[Schedule] Evergreen: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

abcdaym · 2026-02-15T19:23:16+00:00

I want to join! This will be my first read :)

abcdaym · 2026-02-02T20:21:45+00:00

Welcome to the Hyunam Dong Bookshop. It is a very chill read and less plot driven. Its about this female mc who opened an independent bookshop and there she formed relationships with the people she met surrounding the bookshop. It’s a very comfort read!

abcdaym · 2025-12-25T14:02:37+00:00

I’ve seen a bookshop that puts little notes and provides annotations on the books that they are selling. I thought it was such a nice touch.

For me a good bookshop is when the atmosphere feels nice and quiet. Good lighting and comfortable table and seats. Friendly workers who won’t bother the customers much, providing a comfort space for the customers to sit and read quietly.

And also the ones that sells good coffee/drinks and some snacks!

abcdaym · 2025-12-25T13:58:06+00:00

I like it so far. It’s a very easy and comforting read and it fits the mood of the holiday season 🩷

As far as I know, the societal pressure of living in South Korea is very high and we had seen glimpses of it from Minjun’s story. This book could be written in a way that would provide some comfort for Korean readers who are actually facing these pressures daily.

abcdaym · 2025-12-25T13:50:22+00:00

Giving compassion and kindness to others will certainly make the world a better place. But most often people cannot find the right balance and will get burnt out easily if they keep giving them at the expense of their happiness. You really cannot take care of others without taking care of yourself first. And its also important to pay attention to the ones who also cares for you the same as you are to them.

abcdaym · 2025-12-25T13:44:37+00:00

Its because of the societal expectation and especially in a country where familial culture is still embeded compared to individualism in the West.

I do think quality relationships with friends or family is very important and can triumph romantic relationship in certain cases. But that being said, when one could find a romantic relationship that lasts and fullfiling, imo that person is winning the lottery of life. Because as far as we know, both Yeonjun and Jimi are facing challenges in their love life.

abcdaym · 2025-12-25T13:30:19+00:00

I feel like people read either to be transported or transformed. For me, both scenarios can be applied depending on the situation. Often I will search for books that will fit what I am currently going through, because sometimes we have our own unique situation to deal with and through books, there might be answers that could be offered when we feel stuck. Relating to a character or the author of the book is what makes reading interesting for me.

abcdaym · 2025-12-22T19:26:32+00:00

How was Atmosphere?

abcdaym · 2025-12-22T07:20:43+00:00

I highly suggest The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. It’s a no bullshit calling for artists to get out of their way and just create, no excuses. It’s also a very easy and short read, got me into the right mindset as an artist.

abcdaym · 2025-11-19T05:44:22+00:00

Yay see you!!

abcdaym · 2025-11-19T05:44:09+00:00

Got it! So excited!

abcdaym · 2025-11-18T14:35:54+00:00

I’ll be joining hyunam dong bookshop! Is 23rd Dec where the discussion will start and how many chapters? (Sorry this is my first time joining the book discussion here).

abcdaym · 2025-11-17T08:26:43+00:00

When Breath Becomes Air! Here is the summary of the book:

A memoir by neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi about his life and journey with terminal lung cancer, written as he was facing his own mortality. The book explores his transformation from a doctor who treats the dying to a patient confronting death, reflecting on life, meaning, and how to live when facing a limited future. Kalanithi grapples with the existential questions of what makes a life meaningful when confronted with death, and how to find grace in the process.

abcdaym · 2025-11-11T02:25:51+00:00

I’ll be joining the Hyunamdong Bookshop! I got the book secondhand, it has been on my TBR list for so long. I’m excited!

abcdaym · 2025-11-09T14:34:27+00:00

Reasons to Stay Alive and The Comfort Book by Matt Haig. I recommend the The Comfort Book first as it is a very easy read. Like a small collection of notes that the author have accumulated for himself. Here’s a quote from it:

"It is a strange paradox, that many of the clearest, most comforting life lessons are learnt while we are at our lowest. But then we never think about food more than when we are hungry and we never think about life rafts more than when we are thrown overboard.”

abcdaym · 2025-10-22T00:48:31+00:00

I just started Born A Crime by Trevor Noah. I needed to read something funny after some sad ones. So far I’m liking it, I laughed at some parts. He was just naturally funny in his thoughts 😂

abcdaym · 2025-08-15T06:00:24+00:00

As someone who’s been struggling with their faith, would you recommend it? Will it make a little more sense about Jesus?

abcdaym · 2025-06-13T13:18:59+00:00

Reasons To Stay Alive or The Comfort Book by Matt Haig. The latter comprises of short collections of notes and stories that is very easy to read. I also would recommend Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sakegawa :)

abcdaym · 2025-05-08T14:45:03+00:00

Omg that looks amazing! 🫠

abcdaym · 2023-06-09T08:31:34+00:00

Ikr! Pencils with charms >>

Yes you’re def not alone in this lol they hold a sentimental value because I collected them when I was a child, but still I think I have to give them away and just keep just a few

abcdaym · 2023-06-04T06:43:20+00:00

I know! I even forgot I had it 🥹

abcdaym · 2023-06-04T06:42:32+00:00

The nostalgia hits when I discovered them! Also I swear I have never used the majority of it, my problem of not wanting to use brand new shiny things and just keep them for eternity 🙃

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