The Art of Racing in the Rain Review
Ever wanted life advice from a dog? Enzo’s got you. This book made me laugh, cry, and reevaluate my squirrel-chasing skills. A must-read if you like cars, dogs, or feeling things—you’ll find all three here.
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Ever wanted life advice from a dog? Enzo’s got you. This book made me laugh, cry, and reevaluate my squirrel-chasing skills. A must-read if you like cars, dogs, or feeling things—you’ll find all three here.

If you think old books are dry, Chaucer will surprise you. His characters argue, joke, and complain just like my cousins at Thanksgiving. Medieval England never sounded so real—or so funny!

Ellison's stories hit like a slap—fast, sharp, and a little strange. One minute, you're laughing. Next, you're scratching your head. He kept me guessing, and sometimes, a bit confused, but I was never bored!

After Ever Happy throws Tessa and Hardin into wild drama, heartbreak, and a few laughs. The romance has sparks, but the melodrama gets a little much. Still, I couldn't stop reading—like eating chips you just can't put down.

Mortal Engines throws you onto wild, moving cities with characters who bicker, blunder, and grow. The steampunk world is bonkers, sometimes silly, and always a blast—just don’t expect anyone to follow traffic laws.

Harper Lee crafts small-town life so real, I swear I could smell the sweet tea. The mix of humor and heart had me grinning, then tearing up (and that’s just on page fifteen).

Rogue Heroes mixes real-life heroics with wild stories and big personalities. Macintyre writes with wit, but sometimes the facts blur into legends. Still, if you want war stories with some laughs, this book hits the spot.

Reading Nora Ephron is like chatting with your sharpest friend over coffee—she makes you laugh, sigh, and sometimes snort. You’ll want to call your mom. Or maybe your ex. Either way, it’s fun.

I wrangled my neighbor’s giant mutt after reading this book, and only lost one sock! Clear tips, real stories, but wish it covered grumpy dogs more. Still, it beats YouTube advice by a country mile.

Reading Alice Munro is like eavesdropping on your neighbor's best gossip. The stories are sharp, sneaky, and hit you with feelings when you least expect it. Just don’t expect car chases—or to put it down easy.