My literary favourites all in one place, a collection of books that shaped my heart and mind.
This book and all its sequels got me through the loss of a family member, it really makes you question that if you could go back in time, who would you meet?
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Such a comforting beautiful read, definitely would recommend seeing the movie too!
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa
One of my first books I read from a BookTok recommendation, did not disappoint and worth the read.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by Victoria E. Schwab
The inspiration behind Hayao Miyazakis film Boy and the Heron, amazing book.
How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino
One of, if not my favourite books ever, such excellent plot and love the characters!
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
Sequel to Six Crimson Cranes, a must read.
The Dragon's Promise by Elizabeth Lim
Prequel to Six Crimson Cranes, again amazing storyline.
Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim
Such a warm read, would recommend everyone to read it, a BTS Namjoon recommendation so you know it is good.
Almond by Sohn Won-Pyung
A classic, definitely one of the best trilogies to exist.
The Lord of the Rings Triology and Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
My favourite Nicola Yoon book!
The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Absolutely love R.F. Kuangs writing, this triology had me in a chokehold.
The Poppy War (The Poppy War, 1) by R.F. Kuang
Second book of the Poppy War triology.
The Dragon Republic (The Poppy War, 2)
Third book in the Poppy War triology, an amazing and shocking ending to a brilliant series.
The Burning God (The Poppy War 3) by R.F. Kuang
Was doubting my opinion on this one in the first half of the book, but by the end I loved it!
Babel by R.F. Kuang
A nice novel to read on a long train ride (as I was lol), got adapted into a kdrama.
Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park
Short, but beautifully written story.
Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au
This book was such an experience, love Mieko Kawakami and all her books so much.
All the Lovers in the Night by Mieko Kawakami
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Mieko Kawakami breaks my heart again with this one.
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami
Bought this book purely because I was curious for the cover, I absolutely loved it and it did not disappoint.
The Good Son by You-Jeong Jeong
Wonderful poetry books, Rupi really poured her soul out in these, powerful and devastating at the same time in the best way possible.
Milk and Honey, Sun and Her Flowers, Home Body
"This I want to believe implicitly: Man was born for love and revolution."
The Setting Sun by Osamu Dazai
Got this book as a Christmas present and loved it so much! Books about cats and libraries win me over everytime!
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa
I could talk about how this is one of the best books ever, ripped my heart in pieces and hasn't been the same since.
Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
"There are some people whose dread of human beings is so morbid that they reach a point where they yearn to see with their own eyes monsters of ever more horrible shapes."
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
Oh how much I love Circe! Such a powerful book, Madeline Miller cooked with this one I fear.
Circe by Madeline Miller
"Women, they have minds, and they have souls, as well as just hearts. And they’ve got ambition, and they’ve got talent, as well as just beauty. I’m so sick of people saying that love is all a woman is fit for."
Little Women by Louis May Alcott
"Call me by your name and I'll call you by mine."
Call Me by Your Name by André Acimam
“Some people are like candles. They burn themselves out to create light for others.”
Big Panda and Tiny Dragon by James Norbury
“I'm not a religious person but I do sometimes think God made you for me.”
Normal People by Sally Rooney
A beautiful book, really stays with you for a while.
The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel
Another classic- “It is better to burn than to disappear.”
The Stranger by Albert Camus
This memoir deals with mental health and it was honestly such a nice read.
