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Leo Bauza

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Leo Bauza

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  • Liber null & psychonautPositive Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Leo briefly discusses the concept of a 'good billionaire' in relation to the publishing industry.

  • Leo the late bloomerNeutral Sentiment
    Leo the late bloomer

    Robert Kraus

    Leo is mentioned in the context of Armie reading books aloud.

  • Leo the late bloomerNegative Sentiment
    Leo the late bloomer

    Robert Kraus

    Leo prefers hardcovers due to disliking the feel of paperbacks.

  • The Book ThiefNeutral Sentiment
    The Book Thief

    Markus Zusak

    Leo was excited to give out books to everyone in the group.

  • The New Yorkers.Positive Sentiment
    The New Yorkers.

    Hortense Calisher

    Leo found the fiction section of the new yorker intriguing and worth exploring further.

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

    J. D. Salinger

    Leo enjoyed The Catcher in the Rye, a classic novel full of depth and emotion.

  • Pride and PrejudiceNeutral Sentiment
    Pride and Prejudice

    Jane Austen

    Leo mentioned Pride and Prejudice but did not share their thoughts on it.

  • Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsNegative Sentiment
    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

    J. K. Rowling

    Leo expressed relief that someone smart criticized Harry Potter, validating their childhood decision to reject the book.

  • The night circusPositive Sentiment
    The night circus

    Erin Morgenstern

    Leo highly recommends The Night Circus for its magical storytelling and captivating characters.

  • The Great GatsbyPositive Sentiment
    The Great Gatsby

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Leo compares The Great Gatsby to The Night Circus, praising both for their enchanting stories.

  • To Kill a MockingbirdNeutral Sentiment
    To Kill a Mockingbird

    Harper Lee

    Leo mentions To Kill a Mockingbird but does not provide any specific comments about it.

  • Émile: ou, De l'éducationNeutral Sentiment
    Émile: ou, De l'éducation

    Jean-Jacques Rousseau

    Leo mentioned that Educated is a nonfiction book with an interesting perspective.

  • Girls of Paper and FireNeutral Sentiment
    Girls of Paper and Fire

    Natasha Ngan

    Leo enjoyed the comic book series Paper Girls for its 4 strong female protagonists.

  • Do the mathNeutral Sentiment
    Do the math

    Marilyn Burns

    Leo found 'doing the math' to be an interesting read with thought-provoking concepts.

  • You Never Forget Your First...Negative Sentiment
    You Never Forget Your First...

    II Catalino Tolejano, Brian Grall, Michelle Johnston, Andrew Allen, Patrick A. Waldoch, Matthew J. Kolell, Marcus Maichle, Mark Scheef

    Leo mentioned that 'You Never Forget Your First' is about politics from a long time ago and may be a downer for huge George Washington fans.

  • The Doorbell RangNeutral Sentiment
    The Doorbell Rang

    Pat Hutchins

    Leo might find 'Range' satisfying, it could be worth checking out for insights on various topics.

  • The Club of Queer TradesNeutral Sentiment
    The Club of Queer Trades

    Gilbert Keith Chesterton

    Leo may find 'The Club' interesting, especially for a complete history of the Premier League.

  • EmmaPositive Sentiment
    Emma

    Jane Austen

    Leo enjoyed reading Emma, it was a captivating and thought-provoking book.

  • Shout! Shout it out!Neutral Sentiment
    Shout! Shout it out!

    Denise Fleming

    Leo mentioned Shout Out in passing, didn't give any specific feedback.

  • EducatedPositive Sentiment
    Educated

    Tara Westover

    Leo praised Educated for its inspiring story of overcoming adversity and finding one's true self through education.

  • Great ExpectationsPositive Sentiment
    Great Expectations

    Charles Dickens

    Leo described Great Expectations as a classic novel that is a must-read for any literature enthusiast.

  • To Kill a MockingbirdNeutral Sentiment
    To Kill a Mockingbird

    Harper Lee

    Leo mentioned To Kill a Mockingbird as another great novel worth reading.

  • Sharp ObjectsPositive Sentiment
    Sharp Objects

    Gillian Flynn

    Leo thinks Sharp Objects the show was incredible.

  • FoundationPositive Sentiment
    Foundation

    Isaac Asimov

    Leo wishes the Foundation series to be made into an epic TV show like GoT.

  • Little womenPositive Sentiment
    Little women

    Louisa May Alcott

    Leo enjoyed the Greta Gerwig adaptation of Little Women and may actually read the book.

  • The parasiteNeutral Sentiment
    The parasite

    Arthur Conan Doyle

    Leo mentions Parasite as a point of comparison.

