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I feel like my prediction is spot on and I have questions about the readers who did not see this coming. I think I am entering this title with very different background knowledge.

I have not started this book; however, the cover provides clues. Folks calling this a retelling of Beauty and the Beast must not be familiar with stories about women who marry bears. Based on Ivey's other novel, the cover art, and the tantalizing tidbit on the jacket flap - this is a contemporary portrayal of the story of the woman who married a bear. The choice between man and bear predates social media, by a lot.

For an older volume, much of it still holds up today.

This has been a fun collection of science history tidbits.

This has been a fast paced adventure. I can see why it was selected for recognition as an adult title for high school students. Halfway through and I am curious about how it is all going to wrap up in the end.

It is interesting to read a business communications guide. While this is for a course being offered in an introductory level IT class, I think this would be a useful book for high school level students.

I am surprised by how much I am enjoying this book. I'm familiar with the story, but it is coming to life in vivid detail and I am captivated. I hope to have it finished soon. It has been a quick read, but one that I am savoring. There is plenty to ponder.

I started this as an audio book and switched to the print version. Oh my - I am so glad I did. The illustrations are wonderful. Nasuġraq's colored pencil drawings support the text so well. This book is being read for class, but it is a treat.

Also, to note - the bookstore does not have the paper copies available yet, so I am reading it on Kindle, but I do plan to at least flip through the physical book. I think layout will impact the presentation and and overall effectiveness of the materials.

This is being read as a text for a course on data presentation. So far, it is an easy enough read with some common sense points.

I look forward to Dr. West's exploration of radical King as an "anti-imperial, anti-colonial, anti-racist, and democratic socialist" as I prepare for MLK Day.

This is an interesting read so far, but I am not sure how helpful it will be in the long run. The primary focus is on approaching situations involving adults with ADHD with compassion and understanding. I'm still unclear as to who the actual audience is, but I do not think it is me. However, it is interesting enough so I will most likely finish the book soon.

I do not usually read horror. This latest section was difficult for me to get through. I really want to finish this book, but I am not sure if I will be able to make my way. The writing was perfect. It was at the point of almost being unbearable, but with so much mystery surrounding the event that my curiosity kept me reading.

I am enjoying this collection, but I struggle to make the time to listen to it. I think I prefer paper books to audio ones.

I have been meaning to start this book and I finally just made the time. I am really enjoying it so far.

I have attempted to jump into several chapters, and so far they are trash. How did the absolute garbage in Chapter 12: Environmental challenges for Arctic peoples get published in 2017?! WTF! I will unpack more in a final review. That will give me time to calm down and organize my thoughts. It will also provide me with an opportunity to approach other chapters.