Month: September 2025
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Review: Personal Writings
Personal Writings uncovers Albert Camus’ early essays filled with reflection and the foundation of his philosophy.
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Review and Summary: Ends of the Earth
Neil Shubin’s Ends of the Earth explores the science, beauty, and urgent changes in Earth’s polar regions.
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Review and Summary: Fawning
Is fawning just about people-pleasing? Ingrid Clayton explores the costs, strengths, and compassion behind this misunderstood response.
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Review and Summary: Hello, Cruel World
Can kids grow kind and strong in a harsh world? Hello, Cruel World shares practical ways to raise resilience without losing compassion.
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Review: Orbital
In Orbital, Samantha Harvey writes about our planet, human anxiety, and the unstoppable passage of time. Each page feels timeless.
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Review: The Penguin Book of Spiritual Verse
A stunning collection of 110 poems on doubt, faith, and the mysteries between. Edited by Kaveh Akbar, this anthology leaves you speechless.
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Why I’m Learning Finnish
Learning Finnish in Helsinki opened doors to culture, connection, and everyday moments I don’t want to miss.
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My First Afternoon Race: Running the Tallinn 10K at 2 PM
in BlogRunning the Tallinn 10K with its rare 2 PM start made me both enjoy and struggle with racing as a runner and tourist.
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Review and Summary: Sorrow’s Long Road
Sorrow’s Long Road explains grief through science and personal stories. It helps you comfort and understanding in your journey of loss.
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Journaling My Way Through Hobonichi Confusion
I’m torn about my next Hobonichi setup for 2026. See how writing through my planner doubts turns confusion into clarity.
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Review: Empire of AI
Empire of AI takes us inside the hidden world of AI and ChatGPT. This book explores the power, risks, and the people shaping our tech future.
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Review and Summary: The Magic of Imperfection
What if imperfection is the secret to success? Explore “three-quarters baked thinking” and see how it transforms creativity and growth.












