Chris
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Strongmen
By Ruth Ben-Ghiat
A comprehensive and impressive look at Autocracy in modern times. Intense and heavy, this book also holds hope, knowledge, scrutiny, and truth. Things Fascists cannot hope to counter
#booksky
By Ruth Ben-Ghiat
A comprehensive and impressive look at Autocracy in modern times. Intense and heavy, this book also holds hope, knowledge, scrutiny, and truth. Things Fascists cannot hope to counter
#booksky
November 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Strongmen
By Ruth Ben-Ghiat
A comprehensive and impressive look at Autocracy in modern times. Intense and heavy, this book also holds hope, knowledge, scrutiny, and truth. Things Fascists cannot hope to counter
#booksky
By Ruth Ben-Ghiat
A comprehensive and impressive look at Autocracy in modern times. Intense and heavy, this book also holds hope, knowledge, scrutiny, and truth. Things Fascists cannot hope to counter
#booksky
An Ordinary Wonder
By Buki Papillon
A heavy and powerful story of self discovery. Beautifully written with brilliant imagery and prose, this book was difficult at times to push through the mistreatment of our narrator, but a worthwhile and inspiring read
3/5*
#booksky
By Buki Papillon
A heavy and powerful story of self discovery. Beautifully written with brilliant imagery and prose, this book was difficult at times to push through the mistreatment of our narrator, but a worthwhile and inspiring read
3/5*
#booksky
November 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
An Ordinary Wonder
By Buki Papillon
A heavy and powerful story of self discovery. Beautifully written with brilliant imagery and prose, this book was difficult at times to push through the mistreatment of our narrator, but a worthwhile and inspiring read
3/5*
#booksky
By Buki Papillon
A heavy and powerful story of self discovery. Beautifully written with brilliant imagery and prose, this book was difficult at times to push through the mistreatment of our narrator, but a worthwhile and inspiring read
3/5*
#booksky
It Came From the Closet
Audiobook/Libby
A fantastic collection of queer voices outlining experiences with cinematic horror. A bit of a wimp, I still found myself curious to explore some spooky flicks… The essays are touching, articulate, thoughtful, and engaging
3/5*
#booksky
Audiobook/Libby
A fantastic collection of queer voices outlining experiences with cinematic horror. A bit of a wimp, I still found myself curious to explore some spooky flicks… The essays are touching, articulate, thoughtful, and engaging
3/5*
#booksky
October 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
It Came From the Closet
Audiobook/Libby
A fantastic collection of queer voices outlining experiences with cinematic horror. A bit of a wimp, I still found myself curious to explore some spooky flicks… The essays are touching, articulate, thoughtful, and engaging
3/5*
#booksky
Audiobook/Libby
A fantastic collection of queer voices outlining experiences with cinematic horror. A bit of a wimp, I still found myself curious to explore some spooky flicks… The essays are touching, articulate, thoughtful, and engaging
3/5*
#booksky
How To Be Antiracist
By Ibram X Kendi
Part biography part educational essays, this nonfiction was more accessible than I anticipated and even more thought provoking than I’d hoped
An important read than is so much more than the critics claim
4/5*
#booksky
By Ibram X Kendi
Part biography part educational essays, this nonfiction was more accessible than I anticipated and even more thought provoking than I’d hoped
An important read than is so much more than the critics claim
4/5*
#booksky
September 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
How To Be Antiracist
By Ibram X Kendi
Part biography part educational essays, this nonfiction was more accessible than I anticipated and even more thought provoking than I’d hoped
An important read than is so much more than the critics claim
4/5*
#booksky
By Ibram X Kendi
Part biography part educational essays, this nonfiction was more accessible than I anticipated and even more thought provoking than I’d hoped
An important read than is so much more than the critics claim
4/5*
#booksky
#StarWars Ronin
By Emma Mieko Candon
Positives: prose was top notch, characters diverse, & concept was fresh
Negatives: story was missing background/context, pacing was all over, & packed with too many brooding mysterious loners
Great fantasy tale, not the best Star Wars
2/5*
#booksky
By Emma Mieko Candon
Positives: prose was top notch, characters diverse, & concept was fresh
Negatives: story was missing background/context, pacing was all over, & packed with too many brooding mysterious loners
Great fantasy tale, not the best Star Wars
2/5*
#booksky
September 7, 2025 at 1:22 AM
The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
By Matt Cain
At times a little too idealistic, this cozy read was still very moving and thoughtful. A fiction of immensely lovable characters, I’m so happy to have journeyed with Albert and spent time in his story
4/5*
#booksky
By Matt Cain
At times a little too idealistic, this cozy read was still very moving and thoughtful. A fiction of immensely lovable characters, I’m so happy to have journeyed with Albert and spent time in his story
4/5*
#booksky
August 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
By Matt Cain
At times a little too idealistic, this cozy read was still very moving and thoughtful. A fiction of immensely lovable characters, I’m so happy to have journeyed with Albert and spent time in his story
4/5*
#booksky
By Matt Cain
At times a little too idealistic, this cozy read was still very moving and thoughtful. A fiction of immensely lovable characters, I’m so happy to have journeyed with Albert and spent time in his story
4/5*
#booksky
Master & Apprentice
By Claudia Gray
The original characters were nice, interesting additions to the #StarWars universe
I felt small frustration w/ plot hinging on difficult character personalities, but the heart of the story‘s look at Obi & Qui-Gon’s dynamic was compelling & enjoyable
#booksky
By Claudia Gray
The original characters were nice, interesting additions to the #StarWars universe
I felt small frustration w/ plot hinging on difficult character personalities, but the heart of the story‘s look at Obi & Qui-Gon’s dynamic was compelling & enjoyable
#booksky
May 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Padawan
By Kiersten White
Following my #StarWars reading bug
I found some of the world building vague, and depictions of the younger characters tropey
Overall I enjoyed seeing more of Obi-Wan, diversity in the galaxy far far away, and found some of the philosophies insightful
3/5*
#booksky
By Kiersten White
Following my #StarWars reading bug
I found some of the world building vague, and depictions of the younger characters tropey
Overall I enjoyed seeing more of Obi-Wan, diversity in the galaxy far far away, and found some of the philosophies insightful
3/5*
#booksky
May 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Parable of the Sower
by Octavia Butler
Had I peeped the trigger warnings I would have skipped this one & nearly DNFed. It had a lot to say on many big topics, but not a light read.
