BOOKS I READ
Books I Read: A Year of Learning, Escapism, and Growth:
As 2024 quickly comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the books that have shaped my year. Reading has become more than just a source of entertainment; it provides moments of self-reflection, learning, and exploration of other worlds that transport me beyond my own little bubble.
This year, I set a goal to read more diversely, exploring new genres and challenging myself with both classic and contemporary works, while also including a bit of fantasy.
Here is a look at the books I read this year, ranging from captivating novels to eye-opening and memorable non-fiction.
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo:
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo is a dark and atmospheric novella that weaves a tale of magic, mystery, and complex characters. Set in a world where the supernatural and the real intersect, it follows a seemingly ordinary protagonist who discovers a hidden world of intrigue, danger, and unearthly forces. Bardugo expertly balances the eerie with the familiar, creating a tension-filled narrative that keeps you on edge. Though The Familiar is brief, its emotional depth and exploration of its characters' internal struggles make it a compelling read. If you enjoy dark fantasy with a touch of psychological depth, The Familiar is a worthwhile read.RATING: ★★★★☆
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
Daughters of Shandong by Eva Chen
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokav
Tender is the Flesh by Augustina Bazterrica
If Cats Disappeared from the Work by Genki Kawamura
Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
The Patient by Alex Michaelides
The Women Destroyed by Simone de Beauvoir
Severance by Ling Ma
The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden
Forbidden Notebook by Alba de Céspedes
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
On Earth We Are Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
The Hunger of Women by Marosia Castaldi
Rattlebone by Maxine Claire
Outline by Rachel Cusk
Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
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