I read small boat in November and that book will stay with me for a long time. I felt like I could not put it down but at the same time I had to put it down because of how heavy it was. It still does something to me every time I see it on my shelf.
I totally get what you mean. It felt so heavy, but in a way that really stays with you. I also think it’s a story we forgot too quickly, so I’m glad Delecroix brought it back to the forefront.
I recently spotted The Old Fire in my local bookshop and thought it sounded intriguing – like you, I love a character study and a story where not much happens. Added to my list! And, I reaaally like the sound of Crooked Plow – thanks for the recommendation!
Have you read anything by Elisa Shua Dusapin before? I’d love to hear what you think if you do pick up The Old Fire. There’s something strangely comforting about those books where not much happens, they feel safe somehow. Crooked Plow can stand alone, but it’s apparently part of a trilogy and I’m really curious to see where it goes
A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing genuinely blew my mind. It stayed with me long after I finished, and I’d really recommend it if you’re considering picking it up
I always love these bookmarks you do! This month I was able to finish two books (which I know is not much but is more than I've been able to do so lately), one was "The Friday Bookshop" by Sawako Natori - this one wasn't for me. I feel much fault of that is probably in the translation of the book itself. And the other was The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood, which I liked as I'm always into retellings of famous stories. Wasn't a wow book, but it was good!!
Currently I'm reading: Yesteryear and A Night Train to Lisbon. So far, enjoying both!
Two books is more than enough, truly, any reading counts <3 I've not read The Friday Bookshop, but I know what you mean. There are quite a few stories circling similar themes at the moment and I sometimes wonder if the repetition dulls their magic a bit. I’m very curious to hear your thoughts on Yesteryear, everyone seems to be loving it. And I had no idea A Night Train to Lisbon was a book too, I only knew the film!
my favourite read of april was the defense by vladimir nabokov. i really love books about a person who has a passion that either brings them alive or can be the very thing that destroys their personhood. an example of the former i read earlier this year was tart by an anonymous author, slutty cheff (yes that is the real moniker).
I read small boat in November and that book will stay with me for a long time. I felt like I could not put it down but at the same time I had to put it down because of how heavy it was. It still does something to me every time I see it on my shelf.
I totally get what you mean. It felt so heavy, but in a way that really stays with you. I also think it’s a story we forgot too quickly, so I’m glad Delecroix brought it back to the forefront.
Minbak sounds so cool! I will definitely have to check it out :)
ahh i really hope you enjoy it if you pick it up! I’d love to hear your thoughts :)
I recently spotted The Old Fire in my local bookshop and thought it sounded intriguing – like you, I love a character study and a story where not much happens. Added to my list! And, I reaaally like the sound of Crooked Plow – thanks for the recommendation!
Have you read anything by Elisa Shua Dusapin before? I’d love to hear what you think if you do pick up The Old Fire. There’s something strangely comforting about those books where not much happens, they feel safe somehow. Crooked Plow can stand alone, but it’s apparently part of a trilogy and I’m really curious to see where it goes
Yes, I read and enjoyed Winter in Sokcho! Hoping to snag a copy at some point this year. Our wedding is eating into my books budget 😂
haha that feels like a fair trade to me 😂 books can wait a little for a wedding!
Quite an eclectic selection 👍 I have heard of Delecroix's book as it was nominated for awards. And I have seen Yang's book get good reviews.
A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing genuinely blew my mind. It stayed with me long after I finished, and I’d really recommend it if you’re considering picking it up
I always love these bookmarks you do! This month I was able to finish two books (which I know is not much but is more than I've been able to do so lately), one was "The Friday Bookshop" by Sawako Natori - this one wasn't for me. I feel much fault of that is probably in the translation of the book itself. And the other was The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood, which I liked as I'm always into retellings of famous stories. Wasn't a wow book, but it was good!!
Currently I'm reading: Yesteryear and A Night Train to Lisbon. So far, enjoying both!
Two books is more than enough, truly, any reading counts <3 I've not read The Friday Bookshop, but I know what you mean. There are quite a few stories circling similar themes at the moment and I sometimes wonder if the repetition dulls their magic a bit. I’m very curious to hear your thoughts on Yesteryear, everyone seems to be loving it. And I had no idea A Night Train to Lisbon was a book too, I only knew the film!
my favourite read of april was the defense by vladimir nabokov. i really love books about a person who has a passion that either brings them alive or can be the very thing that destroys their personhood. an example of the former i read earlier this year was tart by an anonymous author, slutty cheff (yes that is the real moniker).
aside from lolita i don’t know much about nabokov’s catalogue, so you’ve definitely got me intrigued. and thank you for the recommendations <3