Glad to understand the hype around this title & ruminate on its messages
3/5*
#booksky
by Octavia Butler
Had I peeped the trigger warnings I would have skipped this one & nearly DNFed. It had a lot to say on many big topics, but not a light read.
Glad to understand the hype around this title & ruminate on its messages
3/5*
#booksky
April 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Parable of the Sower
by Octavia Butler
Had I peeped the trigger warnings I would have skipped this one & nearly DNFed. It had a lot to say on many big topics, but not a light read.
Glad to understand the hype around this title & ruminate on its messages
3/5*
#booksky
by Octavia Butler
Had I peeped the trigger warnings I would have skipped this one & nearly DNFed. It had a lot to say on many big topics, but not a light read.
Glad to understand the hype around this title & ruminate on its messages
3/5*
#booksky
Off With Her Head
By Elenor Herman
Less a response to misogyny & more a cataloging of it, the author ended up belaboring many of the points against the misogynist’s handbook.
Still, I found it informative if a little lacking on subjects of action, intersection, & prognosis
2.75/5*
#booksky
By Elenor Herman
Less a response to misogyny & more a cataloging of it, the author ended up belaboring many of the points against the misogynist’s handbook.
Still, I found it informative if a little lacking on subjects of action, intersection, & prognosis
2.75/5*
#booksky
March 30, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Off With Her Head
By Elenor Herman
Less a response to misogyny & more a cataloging of it, the author ended up belaboring many of the points against the misogynist’s handbook.
Still, I found it informative if a little lacking on subjects of action, intersection, & prognosis
2.75/5*
#booksky
By Elenor Herman
Less a response to misogyny & more a cataloging of it, the author ended up belaboring many of the points against the misogynist’s handbook.
Still, I found it informative if a little lacking on subjects of action, intersection, & prognosis
2.75/5*
#booksky
Reign of the Empire
By Alexander Freed
A different sort of entry into the #StarWars library (though it’s been a minute since I picked one up). This political thriller had some interesting twists if the themes hit a little close to our reality… Full of thought and powerful lines
3.5/5*
#booksky
By Alexander Freed
A different sort of entry into the #StarWars library (though it’s been a minute since I picked one up). This political thriller had some interesting twists if the themes hit a little close to our reality… Full of thought and powerful lines
3.5/5*
#booksky
March 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy
by Becky Chambers
A fantastic follow up to the first installment, this entry is full or reflection, hope, and warmth. It asks some big questions while keeping the heart that made falling into the first book so easy and enjoyable
4/5* #booksky
by Becky Chambers
A fantastic follow up to the first installment, this entry is full or reflection, hope, and warmth. It asks some big questions while keeping the heart that made falling into the first book so easy and enjoyable
4/5* #booksky
March 4, 2025 at 10:21 AM
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy
by Becky Chambers
A fantastic follow up to the first installment, this entry is full or reflection, hope, and warmth. It asks some big questions while keeping the heart that made falling into the first book so easy and enjoyable
4/5* #booksky
by Becky Chambers
A fantastic follow up to the first installment, this entry is full or reflection, hope, and warmth. It asks some big questions while keeping the heart that made falling into the first book so easy and enjoyable
4/5* #booksky
The Prophets
by Robert Jones Jr
A poetic wonder of prose, this powerful story weaves compelling characters with stunning craftsmanship 4.5/5* #booksky
by Robert Jones Jr
A poetic wonder of prose, this powerful story weaves compelling characters with stunning craftsmanship 4.5/5* #booksky
February 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Prophets
by Robert Jones Jr
A poetic wonder of prose, this powerful story weaves compelling characters with stunning craftsmanship 4.5/5* #booksky
by Robert Jones Jr
A poetic wonder of prose, this powerful story weaves compelling characters with stunning craftsmanship 4.5/5* #booksky
Yoga & the Quest for the True Self
By Stephen Cope
This came to me through “Body Keeps the Score” and was a very timely read. Presents a careful blend of yoga, Eastern spirituality, & mental health care / reflection. Not the easiest read at times, but I found it full of insight & gems 3/5* #booksky
By Stephen Cope
This came to me through “Body Keeps the Score” and was a very timely read. Presents a careful blend of yoga, Eastern spirituality, & mental health care / reflection. Not the easiest read at times, but I found it full of insight & gems 3/5* #booksky
January 29, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Yoga & the Quest for the True Self
By Stephen Cope
This came to me through “Body Keeps the Score” and was a very timely read. Presents a careful blend of yoga, Eastern spirituality, & mental health care / reflection. Not the easiest read at times, but I found it full of insight & gems 3/5* #booksky
By Stephen Cope
This came to me through “Body Keeps the Score” and was a very timely read. Presents a careful blend of yoga, Eastern spirituality, & mental health care / reflection. Not the easiest read at times, but I found it full of insight & gems 3/5* #booksky
About to go get bullied
January 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
About to go get bullied
Happy 1/6 all…
“On Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder.
