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 …
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Some of my favorite quotes and excerpts from 2019 books
An accurate representation of all the beautiful writing waiting to be felt and understood by bookworms. Books are wonderful in all ways. For their content, the imagination they help develop, the incredible stories to discover but I must also admit, for their magnificent arrangement of just the right words, at the right moment. Here are …
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The best places to read books
We often tend to underestimate the effect of scenery and cozy places on our reading experiences. Although the story is definitely the most important part, being in an atmosphere that sets the tone and comfort for your reading time can change a lot! Here are a few of my #bookworm places: Next to a fireplace …
How to get out of a reading slump
It can happen to anyone even to the most faithful bookworms! No worries, a few tips and tricks and you'll soon be going through your TBR pile again Get rid of any distraction that might be preventing you from focusing on your book Your brain will try to find ways to make less efforts so …
The Unhoneymooners – Christina Lauren
The perfect summer beach read! If you are getting ready to go on a trip or simply are in need of a great rom-com that will make you laugh more than you would ever expect, this is the book for you. The story begins with the unfortunate wedding catastrophe of Ami Torres as a food …
Purple Hibiscus – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
. A dive into the cultural and political heritage of Nigeria, a striking realism emanating from the characters at all times, the depth of family bonds: Purple Hibiscus in a nutshell. Little did I expect to be so captivated by the story that I wouldn’t be able to put it down for two days until …
Little fires everywhere – Celeste Ng
The best page-turner of the year! I remember seeing this book in every bookshop as a bestseller and my attention was immediately caught by the mysterious title and seemingly intriguing cover. The story unfolds in the family-friendly small city of Shaker Heights where artist Mia Warren and her daughter Pearl just settled in their new …
The Stationery shop – Marjan Kamali
Beautiful prose, sprinkles of poetry, bookworm characters, a heartwarming love story, what else? The Stationery shop is one of those stories that make you believe finishing a wonderful book can make your day. The story is set in 1950s Iran, amidst the political uprisings and the seemingly tense atmosphere of Tehran. Roya, the dreamy and …
Book reviews according to topic
Some books contain a wide variety of topics but I classified them according to the most important one. Identity: In the name of identity- Amin MaaloufThe Lies that bind - Kwame Anthony AppiahA war of words: language and conflict in the Middle East - Yasir SuleimanWe should all be feminists - Chimamanda Ngozi AdichiUne bouteille …
Tangerine – Christine Mangan
This book is only the second psychological thriller I ever read! Yet I really really liked it. Perhaps it is the charm of a vibrant and familiar setting in Tangier; or the brilliant unexpected turnarounds showing the author's mastery of suspense. The story unfolds with the arrival of Alice and her husband in Tangier: an …
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