Tag: book review
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I was able to achieve this year’s reading goal (yay). Since 2023, my reading goal has been the same: read 12 books in a year. This number feels right to me—it’s not too many, but still personally challenging enough. Here are the 12 books I read in 2025 (with quickie reviews), starting with the ones…
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I read a lot of non-fiction in 2022 and it’s currently my favorite genre—specifically non-fiction books about psychology and mindfulness. MY 5-STAR READS 54% of the books I read are rated 5 stars. Nice! 1. Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver Calming. Invigorating. Enlightening. [Full review]
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I forgot who or what influenced me to read this book but I’m so happy, and also lucky, that I picked it up. I have no expectations. I have no prior knowledge of Mary Oliver. But when I started reading the first few pages, I was captivated. Her writing is so delicate and beautiful. There…
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Game. 1. Modern Love by Daniel Jones Heartfelt. Some stories are meh. 95% of the stories are by published writers. [3 🌟 – Full review] 2. Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Unlikeable characters. Annoying as hell. Whatever. [1.5 🌟 – Full review] 3. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval…
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READ THIS IF… You don’t want to miss out on a really really amazing, brilliant story Kung gusto mong magkaron ng madaming feelings (mostly matawa) QUICK AND TAMAD SUMMARY A bank robber has taken hostage a group of strangers. Bank robber sya pero sa apartment viewing naganap yung hostage situation. From an outsider point of…
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READ THIS IF… You’re interested in learning how probiotics contribute to quality of life and can increase lifespan You need a detailed reminder why eating a healthy diet and regular exercise are good for you You don’t mind the book being too medical or scientific-y (?) sometimes Lately nagkaron ako ng ‘health and wellness phase’…
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READ THIS IF… You’re curious why this became a famous classic You’re interested in themes revolving around beauty vs morality You want to read about a despicable lead character QUICK AND TAMAD SUMMARY Yung libro ay patungkol sa isang napaka-poging bachelor (si Dorian) na sobrang na-obsess sa kagwapuhan nya. Pumapasok din sa horror genre yung…
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READ THIS IF… You think a family drama that revolves around two competing chicken restaurants is something you’d enjoy You want to read about two sisters whose feud is deeper than serving the best fried chicken in town You want something that’s a bit fun and sometimes heart warming (but eventually things will get out…
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READ THIS IF… You feel like you’re the only person who haven’t read it and you’re curious You want to read about a woman who travelled across Italy, India and Indonesia to eat, pray and love 😅 You want to read about a person who you may fall in love with or totally hate (or…
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READ THIS IF… You’re in the mood to read an adult fiction with explicit sexual content You’re into awkward dirty talks and cringey e-mail exchanges QUICK AND TAMAD SUMMARY This is a romance novel na may halong erotica. It’s about a rich girl (Chloe) na nagkaron ng near death experience so naisip nyang gumawa ng…
