I have prepared a short list of books that I cannot stop thinking about and had a huge impact on me. I wholeheartedly recommend all of them but if I have time just for one book then please read I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. This books […]
12 Must-Read Books Featuring Older Women
I have prepared a list of book featuring older women at the centre of the story. I have tried to include books from various parts of the world: Nigeria, Ukraine,Argentina, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel, England, Italy and Germany and written mainly by female writers. I hope you will find this list […]
15 Books Translated from 15 Foreign Languages to Diversify Your Reading
I have prepared the list of 15 books translated from various languages that can help you diversify your reading experience. I hope this list will be of use. 1 FRENCH: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman I Who Have Never Known Men is a dystopian novel written […]
12 Captivating Books with Introverted Characters
I have prepared a list of books with introverted characters who deeply connect to the landscape of their inner feelings and thoughts. I hope you will find this list of use and interest. 1 I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman “I discovered physical solitude, something so ordinary […]
20 Books about Immigration, Belonging and Identity
I have prepared a list of 20 books exploring themes of immigration, belonging and identity related to social class, ethnicity, and nationality. Often the theme of immigration intersects with the theme of belonging and identity. Therefore, I have decided to include all these themes in one list. As usual I […]
10 Books about Loneliness
I have prepared a list of my favourite books which explore a theme of loneliness, solitude, and aloneness in various forms and aspects of daily life. The stories mentioned below portray loneliness related to the contemporary urban existence, traumatic experiences caused by war or displacement, being an outsider within a […]
10 Books to Soothe Your Soul
As my stress levels have been skyrocketing over the last weeks and months, I often find myself seeking a refuge in books. During the times of anxiety, I am always in need of reading something heartwarming, soul-healing, soul-soothing and gentle. I have prepared a list of 10 books that can […]