This Month’s Reads!📚
I read a total of 7 books this month! Some books I started last year and was just finishing up on. I’m looking for friends on Goodreads so feel free to comment your usernames!
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Iron Flame - I liked it, I liked Fourth Wing better, but I still enjoyed it. Violet was very annoying to me throughout most of the book. I get it girl but we are literally at war. The ending was fast paced and I’m anxious to see what Yarros does with the cute little cliff hanger she left us with.
The People’s Hospital - Overall, I enjoyed it. I’m glad this book wasn’t filled with statistics and medical jargon. I loved how it highlighted the patients at Ben Taub and allowed us to follow their journey through the mess that is the US Healthcare system. As a healthcare provider it’s difficult to show up with love and compassion every single shift, but this was a great reminder why we must. Systemic change needs to happen, but changes can be made with each individual patient encounter.
Divine Rivals - Enemies to lovers, magical typewriters, love amongst the chaos of war, what’s not to love?? This was a quick read and one of my favorites of the month.
Firekeeper’s Daughter - By far my favorite read of this month. I usually read fantasy and contemporary romance but this was a nice switch. This book focuses on a 19 year old native girl trying to navigate her life after graduating high school. She’s trying to uncover the truths behind the meth crisis that is plaguing her community. Boulley does a beautiful job at embedding native culture into this book while calling attention to the absolute hell this community faces, especially the young women. She ended it perfectly and I really can’t recommend this book enough.
The Love Hypothesis - Gotta love the STEM romance queen. Another quick, cheesy love story. I’m a sucker for the he falls first, absolute dumpster fire of a build up, and happy ending. These books are my guilty pleasure ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
The White Coat Investor - I borrowed this book from one of my attendings. It’s a quick and easy read for general financial info. Probably best for med students/residents so they can get a head start before they start their careers. I think anyone in medicine or anyone who has substantial student loans could benefit from this book. Definitely things I took away from it but it’s a bit outdated. I haven’t poked around on his blog, but I’m sure he has a bunch of great resources on there as well. I think a better beginner friendly book for everyone is The Simple Path to Wealth.
Fangs and Frenemies - Had to force myself to finish this one. One of the books I got on a stuff your kindle day. Plots bad, the main character is the worst and the fantasy elements of it were corny. The only saving grace was that it was relatively short.
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This month, I had the pleasure of reading a diverse selection of seven books, which ranged from thrilling fantasy sagas to thought-provoking narratives about the healthcare system and personal finance. Among the highlights was "Firekeeper’s Daughter," an evocative story focusing on a Native American girl confronting the meth crisis in her community. This novel successfully intertwines native culture with contemporary issues, making it a crucial read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities faced by marginalized communities today. "The People’s Hospital" also stood out for its humanistic approach to exploring the U.S. healthcare system. Rather than drowning readers in statistics, it emphasized real patient experiences, advocating for empathy and compassion in medical practice. For healthcare students and professionals, this book serves as a powerful reminder of the human side of medicine and the importance of individual patient interactions. In the realm of fantasy, "Divine Rivals" captivated me with its unique premise of magical typewriters and a romantic narrative set amidst wartime chaos, turning it into a delightful escapist read. On a lighter note, "The Love Hypothesis" delivered a humorous and heartwarming STEM-based romance, showcasing the appeal of relatable characters and lighthearted storytelling. For those interested in financial literacy, "The White Coat Investor" is deemed beneficial for medical students navigating student loans and early career financial decisions. While the book offers foundational advice, readers should also consider contemporary resources like "The Simple Path to Wealth" for updated strategies. Overall, my reading this month emphasized the myriad stories and insights that literature offers, catering to a wide spectrum of interests.