Succinct and important, this (unfortunately) timely and timeless look at US and World history is a must-read. While not a perfect rubric, I found it accessible and thought provoking 4/5* #booksky
“On Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder.
Succinct and important, this (unfortunately) timely and timeless look at US and World history is a must-read. While not a perfect rubric, I found it accessible and thought provoking 4/5* #booksky
January 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Happy 1/6 all…
“On Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder.
Succinct and important, this (unfortunately) timely and timeless look at US and World history is a must-read. While not a perfect rubric, I found it accessible and thought provoking 4/5* #booksky
“On Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder.
Succinct and important, this (unfortunately) timely and timeless look at US and World history is a must-read. While not a perfect rubric, I found it accessible and thought provoking 4/5* #booksky
A powerful work that will instantly become a modern classic. This novel is moving, provoking, gripping, and important. Starting off the 2025 reading year with 5/5* #booksky
January 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
A powerful work that will instantly become a modern classic. This novel is moving, provoking, gripping, and important. Starting off the 2025 reading year with 5/5* #booksky
A mystery steeped in the 60s (for better or worse) and a fascinating work of queer reimagining. While this novel was easy to digest in pages & chapters it was more difficult to process (through a modern lens) in its honest depiction of history & people. Overall good who-done-it 2.75/5* #booksky
December 29, 2024 at 4:52 AM
A mystery steeped in the 60s (for better or worse) and a fascinating work of queer reimagining. While this novel was easy to digest in pages & chapters it was more difficult to process (through a modern lens) in its honest depiction of history & people. Overall good who-done-it 2.75/5* #booksky
Ravensong
by TJ Klune
This sequel suffers from much of the characterization troubles of the 1st, but with compelling twists and nuance. Enjoyable growth and development for the series and a build to hook you in for what’s to come 3/5* #booksky
by TJ Klune
This sequel suffers from much of the characterization troubles of the 1st, but with compelling twists and nuance. Enjoyable growth and development for the series and a build to hook you in for what’s to come 3/5* #booksky
December 14, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Ravensong
by TJ Klune
This sequel suffers from much of the characterization troubles of the 1st, but with compelling twists and nuance. Enjoyable growth and development for the series and a build to hook you in for what’s to come 3/5* #booksky
by TJ Klune
This sequel suffers from much of the characterization troubles of the 1st, but with compelling twists and nuance. Enjoyable growth and development for the series and a build to hook you in for what’s to come 3/5* #booksky
Underburn
By Bill Gaythwaite
Took me 4/5 chapters to get hooked, but just got better & better each page. On the surface a story of lovable characters navigating family, but there’s meat (and potatoes!) in a tale of generational trauma and coping in a world that is not always kind 3.5/5stars #booksky
By Bill Gaythwaite
Took me 4/5 chapters to get hooked, but just got better & better each page. On the surface a story of lovable characters navigating family, but there’s meat (and potatoes!) in a tale of generational trauma and coping in a world that is not always kind 3.5/5stars #booksky
November 23, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Underburn
By Bill Gaythwaite
Took me 4/5 chapters to get hooked, but just got better & better each page. On the surface a story of lovable characters navigating family, but there’s meat (and potatoes!) in a tale of generational trauma and coping in a world that is not always kind 3.5/5stars #booksky
By Bill Gaythwaite
Took me 4/5 chapters to get hooked, but just got better & better each page. On the surface a story of lovable characters navigating family, but there’s meat (and potatoes!) in a tale of generational trauma and coping in a world that is not always kind 3.5/5stars #booksky