Category: Blog
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Review: Stoner
Stoner by John Williams follows a poor farm boy who falls in love with literature and faces a lifetime of quiet disappointments.
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When Reading Goals Meet Reading Quality
As the year ends, many readers count their books but is more always better? Here’s how I balance reading goals with meaningful reading.
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My Favorite Flowers to Bring Home
I’ve learned which flowers make my home smell the best and which ones last the longest. Here are my favorite flowers to have around the house.
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The Lost Art of Being Alone with Our Thoughts
in BlogWe live in a world that fears silence and solitude. Learning to sit quietly with our thoughts might be the most human act we can reclaim.
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Review: Small Things Like These
A short but deeply moving story about compassion, silence, and the quiet bravery found in everyday life in small-town Ireland.
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My Day at Helsinki Book Fair 2025 in Messukeskus
My experience at Helsinki Book Fair 2025: wandering through books, art and creative booths, with an escape to the Food & Wine Fair.
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Writers Whose Words I’ll Never Get Tired Of
These are my favorite authors who inspire my reading, writers whose names alone make me fall in love with their words all over again.
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One Life Is More Than Enough for Me
in BlogJust one life already feels heavy. I don’t dream of more lives and instead want to live one life slowly, clearly, and with intention.
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Review: Beartown
Beartown is a great novel that exposes the silent pressures of a small town, revealing hard truths about ambition, loyalty, and community.
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Review: James
A story where language becomes an act of rebellion. James is about freedom, literacy, and survival, and it leaves a lasting impact.
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Why I Don’t Use a Reading Journal (Yet)
I love notebooks, but reading journals never work for me. Here’s why none fit my reading style and what I use instead.
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Review: The Trial
The Trial by Franz Kafka is about one man’s mysterious arrest as well as a mirror to the systems that still rule our lives.
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2025 Reading Exploration: Highlights from a Year of Words
A personal reflection on my 2025 reading journey, from discovering poetry to falling in love with memoirs, classics, and Backman’s fiction.
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Review: Anxious People
Can a hostage drama make you laugh, cry, and reflect on life all at once? Fredrik Backman’s Anxious People proves it can.
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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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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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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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Why I Still Commute While Working From Home
Working from home cuts commuting but what if the commute boosts productivity? Here’s why I still ride the metro despite having a home office.
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Balcony, A Cozy Space for Coffee, Reading, and Doing Nothing
Having an apartment with a balcony feels like having my own café corner at home. It has become my cozy spot for coffee and people-watching.
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Falling in Love with Fredrik Backman’s Writing Through My Friends
From watching A Man Called Otto on a flight to reading My Friends, I share my first experience with Fredrik Backman’s writing.
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How a Broken Political System Fails Our Children
in BlogParents may raise honest kids, but what happens when they ignore a broken political system? This is why that choice harms the next generation.
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Moving Abroad Lessons: Why ‘Fear Nothing’ Isn’t True
in BlogMoving abroad isn’t about fearing nothing. It’s about resilience, letting go, and embracing life’s unpredictability.
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What Fahrenheit 451 Teaches Us About Freedom and Modern Life
What makes Fahrenheit 451 a must-read classic for our times? The story of burning books reveals truths that still echo in today’s world.
