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Mariel A. de la Garza

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Mariel A. de la Garza

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  • Midnight LibraryPositive Sentiment
    Midnight Library

    Matt Haig

    Mariel enjoyed Midnight Library, it was a thought-provoking and poignant exploration of life's possibilities.

  • The Invisible Life of Addie LaruePositive Sentiment
    The Invisible Life of Addie Larue

    V. E. Schwab

    Mariel also mentioned The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, finding it beautifully written with a captivating storyline.

  • 1984Negative Sentiment
    1984

    Michael Dean

    Mariel disliked the bleak and oppressive themes in 1984 by George Orwell.

  • Brave New WorldPositive Sentiment
    Brave New World

    Aldous Huxley

    Mariel appreciated the thought-provoking concepts in Brave New World by Aldous Huxley.

  • Fahrenheit 451Neutral Sentiment
    Fahrenheit 451

    Ray Bradbury

    Mariel felt intrigued by the dystopian elements in Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

  • Agatha Christie's PoirotNeutral Sentiment
    Agatha Christie's Poirot

    Agatha Christie

    Mariel mentioned trying Agatha Christie books for mysteries, finding them interesting but not super long.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Mariel finds Kindle Unlimited overwhelming with content she's not interested in.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Mariel appreciates Prime Reading for its library with no due dates.

  • When Stars Rain DownPositive Sentiment
    When Stars Rain Down

    Angela Jackson-Brown

    Mariel finished When Stars Rain Down last night and described it as a wrecking experience. A+ rating, so good.

  • Project Hail MaryPositive Sentiment
    Project Hail Mary

    Andy Weir

    Mariel started Project Hail Mary the other day and finds it A++. The science is close enough to feel real.

  • The Martian ChroniclesNeutral Sentiment
    The Martian Chronicles

    Ray Bradbury

    Mariel mentions The Martian but has only seen the movie. The idea of a guy alone in space dealing with a BIG PROBLEM is similar.

  • Star TrekNeutral Sentiment
    Star Trek

    James Blish

    Mariel compares the science in Project Hail Mary to Star Trek - close enough to feel real.

  • The Illustrated DunePositive Sentiment
    The Illustrated Dune

    Frank Herbert

    Mariel loved the intricate world-building and complex characters in Dune.

  • The MartianNeutral Sentiment
    The Martian

    Andy Weir

    Mariel thought The Martian was an okay read, nothing too special.

  • AnnapurnaNeutral Sentiment
    Annapurna

    Maurice Herzog

    Mariel finished reading Annapurna: A Woman's Place, a book about the first US women's expedition to Annapurna I in the Himalaya.

  • I Had to SurviveNeutral Sentiment
    I Had to Survive

    Roberto Canessa, Pablo Vierci

    Mariel finished reading I Had to Survive, a book about survival after a plane full of rugby players crashed in the Andes.

  • Denali's howlNeutral Sentiment
    Denali's howl

    Andy Hall

    Mariel just started reading Denali's Howl, a book about a 1967 expedition that goes awry in a storm.

  • The Catcher in the RyePositive Sentiment
    The Catcher in the Rye

    J. D. Salinger

    Mariel finds joy in The Catcher in the Rye, bringing her much joy.

  • 1984Neutral Sentiment
    1984

    Michael Dean

    Mariel has mixed feelings about 1984, finding it neither positive nor negative.

  • Liber null & psychonautPositive Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Mariel signed up for the platform during beta and thinks it has become a great platform. She is a fan.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Mariel mentions Goodreads being right there but is trying to make the switch to the platform.

  • The Name of the WindPositive Sentiment
    The Name of the Wind

    Patrick Rothfuss

    Mariel found Name of the Wind to be an excellent read, a bit hard to get into but definitely worth it.

  • RedwallPositive Sentiment
    Redwall

    Brian Jacques

    Mariel of Redwall always made me feel special.

  • TwilightPositive Sentiment
    Twilight

    Stephenie Meyer

    Mariel read all the Twilight books in a week during her senior year in college.

  • Such a Fun AgePositive Sentiment
    Such a Fun Age

    Kiley Reid

    Mariel recommends Such A Fun Age for the Junior League book club. The writing is great and the story is timely.

  • Into thin airPositive Sentiment
    Into thin air

    Jon Krakauer

    Mariel recently finished re-reading *Into Thin Air* and is now continuing the theme with *Shattered Air* about a lightning accident on Yosemite's Half Dome.

  • Shattered airNeutral Sentiment
    Shattered air

    Bob Madgic

    Mariel is reading *Shattered Air* about a lightning accident on Yosemite's Half Dome.

  • FreefallNeutral Sentiment
    Freefall

    Roderick Gordon

    Mariel got Freefall from the library and finds it an average mystery/thriller but great for a break from the world.

  • Project Hail MaryPositive Sentiment
    Project Hail Mary

    Andy Weir

    Mariel recommends Project Hail Mary as a delightful audiobook.

  • We're AliveNeutral Sentiment
    We're Alive

    Kc Wayland, Shane Salk, A Full Cast

    Mariel enjoyed the audio drama We’re Alive.

  • Mitaraina ny tanyNeutral Sentiment
    Mitaraina ny tany

    Andraina, Andry.

    Mariel found Tanis intriguing, with its mysterious storyline.

  • Raise the deadNeutral Sentiment
    Raise the dead

    Phillip Goldfedder

    Mariel appreciated the historical insights in Raise the Dead.

  • Lore OlympusNeutral Sentiment
    Lore Olympus

    Rachel Smythe

    Mariel was captivated by the podcast Lore.

  • Cover her faceNeutral Sentiment
    Cover her face

    P. D. James

    Mariel is unsure about her memory of the book cover and its content.

  • The Book ThiefNeutral Sentiment
    The Book Thief

    Markus Zusak

    Mariel is questioning her reading choices and memory of books.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Mariel is hesitant to switch to e-books due to the difficulty of moving physical books.

  • Look alive, Libby!Positive Sentiment
    Look alive, Libby!

    Catherine Woolley

    Mariel recommends using libby to save money on books by checking there first.

  • Mona Lisa OverdriveNeutral Sentiment
    Mona Lisa Overdrive

    William Gibson

    Mariel suggests using overdrive if you prefer, but mentions using libby for book savings.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Mariel enjoyed listening to an audiobook during her commute to make the longer afternoon drives more enjoyable.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Mariel prefers using Overdrive over Libby and doesn't plan to switch, even if the OG Overdrive app gets discontinued.