Summary Few novels tread the fine line between dark humour and gripping family drama quite like Oyinkan Braithwaite’s “My Sister, The Serial Killer.” They said blood is thicker than water, that’s why family always comes first. This novel explores the lengths to which one may go to protect their kin. “My Sister, The Serial Killer”…
Summary The book “She Gets The Girl” by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick is about enemies to best friends, to lovers. It is a tale of youthful discovery and personal growth. Alex Blackwood and Molly Parker, our protagonists, couldn’t be more different at first glance. It’s like they don’t belong in the same world. Alex…
In the enchanting novel “The Miracles of Namiya General Store,” Keigo Higashino crafts a tale that touches the beauty of interconnectedness. This book reveals the profound impact of seemingly minor actions on the lives of others. Set in a quaint general store in rural Japan, the novel explores the lives of various characters whose paths…
Agatha Christie’s “Passenger to Frankfurt” stands as a unique departure from her classic whodunits. The novel embarks on a journey through international espionage and political upheaval. Published in 1970, the novel introduces us to Sir Stafford Nye, an unorthodox British diplomat. He then becomes entangled in a global conspiracy far beyond the quiet corridors of…
“Yumi and the Nightmare Painter” by Brandon Sanderson is a standout story in his expansive Cosmere universe. Summary The book tells the tale of Yumi and Nikaro, two characters with unusual jobs from very different worlds. The story is set against the contrasting backdrops of Kilahito and Torio – cities of darkness and light, technology…
Warrior of the Altaii offers a distinct experience than Jordan’s Wheel of Time series. I recommend reading this after you are finished with the Wheel of Time series, as it is important to note the differences in character development and complexity. Want to read this book? Click here to buy on Amazon! If you are…
A Book Written By Mathias Énard I went to the bookstore again after what seems like forever, and I bought this book solely just because of the cover. That one random stroke in the middle of a picturesque painting is captivating for me. I never heard about this book before, but then Tell Them of…
Hideo Yokoyama is a Japanese mystery novelist. He has three novels translated into English: Six Four, Seventeen, and Prefecture D. Actually only two novels since Prefecture D is a short story collection. What makes Yokoyama’s book interesting is he never put crime in the main spotlight. Instead, his book always highlights political and power struggles…
Almond by Sohn Won Pyung Summary The book is about a young boy name Yoonjae, who suffers from Alexithymia – it is a condition where a person is having the difficulty in identifying and expressing emotions. Alexithymia is caused by a part in the head called the amygdala, which unfortunately not developing or the size…
