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  • May 31, 2023

Circe by Madeline Miller | A review

In this novel, Circe, the author tells the story of a minor goddess, Circe, the book’s namesake. Circe, the daughter of the mighty Helios, the god of the sun (Titan), was the least impressive daughter of the Titans. This is my second book by Madeline Miller, and while I absolutely adore her first book, “The…

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  • May 31, 2023
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  • April 2, 2023

Paradise by Abdulrazak Gurnah | Book Review

“Look at their happiness,” he said, unsmiling. “Like a mindless herd of beasts approaching water. We are like that, small-minded creatures misled by our ignorance. What is their excitement for? Do you know?” These were the words of Uncle Aziz, whom I could not stand because of his self-righteous pretence. Nevertheless, his words made me…

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  • April 2, 2023
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  • February 5, 2023

The Dictionary of lost words | Book Review

So, I finished this book over the weekend. I was gifted this one by a friend in August. And to be honest, the title and the cover design made me pick it up from my many unread books. I loved this book. I love learning new vocabulary and its meanings, and this book is just…

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  • February 5, 2023
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  • January 17, 2023

The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo | Review

The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Okay. I’m a bit conflicted with one. There are so many parts that I love. And some of them were like I don’t know. For example, Celia was annoying. But she loved Evelyn deeply, and I loved that about her (as I said, I’m conflicted 🤣) Of all the seven husbands, my favourite was Harry!…

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  • January 17, 2023
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Books 📚 | Coffee ☕️ |
Personal: @janeshussa ✨️

I love spending time in bookstores. 💫📚 Walking ar I love spending time in bookstores. 💫📚

Walking around. Picking up books I probably shouldn’t buy. Thinking about all the books I still want to read. 😪

And honestly, I can’t think of a better way to spend a day 📚
a woman with opinions and too many books ☕📚 a woman with opinions and too many books ☕📚
A non-negotiable time for joy 😊 Yes, the waking A non-negotiable time for joy 😊 

Yes, the waking up at 5am sucks... but it is absolutely worth it. ✨️

See that sunrise? We stood there like idiots just staring. 💫
And then a rainbow showed up after some rain like it was an apology 🤣

And reward after the walk? That cup of coffee was well deserved, I kid you not ☕️

And, of course the company ❤️

Slide 3 is my favourite shot this month 😎
This is usually how my off days look lately... tak This is usually how my off days look lately... taking care of the little things that give me joy 😊

#daysoff
Zanzibar 💫 Bits and pieces I loved while there ❤️ Zanzibar 💫

Bits and pieces I loved while there ❤️
I think what unsettled me most about The Stranger I think what unsettled me most about The Stranger is how little Meursault performs for others.

He does not pretend to feel what he does not feel. He does not say things simply because they are expected.

And somehow, that honesty becomes disturbing to everyone around him.

#thestranger
#albertcamus
My review of The Stranger is out in today’s The Ci My review of The Stranger is out in today’s The Citizen.

Perhaps we are more attached to how things should look than we realise. To the right words, the right emotions, the right reactions.

We learn them. We repeat them. And over time, they begin to feel like truth.

And sometimes, we don’t question it.

Also, see a lineup of books I am reading and loving. Between Friends and Lovers has my whole heart ❤️ (review coming soon)
How is ease into my week ☕️💫 . . #handgrinder #co How is ease into my week ☕️💫
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