Category: Blog
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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A Sweet 12-Hour Escape to Tallinn
in BlogTook a 12-hour summer day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn, just a short ferry ride, but filled with cozy cafés and buns.
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Bookstore Hopping in Tallinn, Estonia
Bookstore hopping in Tallinn with cozy shops, affordable finds, and places worth the trip from Helsinki. Here’s what I discovered!
