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Day 3 - one word title 🦊 #bookstagram #riotgram #riotgrams #readharder2016

Currently reading. #feminism #readharder2016 #dogsoflitsy #Andawaytheygo

Finished this AMAZING book just in time to close out #ReadHarder2016 - Skloot does an expert job of interweaving scientific history with the Lacks family's personal story, and takes something incredibly academic and turns it into something deeply human. I could not have loved this more. What a fantastic way to close out 2016.

So since the Shatter Me Collection is actually 5 books, the tagged book is the actual longest this year. It was the only book over 500 pages and one for #readharder2016. I finished that challenge, my reading challenge of 150 and the Reasing WOC challenge of which my goal was 20. I know it's low but I wasn't confident when I set it. I ended up with 36 of 150 books by WOC and almost all by women. Some men did squeeze in.

I finally finished this monster of a book. While I loved the aesthetic and the creepy nature of the book, I found myself struggling through the story-especially Johnny's portions. Only reason I pushed through was because today is the last day of #readharder2016 and this was my final book for the challenge.

My 100th book of year 2016!

Paine is a product of his time. I think his writings regarding the independence of the US are fascinating, but you do have to put up with some prejudices. I'd still recommend it, however, for those interested in philosophy or US history, or those who are American citizens. 😜 #ReadHarder2016 #bookinpolitics

"There's tragedy in every brushstroke." What is art's purpose? What should art do for the viewer? What should the viewer do for the art? What is good art???

This Tony award winning play explores these questions through two perspectives: an aging and famed artist (Rothko), and his assistant, an aspiring painter. Further, it's a significant commentary on the lives we lead. Great play! #ReadHarder2016

I completed my #ReadHarder2016 challenge today. These are only 24 of the 140 books I have read this year (so far) but I gave five of these books a 5⭐ rating on Goodreads, so I'm calling this one a win. 😃

Finally finished this behemoth of a book for the #bookriot #readharder2016 challenge: read a book about politics. The political maneuverings were surprisingly interesting to read about. Primarily about Lincoln, it also showcased other politicians to form an expansive multi-biography of sorts.

Finished this today... a look at the medical uses, past and present, of human cadavers, with Mary Roach's conversational writing style and humor helping to make it less disturbing. I enjoyed the book, and it was my last one for #ReadHarder2016. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

That said, death is not such a fun topic right now - our whole household is sad today. Rest In Peace, Carrie Fisher. 😥