Books (Under Construction)

Currently Reading:

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

Klara and the Sun

A story about a robot who gets taken home by a sick girl and her mother.

Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers

The second book in the Lord of the Rings series, definitely has a lot more going on than the fellowship.

This is how You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

This Is How You Lose the Time War

A strange story about two time-travelling agents who influence world events on opposite sides

Everyday Zen: Love and Work by Charlotte Joko Beck

Everyday Zen: Love and Work

A more western take on Zen Buddhism and how to live life in the moment without focusing on sudden enlightenment.

Completed:

Zen Mind, Beginners Mind by Shunryu Suzuki

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Rating: 5/5

Informal talks on Zen Buddhism. Very eye-opening. Helps you appreciate life, good and bad.

Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Rating: 4.5/5

Although it goes at a very slow pace at times, it is such an immersive world and fun characters that is a joy to read.

Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto

Kitchen

Rating: 5/5

Two short stories, both covering grief and how to live life in the midst of it. Both of them are very bittersweet but so cozy.

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

Convenience Store Woman

Rating: 4/5

Follows a woman who is an outcast in Japanese society; all she wants in life is to work in a convenience store without being bound to society's expectations of her.

Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

Rating: 4/5

Very dream-like atmosphere where you aren't sure anymore what's real and what's not. Although some characters were a little lackluster, the story and weird imagery make it an interesting read.

First-Person Singular by Haruki Murakami

First-Person Singular

Rating: 4.5/5

My first Murakami book after I read his short story 'Burning'. This short story collection seems somewhat plain, but it makes the atmosphere and characters really stand out.

To-Read List:

Dead-End Memories by Banana Yoshimoto

Dead-End Memories

A short story collection about women and dealing with grief.

Butter by Asako Yuzuki

Butter

Follows a journalist and her experiences interviewing a serial-killer cook.

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