My friend gave me this book as a gift knowing that I struggle to get through the cold, rainy, dark winter months in the Netherlands. I like that this book itself creates a cozy atmosphere if you put your mind into it. It likens certain terms such as the Dutch "gezellig" to hygge and organized the sections very nicely to include all parts of the term. Definitely helped me get through winter!

I was looking forward to this book as I have a strong biology/chemistry background. I really wanted to like it but couldn't get further than halfway due to Darwin's painful ramblings and long drawn-out arguments. While there is substance there (obviously, it's an historic work), the diction and argumentative structure just isn't there.

A good classic. Dystopian social science fiction novel, published in 1949 but still relevant today.

One of the best books I've read under the category 'feminist literature'. So glad I read the book before watching the movie

Although not as good as The Kite Runner, it's still a great read

My favorite book to date. Raw and somewhat historical, with a captivating storyline. Warning- contains a graphic r*pe scene

Fantastic short story/play, set in a Norwegian town circa 1879. Old feminist literature, but still very relevant.

Philosophically informative. You will never look at fungi the same (and you shouldn't)