Category Archives: #25wordbookreviews

I love Edward Carey but this book description did not sound like something I’d love. But I did. I really did. Delightfully odd and beautiful. #25wordbookreviews (link)

This beautiful graphic novel memoir is about growing up with a drug-addicted mom, being raised by loving imperfect grandparents, and surviving it all with grace. #25wordbookreviews (link)

Incredibly thoughtful and immensely readable memoir about talk therapy from both sides of the couch. Reminded me of the best parts of Tiny Beautiful Things. #25wordbookreviews (link)

This fast-paced novel about a school shooting doesn’t offer any solutions to this horrible epidemic but I’m not sure how it could in 300 pages. #25wordbookreviews (link)

Reading this memoir is just like eating pigs in a blanket — easy, quick and delicious. Perfect if you’re in the mood for something light. #25wordbookreviews (link)

A glimpse into just how hard (and hopeless) being poor in America can be. Others have worse stories, sure, but this one was pretty rough. #25wordbookreviews (link) PS: This is the book I wrote about back in January, when I read a great excerpt in the NYT.

Mira Jacob is amazing. Loved her novel, love this graphic memoir. Jacob’s son’s innocent questions frame a discussion on race, family, and much more. #25wordbookreviews

My addiction to British memoirs audiobooks led me here. I imagine Amstell’s stand-up is funnier than this longer form can manage, but it’s still entertaining. #25wordbookreview (link)

I am obsessed with Abby’s in-real-life Wolfpack so these stars are for her extraordinary efforts to raise up women. The book is just an intro. #25wordbookreview (link)