Book Ratings

163 books in 8 years, averaging 20.38 books per year

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Dirt Rich
1/10
There are several books titled 'Dirt Rich'. Which author or publication year do you mean?
Forever
3/10
A teen explores her first serious romance and the choices that come with it. She learns about love, sex, and growing up.
Future Proofing You
3/10
This book teaches building a growth mindset for opportunities and independence. It shares steps to wealth via entrepreneurship.
The Art Of Learning
3/10
A guide to mastering skills through practice and mindset. Focuses on learning processes and performance under pressure.
Becoming a Better Grownup
4/10
I don’t have enough info — can you tell me the author or year so I give the correct author and a short 2-sentence summary?
Under The Whispering Door
4/10
A cynical lawyer dies and is taken to a tea shop for the recently dead. He learns about life, death, and compassion.
My Year of Rest and Relaxation
4/10
A young woman tries to escape her life through a year of heavy sleep aided by medications. She seeks numbness and a fresh start.
All That Man Is
4/10
Linked stories about different men. Explores masculinity, aging, and loneliness.
Tres of the Emerald Sea
4/10
White Teeth
4/10
Orange Is The New Black
5/10
A woman's past leads to a prison sentence. She navigates life inside a women's correctional facility.
The Second Mountain
5/10
A guide to finding deeper meaning through commitment to others. It urges shifting from self-interest to service and community.
Man's Search For Meaning
5/10
A psychologist reflects on finding purpose under extreme suffering. He explores how meaning helps people endure hardship.
The Manger's Path
5/10
A guide to growing from engineer to tech leader. Explains roles, skills, and challenges in engineering management.
There's Always This Year
5/10
Kitchen Confidential
6/10
A chef's raw look inside professional kitchens. Explores the chaos, craft, and culture of restaurant life.
Talking With Strangers
6/10
Examines why people misjudge strangers. Shows consequences of those errors.
Desert Solitare
6/10
Meditations on life and solitude in the desert. Reflections on nature, conservation, and human impact.
My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You A Story
6/10
A girl explores her grandmother's fantastical stories after her death. The tales help her find courage and connect with others.
Dirks Gently
6/10
A quirky detective follows odd connections to solve a strange case. Bizarre events and humour ensue.
Three Ring Circus
6/10
This chronicles the 1996–2004 Lakers dynasty with Kobe, Shaq, and Phil Jackson. It highlights championships amid conflicts.
Flowers for Algernon
6/10
A man with a low IQ gets an experimental treatment to raise his intelligence. It explores the effects on his life and emotions.
The Pearl
6/10
A poor pearl diver finds a huge pearl. The find brings hope and danger to his family.
How to Get Rich
6/10
Blunt, practical advice on building personal wealth. Draws on the author's business and entrepreneurial experience.
Lake Success
6/10
A businessman abandons city life for a solitary house on Long Island. He struggles with identity, wealth, and strained relationships.
Blowing the Bloody Doors Off
6/10
Veteran actor shares stories and simple life lessons from his career. Practical advice on work, fame, and living well.
It All Comes Back To You
6/10
This emotional story explores family secrets, romance, and sibling reconciliation. It delves into loss, healing, and past impacts.
One Day
6/10
Two friends meet on the same day each year. The story follows their changing lives and relationship.
Long Way Gone
6/10
A boy is forced into war and struggles to survive. He tries to find safety and rebuild his life.
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
6/10
A candid memoir about addiction, friendship, and fame. It explores personal struggles and relationships.
Tortilla Flat
6/10
Poor friends in Monterey share a small house and drink together. It shows their bonds, jokes, and struggles.
Huckleberry Finn
6/10
A boy flees an oppressive home and travels by river. He questions society and seeks freedom while facing moral choices.
Greatest Beer Run Ever
6/10
Travels With Charley
7/10
A writer journeys across America with his poodle, observing people and places. He reflects on the nation's character and changes.
Rich Dad; Poor Dad
7/10
Compares two men's attitudes toward money and work. Introduces simple lessons about assets, liabilities, and financial thinking.
Pursuit of Happyness
7/10
A single father struggles to overcome homelessness while pursuing a better future. He fights to build a career and provide for his son.
A Monk Swimming
7/10
An Irishman's journey from childhood in Ireland to a new life in America. He recalls family, hardship, and survival.
