The vignettes presented so far have been vivid and captivating.
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I enjoy #History and #NonFiction about #Civics and #CivilRights along with #SciFi and #Fantasy. A bit of a slow reader, but I am always looking for something to enjoy.
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John wants to read We the Corporations by Adam Winkler
We the Corporations by Adam Winkler
We the Corporations chronicles the astonishing story of one of the most successful yet least well-known “civil rights movements” in …
John wants to read Gay Bar by Jeremy Atherton Lin
John commented on All the White Spaces by Ally Wilkes
John started reading All the White Spaces by Ally Wilkes
John started reading Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
Drawing on Maggie O'Farrell's long-term fascination with the little-known story behind Shakespeare's most enigmatic play, …
Borrowed from SFPL! Recommended by Jack Edwards (youtu.be/WJxo_3P2FZM)
John started reading Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson
John rated Design for Emotion: 5 stars
John finished reading Design for Emotion by Aaron Walter
John commented on Design for Emotion by Aaron Walter
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I think it's great that the author discusses how "just a touch" is the right amount of personality. I also find it extremely annoying both when slackbots go "all personality no function," and when it's strictly to function
John finished reading From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime by Elizabeth Kai Hinton
"In the United States today, one in every 31 adults is under some form of …
I would highly recommend this for anyone interested in US history. This examination of US response to poverty and crime is extremely well written, and the citations are also a delight to read. I would highly recommend you check it out!!
John started reading From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime by Elizabeth Kai Hinton
From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime by Elizabeth Kai Hinton
"In the United States today, one in every 31 adults is under some form of penal control, including one in …
John started reading Design for Emotion by Aaron Walter
Review of 'Caste' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Incredibly well written. While the information is heavy and dense, I found the book to always be digestible even when uncomfortable. Truly an essential read.