The Best Books I Read or Listened to in 2016

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Lab Girl

by Jahren, Hope

eBook - 2016

I want to be best friends with Hope Jahren. But we wouldn't talk that much. We would be pen pals. The tales of her life, sexism in academia, the struggle ...Show more I want to be best friends with Hope Jahren. But we wouldn't talk that much. We would be pen pals. The tales of her life, sexism in academia, the struggle to fund her research and pay her team, bipolar challenges are all mixed in with eloquent descriptions of the wonders of plants. Crazy, crazy good. Show less

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Making Hope Happen

Create the Future You Want for Yourself and Others

by Lopez, Shane J.

Book - 2013

Dr. Lopez passed away in 2016, and I'm so grateful I had a chance to meet him in February and learn about his research and inspiring ideas for creating hope and better futures for our friends, families and communities. Dr. Lopez passed away in 2016, and I'm so grateful I had a chance to meet him in February and learn about his research and inspiring ideas for creating hope and better futures for our friends, families and communities. Show less

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3

A Man Called Ove

A Novel

by Backman, Fredrik

Book - 2014

I loved this book so much. It is a bit slow at first (not in an unpleasant way), but is so endearing. Love, love, love. I loved this book so much. It is a bit slow at first (not in an unpleasant way), but is so endearing. Love, love, love. Show less

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Originals

How Non-conformists Move the World

by Grant, Adam M.

Book - 2016

I really enjoyed this book. Great to listen to as an audiobook. Lots of food for thought on how we can get out of our ruts and encourage ourselves and others to be original. I really enjoyed this book. Great to listen to as an audiobook. Lots of food for thought on how we can get out of our ruts and encourage ourselves and others to be original. Show less

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5

The Bookshop on the Corner

A Novel

by Colgan, Jenny

eBook - 2016

2016 was a tough year, in the fall, I was ready for something pleasant and without politics. This fit the bill. A little fluffy. A little expected, but still sweet. A book for book lovers. 2016 was a tough year, in the fall, I was ready for something pleasant and without politics. This fit the bill. A little fluffy. A little expected, but still sweet. A book for book lovers. Show less

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6

Dog Medicine

How My Dog Saved Me From Myself

by Barton, Julie

Book - 2016

When Cheryl Strayed recommended this book, I bought it in an instant. A beautifully written memoir of recovery and overcoming challenges, and most of all,...Show more When Cheryl Strayed recommended this book, I bought it in an instant. A beautifully written memoir of recovery and overcoming challenges, and most of all, the love of and for a wonderful dog. It was both heartbreaking and heartwarming, but ultimately hopeful. Show less

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7

The Summer Before the War: A Novel

by Simonson, Helen

Book -

I couldn't wait to read this as Simonson's first book, Major Pettigrew is one of my favorites. And this novel did not disappoint. Great characters, great writing. Loved it. I couldn't wait to read this as Simonson's first book, Major Pettigrew is one of my favorites. And this novel did not disappoint. Great characters, great writing. Loved it. Show less

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8

The Night Circus

by Morgenstern, Erin

Book - 2011

There is something in my brain that sometimes resists reading a book when everyone else is gushing about it. I resisted this book for years, but 2016 was ...Show more There is something in my brain that sometimes resists reading a book when everyone else is gushing about it. I resisted this book for years, but 2016 was finally my year for this fantastically good book. My friend told me to give it 100 pages. I did, and I loved it as much as everyone told me I would. A glorious book with interesting characters that sparkles with beauty and charm. Show less

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9

I Know How She Does It

How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time

by Vanderkam, Laura

Audiobook CD - 2015

This book sounds like a business-time management book, and it's not. Not really. It's about acknowledging the power we have to enjoy our lives and relishi...Show more This book sounds like a business-time management book, and it's not. Not really. It's about acknowledging the power we have to enjoy our lives and relishing the moments and time we have rather than focusing on just being busy and stretched. Highly recommended. Show less

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10

The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country

by Russell, Helen

Book -

Honestly, this book was going to slip off my list because it's pretty fluffy and reads like a magazine, but I really liked it a lot, and there should always be room for something light and enjoyable and funny, right? Coziness! Honestly, this book was going to slip off my list because it's pretty fluffy and reads like a magazine, but I really liked it a lot, and there should always be room for something light and enjoyable and funny, right? Coziness! Show less

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