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SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard

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adventurous challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

A really well written story of the first millennium of Rome, from founding to the 14 emperors. I started this book with very little knowledge of the timeline of Rome from city to republic to empire and have finished it with a greater appreciation for the diversity of the politics and culture of the people. Despite the level of detail at times, I found it accessible and would recommend it to anyone interested in the Roman Empire. 
Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages by Janina Ramírez

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adventurous informative mysterious reflective medium-paced

3.5

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Boy Parts by Eliza Clark

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dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Disturbing but so gripping and readable. 
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Horatio Nelson and His Victory by Philip Reve

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adventurous funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

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dark funny mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Sittaford Mystery by Agatha Christie

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0