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  • Book review 9: The Rainbow by Yasunari Kawabata

    Hey, what’s up?  It’s been a long time since I last wrote a book review—so here’s one for my fellow readers. My birthday was a couple of weeks ago, and two of my friends gifted me books. Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better present. You know who you are—thank you! This review is Read more

  • Book Review 8: Twenty Something by Ron Lim

    Hey, what’s up? I recently read Twenty Something by Ron Lim, a beautiful mix of poetry and prose that feels incredibly personal and timely for me. I’ve been following Ron on Instagram for a while, and his relatable quotes kept popping up on my feed, making me want to grab his book before I turn Read more

  • Book review 5: with you every step by Rob burrow & Kevin sinfield

    Hey, what’s up? I visited York for the third time, and once again, I found myself stepping into a bookshop. This time, I noticed how many small, independent bookshops York holds, yet I usually go to Waterstones, lured by the familiar comfort of collecting points with every purchase. But then I saw it—a book titled With Read more

  • Book review 4: Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

    Hey, what’s up? One of my seniors from back in university recommended a sci-fi book to me. I had never received a recommendation from her before, so I thought, “Why not give it a whirl?” It turns out to be one of the best sci-fi books I have ever read. I recently found out they Read more

  • Book Review 3: milk and honey by rupi Kaur

    Hey, what’s up? Who’s here a fan of poetry? Or at least, someone who accidentally became one? I’m back with another poetry book review, and this time it’s Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur. According to Wikipedia (our trusty source for everything, including things we’re too lazy to look up properly), Rupi is a Canadian poet who Read more

  • Book Review 2: Poems for a World Gone to Sh*t

    Hey, what’s up? I recently bought a poetry book! This is my first time reading poems willingly. The last time I read a poem was in high school, where I was forced to memorize it and interpret every line to pass my English exam. What made me want to buy the book in the first Read more

  • Book Review 1: The Stranger in The Lifeboat by Mitch Albom

    Hey guys, I’ve recently finished reading a book by Mitch Albom titled The Stranger in The Lifeboat. This is the sixth book that I’ve read from this author. All of his books are just amazing and have many life lessons. The books that I have read are: Of all the sixth book that I’ve read, Read more