Yellowface by R. F. Kuang Rating: 4.5 out of 5. Print Length: 336 pages Format: Hardcover Publisher: William Morrow Genre: Literary Fiction, Asian American Literature & Fiction This book is quite intense, so brace yourself for a fairly lengthy review! If you are someone who enjoys reading books, keeps up with book reviews, and has some knowledge of the publishing industry, then I want to let you know that this particular book may stir up a range of emotions in you. Having studied, volunteered, and worked in the publishing industry myself before transitioning to content marketing, I beli ..read more

What You are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama and Alison Watts (Translator) Rating: 5 out of 5. Print Length: 304 pages Format: Hardcover Publisher: Hanover Square Press Genre: Japanese Literature, Adult Fiction, Contemporary After finishing the book ‘The Door-To-Door Bookstore’ by Carsten Henn, I usually check out the Goodreads “Readers also enjoyed” section below. By scrolling through this section, you can find many books of the same kind. The algorithm used by Goodreads seems to know my preferences better than I do myself, and I fully accept that. Therefore, with a solid 4 ..read more

Hello reader! I wanted to share some exciting news with you. I’ve set the goal of running the Colfax full marathon on May 19, 2024, and I plan to document every step of my journey here! To make sure I’m on the right track and noting down my challenges, wins, and strategies, this time I’ve even enlisted the guidance of a running coach. I’m hoping that my experience will inspire you to chase your own marathon goals too! Keep reading to learn more. [Note: Check out my weekly updates every Friday in this blog post!] Important factors that I am working on Food: I’m following a diet plan that incl ..read more

I have noticed that I haven’t written down any resolutions for the past two years, even though I am not someone who strictly follows what I note down. My goals take shape as time passes and external factors come into play. However, writing them down helps me track my progress and gives me a sense of direction. As a self-motivated person, I firmly believe that an ‘idle mind is a devil’s workshop’. Therefore, I try my best to keep it occupied. Wondering what I am aiming to achieve this year? Check out my list below! TL; DR Simplifying my processes Making running and strength training a lifestyl ..read more

The Door-To-Door Bookstore by Carstenn Henn Rating: 5 out of 5. Print Length: 240 pages Format: Hardcover Publisher: Hanover Square Press Genre: German Literature, Adult Fiction, Contemporary Every so often, a book truly touches your heart and leaves you profoundly grateful for the reading experience. Such moments are rare but cherished. I recently had the privilege to encounter one such book at my local library, a place teeming with undiscovered stories. The title of the book didn’t ring any bells, and I had no prior knowledge or expectations. It was an uncharted journey waiting to begin ..read more

Binge by Anne Pfeffer Rating: 4 out of 5. Print Length: 260 pages Format: Hardcover Publisher: Bold Print Press Genre: Fiction, Humor, Contemporary, Romance TW: Weight issues, childhood trauma, separation Want a book that changes your take on weight issues with a dash of romance and humour? Read this book review to learn more! ‘Binge’ by Anne Pfeffer is a captivating coming-of-age story that explores the struggles of Sabrina Hunter, a young woman in her twenties who battles with an unhealthy relationship with food. The protagonist often indulges in junk food to cope with the pressures and s ..read more

Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life by Christie Tate Rating: 4 out of 5. Print Length: 304 pages Format: Hardcover Publisher: Avid Reader Press Genre: Memoir, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Adult, Autobiography TW: anxiety, therapy, harassment, Looking for a book that dives deep into mental health and group therapy? Check out this review! Christie Tate sought therapy from a renowned therapist known for his unusual methods after struggling with being single in her 30s and having no friends. She was suggested to try group therapy, where six strangers come together to ..read more

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callendar Rating: 4 out of 5. Print Length: 368 pages Format: Hardcover Publisher: Balzer + Bray Genre: Fiction, YA, Romance, LGBTQ+ TW: deadnaming, harassment, separation, anxiety Looking for a queer and romantic read involving teens? Check out this review! Felix Ever After by Kacen Callendar perfectly captures the complexities of being a queer teen dealing with high school bullies, friendship conflicts, and parenting challenges while learning to embrace oneself as they are, not as society views a queer person. Note: Felix prefers they/them pronouns, so I will sti ..read more

Under The Whispering Door by TJ Klune Rating: 5 out of 5. Print Length: 384 pages Format: Hardcover Publisher: Tor Books Genre: Fantasy Fiction, Adult, Paranormal & Urban , LGBTQ+ Are you a fan of ‘The House Under the Cerulean Sea’? Then you’ll adore this book too. But be warned: you’ll need some tissues to wipe away your tears! TW: Death, Grief, Loss, Murder Meet Wallace Price, a lawyer and a divorcee who dies and wakes up in a tea shop. He’s not a nice guy. He’s rude, selfish and cold-hearted. No one likes him or misses him. But in the tea shop, he meets a group of people who will cha ..read more

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado © Shilpa Sheetal Jun 13, 2023 ¡Hola mi amigos! Life has changed quite a lot ever since I left my home country. It took me a while to adjust in a new environment and learn so many things of being homemaker. Since I have been temporarily unemployed since December 02, 2022 – I have channeled my energies into learning the ropes of freelancing social media marketing, content creation and WIX designing. And I kid you not – it is a lot harder than it looks. I mean, designing, writing, scheduling, researching to curate your own content, studying freelancing cour ..read more