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From My Bookshelf With Love 📚
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items Discover my favorite books across literary fiction, mystery, contemporary fiction, and inspiring nonfiction. Each title in this collection is a book I've personally read, enjoyed, and would gladly recommend to fellow book lovers.
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Literary Fiction & Contemporary
Fantasy / Fantasy War
Mystery / Thriller / Detective
Historical Fiction / Emotional Drama
Dark Literary / Psychological Fiction
Poetry
Literary Fiction & Contemporary
Stories that stayed in my mind long after the last page. Comforting, emotional, thought-provoking, and beautifully written in their own way👌🏻
A timeless story that feels simple on the surface but carries so many meaningful reflections underneath.
I love how the book talks about love, loneliness, friendship, and growing up in such a gentle and poetic way. Every chapter feels soft and comfo...
The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
A comforting and reflective read about regrets, choices, and finding meaning in life. The concept feels really interesting, especially the idea of exploring different versions of your life based on the choices you made. Emotional, hopeful, and easy t...
The Midnight Library - Matt Haig
Such a soft and comforting read that feels like a quiet escape from reality. I loved how each story felt warm, healing, and full of simple moments that somehow stay with you afterward. Perfect for when you need something calming and heartwarming.
The Convenience Store by The Sea - Sonoko Machida
A short read, but one that leaves a surprisingly powerful impact long after the last page.
I love how George Orwell uses a simple story about farm animals to explore power, corruption, and politics in such a clever way. The writing feels straightfor...
Animal Farm - George Orwel
The Indonesian Novel Everyone Should Read at Least Once
Heartbreaking, eye-opening, and beautifully written, Di Tanah Lada tells the story of a young girl navigating family struggles, violence, and friendship through the innocent lens of childhood. ...
Di Tanah Lada by Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie
Fantasy / Fantasy War
Magic, war, adventure, and unforgettable worlds. Books that completely pulled me out of reality and into something epic🫶🏻
An intense fantasy with dark themes, complex characters, and brutal realities of war. I loved how morally gray the story feels, especially watching Rin’s character development throughout the book. The world-building and political conflicts make the s...
The Poppy War: A Novel by R. F. Kuang
The story becomes even darker, more emotional, and politically intense in this sequel. The character dynamics and internal conflicts feel stronger here, especially with Rin struggling between power, loyalty, and revenge. It’s chaotic in the best way ...
The Dragon Republic - R.F Kuang
A heartbreaking conclusion to The Poppy War trilogy. The story feels heavy, tragic, and emotionally exhausting, but in a way that makes it impossible to stop reading. Watching the consequences of war, ambition, and power unfold until the very end was...
The Burning God: Epic Fantasy of War & Magic - R.F Kuang
Such a magical and adventurous middle-grade fantasy with beautiful world-building and whimsical vibes throughout the story. I loved the mix of nature, mystery, and imagination that made the whole journey feel immersive and exciting. The atmosphere fe...
Greenwild: The City Beyond the Sea - Pari Thomson
If you’re looking for a book that will keep you saying “just one more chapter” until 3 a.m., this is it. Solo Leveling follows Sung Jinwoo, the weakest hunter of all, as he embarks on an incredible journey from being constantly underestimated to beco...
Solo Leveling Novel Series (8 Books) Kindle
Mystery / Thriller / Detective
The kind of books that make “just one more chapter” impossible to resist. Full of mystery, tension, and unexpected turns🔥
This book keeps you questioning every character from beginning to end. The storytelling feels clever and layered, making the mystery even more addictive to follow. I loved how tense and unpredictable it felt, especially with the psychological element...
Malice: A Mystery (Detective Galileo) - Keigo Higashino
Compared to Keigo Higashino’s other mystery novels, this one feels warmer and more emotional. The investigation slowly uncovers different sides of people’s lives and relationships, making the story feel very human and touching beyond the mystery itse...
Newcomer (Detective Kaga, #2) - Keigo Higashino
One of the smartest mystery books I’ve ever read. The plot feels so intense and carefully written, with twists that slowly build up until the ending hits emotionally. It’s not just about solving a crime, but also about love, sacrifice, and obsession ...
