Summary: Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, published in 1996, is a haunting historical novel that blends fact and fiction to explore the mind of Grace Marks, a young Irish immigrant convicted of a brutal double murder in 1840s Canada. Inspired by a real-life case, this tale unfolds through Grace’s own … Read more
Book Review: Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E. Lawrence Hey, listen up—I picked up Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E. Lawrence five days ago, and it’s been an epic, mind-blowing adventure that I couldn’t set down, wrapping up around 9:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, after 4 days of total immersion! This 1926 … Read more
Book Review: The Time Machine by H.G. Wells I just blasted through The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, and it’s a mind-blowing sci-fi throwback that kept me up late—right now, it’s 11:42 PM IST on Tuesday, August 26, 2025! This 1895 classic tracks the Time Traveller as he zips to 802,701 AD, meeting the childlike … Read more
Book Review: Foundation by Isaac Asimov I just powered through Foundation by Isaac Asimov, and it’s a mind-bending sci-fi epic that kept me up late—right now, it’s 12:09 AM IST on Wednesday, August 20, 2025! This 1951 classic kicks off with Hari Seldon’s psychohistory predicting the fall of the Galactic Empire and his plan to … Read more
Book Review: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett Oh man, where do I even start with “The Pillars of the Earth”? This beast of a book – and I mean that in the best way – transported me straight back to medieval England, with all its gritty drama, towering ambitions, and heart-wrenching twists. … Read more
Рецензия на книгу: Война и мир Льва Толстого Книга Льва Толстого «Война и мир» – это, без преувеличения, титанический труд, который захватывает с первых страниц и не отпускает до самого конца. Это не просто роман, а целая вселенная, где переплетаются судьбы десятков персонажей, исторические события и философские размышления. Читая, я словно жил вместе с Андреем … Read more
Book Review: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom I just put down Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, and man, I’m still wiping my eyes. This book, from 1997, is like a warm hug and a gut punch all at once. It’s about Mitch, a guy caught up in the rat race, who reconnects with … Read more
Book Review: Being and Time by Martin Heidegger So, I finally got through Being and Time by Martin Heidegger, and let me tell ya, this book is a beast. Dropped back in 1927, it’s like the guy decided to crack open the whole “what does it mean to exist?” question and just go wild with … Read more
Brief Summary of Book: The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn is a self-help spirituality classic that feels like a warm hug from the universe. First published in 1925, this slim book blends New Thought principles … Read more
Brief Summary of Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is a self-help communication classic that’s been changing lives since 1936. Carnegie lays out practical principles for building relationships and swaying others, like showing genuine interest, listening actively, and avoiding criticism. … Read more