Of all the Murakami books I’ve read, nowhere is his genius more evident that in this. Spellbinding!

Really beautifully written

Feynman lectures in comic form! If only lecture

Notes were presented this way…

My favourite story is actually, surprise,surprise one of Murakami’s near the end.

All marathon runners should have a read. In what can be read as his running journey, Murakami really gets inside the runner’s head to explore their inner thoughts.

I have put off reading this for the longest time and I’m glad I finally read it. Marvellous!

From the director of “children of heaven” , this is a beautiful story of a blind boy who sees much more than other people can. Watch it!

This is a journal of a family with two little girls and one of them has cancer. And to this end, her parents try to fulfill her last wishes. These include going to Disneyland, swimming with the dolphins and visiting the effiel tower replica near their place. Throughout the ordeal, Elena, their little girl teaches them lessons about life and hope. Scattered throughout the pages are pictures of the family and of Elena and Gracie, her sister pointing towards the inevitable outcome. You know how it is all going to end but it still hits you with all the emotional intensity as if you hadn’t already known. The truth is, through the book, you have been silently rooting for the family but eventually the end comes and when it does, do yourself a favour and prepare a box of tissues. You may need it.

I’ve read some of Picoult’s books and some have twists at the very last page, some made me tear and this one is yet another courtroom drama that I don’t regret reading. The ending was a little off-putting though.

Connection to this book of poems by Gilbert Koh is a given if you are a Singaporean. Poems about our Changi Airport, our education system and even our national day parade get into this thin volume. At times dark but always intelligent, this book of poems will leave you wanting more. A great read for a rainy afternoon.