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Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

Too simplistic and lacking in depth to be touching.

Aug 22, 20253 min read

A copy of The Enigma of Room 622 by Joel Dicker and a pair of glasses lie on a wooden table in a cafe. Photo by Ninay Desai

A copy of The Enigma of Room 622 by Joel Dicker and a pair of glasses lie on a wooden table in a cafe. Photo by Ninay Desai

The Enigma of Room 622 by Joel Dicker

Set in the Swiss Alps, this is a murder mystery wrapped in a legacy battle, boardroom intrigue and a love triangle.

Jul 18, 20253 min read

On a teak table, a copy of E Lockhart's novel We were Liars lies open near a blue drink. Tossed near the book is a satin scarf with a paisley pattern. Photo by Ninay Desai

On a teak table, a copy of E Lockhart's novel We were Liars lies open near a blue drink. Tossed near the book is a satin scarf with a paisley pattern. Photo by Ninay Desai

We were Liars by E Lockhart

A private island owned by a privileged family. An accident. Secrets. Forbidden Love. And lies upon lies.

Jun 20, 20254 min read

In a cafe nestled amidst trees and plants, on a glass table lies a frappe, a pair of black sunglasses and a copy of Malcolm Gladwell's David and Goliath. Photo by Ninay Desai.

In a cafe nestled amidst trees and plants, on a glass table lies a frappe, a pair of black sunglasses and a copy of Malcolm Gladwell's David and Goliath. Photo by Ninay Desai.

David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell

Challenging perceptions of strength and weakness, it is interesting in parts but not quite a slay.

May 16, 20253 min read

On a slatted wooden table sit a bunch of pink peonies with some greens arranged in a small teal green watering can. Besides it, lies a copy of Jojo Moyes' novel Me before You and a light brown notebook with a pen drawing of a Paris scene on its cover. Photo by Ninay Desai.

On a slatted wooden table sit a bunch of pink peonies with some greens arranged in a small teal green watering can. Besides it, lies a copy of Jojo Moyes' novel Me before You and a light brown notebook with a pen drawing of a Paris scene on its cover. Photo by Ninay Desai.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Old-fashioned friendship-turned-romance with a bittersweet ending.

Apr 18, 20253 min read

A black and white puppy seated on a striped cream sofa next to a copy of Robert Harris' historical fiction, An Officer and A Spy. Photo by Ninay Desai.

A black and white puppy seated on a striped cream sofa next to a copy of Robert Harris' historical fiction, An Officer and A Spy. Photo by Ninay Desai.

An Officer and A Spy by Robert Harris

A gripping, impeccably-crafted and poignant historical espionage novel about the Dreyfus Affair.

Mar 14, 20254 min read

On a glass coffee table next to a tea light lies a copy of Paula Hawkins' psychological thriller A Slow Fire Burning. On it, is perched a pair of glasses. Photo by Ninay Desai.

On a glass coffee table next to a tea light lies a copy of Paula Hawkins' psychological thriller A Slow Fire Burning. On it, is perched a pair of glasses. Photo by Ninay Desai.

A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins

A slow burn murder mystery brimming with a host of unlikeable characters with reasons to kill.

Oct 25, 20243 min read

A copy of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library lies on a midnight blue cloth with its folds catching the light, making it glisten. A string of tiny twinkly lights is strewn around the book. Photo by Ninay Desai.

A copy of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library lies on a midnight blue cloth with its folds catching the light, making it glisten. A string of tiny twinkly lights is strewn around the book. Photo by Ninay Desai.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

If you're looking for an uplifting and easy read, you're in the right place. A bit predictable but engaging, nonetheless.

Oct 13, 20234 min read

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