My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10 Author: Matt HaigGenres: Novel, Science fiction, Domestic FictionPublished: 2013Number of pages: 305 I enjoy reading Matt Haig because he always manages to deliver meaningful messages in the simplest, most unburdening way. The Humans is the third novel I’ve read by Haig, and…
My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10 Author: Matt HaigGenre: Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, RomanceNumber of Pages: 374Published: June 6, 2017 Matt Haig’s books don’t put pressure on the reader. They are deep yet accessible, which I truly appreciate. I love when complex ideas are expressed in…
My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/10 Originally published: February 21, 2021Author: Elena ArmasGenres: Romance novel, Contemporary romanceNumber of pages: 448 I have moments when I want to read something light—a beautiful and funny love story, especially after heavy books. These books help me relax and imagine myself as the main character, so I started looking…
My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10 Author: Shelby Van PeltGenres: Mystery, Drama, Domestic FictionOriginally Published: 2002, 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…
My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/10 Author: Fredrik BackmanGenres: Novel, Humor, Humorous FictionOriginally published: October 31, 2014Number of pages: 420 Britt-Marie Was Here Summary Britt-Marie is a 63-year-old “housewife” whose favorite cleaning agents are baking soda and a window cleaner called Faxin. One day, she hears on the radio about an elderly woman who…
My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10 Originally published: August 27, 2012Author: Fredrik BackmanGenres: Novel, Humorous FictionNumber of pages: 368 This is one of the most heartwarming novels I have ever read. It is a story of pure love and friendship that ultimately saves the main character’s life. After finishing the book, I immediately…
My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/10 Author: Gabriel García MárquezPublication date: 1975Publication place: ColombiaNumber of pages: 475 The Autumn of the Patriarch Summary As someone who has always admired Gabriel García Márquez and has read One Hundred Years of Solitude twice, I found The Autumn of the Patriarch…
Title: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s SorryAuthor: Fredrik BackmanRelease Date: 2013Pages: 450Genre: Novel, Humorous Fiction, Domestic FictionGoodreads Reviews: 4.1/5 My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry Summary This is not my first Fredrik Backman book, so I knew it would be an easy and enjoyable read, filled with humor and…
My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/10 Author: Laura DaveGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Domestic FictionPublished: May 4, 2021Number of Pages: 320 If you enjoy mystery, intrigue, and investigation, this might be the book for you. However, as a devoted fan of classic literature, I expected a bit more. Having read…
My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10 Originally published: August 13, 2020Author: Matt HaigGenres: Science fiction, Fantasy Fiction, Philosophical fictionNumber of pages: 304 The Midnight Library was my first book from Matt Haig. My friend once said she was reading a book about a girl who wants to commit suicide and ends up in…