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
Category: Reading
Help by Simon Amstell
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)
Wolfpack by Abby Wambach
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)
Normal People by Sally Rooney
I wanted to hate this book on account of its incredible hype but it’s actually good. A lovely story about a relationship full of miscommunication. #25wordbookreviews (link)
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Am I really enjoying a whole book about a fake band, complete with fake song lyrics, and fake controversies? Yes, I guess I am. Cool. #25wordbookreviews (link)
The River by Peter Heller
Peter Heller combines nature + art so beautifully that even with the violence and impending death, I find myself fantasizing about a trip like this. #25wordbookreviews (link)
Eat, Drink, Run by Bryony Gordon
The idea of a fat woman running a marathon while still drinking and smoking lured me in but I stayed for the hilarious, lovely voice. #25wordbookreviews (link)
A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne
Took me forever to get what this book was doing, and I almost quit several times, but in the end this was a *great* read. #25wordbookreviews (link)
My Thoughts Exactly by Lily Allen
This is one of those memoirs where the author is interesting but hasn’t evolved in any meaningful way so it feels … empty. Lovely reading voice. #25wordbookreview (link)
She Wants It by Jill Soloway
Fascinating and well-written Hollywood memoir that occasionally veers into overly academic topics and prose. Especially great if you’re a fan of Transparent. Fantastic on audio. #25wordbookreview (link)
