Month: August 2025
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Review and Summary: The Wisdom of Trees
in Book ReviewThe Wisdom of Trees reveals how trees quietly sustain life, offering meaningful lessons in resilience and connection.
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God Forbid a Girl Build a Personal Library
Constant moves meant no library of my own. But in my new apartment, I finally carved out a cozy reading corner.
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Review and Summary: Letters to Milena
in Book ReviewLetters to Milena is a portrait of an impossible love that’s too intense, too fragile, and perhaps too real for the world outside the page.
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Moving in Helsinki: Notes from My Own Experience
Moving in Helsinki can feel heavy, both mentally and physically. Here are tips and lessons from my own move to make it much easier.
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Review: The Trouble with Being Born
in Book ReviewThe Trouble with Being Born is a dark yet thoughtful read that questions life, meaning, and being human in sharp, unforgettable lines.
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Review and Summary: Secrets of the Octopus
in Book ReviewThink intelligence is just for mammals? Secrets of the Octopus uncovers the genius of these shape-shifting, quick-thinking creatures.
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Review and Summary: Feel Something, Make Something
in Book ReviewStruggling to process your emotions? Feel Something, Make Something offers a gentle, creative approach to untangling feelings through art.
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Hobonichi Wishlist: What I Love, Need, and Haven’t Decided
My 8-month review of the Hobonichi Weeks Mega: what worked, what didn’t, and what I’m considering for my next Hobonichi planner.
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Review and Summary: Why I Am Not Going to Buy a Computer
in Book ReviewWendell Berry’s choice to reject computers opens up a powerful conversation on feminism, technology, and the meaning of work.
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Review: You Are Here
in Book ReviewYou Are Here is a nature-themed poetry collection featuring 50 original poems that reflect on our connection to the earth.
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Review and Summary: Are You Mad at Me?
in Book ReviewThe trauma response no one talks about might be ruling your life. Are You Mad at Me? explains why we can’t stop people-pleasing.
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Review and Summary: More Than Words
in Book ReviewTalking does more than share words, it trains your brain. More Than Words shows how everyday chats can boost focus, memory, and mood.
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Review: One Long River of Song
in Book ReviewOne Long River of Song by Brian Doyle is a heartfelt essay collection about nature, faith, family, and the beauty of everyday life.
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Review and Summary: The Happiness Files
in Book ReviewYour life is the most important project you’ll ever manage. The Happiness Files shares insights for finding purpose, balance, and meaning.
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Review and Summary: All About Love
in Book ReviewBell Hooks’ All About Love explores what love means beyond romance, touching on family, community, and how we care for each other.
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Review and Summary: The Nature Fix
in Book ReviewFeeling stuck indoors? The Nature Fix shows how nature can heal us and reveals inspiring ways people around the world embrace the outdoors.
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A Chaotic Journey of Learning Finnish Language
I knew learning Finnish would be hard and I hate that I was right. Here’s what helped, what didn’t, and what I’m still figuring out.
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Review and Summary: The Brain at Rest
in Book ReviewThe Brain at Rest shows how doing nothing can actually help your brain work better. Find out how rest can boost mood, focus, and creativity.
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Why I Added a Fiction Category to My Nonfiction Book Blog
I started this blog for nonfiction books but something changed along the way. This is why I added a fiction section in this book blog.
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How Classic Fiction Helped My Reading Burnout
I read nonfiction nonstop until it started making me anxious and burned out. Here’s how fiction classics helped me find calm and comfort.
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Review and Quotes: Metamorphosis and Other Stories
Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis hit me differently every time I read it. Here’s how it made me reflect on change, worth, and being human.
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Review and Summary: The Call of Wonder
in Book ReviewCan science and faith go hand in hand? The Call of Wonder offers a gentle starting point for exploring how reason and belief might connect.
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Review and Summary: The Language Puzzle
in Book ReviewThe Language Puzzle explores how language began and changed over time. This book takes you on a deep journey into how humans learned to speak.
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Review and Summary: The Genius of Birds
in Book ReviewThink birds aren’t smart? The Genius of Birds reveals their surprising intelligence. Prepare to see them in a whole new light!
