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The Defining Decade: Why Your 20s Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now

The Defining Decade: Why Your 20s Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now

Genre: Non-fiction, Psychology, Self-Help Author: Meg Jay As someone about to graduate from my 20s, I picked up "The Defining Decade" by Meg Jay out of curiosity. They say your 20s shape the rest of your personal and professional life, so I wanted to reflect on how I

The Silent Patient

The Silent Patient

Author: Alex Michaelides Genre: Psychological Thriller If you're looking for a book that will blow your mind with twists, pick up "The Silent Patient" now! It's a page-turner that keeps you on edge the whole time, and by the end, you might find your

Bad Blood

Genre: Biography Author: John Carreyrou Imagine investing millions of dollars into a “revolutionary company”, only to discover it was built on lies. Welcome to the world of 'Bad Blood,' a book that feels like watching a thriller unfold in real time with unexpected twists and jaw-dropping revelations! Before

Half of a Yellow Sun

Half of a Yellow Sun

Genre: Historical Fiction Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Have you ever re-read a book and felt like you were uncovering a hidden treasure all over again? That’s the magic I experienced with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun. I finished reading it just yesterday. Although it wasn&

The Midnight Library

The Midnight Library

Genre: Fiction Author: Matt Haig "That sounds like a movie story. Is there a movie about this book?" That's what my husband said when I summarized this book to him. If you're looking for good fiction to read, I definitely recommend The Midnight Library

When The Body Says No

When The Body Says No

Genre: Self-Help Author: Gabor Maté As promised, let’s start with some major key takeaways for this book review, and then we'll dive into the nitty-gritty of the book later on: 1. This book is a reminder for everyone to do a "self-emotional inventory" regularly to

The Metamorphosis

The Metamorphosis

Genre: Fiction Author: Franz Kafka I listened to "The Metamorphosis" audiobook based on a book recommendation from someone in my book club. At one point, we had a tradition of offering club members a couple of book options for voting. So, a fellow member presented the group with

The Top Five Regrets of the Dying

The Top Five Regrets of the Dying

Genre: Memoir Author: Bronnie Ware Someone recently asked me how I choose which books to read. Honestly, I do not have a system. I simply keep my eyes and ears open. If I come across something interesting, I pick it up and read it. This one I heard about in

Nathiya

Genre: Fiction Author: Saraswati Pratikshya I've had 'Nathiya' for years now. At one point, I started this book and left off after a few pages. But recently, I picked up this book again, and this time I couldn't stop turning pages—I finished it

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

Author: Lori Gottlieb Genre: Memoir I read a decent amount of books, and I love bonding with people over our shared reading experiences. Last year, while I was seeing a physical therapist for my shoulder, we got to chatting about what we were reading. She mentioned this book she found

The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner

Author: Khaled Hosseini Genre: Fiction If you have ever read any of Hosseini’s books, you already know the caliber of his writing. He crafts short, powerful sentences infused with volumes of emotion. His stories flow so seamlessly that you find yourself unable to stop turning pages until you reach

A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns

Genre: Fiction Author: Khaled Hosseini To kickstart 2024, I decided to re-read Khaled Hosseini’s masterpiece- "A Thousand Splendid Suns." I first read it a decade ago, and I had no memory of the story details except the strong impression that it was an outstanding book. Ten years

Tuesdays with Morrie

Tuesdays with Morrie

Genre: Philosophical Novel Author: Mitch Albom The truth is, Mitch, once you learn how to die, you learn how to live. At my workplace, a common mantra is “Always begin with the end in mind”. Got it? It's about envisioning outcomes before planning any program and working backward

Stinger

Genre: Romance (Spicy/ Erotic) Author: Mia Sheridan So, recently, I finished listening to an audiobook of Mia Sheridan’s spicy romance novel, “Stinger”. I have not been a romance enthusiast in recent years, and usually lean toward other genres, but hey, I’m all about switching gears once in a

Shoe Dog

Genre: Autobiography/Memoir Author: Phil Knight A few months back, I joined this awesome book club, and I recently got my hands on the autobiography of the Nike founder as part of our book club recommendations. I don’t know if I would have picked up this book on my

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Genre: Self-Help Author: Stephen R. Covey Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” is one of the most widely read self-help books of all time, and I had been hearing about it from various sources. I was just about to order a copy online when I noticed

Outliers: The Story of Success

Outliers: The Story of Success

Genre: Self-Help Author: Malcolm Gladwell “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell is a thought-provoking book that offers insights into the factors that influence the success of exceptional individuals. With his exceptional storytelling, compelling anecdotes, and statistical analysis, Gladwell emphasizes that success isn’t solely the result of an individual’s talent or

Teen Ghumti

Genre: Fiction Author: BP Koirala "Teen Ghumti" is a phenomenal psychological fiction written by Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala in the 1960s. The novel primarily focuses on the main character, Indramaya, and her three pivotal life decisions that shape different phases of her life. In phase one (before marriage), Indramaya

The Psychology of Money

The Psychology of Money

Genre: Non-fiction/Self Help/Finance/Psychology Author: Morgan Housel “The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel delves into the relationship between human psychology and financial decision-making. Often, we may think of money and finances in terms of complex math or technicalities, but the author makes the point that, in fact,

The Subtle Art of Not Giving F**k

The Subtle Art of Not Giving F**k

Author: Mark Manson Genre: Self-Help If someone asks me the core idea of this book, it should be the following: The idea of not giving a fuck is a simple way of reorienting our expectations for life and choosing what is important and what is not. Mark Manson’s "

The Five Love Languages

The Five Love Languages

Author: Gary Chapman Genre: Self-Help Have you ever fallen in love with someone? How does it feel at the beginning when you are falling for someone? Do you remember that “in-love” experience, when you get butterflies in your tummy, when you keep thinking about the person 24/7, dreaming about

Man's Search for Meaning

Man's Search for Meaning

Author: Victor Frankl Genre: Autobiography “Man’s Search for Meaning” is a memoir written by Victor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor, and a psychiatrist. He spent three years as a prisoner in the concentration camps. His father, mother, brother, and wife died in different concentration camps. The book's first

Pallo Ghar ko Jhyal

Pallo Ghar ko Jhyal

Author: Govinda Bahadur Malla "Gothale" Genre: Fiction How often and to what extent has female sexuality been portrayed in Nepali novels? How many books have you encountered/read that dive into the psychological and sexual desires of women? In my opinion, Govinda Bahadur Malla “Gothale” was radical in

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid Genre: Fiction, Romance This time around, I picked a book that I would not usually choose- a romance novel! While I’ve read romance novels before, the past year and a half has been mostly about self-help books, so it was a refreshing break to dive

Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence

Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence

Genre: Self Help Dopamine, known as the “happy hormone”, is a chemical released from our brain when we pursue things that give us pleasure, whether it’s food, sex, chocolate, coffee, Instagram, TikTok, video games, YouTube, and so on. In today’s dopamine abundance era, all these things that elevate