What's on my shelf?: Recent Episodes
Huei Suen
Get ready to pick up some quotes and book titles recommended from my bookshelf! Every Monday, I'll share a book and talk about the parts that made me love the book and how you'll find value in it. Sounds good? Hit the follow button to never miss an episode!
Before The Coffee Gets Cold is a play turned novel by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. The story follows four people who took a sip of the coffee and time travelled. Hear the review now. Get the book review summary to your inbox at https://heysuen.com/book-podcast Follow the Instagram @whatsonmyshelfpodcast.
In the book titled The Disappearing Act, French journalist Florence De Changy spent 2 years investigating authorities, locals, police and just about anyone who could have answers about the MH370 flight. This episode summarises the gripping case and highlights why this is a valuable read.
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Nana the cat needs a new home and together with his master Satoru, they set off across Japan to do so. I loved that this book was written from the pov of Nana the cat! Hear the episode for more details!
A wisdom a day, makes you a better person by the end of the year! Start off 2021 with The Daily Stoic, a book about Stoicism that compiles all the great wisdoms and tells you how to apply to our modern times.
At 35, Nora Seed decides to end her life. What happens when she finds herself in a library where each book is a chance to try a different life? This is my favourite fiction of 2020 and I am so glad to be recommending it this week!
Welcome to the second episode! I summarise and review Factfulness, a non-fiction book about WHY we get the world wrong and what we can do to have a fact-based worldview. Questionnaire link: https://www.gapminder.org/ignorance/ignorance-test/
Welcome to the first episode! I review a fictional story about a boy named Santiago who pursues his personal legend. This was the first book that restarted my reading journey! Enjoy!
I'll be bringing you book reviews from my shelf! You can expect what I found great about a book, what I think could be improved and my favourite quote!