One Hundred Years of Solitude has been on my reading list for years, its reputation as a groundbreaking and influential masterpiece always piquing my curiosity. However, I’ll admit that I initially felt a bit intimidated by its magical realism style and the idea of tackling such a revered classic. It wasn’t until a close friend … Read more
I first picked up East of Eden during a difficult period in my life when I was grappling with some profound questions about human nature, morality, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. A friend had recommended Steinbeck’s masterpiece to me, describing it as a powerful exploration of these very themes through the lens … Read more
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon when I stumbled upon Philip Roth’s “The Plot Against America” at the local bookstore. The intriguing title and premise immediately caught my eye – an alternate history where the celebrated aviator Charles Lindbergh defeats Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1940 presidential election, ushering in an era of rising anti-Semitism … Read more
The Extraordinary Journey into the Golden Age of Comics It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I stumbled upon Michael Chabon’s “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay” at the local bookstore. The striking cover art, reminiscent of vintage comic book illustrations, immediately caught my eye. As an avid reader and a lifelong fan of … Read more
It was a dreary Sunday afternoon when I first picked up Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. The rain pattered against the windows, and I was in desperate need of an engrossing story to transport me away from the gloom outside. Little did I know that this sprawling novel would not only whisk me to … Read more
I first heard about The Septembers of Shiraz from a close friend who shares my passion for literary fiction that illuminates different cultures and perspectives. As an avid reader always seeking to broaden my horizons, I was immediately drawn to this debut novel by Iranian-American author Dalia Sofer. The story of a Jewish-Iranian family caught … Read more
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon when I stumbled upon “The Sympathizer” by Viet Thanh Nguyen at my local bookstore. The striking cover art and intriguing title immediately caught my eye, but it was the premise of a Vietnamese double agent during the Vietnam War that truly piqued my interest. As someone who has always … Read more
I first heard about Pachinko by Min Jin Lee from a friend who couldn’t stop raving about this epic family saga. As someone who loves historical fiction and stories that span generations, I was immediately intrigued. When I saw it was a National Book Award finalist, that sealed the deal – I knew I had … Read more
It was a rainy afternoon when I stumbled upon “Memoirs of a Geisha” at the local bookstore. The striking cover, adorned with a delicate Japanese fan and a woman’s silhouette, immediately caught my eye. Having always been fascinated by Japanese culture, I couldn’t resist picking it up and reading the synopsis. Little did I know … Read more
The Unbearable Lightness of Being – A Profound Exploration of Life’s Paradoxes It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up Milan Kundera’s acclaimed novel, The Unbearable Lightness of Being. I had heard so much about this modern classic, praised for its philosophical depth and literary brilliance. Yet, little did I know that … Read more