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Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
A beautiful story of sisterhood, motherhood, and love with hints of the magic that binds them all together.
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A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership by James Comey
Well-written memoir of James Comey's work life, with lessons on what makes great leaders
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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
This was on my list to read even before the Hulu series, and well worth the read.
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Incredibles 2 by Brad Bird
A really great sequel to one of my favorite Pixar movies.
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Solo by Ron Howard
Still better than the original prequels, but it took itself a bit too seriously at times.
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The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter by Theodora Goss
A fun remix of classic literary characters and strong female characters solving mysteries
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Super Mario Odyssey by Nintendo
I wasn't sure what to make of it from the trailers, but this was one of my favorite 3D Mario games yet.
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Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith & Mark Reiter
Some practical advice and some fluff about making behavioral changes. Not bad overall compared to similar books.
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Avengers: Infinity War by Anthony & Joe Russo
This movie was WAY better than it should have been with the number of characters in it. Sucks you in and keeps going.
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Golf Story by Sidebar Games
This funny, irreverent RPG-like golf game with SNES-style graphics was a lot of fun.
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Justice League by Zack Snyder
I really do not understand why DC continues to trust their characters with Zack Snyder. Not a good movie.
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The Circle by Dave Eggers
An insightful look at technology and its impact on the modern world, wrapped in a chilling story.
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Black Panther by Ryan Coogler
Marvel movies feel like they are continuously getting better overall, and this was no exception.
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Wonderland by Steven Johnson
A fascinating dive into how the toys and tools we make for pleasure fuel progress and social change
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Coco by Lee Unkrich & Adrian Molina
Pixar was firing on all cylinders for this movie. Beautiful, inspiring, emotional.
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle by Jake Kasdan
Way more entertaining than it had a right to be. Very different from the original, but so much fun.
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Children of the Fleet by Orson Scott Card
Not the same caliber as Ender’s Game by a long shot, but an entertaining return to Battle (now Fleet) School.
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Shrinkage by Bryan Bishop
A heartfelt, funny story on surviving cancer sprinkled with unexpected lessons for life.
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Stiletto by Daniel O'Malley
I enjoyed this sequel a little more than the original.
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Runaways by Stephanie Savage & Josh Schwartz
I thought this was a pretty great adaptation of the comic. Great cast, great story.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi by Rian Johnson
While the pacing and story were a bit odd at times, Rian Johnson opened up a new world of possibilities in Star Wars.
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Press Start to Play by Various Authors
A fun collection of short stories, in some way related to games and gaming. Some were great, some just okay.
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Stranger Things (Season 2) by Matt & Ross Duffer
I wasn't sure how the Duffer brothers would follow up on the first season, but they delivered in spades!
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Stardew Valley by Eric Barone
I love everything about this beautifully rich, meditative game about farming and small towns.
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The Magician King by Lev Grossman
This sequel to The Magicians was great, with well-paced twists that kept me turning the page.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by Nintendo
I regret that my rating system has but 5 stars to give for a game this amazing.
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Artemis by Andy Weir
Not quite as good as The Martian, but a thoroughly enjoyable second book.
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Thor: Ragnarok by Taika Waititi
I loved the spectacle of this movie. Everything felt bigger, from the sets and story to the action and humor.
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The House by Andrew Jay Cohen
A great cast, an okay plot, and some over-the-top shenanigans. Worth renting for a cheap laugh.
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Baby Driver by Edgar Wright
Though different from Wright's other movies, I loved the unique story, amazing music, and awesome action.