A concise, visual log of books I’m into.
It all begins with a secret, a forgotten place, and a boy whose life is already marked by loss. What starts as a simple promise slowly turns into a chain of events leading far beyond our world — into a realm of dark magic, ancient creatures, and a kingdom waiting for its rightful future. This is not just a fairy tale. It’s a journey about courage, responsibility, and the price of hope.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station observe Earth through sixteen orbits in a single day, witnessing spectacular beauty while grappling with personal loss and the pull of home.
A clever meta-narrative where Franz Escher waits for an electrician while reading about Elio Russo, who in turn reads about Franz — creating an endless literary loop of parallel lives.
A philosophical novel about a Tokyo café that offers time travel with one rule: return before your coffee gets cold. Four stories explore regret, love, and the desire to revisit pivotal moments.
Set in Istanbul, the story follows the final moments of consciousness of Tequila Leila, exploring her memories and the loyalty of five friends who seek justice for her in a harsh world.
Charlie Gordon undergoes experimental surgery to increase his intelligence, transforming from a floor sweeper to a genius. But when the effects begin to fade, profound questions about humanity emerge.
Natsuki Books, a cozy second-hand bookshop, was Rintaro's refuge as a recluse. After his grandfather's death, Rintaro is devastated and faces closing the shop—until a talking tabby cat named Tiger appears, asking for his help.
Dorian is a good-natured young man until he discovers the power of his own exceptional beauty. As he gradually sinks deep into a frivolous, glamorous world of selfish luxury, he apparently remains physically unchanged by the stresses of his corrupt lifestyle and untouched by age. But up in his attic, hidden behind a curtain, his portrait tells a different story...
Ulrich Beck's *Risk Society* explores how modernity generates global risks like climate change and technological hazards. Beck argues that societies are now defined by managing risks rather than wealth distribution, revealing how industrial progress increasingly threatens our existence.
In Han Kang's award-winning novel, *The Vegetarian*, Yeong-hye, an ordinary woman in South Korea, decides to stop eating meat after grotesque nightmares. This choice disrupts her marriage, family, and identity as she rebels against societal expectations. Her transformation becomes a haunting exploration of desire, violence, autonomy, and the cost of defying convention.