The Broken Empire Series (1-3)
7/10
A ruthless young prince fights to claim power. He battles enemies, inner demons, and a shattered world.
Astronauts Guide To Life On Earth
7/10
Lessons from space help you live better on Earth. Practical advice on preparation, teamwork, and facing fears.
The Rosie Effect
7/10
Don Tillman faces new challenges after marriage. He navigates love and impending parenthood with logic.
Little Women
7/10
Four sisters grow up during the Civil War era. They learn about family, love, and ambition.
Sapiens
7/10
A short history of humanity from ancient foragers to modern societies. Looks at how biology, culture, and ideas shaped humans.
Wilt
7/10
A comic novel about Henry Wilt, a timid lecturer facing domestic turmoil and absurd situations. It follows his attempts to cope with escalating farce.
Anxious People
7/10
A bungled robbery leads to a hostage situation at an open house. It gently examines the characters' anxieties and surprising bonds.
The River Of Doubt
7/10
A former president leads a dangerous, uncharted Amazon river expedition. The book describes the group's struggle against nature and extreme hardship.
The Boron Letters
7/10
A father teaches his son copywriting, marketing, and life lessons through letters. Practical, direct advice for persuasion and business.
The Forgotten Highlander
7/10
A WWII memoir of a Scottish soldier imprisoned by the Japanese in Asia. He recalls capture, brutal forced labour, and the daily fight to endure.
The Pathless Path
7/10
A guide to crafting a nontraditional work and life. It explores choices beyond typical career paths.
Red Rising Series
7/10
A lowborn miner infiltrates the elite to challenge a brutal ruling order. He fights for justice and survival.
The Midnight Library
7/10
A woman explores alternate lives in a mysterious library. She confronts choices, regrets, and what makes life worth living.
West By West
7/10
Jerry West's memoir covers his life from trauma to NBA stardom and success. It candidly discusses depression and achievements.
Alabama Irish
7/10
A young man from troubled Alabama falls in love in New York but faces past lies. It themes honesty, forgiveness, and redemption.
Forrest Gump
7/10
A simple-minded man tells of his odd life amid historic events. His innocence and luck carry him through many adventures.
Book of Andy
7/10
A down-on-his-luck man gains wealth and uncovers family secrets in this saga. It blends humor, faith, and finding true contentment.
Dennis Rodman: Dead By Now
7/10
This memoir reflects on Dennis Rodman's wild post-NBA life, struggles with alcohol, failed marriages, and eccentric antics. It chronicles his chaotic journey and hopes for redemption amid fame's fallout.
The Creative Act
7/10
A guide to making and appreciating creative work. It explores habits and mindset for creativity.
I'm Glad My Mom Died
7/10
A memoir about growing up with a controlling mother. It explores grief, fame, and reclaiming identity.
Sam Walton: Made In America
7/10
Retail memoir of building Walmart. Shares lessons on entrepreneurship and leadership.
Lead With The Heart
7/10
Lessons on leadership, teamwork, and character from a longtime coach. Guides how to lead by example and inspire others.
Tres of The Emerald Seas
7/10
This fantasy adventure follows protagonist Tres navigating magical emerald seas filled with mythical creatures and perilous quests. It explores themes of discovery, courage, and ancient secrets in a vast oceanic world.
Never Enough
7/10
How Andrew became a billionaire technically, and his working life story
Everything is Tuberculosis
7/10
Hillbilly Elegy
8/10
A memoir about growing up poor in Appalachia. It explores family, culture, and striving for a better life.
The Reckoners Series (1-3)
8/10
A rebel group fights dangerous superpowered rulers. They work to topple tyrants and protect ordinary people.
Ride of a Lifetime
8/10
Robert Iger shares leadership lessons and business decisions as Disney CEO. He explains how vision, risk and culture shaped his approach.
Rhythm of War
8/10
High-stakes magic and war threaten a shattered world. Characters struggle to protect people and uncover ancient secrets.
Green Lights
8/10
A memoir of life lessons and personal stories. It shares insights on finding purpose and embracing moments.
Calypso
8/10
A collection of humorous and poignant essays about family, aging, and mortality. Sedaris mixes sharp wit with reflective moments.
Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
8/10
A woman makes a bargain for immortality but is forgotten by everyone she meets. She lives across centuries seeking meaning and connection.
