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Jess Reads

Feminist library assistant. Music enthusiast, tea & coffee addict. Sherlockian & casual gamer.

 

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The House of Impossible Beauties - Joseph Cassara
The House of Impossible Beauties
Joseph Cassara
The Book of Joan - Lidia Yuknavitch
The Book of Joan
Lidia Yuknavitch

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Where the Wild Coffee Grows: The Untold Story of Coffee from the Cloud Forests of Ethiopia to Your Cup - Jeff Koehler
Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth - Warsan Shire
Treasure Island (Audio) - Robert Louis Stevenson, Jasper Britton
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November
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October 2017
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Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA and More Tell Us About Crime - Val McDermid
BookLikes Reading Challenge: Jess Reads wants to read 52 books in 2017.
Jess Reads has read 38 book(s) out of 52 books in
2017 Reading Challenge
October 2017
21
finished reading:
Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth - Warsan Shire
Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth Warsan Shire
October 2017
20
finished reading:
Treasure Island (Audio) - Robert Louis Stevenson, Jasper Britton
Treasure Island (Audio) Robert Louis Stevenson, Jasper Britton
October 2017
17
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Turtles All the Way Down - John Green
Turtles All the Way Down John Green
October 2017
13
finished reading:
Pax CD - Sara Pennypacker, Michael Curran-Dorsano
Pax CD Sara Pennypacker, Michael Curran-Dorsano
October 2017
02
reviewed: We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy
WE WERE EIGHT YEARS IN POWER revisits the best of Coates's writing in The Atlantic from the past 8 years - one for every year...
We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy - Ta-Nehisi Coates
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We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy - Ta-Nehisi Coates
We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy Ta-Nehisi Coates
September 2017
29
reviewed: George
A heartwarming story of a girl who just wants to be accepted as one.
George - Alex Gino, Jamie Clayton
finished reading:
George - Alex Gino, Jamie Clayton
George Alex Gino, Jamie Clayton
September 2017
18
reviewed: Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution in Trump's America
I received an eGalley of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review."Nasty Woman" became a feminist rallyi...
Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution in Trump's America - Meredith Talusan, Sarah Hollenbeck, Nicole Chung, Jill Filipovic, Sarah Hepola, Samantha Irby, Sarah Jaffe, Samhita Mukhopadhyay, Kate Harding, Randa Jarrar, Katha Pollitt, Rebecca Solnit
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Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution in Trump's America - Meredith Talusan, Sarah Hollenbeck, Nicole Chung, Jill Filipovic, Sarah Hepola, Samantha Irby, Sarah Jaffe, Samhita Mukhopadhyay, Kate Harding, Randa Jarrar, Katha Pollitt, Rebecca Solnit
Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution in Trump's America Meredith Talusan, Sarah Hollenbeck, Nicole Chung, Jill Filipovic, Sarah Hepola, Samantha Irby, Sarah Jaffe, Samhita Mukhopadhyay, Kate Harding, Randa Jarrar, Katha Pollitt, Rebecca Solnit
September 2017
4
finished reading:
Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury
Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury
September 2017
3
finished reading:
Kissing Sherlock Holmes - T.D. McKinney, Terry Wylis
Kissing Sherlock Holmes T.D. McKinney, Terry Wylis
September 2017
02
reviewed: The End We Start From
I received an eGalley of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.The world (as far as we are made aware...
The End We Start From - Megan Hunter
finished reading:
The End We Start From - Megan Hunter
The End We Start From Megan Hunter
September 2017
01
reviewed: Moxie: A Novel
This is the book I wish I'd read as a teenager. I was unapologetically feminist growing up, but had no idea what a Riot Grrrl...
Moxie: A Novel - Jennifer Mathieu
finished reading:
Moxie: A Novel - Jennifer Mathieu
Moxie: A Novel Jennifer Mathieu
August 2017
30
reviewed: The Resurrection of Joan Ashby: A Novel
UPDATED REVIEW 9/26/17:This is a brilliantly written (debut!) literary novel at 500+ pages that reads both like an intimate m...
The Resurrection of Joan Ashby: A Novel - Cherise Wolas
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The Resurrection of Joan Ashby: A Novel - Cherise Wolas
The Resurrection of Joan Ashby: A Novel Cherise Wolas
August 2017
07
reviewed: Autoboyography
