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Sleeping Beauties | GoodReads
'Lila couldn't believe how tired she felt, how weak, as if she had dribbled out of her uniform and all over her shoes in the twenty or so paces between the cruiser and the steps.'
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The Chronicles of Nogglization
Book recaps, reviews, poetry, and the occasional deep dive — 62 posts and counting.
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Drive | GoodReads
'Drive' is a game-changing book that reveals the surprising truth about what truly motivates us. Through engaging stories and scientific research, Pink shows that it's not just rewards and punishments that drive us, but a deep desire for autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
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We Should All Be Feminists | GoodReads
'We Should All Be Feminists' is a must-read book that challenges us to think deeply about the meaning of gender and the impact of patriarchy on our lives. Adichie's writing is powerful and persuasive, and her message is one that resonates with readers of all backgrounds and experiences.
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The Dead Zone | GoodReads
This audiobook is excellent, and I would definitely recommend it to someone who is a fan of James Franco (he reads it with such verve! much accent!) and who also enjoyed the John Travolta movie 'Phenomenon.'
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Option B | GoodReads
'Option B' is a must-read for anyone who has faced adversity or knows someone who has. Drawing on personal experience and cutting-edge research, Sandberg and Grant offer a roadmap for finding hope and joy in the face of adversity.
Poetry
She Let Go: A Poem
'She Let Go' is a stunning poem about the power of surrender and release. It reminds us that we hold the key to our own happiness and that sometimes the best thing we can do is let go of control and trust in the flow of life.
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Duma Key | GoodReads
'Duma Key' is a masterpiece of horror and suspense, as only Stephen King can deliver. The story explores the power of art, the human psyche, and the terrifying consequences of unleashing supernatural forces into the world.
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#GirlBoss | GoodReads
'#GirlBoss' is a raw and honest memoir about Sophia Amoruso's journey from a dumpster-diving teenager to the founder of the fashion empire Nasty Gal. Her story will inspire anyone who has ever felt like an outsider to pursue their dreams and never give up.
Poetry
Muscular Tuna, Palomino Stallion, & More | Poetry Corner
'My room is so still, the bureau lifeless, and on it, inert, the paraphernalia of humans: keys, coins, shells that once rocked in the tides ...' — Ode to the Fish
Poetry
An Inventory of Moons | Poetry Corner
Or the moon finds you along a foreign shore and you paddle out in some dingy and scoop its reflection from the waters and drink it down.
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Night Shift & Sea | GoodReads
'The melting snow dripped and ran, dripped and ran, and from every dark storm drain the sound of the sea drifted up, a dark winter sea now strongly ebbing.' — Strawberry Spring
Reading · Poetry
Must Read: 'How America's 'Culture of Hustling' Is Dark and Empty
'Some part of happiness undoubtedly derives from a Zen enjoyment of whatever is in front of you, but a big part of it is knowing who you are and being that person.'