Here’s a list of novels i’ve read. Through these stories, I’ve discovered a way to explore and express my emotions more freely. These novels are perfect for a quick yet impactful read-friendly for beginners, with themes that resonate and inspire.
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West Novels
Indonesian Novels
Korean Author
Japan Author
West Novels
Really touched my heart, i do cry a lot
The Kite Runner (Essential Edition) by Khaled Hosseini
The book I brought to accompany me on holiday, I managed to finish in just one train journey without realizing it.
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
This is a perfect rom com, and I completely adored it
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
It is life-changing and you need to read it. The lessons learned from Tara's story go beyond her story and can benefit everyone
Educated: A Memoir by Emily Westover
This is a book that insists on the power of enduring relationships and also on their difficulty
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
A simple yet gorgeously written love story
Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali
Indonesian Novels
I can feel the dark history through this book
Laut Bercerita oleh Leila S. Chudori
Sincere sacrifice never asks for a little something in return or even more to be charged for every gift
Dia Adalah Kakakku oleh Tere Liye
inspiring about women who fight for women's rights and justice
Perempuan yang Menangis Kepada Bulan Hitam oleh Dian Purnomo
Korean Author
A charming foray into the land of sleep. This is an excellent choice for a gentle book club read
The Dallergut Dream Department Store: A Novel by Lee Miye
This is a very cute book of self-help advice. It’s broken into short, easily digestible sections accompanied by charming little cartoons.
I Decided to Live As Myself by Kim Suhyun
This book contains motivational quotes and sentences from books the author has read, along with explanations from the author. The issues discussed revolve around everyday life issues that everyone, especially young people, experiences.
I Want to Die, but I Want to Eat Tteokpokki by Baek Se Hee
Japan Author
tears have been shed. knees have fallen to the ground. hijabs have been tightened and sobs have been sobbed.
Funiculi Funicula by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Exotic, original... highly recommended
Newcomer: A Mystery by Keigo Higashino
An intelligent and page turning mystery that doesn't need to rely on gimmicks to get the readers attention. Just a good old fashioned suspenseful mystery that is perfectly paced and with lots of twists and turns to keep the reader interested
Malice - The Novelist's Murder Note by Keigo Higashino
Another sweet addition to the series featuring two cafes in Japan where a person can visit the past or the future to talk to someone for just the time it takes until their cup of coffee gets cold, then they must return to the present. They cannot cha...
Dona Dona (Before the Coffee Gets Cold) by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