Barbarian Days
8/10
A memoir of a life devoted to surfing. It follows his travels, friendships, and obsession with waves.
Emerald Mile
8/10
A nonfiction tale of a record river run through the Grand Canyon during a massive dam release. It mixes adventure, history, and science.
Will
8/10
Will Smith shares stories from his life and career. He reflects on fame, family, and choices.
A Pirate Looks at Fifty
8/10
Memoir of travel, music, and life at fifty. Buffett shares reflections and adventures.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
8/10
Two friends team up to create video games and navigate friendship, creativity, and success. Their partnership and art are tested over decades.
Lessons in Chemistry
8/10
A female chemist confronts sexism in the 1960s science and media world. Her life mixes science, family, and unexpected challenges.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
8/10
A man recalls strange, magical events from his childhood. He confronts memory, fear, and wonder.
Lamb
8/10
A comic take on Jesus' life told by his childhood friend, Biff. It follows their adventures and teachings.
Project Hail Mary
8/10
An astronaut wakes alone on a spaceship with no memory. He must solve scientific problems to stop a global catastrophe.
Recursion
8/10
A scientist creates a device that lets people relive and alter memories. A detective tries to stop reality from unraveling.
Born a Crime
8/10
A memoir of growing up mixed-race under apartheid in South Africa. He shares funny and honest stories about family and survival.
We Were The Lucky Ones
8/10
A Jewish family fights to survive during World War II. They endure separation, danger, and hope across borders.
Call Me Ted
8/10
A memoir by media mogul Ted Turner. He shares his life, businesses and adventures.
Heaven is a Playground
8/10
A reporter follows young streetball players and coaches. It shows basketball, community life, and struggle.
Grapes of Wrath
8/10
A family forced from their farm during the Dust Bowl. It shows poverty, struggle, and resilience.
Crypto Confidential
8/10
An insider's tale of crypto highs and lows in 2021–2022, winning/losing millions. It warns of hype, scams, and blockchain risks.
There's Always Next Year
8/10
Using basketball as a lens, this meditates on hope, race, and resilience in Ohio. It blends fandom essays with life reflections.
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
8/10
A polar expedition becomes trapped in Antarctic ice. The crew fight to survive against brutal conditions.
The Score Takes Care of Itself
8/10
By meticulously executing fundamental processes, organizational excellence and winning results will inevitably follow
Spell or High Water
8/10
Off to be the Wizard
8/10
Glass Castle
9/10
A memoir about a girl raised in a chaotic, nomadic family. She learns to survive and seek stability.
Ready Player One
9/10
A teen searches for a hidden virtual prize in a dystopian future. He competes against rivals and powerful corporations.
Legend of Bagger Vance
9/10
A down-on-his-luck golfer finds guidance from a mysterious caddie. The story explores redemption and rediscovering one's game.
Townie
9/10
A memoir of growing up rough in a small New England town. He uses fighting and writing to survive and find purpose.
Gods in Alabama
9/10
A woman returns to her Alabama hometown to face family and a troubled past. She confronts secrets, faith, and danger.
How To Stop Time
9/10
A man cursed with slow aging navigates centuries, hiding his true age. He seeks meaning, love, and safety in a changing world.
Undercover and Alone
9/10
ATF agent William Queen went undercover as "Billy St. John" to infiltrate the violent Mongols motorcycle gang. This gripping memoir details the dangers, isolation, and personal toll of his 28-month operation.
The Great Alone
9/10
A family moves to remote Alaska to start over. They battle the elements and inner turmoil.
The Rosie Project
9/10
A genetics professor creates a questionnaire to find a wife. He meets someone who challenges his tidy plans.
Bringing Down The House
9/10
A group of MIT students use math to beat casinos. The book follows their risky, high-stakes scheme.
Whiskey When We're Dry
9/10
A young woman disguises herself as a man to survive in the post-Civil War West. She seeks safety and family amid harsh frontier dangers.
On Writing
9/10
A memoir about being a writer. Practical advice on craft and technique.
When Breath Becomes Air
9/10
A neurosurgeon is diagnosed with a terminal illness and reflects on life. He questions meaning, mortality, and what makes life worth living.
American Kingpin
9/10
True story of Ross Ulbricht, who built the Silk Road, an online black market. It follows tech, crime, and the FBI's hunt.
