Category: Reading Life
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April 2026 Reading Recap: 10 Books, ALMOST No Favorites
I read 10 books in April. This month, the last page of one book so intrigued me that I haven’t stopped thinking about it since.
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What World Book Day 2026 Looks Like in Helsinki
On World Book Day 2026, I joined hundreds of strangers on the steps of Helsinki’s Parliament Building to read in silence for one hour.
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March 2026 Reading Recap
March 2026 reading recap: fewer books, a Finnish obsession, and the moment I realized a great read can make or break an entire month.
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Reading Twenty Books in February: When Fiction Met Nonfiction
I read 20 books in February, and fiction and nonfiction started connecting. The knowledges I learned found the colors through stories.
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January 2026 Reading Recap
Looking back at my January 2026 reading: instinctive picks, library finds, and two standout books that surprised me early in the year.
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Bookstore Hopping in Stockholm, Sweden
I explored eleven bookstores across Stockholm in just four days. This personal guide helps you choose which ones are truly worth your time.
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I Thought They’d Be Cliché Self-Help Books. I Was Wrong.
I used to judge self-help books by their covers, titles, and subtitles. I almost skipped these books but ended up finding them insightful.
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My 2025 Reading Recap: Expanding Reading Horizons
This 2025 reading recap looks back at the year my bookshelf turned into a rainbow of new genres and unexpected favorites.
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Books That Have Influenced My Mindset the Most
These are the books I can’t forget, the ones that still shape how I think. These books made their way into my life and conversations.
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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 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.
