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It Ends With Us - By Colleen Hoover

“There’s no such thing as truly bad people. We’re all just people who sometimes make bad choices.” I finished this book at 11:54 PM on January 23rd, 2025, my tears long dried up after countless sobs. Honestly, I lost count of how many times I cried while reading. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions that you might never want to get off. Having lived through this book once, I know I won’t have the energy to go through it again. But it absolutely deserves at least one read. You have to experience it at least once—it feels like an emotional cleansing from the inside. Colleen Hoover writes in a way that makes everything feel so real, like you’re living the story right alongside the characters. Even the most mundane moments are captured so beautifully. She dives deep into emotions we often don’t talk about—whether it’s empathy, dark thoughts, excitement, or even the unsettling feelings we try to push away—and she hits you at exactly the right moment. Even the inanimate objects in the story hav...

The Archer - By Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho shares a special kind of wisdom that helps readers feel calm, positive, and think beyond chasing material things that don’t matter in the long run. In The Archer , Tetsuya, a great archer who has left his craft behind to live as a carpenter in a small village, teaches a young boy about the art of archery. Through simple and practical examples, he shows that archery is not just about skill but also about understanding life. The book highlights how important it is to have a mentor—someone who can guide you and help you find meaning in life. The story begins with a young boy searching for Tetsuya, hoping to learn from him. One key idea in the book is “ An action is a thought made real,” reminding us to stay mindful of what we do and how it shapes our lives. The story also talks about the balance between good and bad experiences and the importance of relationships, whether they are with friends or rivals, as they both help us grow. The book also warns about the dangers of fame...

The Nosy Neighbor - By Fern Michaels

"Sometimes the secrets we keep are the ones that teach us the most about who we truly are.” Isn’t that so true? The Nosy Neighbor was given to me in 2015 by one of my cousins, who also loves reading. Since he recommended it so highly, it had to be featured in my blog. This was actually the first thriller I ever read. Fern Michaels' The Nosy Neighbor is an interesting contemporary novel about Sophie, a mysterious woman who moves into a quiet suburban neighbourhood. Her arrival catches the attention of the curious neighbours, who begin to dig into her past. As secrets unfold, the book explores themes like privacy, community, and redemption, while also looking at the complex nature of human relationships. Sophie’s quiet and secretive nature sparks gossip, but the story also reveals the hidden struggles of her neighbours. It explores the balance between isolation and connection, and the deep impact family and friendship can have on our lives. As Sophie tries to escape her troub...