I received an eGalley of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.Have you ever seen that tumblr post (N...
Autoboyography - Christina Lauren
finished reading:
Autoboyography - Christina Lauren
Autoboyography Christina Lauren
August 2017
5
finished reading:
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Rebecca Skloot
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Rebecca Skloot
August 2017
3
finished reading:
My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter - Aja Monet
My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter Aja Monet
July 2017
1
finished reading:
Wine: a Tasting Course - Marnie Old, Michael Mondavi
Wine: a Tasting Course Marnie Old, Michael Mondavi
June 2017
19
finished reading:
As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride - Joe Layden, Cary Elwes, Andy Scheinman, Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Carol Kane, Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Chris Sarandon, Norman Lear, Billy Crystal
As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride Joe Layden, Cary Elwes, Andy Scheinman, Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Carol Kane, Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Chris Sarandon, Norman Lear, Billy Crystal
finished reading:
American Hunger: The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Washington Post Series - Eli Saslow
American Hunger: The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Washington Post Series Eli Saslow
June 2017
18
finished reading:
Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City - Matthew Desmond
Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City Matthew Desmond
June 2017
14
finished reading:
Just Like That - Karin Kallmaker
Just Like That Karin Kallmaker
June 2017
12
reviewed: Dear Fahrenheit 451: Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks
Dear Annie,You have saved me from my book slump. You understand what it’s like to dedicate your life to the library, and have...
Dear Fahrenheit 451: Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks - Annie Spence
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Dear Fahrenheit 451: Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks - Annie Spence
Dear Fahrenheit 451: Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks Annie Spence
June 2017
7
finished reading:
24-Hour Wine Expert - Jancis Robinson
24-Hour Wine Expert Jancis Robinson
May 2017
23
reviewed: The Gene: An Intimate History
I am in utter awe of this book. Truly. It's fascinating and troubling and I wanted to start reading it all over again once I ...
The Gene: An Intimate History - Siddhartha Mukherjee
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The Gene: An Intimate History - Siddhartha Mukherjee
The Gene: An Intimate History Siddhartha Mukherjee
May 2017
18
reviewed: Rewind
I, sadly, am no longer the target audience for this book. I decided to read it after growing nostalgic for the early books o...
Rewind - Marilyn Kaye
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Rewind - Marilyn Kaye
Rewind Marilyn Kaye
May 2017
14
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Physical: Cape Poetry - Andrew McMillan
Physical: Cape Poetry Andrew McMillan
April 2017
21
finished reading:
The Hike - Drew Magary, Christopher Lane
The Hike Drew Magary, Christopher Lane
April 2017
20
finished reading:
Eco-Dementia - Janet Kauffman
Eco-Dementia Janet Kauffman
April 2017
07
reviewed: With or Without You
WITH OR WITHOUT YOU by Zane Riley is the second book in the “Go Your Own Way” series. It continues the story of a developing ...
With or Without You - Zane Riley
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With or Without You - Zane Riley
With or Without You Zane Riley
March 2017
24
reviewed: On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century
This little book packs a punch. If you’re feeling uneasy about the state of the world, this may not alleviate your fears, but...
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century - Timothy Snyder
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On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century - Timothy Snyder
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century Timothy Snyder
March 2017
13
reviewed: Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography
This was, to put it simply, fun. While I'm sure the book's novelty choose your own adventure element was great, I think NPH's...
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography - Neil Patrick Harris, Neil Patrick Harris
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Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography - Neil Patrick Harris, Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography Neil Patrick Harris, Neil Patrick Harris
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