The Devotion of Suspect X (Detective Galileo, #1) - Keigo Higashino
What happens when justice fails, and an entire community chooses silence?
In Silent Parade, Keigo Higashino delivers a brilliantly crafted mystery that goes far beyond a simple murder investigation. With intricate twists, unforgettable characters, ...
Silent Parade (Detective Galileo, #4) by Keigo Higashino - Goodreads
Historical Fiction / Emotional Drama
Emotional stories rooted in history, struggle, love, and humanity. The kind that stay with you long after finishing them💘
Such a beautifully written and emotional story about love, hope, grief, and survival during war. The emotions feel so vivid and intimate that it’s impossible not to get attached to the characters. Heartbreaking, but also filled with warmth and humani...
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
An emotional and heartbreaking story that feels deeply powerful from start to finish. The writing beautifully captures friendship, family, loss, and the pain of forced disappearances during a dark period in Indonesian history. Definitely one of those...
Laut Bercerita (Indonesian Edition) - Laila S. Chudori
A beautifully chaotic novel that feels dark, surreal, heartbreaking, and strangely poetic all at once.
The story blends history, tragedy, politics, family trauma, and magical realism in such a unique way that it feels both disturbing and fascinating...
Cantik itu Luka - Eka Kurniawan
Dark Literary / Psychological Fiction
Dark, emotional, and deeply human stories that leave you thinking a little too much in the best way possible🖤
A deeply emotional and unsettling read that feels incredibly raw and vulnerable. The story captures loneliness, insecurity, and the feeling of being disconnected from society in such an intense way. Definitely not a light read, but one that leaves a ...
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
Sharp, messy, uncomfortable, and surprisingly addictive to read. The satire about the publishing industry, social media culture, and obsession with success feels both entertaining and painfully realistic. I loved how flawed and chaotic the main chara...
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Poetry
Poetry and gentle words that comfort, heal, and perfectly capture feelings that are hard to explain✨🥰
A collection of poems and short writings that feels raw, intimate, and deeply personal. The themes about love, heartbreak, healing, and womanhood are written in such a simple but emotional way. Some parts feel incredibly relatable and comforting.
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
A poetry collection that feels deeply emotional, intimate, and painfully honest.
The writing captures love, heartbreak, loneliness, healing, and longing in such a raw and relatable way. I like how the poems feel simple and easy to read while still c...
The Chaos of Longing - Robinson, K. Y.
Self-Improvement / Philosophy / Psychology
Books filled with reflections, mindset shifts, and little reminders that make life feel lighter, calmer, and more meaningful🍃
One of those books that feels relatable and easy to apply in everyday life. The way stoicism is explained feels light, practical, and not intimidating at all. It really makes you reflect on how to handle overthinking, emotions, and things outside you...
Filosofi Teras by Henry Manampiring
A light and motivational self-improvement read that focuses a lot on self-love, mindset, and positivity. The writing style feels simple and easy to digest, making it feel more like gentle reminders rather than complicated advice. Nice for when you ne...
Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Unlocks - Vex King
The book that reminds you not everything needs your control.
This book is a reminder to stop trying to control other people’s choices, opinions, and actions. Instead, focus on your own peace, growth, and happiness. Simple, relatable, and surprising...
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool
Forget the usual self-help advice about staying positive all the time.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* delivers a refreshing reality check: life is limited, problems are inevitable, and not everything deserves your energy. With sharp humor, blunt honesty, and practical wisdom, Mark Manson challenges readers to stop ...
A bold, no-nonsense reminder that choosing what not to care about may be one of the most important decisions you'll ever make.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* delivers a refreshing reality check: life is limited, problems are inevitable, and not everything deserves your energy. With sharp humor, blunt honesty, and practical wisdom, Mark Manson challenges readers to stop ...
A bold, no-nonsense reminder that choosing what not to care about may be one of the most important decisions you'll ever make.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck