Everyone who has ever finished Pride and Prejudice knows that specific kind of emptiness that follows — that quiet devastation of closing a book and realizing the world inside it no longer belongs to you.
Author: Satie Hayrapetyan
My name is Satie Hayrapetyan, and I love reading. Books have taught me so much, but most importantly, they have helped me understand people better and grow more compassionate toward them. I am also the author of "The Unsent Letters", which will soon be translated into English and made available to all my blog visitors.
A Thousand Boy Kisses: Summary and Review
My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10 Author: Tillie ColeGenres: Romance novel, Young adult literature, Young adult romance literatureOriginally Published: 2016Number of pages: 352 “A Thousand Boy Kisses” is dedicated to those who believe in true and epic love. I do, and I have never given up on love. But did I like the book?…
Books Like 1984: Eight Novels That Will Change the Way You Think
Somewhere, right now, Big Brother is watching you. You know it. You have learned to live with it – and that, Orwell would say, is exactly the problem. The system has a face, a logic so airtight that even love becomes a crime, even thought becomes treason. 1984 is not a dystopian fantasy. It is…
The Alchemist Summary and Review: What Is the Book Really Teaching You
My Rating: ★7/10. When I first read “The Alchemist” at twenty years old, I was so driven by it. I thought it was teaching me so much – entirely new perspectives and ideas. At that time, it felt genuinely transformative. When I decided to write a summary, I wanted to be honest with my readers, so I reread it – especially since it’s a relatively short book. I was also curious: how would I feel reading it now, at thirty-four.
Remarkably Bright Creatures Summary, Review and Recap
My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10 Author: Shelby Van PeltGenres: Mystery, Drama, Domestic FictionOriginally Published: 2022, May 3Number of pages: 500 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt is one of the few contemporary books that I really enjoyed, although the ending could have been more revealing. The…
9 Best Short Books of All Time to Read Over the Weekend
I’ve read more than 150 books, but in this article of “Best short books of all time“, I’m going to list only 9 of them. These are the books that I enjoyed reading, the ones I would consider rereading, and the ones I can confidently recommend to others, knowing they’ll enjoy them too. Some of…
The Last Thing He Told Me | Book Review
If you enjoy mystery, intrigue, and investigation, this might be the book for you. I first came across The Last Thing He Told Me when I saw the poster for its movie adaptation. Since the film received such widespread attention, I decided to read the book before watching it.
The Bastard of Istanbul – Complete guide with analysis
My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10 In the novel, Shafak tells two parallel stories centered around two families: the Turkish Kazanchis and the Armenian Chachmakhchians. What I found especially interesting is that even the surnames carry meaning. Kazanchi and Chachmakhchian are both common surnames found among Armenians and Turks.
Best Agatha Christie Books Ranked by A Bookworm With No Spoilers
Agatha Christie’s detective stories are my go-to when I’m in the mood for something light yet intriguing. Her books are always easy to read, perfect for vacations, and they offer that fun challenge — can you guess the killer this time? That said, Agatha Christie wrote so many books that it can be hard to…
9 Hardest Books to Read or Challenge Accepted
In the list below of the hardest books to read, I’ve included only the ones I’ve personally read and found extremely challenging to finish. I’ve also included the number of pages for each book, so you know how long the journey will be, along with Goodreads ratings and a link to each book. The list is ordered from the highest-rated books to the lowest-rated ones.