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Lisa's bookshelf: read

1984
tagged: classics
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
it was amazing
This book was epic in every way. The writing was wonderful, the story true, the characters heroic, sadistic, and vivid. It really brings you into World War II. Many of the books that I've read about World War II are based in Europe, ofte...
tagged: biography-history
Everything I Never Told You
it was amazing
This book is a riveting, frustrating, powerful, sad, fascinating roller coaster ride. At its core, it is a family drama. It deals with prejudice, parents' hope that their children will live out their missed opportunities, unspoken love, ...
Paris for One and Other Stories
really liked it
What a delightful compilation of short stories!! The main one, Paris for One, is more of a novella. It's a great little romantic romp of a story with heart and depth. And the others are interesting and well written. It felt like classic ...
The Letters of Vincent van Gogh
really liked it
tagged: biography-history
The End of Your Life Book Club
really liked it
This book took me much longer to read than is usual for me. But that's not because I didn't like it or it wasn't good. I really liked it a lot and think it is great. It's because it hit so close to home that I often had to put it down an...
tagged: memoir and mother-daughter-relationships
Mansfield Park
really liked it
tagged: classics
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald
really liked it
A fascinating novel based on the real life romance and marriage of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, which was explosive, crazy, passionate, and cruel, while also at times being very loving and caring. The time period is like a character in th...
tagged: historical-fiction
A Gentleman in Moscow
really liked it
This book is so lovely. It definitely falls into the genre of literary fiction. The language is so exquisite. It flows and feels much like poetry at times. I would often have to stop and just savor phrases before I moved on. It definitel...
tagged: historical-fiction
The Nix
it was amazing
There's so much to say about this book. First of all, it's very long (around 650 pages if I'm not mistaken), but it's definitely worth it. It feels like several stories within a story. It's told from the perspective of the male protagoni...
The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee
really liked it
Hysterical, raunchy, and oh so politically incorrect. A silly guilty pleasure. Listened to it on audio as it's read by Sarah herself. Didn't have as much depth or weight as Amy Poehler's Yes Please. Definitely more light hearted and tong...
Pen on Fire: A Busy Woman's Guide to Igniting the Writer Within
really liked it
Great book all about how to find time to write, how to find content to write about, and how to live the life of a writer, etc. I love how accessible the material was, and comprehensive. Some may say that the book is too basic, but I love...
tagged: writing, personal-development, and productivity

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Lisa's books

The Scarlet Letter
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Everything I Never Told You
Paris for One and Other Stories
The DEL-100 Best Small Art Towns in America: Discover Creative Communities, Fresh Air, and Affordable Living
The Letters of Vincent van Gogh
Chasing the Horizon: Our Adventures Through the British Iles and France
The End of Your Life Book Club
The Red Badge of Courage
The Compendium of Productivity Tips for Professors: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Successful Semester and a Compelling Career as an Academic
The Ultimate Life Organizer: An Interactive Guide to a Simpler, Less Stressful, and More Organized Life
The Little Mermaid
Mansfield Park
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald
The Rainbow Comes and Goes: A Mother and Son On Life, Love, and Loss
A Gentleman in Moscow
The Nix
The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee
Pen on Fire: A Busy Woman's Guide to Igniting the Writer Within
Hamlet


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