I found author Clare Pooley's book "The Authenticity Project" very charming and hoped this one would have a similar vibe. I was delighted to find thatI found author Clare Pooley's book "The Authenticity Project" very charming and hoped this one would have a similar vibe. I was delighted to find that it did. Though they hit a few heavy themes, for the most part this book is very lighthearted and a fun read. I enjoyed the talent of the audiobook readers too. There is a cast of characters and the chapters rotate between who is the center of the attention (third person), which is a format I enjoy. I would recommend this book to folks looking for a light, enjoyable read with good character storytelling. ...more
Great mindset shift advice. I listened to it while decluttering and was more efficient than ever. I finished this book today and am going to listen toGreat mindset shift advice. I listened to it while decluttering and was more efficient than ever. I finished this book today and am going to listen to it again starting tomorrow. It's written in a style that is great for ADHDers and folks w focus and executive function struggles (and also is great for neurotypical folks too). Only 3 hours, audiobook read by author who is great at both jobs....more
I really loved this book! The first 1/6th was tricky to get into but as this was a gift from my friend Kira, I knew to keep going. So glad I did. I'llI really loved this book! The first 1/6th was tricky to get into but as this was a gift from my friend Kira, I knew to keep going. So glad I did. I'll pass along the advice to not let the cover dissuade you. It was one of those books I slow down at the last bit because I didn't want it to end. I would certainly read this as a series if the author decides to do that but it stands alone very well. Very satisfying read.
There are a few parts that are about sexual assault and beyond, a heads up for those who appreciate content warnings, but that is not the Core/focus of the story....more
I loved orphan train by the same author and the subject of exiles intrigued me. There were parts where I felt like it dragged and other parts that dreI loved orphan train by the same author and the subject of exiles intrigued me. There were parts where I felt like it dragged and other parts that drew me in. Overall I liked reading it as I didn't know much about the experiences the book covers. One of the main stories felt very incomplete to me and I thought the unbalance of attention was an odd choice. Overall I liked it but it's not one I would mention when someone asked for book suggestions. I have a feeling I might have liked it more as an ebook rather than an audiobook. ...more
fantastic sequel. Amazed it wasn't planned when Nic Stone wrote the first one.fantastic sequel. Amazed it wasn't planned when Nic Stone wrote the first one....more
Lovely storytelling and main character in this WWI historical fiction / mystery that my parents introduced me to. I look forward to the next in the seLovely storytelling and main character in this WWI historical fiction / mystery that my parents introduced me to. I look forward to the next in the series....more
When I noticed that two of my Filipino-American friends had 5-starred this book, I made it my next read, wanting to learn more about Filipino culture When I noticed that two of my Filipino-American friends had 5-starred this book, I made it my next read, wanting to learn more about Filipino culture and contemporary life in the Philippines. I've known for years both of these women have great taste in books from their Goodreads check-ins and social media posts, so I fully trusted those 5-stars.
The story is told from the point of view of a high school senior Filipino-American who goes back to visit his father's family in the Philippines with the intent of discovering the truth behind his cousin's death.
This is a powerful story about grief, guilt, a look into some aspects of Filipino culture, with a highlight on the devastating "war on drugs" campaign that began in 2016. There are some lighter, sweet moments in the story as well and a likable main character who will have you quickly rooting for him.
From NPR: "Young adult author Randy Ribay is Filipino American and says his latest book Patron Saints Of Nothing is dedicated to people like him: "The Hyphenated," he calls them. And not just Filipino Americans, Ribay tells NPR's Morning Edition, but also anyone else who would consider themselves more than one thing.
"The difficulty with a dual identity is just trying to figure out what does it mean to be more than one thing in a world where people want you to be one thing," he says.
Ribay explores these complex feelings through the lens of the bloody war on drugs that's been raging in the Philippines for the last three years."...more
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