Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--And Keep--Friends | 
pickEveryone should read this book! We could all stand to learn more about friendships, the different kinds that exist, how to make them, maintain them, and the value of them. This was very well written, included a lot of real world examples and was thoroughly researched. I didn't know anything about the author going into it but learning that it was written by a black woman was the cherry on top 💜
pick(The dog is a Great Dane, it's not a tiny Kobo!)
On the nonfiction side of things, Platonic is a book on How to Make Friends (with science!). It was more science than I expected, I'm a research nerd so I loved it, but it would make me think before recommending it. Info-packed but still very readable. Nurturing and supporting friendships is so important, and I'm glad to see it getting some serious attention.
so-so• #ModernMrsDarcy book club flight pick for February 2023 #MMDBookClub
⭐️⭐️💫 Meh! Not my kind of book.
• #StoryGraph: nonfiction sociology informative medium-paced self-help 336 pages • first pub 2022
• #OUABC 2023 Reading Challenge: 40 Prompts (14. A Book in your least favorite genre)
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Is understanding the science of attachment the key to building lasting friendships and finding “your people” in an ever-more-fragmented world?
pickOverall: good, helpful info. The subtitle is inflated, however. The first two chapters explain attachment theory and the importance of friendship. The rest of the book is all about making and keeping friends. It uses many anecdotal stories to explain the science, making it accessible to a general audience. Take away: tighten up your bonds with friends, the loose "friend" habits of social media are a detriment to your health.
pickA must read