A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor
9/10
Friends race to stop a global tech phenomenon that changes reality. They face moral and personal challenges.
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing
9/10
A young woman becomes famous after finding a mysterious robot sculpture in New York. She navigates sudden fame and online scrutiny.
Blind Your Ponies
9/10
In a small Montana town, a struggling basketball team finds hope and redemption. It explores community and perseverance.
The Anthropocene Reviewed
9/10
An essay collection rating human things in the Anthropocene. Personal essays blend science, culture, and memoir.
Lucky Me
9/10
Which 'Lucky Me' do you mean? Tell me the author or year.
The World Walk
9/10
7 years 28,000 miles on foot with his dog Savannah
Paul Allen: Idea Man
9/10
Wavewalker
9/10
On Writing Well
9/10
Harry Potter Series (1-7)
10/10
A young boy learns he is a wizard and goes to a magical school. He faces dark forces, makes friends, and uncovers hidden truths.
Skyward
10/10
A determined teen trains to become a pilot to defend her planet. She confronts danger and uncovers secrets.
Oathbringer
10/10
A leader tries to unite people against a rising ancient danger. Old secrets and sacred oaths test loyalties.
Words of Radiance
10/10
Epic fantasy of magic, war, and political struggle. Characters discover powers and face rising threats.
Way of Kings
10/10
Epic fantasy about war, magic, and fractured kingdoms. Characters struggle with duty, honor, and destiny.
Mistborn Series (4-6)
10/10
Magic meets early industry in a modernizing world. Lawmen and rogues chase mysteries and dangerous artifacts.
Mistborn Series (1-4)
10/10
An oppressed world fights back using a unique magic system based on metals. Heroes struggle against empire and looming catastrophe.
A Man Called Ove
10/10
A solitary older man clings to routine. New neighbors slowly shake up his quiet life.
Starsight
10/10
A young pilot joins an alien space academy undercover to learn their secrets. She faces danger, new allies, and hard choices.
The Life We Bury
10/10
A college student interviews a dying man accused of murder. He seeks the truth and faces moral choices.
The Martian
10/10
An astronaut is stranded alone on Mars. He must use science and ingenuity to survive.
The Tattooist Of Auschwitz
10/10
A Jewish man is forced to tattoo prisoners at Auschwitz during WWII. It follows love and survival amid horror.
Shoe Dog
10/10
A memoir about starting and growing Nike. It describes risks, setbacks, and perseverance.
Teacherman
10/10
A memoir of an Irish-American teacher in New York City. Frank's third book after Angela's Ashes and 'Tis.
Angela's Ashes
10/10
A memoir of growing up poor in Limerick, Ireland. It follows a boy's struggle with family, faith, and survival.
'Tis
10/10
An immigrant memoir about leaving Ireland and starting life in America. It follows his struggles with work, education, and finding a place in a new country.
First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
10/10
A man keeps being reborn into his own life but remembers each life. He finds others like him and faces changes that could affect the future.
Educated
10/10
A woman raised in an isolated, survivalist family seeks education. She challenges beliefs to find her own identity.
The Boys In The Boat
10/10
A college rowing team fights to become champions in the 1930s. It portrays teamwork, grit, and the pursuit of a dream.
Cartoon History of the United States
10/10
A humorous illustrated overview of U.S. history. Presents key events and people in a comic, easy-to-understand style.
Funny In Farsi
10/10
A memoir about an Iranian girl's family adjusting to life in America. It uses humor to show culture clash and belonging.
Book of Basketball
10/10
A fan's deep history and analysis of the NBA and its players. Mixes stats, rankings, and personal takes on basketball culture.
Storyworthy
10/10
A guide to finding and telling true personal stories. Teaches techniques to shape and deliver stories that connect.
Homeland Elegies
10/10
A man explores identity, family, and belonging in America. He mixes memoir and fiction to question politics and culture.
East Of Eden
10/10
A family saga about good and evil. It explores choices, identity, and legacy.
Replay
10/10
A man repeatedly relives his life from middle age. Each replay forces him to confront choices and mortality.
Dungeon Crawler Carl Series
10/10
A man and his pet cat must survive deadly, gamified dungeons built around Earth. They fight monsters, find loot, and try to make a life.
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
10/10