The quote that i really like “and, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. -Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
The Alchemist - by Paulo Coelho, Amy Jurskis - Barnes & Noble
I’ve just finished reading it, It’s an incredible read. Interestingly, it’s not just ‘let them’ there are two parts to the whole idea the second part of which is ‘let me’.
She’s very relatable, every situation/story she talks about I can pin point i...
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool
this is honestly the most entertaining book I’ve read recently. The plot twist was amazing. it’s a psychological horror masterpiece. It’s like eating your favorite cake and wishing the last bite would never come.
The Housemaid: 9781538742570: McFadden, Freida
I know many people mock this book. But I don’t care. It’s relatable for me who’s still living this life filled with ruminations and ‘what ifs’ and wondering if I had a chance to take many other shots at different lives. I wonder if even one of it wou...
The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick
A brilliantly crafted psychological mystery that combines suspense, family secrets, and unexpected plot twists. An unforgettable read from start to finish.
Book Review: Salvation of a Saint by Keigo Higashino
This is a masterclass in inverted mystery — we know from the start who committed the crime and who's covering it up, yet Higashino still manages to keep us guessing until the very last page. The story follows Ishigami, a brilliant but reclusive math ...
The Devotion of Suspect X: Detective Galileo
This one is a real departure from Higashino's typical crime-thriller territory — it's warmer, more whimsical, and closer to magical realism than mystery. The premise is delightful: three small-time criminals hide out in an abandoned shop that turns o...
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store
It's simpler and more accessible than some of Coelho's more mystical works, but it doesn't shy away from heavy subject matter. Worth noting: if you or the topic of suicide feels close to home right now, it's a book that handles the subject thoughtful...
Veronika Decides to Die by The Alchemist Author
It's a slow burn — quiet, contemplative, and emotionally weighty rather than plot-driven. If you enjoyed the philosophical musings of Brida or Veronika Decides to Die but want something more understated and heartbreaking, this delivers that in spades...
Klara and the Sun: A GMA Book Club Pick: A novel
Originally written as a stage play, the book carries that structure — most of the story unfolds within the confines of the café through dialogue, which gives it an intimate, almost theatrical feel. The time travel itself is really just a device; the ...
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: A Heartfelt Novel
Vera Wong is a widowed, sixty-something tea shop owner in San Francisco's Chinatown who wakes up one morning to find a dead body in the middle of her shop — and instead of calling the police right away, decides she's far better equipped to solve the ...