A standalone fantasy novel that masterfully blends heart-wrenching emotional depth with thrilling martial magic. A story of war, sacrifice, and resilience through the unforgettable lens of Misaki and her son Mamoru. 

After finishing this book, I spent days wishing I could jump back into this world M.L. Wang created. A real work of art. I love character-driven stories. This novel has the best character development and reveals I've ever read. It's fantasy and really enjoyable story (and tragic). But, I think the most important takeaway is that people are complex and nuanced and they often hide parts of themselves believing that they can control the world or protect the people around them - and often to the detriment to those same relationships.

A spellbinding novel set in post-war Barcelona, celebrating the power of literature. It follows young Daniel Sempere as he unravels the mystery of a forgotten author, Julian Carax, delving into love, betrayal, and the enduring impact of books. 

Possibly the most beautifully written book I've ever read. I can't say much about the story because it's a great mystery. But it's the only book I've ever read that I would stop at the end of a paragraph to just take-it-in. 

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet is a sci-fi adventure that takes you on a journey through the galaxy with a quirky cast of characters. From the lovable and optimistic engineer, Kizzy, to the enigmatic and reserved navigator, Sissix, each character brings their own unique personality and perspective to the story.

This book was recommended to me by a random kid at Barnes & Noble, while I was perusing the science fiction section. I am delighted that I took him up on his recommendation. This whimsical adventure is a pleasure to read and more thought provoking than I expected.

I think Chamber's does a brilliant job of shining a spotlight on humanity through the portrayal of different alien species. 

A science fiction masterpiece about Mark Watney, an astronaut who is left stranded alone on Mars in 2035 after his crew mistakenly believes he died. He must survive on his own with help from NASA - 140 million miles apart.

This is hard sci-fi at it's finest. What I loved about this book is that it makes you feel like the science and technology could be just around the corner. It' s not so far into the future like Star Trek as to be an unachievable fantasy. There's a lot of great science detail and exposition. Also, it's very funny. 

Richard Branson records his story from early childhood to his rise to fame as the founder of the Virgin Group, a multinational conglomerate with interests in a wide range of businesses, including airlines, hotels, and retail.

I really enjoyed this autobiography. What I took away from Branson's life was to have the confidence to affect change, make the world a better place or at least a more fun place, and make the world define your limits. Too many people and rules and laws and cultural "norms" will already get in your way. Don't get in your own way first, before you've even tested the boundaries.