The unbearable lightness of being by Milan KunderaA magnificent advocacy of momentary beauty (lightness) against Nietzsche's criticized heaviness in the everlasting search of meaning. Lightness versus weight is the key dichotomy Kundera's story. Outliers by Malcolm GladwellThis book will challenge your notion of success by demonstrating that talent is not a determining factor in success …
Category: Reading Lists
My summer 2019 reading list
ENGLISH - Fiction: Normal people by Sally RooneyWhat I look forward to: discovering the power dynamics uncovered by the author within simple but fascinating relationships The tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather MorrisWhat I look forward to: exploring the true story of unbreakable hope and courage based on survivors' account of the Holocaust A place for …
5 unputdownable books
The Girl on the train by Paula HawkinsIn a nutshell: the best psychological thriller I have ever read! What I liked/disliked: I loved the way the least expected turnarounds were presented, the depiction of the main character that felt so real, the way the emotional side of the thriller was explored, the significance of the …
5 YA books I couldn’t put down
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell In a nutshell: the best love story I read about What I liked the most about this book: How the story evolves subtely in the symbolic place that is the school bus / The complete different backgrounds of the characters / How easy it is to get attached to …
5 Poetry books I recommend
Love her wild by Atticus In a nutshell: experiencing the magic of love and connection Mind Platter by Najwa Zebian In a nutshell: reflections and life lessons in a beautiful storytelling style Words from a wander by Alexandra Elle In a nutshell : positive daily life mantras and #notestoself The princess saves herself in this …
5 books to read on a rainy day
Rainy days are my absolute favorite to curl up under a blanket and get lost in a story. Here are 5 books I thought were a great match with this setting: Holding up the universe by Jennifer Niven In a nutshell: Because sometimes when you meet someone, it changes the world, theirs and yours. The …
Aïcha's bookshelf 