Who is Murakami? Perhaps, a younger self of mine would look back at the old days and wonder why I had known his name for so long but never bothered to read his early works – his majestic wonders that have defined fiction and storytelling in ways we never imagined. Haruki Murakami is a Japanese […]
A Teacher to the Last: Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom
“Study me in my slow and patient demise. Watch what happens to me. Learn with me.” Personal Rating: Overview Tuesdays with Morrie recounts the story of the author’s final lesson with his former professor, Morrie, who’s suffering from ALS. But, unbeknownst to him, their last thesis together will end up as life-changing teachings concerning […]
5 Helpful Tips to Avoid Eye Strain While Reading
It’s the National Reading Month! As we celebrate with our beloved fictional characters and all-time favorite novels, here are a few helpful tips to keep our eyes healthy and avoid eye strain while reading. Lighting Before diving deep into the magical literary experience, adjust your surroundings first. Not only will it help deliver an optimal […]
Around The World in Eighty-Books
Rapid digitalization paired with the recent health crisis has simultaneously connected and divided people around the world. Moreover, it showed us we are all human, and all we need is solidarity. Each of us has a role to play in understanding nations and each other, and we can start by reading books. Through the lens […]
The Writer, the Workspace, and the Quest for Productivity
Have you ever wondered how your favorite author or writer managed to write such magnificent books? Do you sometimes wish you can write about your dreams too than just dream about writing? Because I do. I’m guilty of too much daydreaming and never having the time to write. I admire Haruki Murakami’s dedication to writing […]
Quarantine Reads: Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sparked with utmost complexities, Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney has dubbed the riveting yet intriguing adult phase struggles with such intricacies and vulnerabilities involved in the modern era through the most prevalent form of communication: conversation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Best friends, Bobby and Frances with couple, Nick and Melissa are entwined with their interests in arts, politics, and […]
