No disappointments here, just genuinely great reads that deserve all the love they get.
I've read a ton of self-help books, but this one really shows you how to stick to good habits and break the bad ones without overcomplicating things.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
I didn't expect this to affect me this much. It starts off simple, then suddenly you realize what's happening and it just... sinks in. Definitely not a light read.
Flowers for Algernon: Keyes, Daniel
This one really got to me. It's heavy, but in a meaningful way, and the kind of story that makes you sit with your thoughts after finishing it.
The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini: Books
Surprisingly fun for a science-heavy book, I was pulled in fast and ended up really attached to the characters along the way.
Project Hail Mary: A Novel
This feels like a quiet dream you don't fully understand but can't forget. It made me feel things I wasn't expecting.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel
It's a relevant book, very timeless. Unsettling in a way that lingers.
1984 - George Orwell
A heartbreaking but powerful book that presents tragedy in a blunt, unforgettable way. I enjoyed it, but be prepared emotionally.
Pachinko Min Jin Lee
Starts off simple but gets deeper the more you think about it… kinda quiet but also hits hard, especially the ending 😭
The Giver: Lois Lowry
Honestly felt a bit heavy and uncomfortable to read, but in a very real way... like you're peeking into someone's mind and it's hard to look away.
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
It never felt like a chore to read. The characters carry the whole story, and you end up caring about them more than you expected.
Lonesome Dove: A Novel by McMurtry & Sheridan
It feels big and thoughtful without being hard to read. There's a lot about human nature in it that makes you pause and reflect while going through the story.
East of Eden: Steinbeck, John
Pretty intense from start to finish, it's one of those long books that pulls you in completely and doesn't really let up once things get going.
Swan Song - Robert McCammon
The story is huge and sprawling, but the different perspectives and character arcs make it feel alive the whole way through.
The Stand: Stephen King
Warm and nostalgic, like a snapshot of summer; it's simple, quiet, and surprisingly emotional if you let yourself get lost in it.
Dandelion Wine: Ray Bradbury
Clever, imaginative, and sometimes dark, it balances excitement with thoughtfulness really well.
