I picked this book after listening to the podcast on World Book Club where Mohsin Hamid answers readers' questions with regards to the story. The Reluctant Fundamentalist tells about the story of Changez, a Pakistani man with a degree from Princeton and now works at a valuation firm for a decent salary. He falls in love … Continue reading The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
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Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Green
If you are a fan of Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time and Room, you'll love this too. Meet Budo, an imaginary friend of Max. They are the best of friends. Max is diagnosed with the Asperger's Syndrome. Budo has always been a fiercely protective friend who has helped Max overcome bullies in school. Budo is … Continue reading Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Green
Grief is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter
Grief is The Thing With Feathers is a short, unique, interesting read. In dealing with their mother's sudden death, the two boys and their father (and the mysterious crow) proffer their viewpoints in turns. Porter explores this difficult topic with poetry, fiction, novel... fascinating mix and ambiguity in style and peppered with metaphors which strangely … Continue reading Grief is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter
The Journey of the Strangers by Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali & Abu Bakr al-Ajurri
'The Journey of the Strangers' is one of the Dar-us-Sunnah classic collections. Other titles in the series include 'The Journey to Allah', 'The Humility in Prayer', 'The Legacy of the Prophet', etc. I was personally attracted to the simple, minimal, pastel book covers and the titles. It's a quick read yet packed with profound … Continue reading The Journey of the Strangers by Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali & Abu Bakr al-Ajurri
This Is All I Have to Say by Swapan Seth
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
Sugarbread by Balli Kaur Jaswal
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
Pax by Sarah Pennypacker
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
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
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