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
Syafakallah by The Vespa Rider
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
The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebovitz
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
My Favourite Bookshop Booked Out
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
The Light Journal
﷽ 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
Quiet by Susan Cain
A book about introverts and how we function. This book is everything for an introvert like I. Well-researched and easy to read (there are even surveys for you to find out where you fall in the introvert scale). A great book for introverts to embrace introversion in its full glory and feel less alone in a … Continue reading Quiet by Susan Cain
The Perfume Sellers Around You
I love listening to stories about how people got out of darkness and into light; from not knowing Islam to understanding and loving Islam. They remind me of this beautiful blessing; this irreplaceable gift of Islam that Allah has given me without my asking. The gift that so many seek for all their lives; the … Continue reading The Perfume Sellers Around You
Pilgrimage by Isa Kamari
What I find unique about this book of poems is that it's bilingual - the English translation of the puisi (poem in Malay) is available right beside. I enjoy reading some of the puisi about Umrah (or lesser pilgrimage), some of which I resonate with, but I must admit that the English translations for some of it is underwhelming - … Continue reading Pilgrimage by Isa Kamari
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami
Murakami, like sushi, green tea, and all things Japanese, is an acquired taste (to me, at least). I started out with Norwegian Wood (didn't quite like it), then to After Dark (not bad, one of my favourites!), dived head first without warning into Kafka On The Shore (because too many crazy metaphors and magical realism which slightly … Continue reading What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami
A Commentary on Ibn Taymiyyah’s Essay on The Heart by Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
A light and essential read on the heart which clearly explains the function and purpose of a heart and how we as Muslims are supposed to safeguard it. I think there are many books currently that address the purification of the heart and soul, but I personally enjoy this one where it heavily emphasizes the … Continue reading A Commentary on Ibn Taymiyyah’s Essay on The Heart by Dr Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
