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4 Star Book Reviews

An archive of all books I’ve reviewed that have received 4 Stars and thus fit my Review Policy criterion: “Really Liked. Would read again.”

For an alphabetical list, check out my Title Index or Author Index!

An archive of all books I’ve reviewed that have received 4 Stars and thus fit my Review Policy criterion: “Really Liked. Would read again.”

For an alphabetical list, check out my Title Index or Author Index!

Book Review: The Power to Get Things Done [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: The Power to Get Things Done – Steve Levinson, Chris Cooper

A fascinating lesson on why we don’t achieve well-intended goals and how to go about fixing that, this is useful on both a personal and professional level.

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Nonfiction Tagged With: 4 Stars, business management, productivity, self-help, time management

Book Review: Talking As Fast As I Can [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: Talking As Fast As I Can – Lauren Graham

All sarcasm, wittiness, and word play, this book covers everything from Gilmore Girls (obviously) to thoughtful and practical tips on how to navigate life.

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Nonfiction Tagged With: 4 Stars, memoir, self-help

Book Review: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda – Becky Albertalli

Utterly delightful. Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda is a strong character-driven novel of one boy’s struggles as he deals with all life can throw at him.

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged With: 4 Stars, romance, YA

Book Review: Love & Gelato [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: Love & Gelato – Jenna Evans Welch

For an authentic depiction of the emotional turmoil following a family death and how life inevitably goes on, Love & Gelato is a bit of sunshine and hope.

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged With: 4 Stars, romance, YA

TTB Instagram: 168 Hours [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think – Laura Vanderkam

If you’ve ever needed a kick in the butt or want to figure out how people seem to get so much done in a day, this is a great time management book.

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Nonfiction Tagged With: 4 Stars, productivity, self-help, time management

Book Review: Saga, Vol. 1 [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: Saga, Vol. 1 – Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples

I can’t think of any other way to describe Saga except as “strange yet fascinating”. I read this in a single session and I’m itching to pick up the next.

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Science Fiction Tagged With: 4 Stars, graphic novel

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