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Author: Max Barry
Genre: Fiction, Thriller, Sci-Fi
# of Pages: 416
My Rating: 4.25 stars
Why I Read It: It was on a list of recommended books in The Atlantic
One Sentence Summary: Trained “poets” use words to control and persuade depending on a person’s personality but things go very awry when a particularly powerful word is found and used.
Why 4.25 Stars? This was a crazy-ass thriller that had a great concept and was executed really well. In addition to being a smart thriller, it also has some important things to say about our modern world and the power of language.
Would I Reread One Day? Probably

All Fours
Author: Miranda July
Genre: Fiction
# of Pages: 336
My Rating: 4.25 stars
Why I Read It: The New York Times listed it as one of the Top 10 books of 2024
One Sentence Summary: A perimenopausal woman embarks on a cross-country road trip and stops just minutes from home where she does some interesting things that change her marriage and life.
Why 4.25 Stars? This was kooky and interesting in all the right ways, and the narrator’s voice was super fun to read. I didn’t relate to everything but I found it super interesting to read.
Would I Reread One Day? Maybe