
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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I knew this was a collection of essays but I did not realize that most of the book was an essay about Palestine and the oppression and colonization of Palestinians. It was incredible, well-written and addresses the situation using American and global historical context to understand the present day suffering. I've really enjoyed Ta-Nehisi Coates in the past, but I commend him here for his clarity, objectivity, and bravery for speaking up.

The Long Walk
by Richard Bachman
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While maybe not my favorite SK book, I really enjoyed this as compared to something like the Hunger Games. A misinformed competition that is treated like a badge of honor but all it yields is trauma and tragedy. The exploration of why and how the contestants all got there and the raw horrors of the loss one by one was almost more of a philosophical exploration than thriller/horror novel. Excited to see the movie when it comes out!

Managing ADHD Finances: A Digital Guidebook for Adults
by Kyrus Keenan Westcott
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This is an ebook that provides a very simple, straightforward, and positive approach to managing finances when you have ADHD. It's written by Kyrus Keenan Westcott, a content creator on Instagram who also has ADHD. His words and advice made me feel seen and realize that I'm not inherently bad simply because I struggle with money; I just need to utilize methods and tools that work with my neurodivergency, not against it. For anyone struggling with money due to ADHD, I highly recommend this!

The Indifferent Stars Above Lp
by Daniel James Brown
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This was a very well-written book that managed to be extremely thorough without being excessively dry. Funny enough, I found myself finishing his sentences because I had read a book to the kids I nannied, Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Donner Dinner Party, that I actually knew a lot of the historical details from family names and fates to the side-adventures of various characters that joined and left the wagon trail along the way. This book was always going to be heavy due to the subject matter, but it never felt sensationalized or drawn out, treating the history as a matter of fact without being too dramatized. A great and quick read!

Empire Of Pain
by Patrick Radden Keefe
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Yet again, another home run from Patrick Radden Keefe. Another book of his that i just could not put down and now will never see the world the same! Delightful to read a book like this up against the backdrop of New York, reflecting on the worlds of "Sackler" that I've wandered through without ever knowing the name. After finishing this book, I called up a friend who works in cancer research to discuss Big Pharma, because this book brought so much to my attention that I had no idea about, like patents, copyrighting, and naming of drugs to monopolize the market. Been recommending this book to anyone who will listen!

Ring Shout
by P. Djèlí Clark
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This was a really incredible novel, it built a really amazing universe in such a short time! I thought the monsters were incredible and terrifying, and the final battle was blockbuster worthy. I think this would make an incredible movie or limited series! So glad I bought a digital copy on Libro.FM so I can revisit this again and again!

The World According To Mister Rogers
by Fred Rogers
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This little book is a great resource for some of the wisdom and thoughts of Fred Rogers. Mr. Rogers was as much a part of my growing up as Sesame Street and Disney. Hearing his words now so many years later hits on a deeper level, a more appreciative level. With all the negativity and chaos going on in the world right now, it may do you some good to read this book or listen to the audiobook. An absolute 5 stars.

The Ballad Of Black Tom
by Victor LaValle
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I had no idea that this was based on an H.P. Lovecraft story but I was totally drawn in, especially by the historic depictions of New York. I both loved that it was short, keeping some mystery and intrigue to the ending, and wished that it was twice as long to learn more about the strange magic!!

Worth Fighting For
by Jesse Q. Sutanto
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This was such a fun book! I loved other books in this Meant to Be series so I was really excited for the Mulan story. Despite the secondhand embarrassment, it was so funny and a really sweet love story, it was amazing! I'll definitely have to finish out the rest in this series
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