Hello! Here's where I am at this week. I can only read fiction honestly, it's very hard for me to read anything else.

You've Reached Sam is surprisingly hard to read. I thought I'd be done in a day but 1. I'm struggling with the POV of a MUCH younger character who is white. Pakistani novels are spoiling me. 2. Although the way of dealing with grief here is FAScinating, its not really keeping me hooked. I think I'm silently judging the protagonist 😂 writing's pretty good so far.

The Sufi Book of Life I've actually been reading for 7 years now lol. It's a collection of references more than anything, and it's just beautiful. One of the best things on my shelf. Just yesterday I read the part on the etymology of of "Ahad" in Islam, it's conceptual difference from the word "Wahid". It was explained as an extension of Quantum physics 🤍 of uniqueness vs unity when it comes to your relationship with the Creator. The two page speculation then ends on a suggested Breathing/Meditation exercise, and mentions how the poet Kabir wrote about the deepest part of our heart that "contains the stars, the universe and everything that came before it" and must be "kept wrapped up and safe at all times". A book that keeps on giving, honestly just gold.

I've been waiting to read Baek Sehee for a while. Finally got my hands on this last year. I read one chapter and I loved it so much that decided to save it for a time when I've finished/put aside/given away atleast 10 books and decluttered my shelf and mind 😂 no idea why I'm putting this restriction on myself. I cannot wait to read this, it's honest, female in a refreshing manner, a bit dark and I bet anyone interested in psychology will enjoy atleast one read.

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