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  • Hey, what’s up? I recently read The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Japanese author Mai Mochizuki, translated into English by Jesse Kirkwood. Since it’s originally written in Japanese, translation was essential — and I must say, it was beautifully done. Today, I’ll be sharing a short review! I’d rate the book 7 out of 10. It’s a unique Read more

  • Hey, what’s up? I recently finished reading a book that a friend gifted me for my birthday, so naturally, a book review post is in order. It took me a while to finish—not because the book was slow, but because life has been keeping me a little too busy lately. The book is titled The Cat Read more

  • 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

  • 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

  • Hey, what’s up? I haven’t written a book review in ages—I might have even forgotten how to write one. But I’ll try my best for this post! I read this book about a month ago, and it was so good. The title is The Gentleman from Peru by André Aciman. This is one of those books that Read more

  • 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

  • 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