between the pages
There is no other moment quite as interesting as being in mid-air, I think. There is that violent realisation that essentially, you are suspended in the sky. And the only reason you are still alive and flying, beyond any technical reasoning or engineering marvel, as a believer, you would know that it is by the … Continue reading Fuelled by His Mercy
This is an extremely quick read - I finished it over the course of my breakfast (which mainly consists of yoghurt with a side of bananas and blueberries and the occasional bread with peanut butter, so you know, this book really is a breeze to read). It's useful to note that Swapan is an advertising … Continue reading This Is All I Have to Say by Swapan Seth
I had the opportunity to attend this talk by AlMaghrib Institute as delivered by Shaykh Omar Suleiman a week ago in KL, Alhamdulillah, and I will share my notes here ad verbum and highlight the timeless life lessons which I have taken away from it. Please forgive me if there are any inaccuracies - I've … Continue reading The Journey of Salman The Persian by Shaykh Omar Suleiman
When she said that perhaps she would see you in another season, she never thought it would be so soon. Spring flitted by and in no time, she was acquainted with the summer sun torching down relentlessly before pacifying with episodes of intermittent rain. Coming back felt like a warm and teary embrace. The first time … Continue reading Stories & She
To judge a book by a cover is passé - books should be judged by the readers' ability to complete it in one sitting. But it's a bonus when a book scores in both cover AND content. This book is one of them. Glad I picked this after a rather unsatisfying read. I couldn't put … Continue reading Sugarbread by Balli Kaur Jaswal
A young boy, Peter, was forced to release his pet fox, Pax, in the wild by his dad. Years later he regretted the decision and decided to go on a hunt for his abandoned fox and get Pax back. Themes of war and loyalty are surfaced. The story is written from both the perspectives of Peter … Continue reading Pax by Sarah Pennypacker
A book of poems on faith - from the personal journey of seeking truth to love and societal issues - by a humble, struggling soul going under the pseudonym of The Vespa Rider. He weaves complex internal and external issues faced by a young Muslim with simple words. I love that he includes verses from the … Continue reading Syafakallah by The Vespa Rider
Another book on Paris and you would think "Ah, another book waxing lyrical on this overrated city". Not entirely in Lebovitz' recount on his food adventures in France though. He offers an offbeat and hilarious insight (interspersed with recipes!) from the questionable mannerisms of the Parisians to its delicious delicately-made confectionaries, allowing readers an honest … Continue reading The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebovitz
I swung by Booktique yesterday before it closes its chapter at Citylink Mall. I joined my friend and her colleagues from Ethos to surprise Anthony in his bookshop. It was a bittersweet feeling as I looked around the cosy, welcoming space for one last time. The walls and shelves of books were witness to my … Continue reading My Favourite Bookshop Booked Out
﷽ In Part I of my Post-Ramadhan Project, I have decided to share an activity which I have recently been practising - Qur'an Journaling. I was doing some research the other day and I came across a considerable number of Christians in the west who have been doing Bible journaling for years now (and they … Continue reading The Light Journal
