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A few days ago, I had posted this review of A silent patient and somebody suggested in the comments to read Keigo Higashino. I had stopped reading for 4 years and I looked up on the internet and the plots were intriguing so I got a few of his books and some crime thrillers by other japanese authors (16 more are yet to arrive lol) but I'm loving this so much. This brought me out of my reading slump. I love crime thriller and mystery books and I'm slowly starting to be a fan of these writers.

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Imo It was good to see these two characters on the screen together, sharing such emotionally charged scenes... + we got the iconic duo song too!

Some readers get irritated by this...what do you guys think??

I have not read Isaac Asimov much, but oh god, I have read some of his short stories and I will never forget them. And I've heard that this series of his, laid the foundations of almost all of the sci-fi that we read today.

One line can change how you think about yourself and your destiny.

Got these today. I know many people in this sub don't like the midnight library but I thought to give it a go anyway. Also I'm currently in a book reading slump so needed something easy to read.

Anyone has read this? No spoilers pls man ive to enjoy this

What a wonderful time to complete reading a book about mangoes: during mango season itself. I must admit, I consumed quite a few mangoes alongside reading about them, which felt like the only correct way to experience this book.

I picked up the signed copy of Mango: A Global History by Constance L. Kirker and Mary Newman from Midland bookstore, and it turned out to be a thoroughly delightful little read.

The book treats the mango as far more than just a fruit. It looks at it as a cultural object. Which, honestly, feels completely appropriate for mangoes. No other fruit inspires this level of emotional investment.

The authors take us through mangoes in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, Mughal gardens and royal experiments, European colonial trade routes, and eventually into the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and modern global food culture. There’s even discussion about preservation, commercialisation, and changing food habits.

One thing that genuinely surprised me was just how widespread mango culture is outside India. Somewhere in my mind I had subconsciously assumed the rest of the world merely “also eats mangoes.” Turns out the fruit has travelled remarkably far and adapted itself into many cuisines and traditions.

The book itself is short, beautifully illustrated, and packed with little bits of trivia and historical anecdotes. It’s the kind of book you can comfortably finish over a couple of relaxed evenings, preferably while holding a plate of sliced mangoes nearby.

And honestly, that combination may have improved the reading experience considerably.

Overall, a charming and informative read, especially during mango season. It left me both slightly more knowledgeable and considerably more hungry.

Might not be perfect or not even good. But I just like to write in this book while listening to music. It feels good :)

Picked up reading around end of 2025 to inculcate it as a habit. Love love love how these beauties made me cry laugh think wander and made me love reading more with each passing day. Looking forward to delve deeper into more amazing books. Cheers and happy reading to everyone :)

PS: do yourself a favour and pick up a/any book rn and start reading!

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Just read Orwell's Animal Farm and it was such a solid and tightly packed read. Such a great thought provoking read on how rebellion can turn sour if power isn't kept in check and how manipulation and propaganda works.