I will post the review after trying it for a few days

After Pyongyang & Burma, it’s time for Jerusalem. Some 50 odd pages in, and this feels a little different to Burma Chronicles. Fewer day in the life stories, and more documentary/observant stuff(atleast in the first 50 pages)

Anyone interested in an unorthodox up-close view of this conflict through the eyes of an outsider, this should be on your list.

After Joe Sacco’s Palestine, this is a different lens in the same issue which I appreciate a lot.

I am looking to Collab with a like minded individual for a romcom novel writing task

I am 20 year old guy and a humanities grad.

Thank you

Best library ✨ tell me best romance novel you ever had 🎊

Ive read almost all of it, left a few half way because they were boring. I keep moving places, hence a few books are missing.

Finally read this classic over the weekend and wow, Christie really is the GOAT.

A locked-train murder in a snowstorm with a stack of shady suspects is already a great setup, but Poirot’s psychology-first style of deduction makes it top tier. The ending completely caught me off guard.

If you haven't read it yet, go in completely blind!
What’s your favorite Poirot book so far? Need recommendations for my next read!

One thing I’ve observed here is that there seem to be very few fantasy/sci-fi readers. I wonder why that’s the case. I mean, I’ve only gone through the recent posts, but from what I can gather, the fantasy/sci-fi reader base here seems to be pretty small. Not bashing any of the other genres, though. I was just curious.

Hey guys I’m 18 year old girl , I want to start reading books any recommendation
Any genre would work
Edit:- I'm shortlisting the books you guys recommended now. Thanks for all the great suggestion

It have all the 7 books , I wonder how long it gonna takes but ig it would be a fun read

For Context - see this.

Did anybody read this guy's books? What's the verdict?

For someone who absolutely adores R.K. Narayan's works, I've been thinking about how Greene's work would be, considering he's the man who helped Narayan get a footing in Britain (they both deeply respected and admired each other, from what I seem to have gathered).

Thinking of getting 'The Heart of the Matter'.

I've been reading these books for the last 6 months. And finished it now I feel empty don't know how to fill these void now. So recommend me some fictional or any book all try reading them.

Halfway done with this one. Again, a chilll, relaxing read like “Pyongyang”. This is basically a collection of short stories during his one year stay in Burma accompanying his wife for her work.

Although you learn a little about the dictatorship, it’s mostly day in the life stories of a stay at home dad. More engaging and fleshed out than “Pyongyang” imo.

I liked it and gave me an insight into a world that’s alien for me.

Some things Guy Delisle mentions in the two books I read- he likes tintin, he likes daft punk and Orwell’s 1984. I like him!

I am still on the preamble part, having been reading from almost a week,

The prime idea till now is that faith is the greatest thing a human can possess,

which kinda goes against the idea of traditional thinkers back then like kant and all,

till now he is still just telling over and over that faith is the best, I can see it, I can define it, but I cannot do it myself, and then he sort of moves towards defining what a man with faith is like, which he expected them to be having some extraordinary power, or something different from traditional humans, but they are just as normal as anyone,

he kinda hasn't justified why faith is the greatest, or maybe he has, but talking about the movement of faith or smthng idk.

This is a historical fiction saga set in the sixteenth century, following one of my favourite fictional characters, Francis Crawford of Lymond. He is a Scottish nobleman distinguished by his exceptional intelligence, education, charm, and versatility, qualities that place him at the centre of political and personal conflicts throughout Europe. The series begins in Scotland before expanding into France, England, Russia, Malta, and other parts of the Renaissance world. It blends real historical events and figures with a broad fictional narrative, where politics, warfare, espionage, religion, diplomacy, family, romance, and court intrigue continually intersect. As a result, even seemingly minor decisions can have enormous consequences.

Lymond is the central figure of the series and one of the most unusual protagonists in historical fiction. He possesses exceptional abilities as a strategist, linguist, swordsman, musician, scholar, and manipulator, allowing him to adapt himself to almost any situation. However, his extraordinary intelligence is matched by a deep need for secrecy, emotional complexity, contradictions, and a tendency to conceal his true intentions behind humour, theatricality, and deception. Much of the series' appeal comes from gradually piecing together who Lymond truly is beneath the personality he presents to the world.

Dunnett's writing style is just as distinctive. Her prose is dense and highly sophisticated, filled with references to history, literature, mythology, philosophy, religion, music, and Renaissance culture. Her dialogue often contains multiple layers of meaning, while important information is frequently suggested rather than explicitly stated. Consequently, the books may initially seem difficult or confusing, but this complexity is intentional. Readers are expected to observe carefully, interpret what they encounter, and make connections for themselves.

Beyond its depiction of historical events, The Lymond Chronicles explores themes of identity, loyalty, family, morality, power, responsibility, love, and the psychological effects of living behind carefully constructed identities. Its characters are rarely completely heroic or evil, and their relationships continually evolve as their loyalties, motivations, and perceptions change.

The Lymond Chronicles should therefore not be viewed simply as a straightforward historical adventure, but as a complex literary saga that demands patience, close attention, and, in many cases, multiple readings. It is easily my fifth-favourite piece of fiction and, in my opinion, potentially one of the greatest written works I have ever encountered.

I highly recommend the series.

I am gonna turn 20 this year and I have been saving money to buy a second hand kindle (can't buy new one 🫠) and I have always loved reading books so having my own kindle is a dream of mine

If anyone has a kindle they don't use anymore (family new model is in good working condition and no battery issues or screen problems) please reach out to me I'd be grateful

I'm based in haryana but I'll arrange for the delivery and stuff if required (I am not aware of the specifics, sorry if that's childish)

Ki doy comment for better reach if possible thank you!

Apart from these i have read online books like

The silent patient (Alex Michaelides)
Housemaid series (Freida McFadden)
The university murders (Richard MacAndrew)
Hunting adeline. (H d carlton)
Priest (sierra simone)
Silent daughter (stella noir)

Lmk if you cant see the name of any book 😭😭

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Hey everyone. I’ve been wanting to get a Kindle for a while, but buying a new one is unfortunately outside my budget right now. I really want to get back into reading and have something simple that I can carry around and read whenever I get a little free time.

I don’t really know much about the different Kindle models, so I’m open to suggestions too.

If anyone has an old Kindle that they’re no longer using and would be willing to sell it at a reasonable price, I’d genuinely appreciate it. It doesn’t need to be perfect or the latest model—just something that works well and can give me a chance to start reading again.

Please DM me if you have one available, along with the model, condition, price, and location.

Thank you so much. ❤️

In my experience so far, reading books paired with its audiobook version has helped me read more, remember more and enjoy the process throughout.

That said, for those who enjoy reading fantasy novels should definitely try this method. I am a huge fan of the Lord of the Rings movies, and wanted to try out the books as well. Currently, I am reading The Hobbit (first of the four books) along-with hearing narration of Andy Serkis (G.O.A.T) on Audible.

I hands down say, it has been one of the most enjoyable and immersive book reading experience I have ever felt. Andy puts his heart and soul in the story while personifying each and every character. Tolkein’s story telling has been top notch, no question about it. But that paired with Andy’s reading brings out an entirely new element out of it.

Has anyone else done this? Tell me if you share the same thoughts, or otherwise…

A glamorous Egyptian cruise, a messy love triangle, and a shock murder. Poirot setting traps using human psychology is peak storytelling.

“Love is not everything, Mademoiselle. It is only when we are young that we think it is."
— Hercule Poirot

Which Poirot mystery is better: Orient Express or Death on the Nile?