ASHIM

I remember picking this book because of its popularity but also because he's the protagonist in one of my top 5 movies.

I'm on an artistic path myself now and I needed to hear about the system of greenlights. I am taking note of them as I go along this uncertain, scary and exciting path.

The book was paced fast and slow at times, which directly affected my interest. I did end up reading to the end which is surprising, I thought I'd give it up mid-way.

It's a good story of a good life, and I have taken lessons of my own.

What a gentle and comforting read. Murakami!

I bought this in Colombo, because I wanted to read a book on my Sri Lanka trip by a local author.

I was nervous about this book, after all its a book about the life of a crow and their tribe.

Boi oh boi, I'm surprised at how this short book kept me hooked. It's simple, comfortable and leaves me thinking about the life of an ‘ordinary' crow. Now, weirdly, when I look at any crow, I'm able to think from this perspective.

I recently got shat on by a crow. I wonder if he was the local ‘Rectum Ranger champion' of the day. If you were - cheers my friend xD

I remember the feeling I got after I read ‘A man called Ove' - heart-warming, calm. It's the same feeling I got while reading this book. The setting, the characters and the story really warms your heart, the slow pace of life is very comfortable. I loved this!

I can only remember 3 stories which I really liked, the rest were okay as they didn't work for me.

This idea is great irrespective. I might want to read other editions of the same format.

Also, I probably shouldn't have read the stories back to back. The constantly changing characters, settings and plot doesn't help.

This book ain't for me. Too vague, no story. I wish I read it a bit before buying.

Man this is a long read. Glad I had the week to read a lot. Picked this for Japan context building but also because Murakami is hyped. I didn't get a lot of parts, especially the ending. I guess there was no profound ending to it. But the book and its few characters did make me feel calm and free. I am slowly getting pulled towards that slow life, each day.

Ek time pe relevant thi, tab li thi. Aaj subah thodi relevant lagi toh padhli. One of those books you read when you need such comfort. Will be on the shelf now, until well, I'll need it randomly some day.

Did I just read this book in 2 days...

2nd book in my ‘Japan context building books'. I picked it out randomly in Bangalore at Champace bookstore, because it had a Japanese theme that week (or month). Picked 4 random books. This is one of them.

I like this. It's very warm. The start of the book opened some scars and memories from one of my past relationships. It felt nice to be able to relate. Easy to read, comfortable with the pace.

Cute cover though. I will try to go to this particular neighborhood of second hand bookshops - Jimbocho neighborhood in Choyoda city.

What a legendary guy! I love his philosophy and reasons to do nothing.

When he said he feels its injustice to be paid the same salary as another colleague, when for doing the same exact work, he endures and takes mental stress, whereas the colleague enjoys it, I laughed so hard. It makes sense!

Rental person to do nothing is such a fun, bakchod concept. I'd like to try one day, and hopefully meet Shoji in Tokyo this year.

Okay-ish. I liked the first half, mostly because it mentioned a lot about local Japanese culture. Also why I picked the book for my year end trip to Japan, I want to know local things.

Second half was more of advice and tips without a story, which I don't enjoy reading. Too much advice and info anyway in the world, I'd rather read stories.

I asked the personnel in Kathmandu's Pilgrim bookhouse to give me a book for my 12 day Everest Base Camp trek. A book which has the story of an expedition to a big Himalayan peak, a story which is well written and tells me about the realities of an expedition. A story which dives deep into the difficulty of the summits, and explains both the physical and mental limits that man faces.

After I ended my long explanation of what I wanted, a man showed me this book and said “This is the story of the first successful expedition of an 8000m peak, which happened before Everest. This is a story from 1950, by the expedition leader himself. You'll like it”.

And oh boy, did I like it? I loved it!

PS. I'd give 4.5 stars if I could as it got complicated in the start, identifying the people but the benefit of doubt for the brave team and the fact it was more than 70 years ago.

Tooooo good! The first half was a little slow, but oh boi oh boi, kya crazy build up till the end. For the first time I was aware of my reading speed increasing as I turned the pages.

Like always with Blake bhaiya, movie chalti hai mere dimaag mein!

A little long, but Blake Crouch keeps me hooked. Legit TV show running in my mind. So eager to read Part 2!

Good story! Could only picture Matt Damon as the protagonist in a similar kind of plot. If they make a movie based on this, I'd definitely watch!

Funny little book on different types of cyclists that I found in a random book fair in Koramangala.

Important note: I read the original script / screenplay of Interstellar that Jonathan Nolan wrote in 2008, keeping Spielberg in mind as the director. When Christopher picked it up in 2012, he made massive changes (massive!!! And beautiful).

I'm in absolute awe of Christopher Nolan and his team. The how and, more importantly, why he made the changes that he did. Phenomenal.

I have the soft copy of the original script, if anyone needs.

Been raining for 3 days here. I started Upgrade and finished it just now. Feels like I've watched a movie across these 3 rainy days!

Fun little picture book. It helped me feel calm about the present situations. All we need is some people to travel with :)

Great read for a BVB fan. Extremely well researched and tells a great story about the club's history, centered around the fans. However, It was a little too detailed for me.

An amazing book on the realities of love in a relationship's cycle. The feelings, insecurities, fun, communication and everything that is a part of it. Got a little too sophisticated at some points, but overall I'd recommend.
Thank you Nikita for the recommendation.

Decent book, gives first hand insight into Novak's life, but focuses majorly on his career's turnaround. It wasn't due to any change in personnel, workout or sleep schedule, but just getting his food right. With time and also being better at just observing my body, I feel gluten in too much quantity isn't good for me, neither is dairy. Novak makes a good case to try a gluten free diet for 14 days.
Also, I was expecting more about his mental strength exercises. I've always admired him for that, he's insanely tough mentally.

Loving the Sci-Fi genre with the element of time bend. Really works the brain. The writing style is great. Thanks to my visualization powers, I have seen a great film now hahah

Bought it only because of Rashford's name, it turned out to be a book focused for kids. But well, main bhi baccha hi hu in some way. Asked some tough questions “what is your dream?...” And i thought “let me live with my existential crisis”