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East of Eden
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The Wright Brothers
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
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  • James
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    Dec 03, 2025
    4.5
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 5.0

    Gripping and harrowing retelling of Huckleberry Finn through the eyes of Jim, a family slave

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  • Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen
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    Nov 30, 2025
    3.5
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 3.0Plot: 3.5

    A bit self helpy, but some interesting stories about creating an experiential concierge service for the wealthy.

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  • Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away
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    Nov 30, 2025
    4.5
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.5Characters: 4.5Plot: 4.0

    Interesting backstory of Yvon Chouinard and his journey to making Patagonia a socially responsible company.

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  • I See You've Called in Dead
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    Nov 30, 2025
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 3.5Characters: 4.5Plot: 4.0
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    Fun and touching story about an obituary writer who tries to find out what it means to really live.

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  • Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect
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    Nov 11, 2025
    4.5
    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 4.5Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.5
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    Very interesting book by a restauranteur about how to make a great experience for guests centered on exceptional hospitality.

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  • Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention— and How to Think Deeply Again
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    Nov 11, 2025
    3.5
    Enjoyment: 3.5Quality: 4.0Characters: 3.0Plot: 4.0

    A look at how technology and other societal factors are impacting our ability to focus.

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  • I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression
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    Nov 11, 2025
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 3.0Plot: 3.5

    Insightful book about male depression and how it impacts us all

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  • Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference
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    Oct 03, 2025
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 3.5Characters: 3.5Plot: 4.0

    Good book by Dutch historian Rutger Bregman filled with stories of people who led meaningful lives and urging readers to do the same.

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  • My Friends
    zackreads
    Sep 25, 2025
    3.0
    Enjoyment: 3.5Quality: 3.0Characters: 3.0Plot: 2.5

    As a big fan of Beartown I was hoping for more with this one. I didn't love the stories and had a tough time with the style. Also some very bleak parts.

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    My Friends

    My Friends

    Fredrik Backman

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  • Cutting for Stone
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    Sep 15, 2025
    4.5
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 4.5Plot: 4.5
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    Beautiful and haunting novel about the lives of a group of people brought together in service of medicine in a small clinic in Ethiopia.

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  • The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time
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    Sep 02, 2025
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.0
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    Interesting look at the origins of the tech company Square (now Block) with some examples of other innovative companies.

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  • Theo of Golden
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    Aug 18, 2025
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.5Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.5Plot: 3.5

    Delightful story about a mysterious old man who moves to a small Georgia town and endears himself to the locals through acts of generosity.

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  • The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
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    Aug 18, 2025
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.5Characters: 3.0Plot: 4.0

    Very interesting book by a medical professional who has devoted his career to helping people face and overcome the effects of trauma.

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  • Jayber Crow
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    Jul 30, 2025
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 3.5Quality: 5.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.0

    Really beautifully written novel by naturalist poet and farmer Wendell Berry. Explores life through the eyes of Jayber Crow, an orphan who returns to his small town in Kentucky and becomes the local barber. Very quiet and contemplative read.

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  • Leadership: In Turbulent Times
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    Jul 25, 2025
    4.5
    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 4.5
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    Excellent book examining the early lives and leadership attributes of four eventual US Presidents - Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin D Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson.

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  • Five Decembers
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    Jul 07, 2025
    3.5
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 3.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.0
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    Pretty engaging mystery / thriller type book that follows a detective from Hawaii as he follows a case into Japan during WW2.

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