Penny Thoughtful: All Things Books and Running

Sometimes the space away from the first book in the series means that whatever I enjoyed in the first book does not make it to the second. I struggled not only to connect with the characters but also to make sense of the plot. That disengagement also increased m disinterest in continuing my read of…

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I absolutely love the voice of Butler as he passionately tells the story of raising his trans daughter in the American South in this climate of rabid transphobia and anti-trans action and rhetoric. He takes such care in writing about his daughter; his heart practically leaps off the page. I wish that so many could…

This book followed on the heels of my first five star read of the year and continued the trend of hard-hitting insightful nonfiction. Tubbs examines a wide range of topics showing how patriarchy has influenced every single one of them, some of them in ways one would not expect at first. It’s an infuriating but…

When I first started reading, I thought I would end up writing a review of a decent but not outstanding book. Thankfully, this book surprised me. While I would not say that the book blew me away, I will say that Basum tackled this subject with care and detailed research introducing a complicated and highly…

I know that many middle grade age kids will likely love this book told from the perspective of a beloved dog, Ripley. The book did not, unfortunately, work for me, nor do I believe it to be a particular stand out. I simply could not suspend my belief enough to go along with the fact…

I will admit that i do not remember many details from the first book which I read a couple years ago. Instead of a re-read, I gave myself a refresher by reading the synopsis and my own review of the first book. Shortly after starting this read, I found myself hooked and thoroughly engaged. I…

I really enjoyed the conclusion to this trilogy. It definitely helped to read the installment in closer succession. Of course, I cannot discuss much if anything that I appreciated or criticized since that would venture into spoiler territory. In the vaguest terms, the macro-plot, main character development, and romantic relationship came to believable and satisfying…