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Author: Shilpi Agarwal

After a heavy read, I am in a mood for a cozy mystery for the weekend. My next read: Butter by Asako Yuzuki

Next destination for my project Books Beyond Border is El Salvador. My first pick is The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende. Do share any resources(books, videos, podcasts, articles) to help learn more about this country.

Piranesi

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke is a captivating novel about a man exploring a vast house filled with statues and the sea. The protagonist, Piranesi, interacts with an enigmatic figure and questions reality. The book blends magical realism and elements of a thriller, appealing to a niche audience despite its wide acclaim.

I learnt a new word today and I found it quite fascinating. This was an adjective used to describe the book ‘Piranesi’ by Susanna Clarke.

Reading report for May. Most of my reading for this month was focused on reading Arizona. It was overall satisfactory month. I am also getting back to read mangas, so that is quite exciting too.

I’m almost at the end of Wind/Pinball by Haruki Murakami. I don’t think this is his best work, as he was still developing his style. However, there’s something soothing about reading about the mundane and sometimes nonsensical aspects of people’s daily lives. I don’t grasp any deeper symbolism, if there…