  • The Magician's NephewNeutral Sentiment
    The Magician's Nephew

    C.S. Lewis

    Leo thinks The Magicians is a YA novel or series, but he hasn't read it yet. He loves the show.

  • The Book ThiefNeutral Sentiment
    The Book Thief

    Markus Zusak

    Leo enjoyed reading a variety of books simultaneously, including graphic novels, despite China's differing opinion on what constitutes a book.

  • Zonal MarkingNeutral Sentiment
    Zonal Marking

    Michael Cox

    Leo recommended Zonal Marking by Michael Cox, a history of European football from the 1990's to today.

  • The Club of Queer TradesNeutral Sentiment
    The Club of Queer Trades

    Gilbert Keith Chesterton

    Leo recommended The Club, a history of the premier league from its start in 1992 to today.

  • The Grapes of WrathPositive Sentiment
    The Grapes of Wrath

    John Steinbeck

    Leo strongly disagrees with Spoll on Grapes of Wrath, finding it incredible and heartbreaking.

  • The gamblerNeutral Sentiment
    The gambler

    Фёдор Михайлович Достоевский

    Leo enjoyed Dostoevsky's The Gambler, finding the characters complex and the plot engaging.

  • TrialNeutral Sentiment
    Trial

    Franz Kafka

    Leo compared Kafka's The Trial to Dostoevsky's The Gambler, praising the unique narrative style.

  • Catch and KillPositive Sentiment
    Catch and Kill

    Ronan Farrow

    Leo enjoyed both the Catch and Kill audiobook and the physical book, finding them both great.

  • NemesisPositive Sentiment
    Nemesis

    Isaac Asimov

    Leo's favorite growing up was Nemesis by Isaac Asimov.

  • Foundation TrilogyNeutral Sentiment
    Foundation Trilogy

    Isaac Asimov

    Leo thinks the Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov is great.

  • I, RobotNeutral Sentiment
    I, Robot

    Isaac Asimov

    Leo finds the I, Robot short stories by Isaac Asimov also great.

  • KindredPositive Sentiment
    Kindred

    Octavia E. Butler

    Leo recommends starting with Kindred by Octavia Butler for a compelling and thought-provoking read.

  • Parable of the sowerPositive Sentiment
    Parable of the sower

    Octavia E. Butler

    Leo suggests considering Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler as a captivating and relevant choice.

  • Call me by your namePositive Sentiment
    Call me by your name

    André Aciman

    Leo loved Call me by your name, both the book and the movie.

  • A single manNegative Sentiment
    A single man

    Christopher Isherwood

    Leo found A Single Man to be depressing but great, the book she loved most in college.

  • Liber null & psychonautNegative Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Leo found the summary of the book read by <@U8W3LDT4H> depressing.

  • The New Yorkers.Neutral Sentiment
    The New Yorkers.

    Hortense Calisher

    Leo enjoys reading The New Yorker and would appreciate money for a subscription or books as birthday gifts.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Leo was intrigued by Tilda Swinton's performance, but hadn't heard of Lionel Shriver before.

  • Dash and LilyPositive Sentiment
    Dash and Lily

    Leo found Dash and Lily to be hilarious and entertaining, a great read for a light-hearted book.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Leo prefers not to read two 'real' books simultaneously as it's hard to keep track after a day without reading.

  • The New Yorkers.Neutral Sentiment
    The New Yorkers.

    Hortense Calisher

    Leo should consider changing his cover-to-cover New Yorker policy for a more diverse reading experience.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Leo uses exclusively business cards he has received from Billy over the years.

  • Podcasting for DummiesNeutral Sentiment
    Podcasting for Dummies

    Tee Morris, Chuck Tomasi

    Leo is interested in exploring podcasts as a long-term way of consuming content, similar to scanning through books.

  • The Book ThiefNeutral Sentiment
    The Book Thief

    Markus Zusak

    Leo mentioned another book in comparison to a previous mention.

  • The secret historyPositive Sentiment
    The secret history

    Donna Tartt

    Leo absolutely loved The Secret History, a gripping tale of friendship and murder set in an elite college. Highly recommended!

  • The goldfinchNeutral Sentiment
    The goldfinch

    Donna Tartt

    Leo mentioned The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt in comparison to The Secret History, but did not provide specific comments.

  • Great ResetNeutral Sentiment
    Great Reset

    Alex Jones

    Leo learned about the importance of indy book stores being closed from the latest episode of the podcast.

  • The New Yorkers.Neutral Sentiment
    The New Yorkers.

    Hortense Calisher

    Leo found the profile on The New Yorker about Lionel Shriver to be interesting.