Alright, short synopsis. The novel focuses on 29-year-old Eleanor Oliphant, a social misfit with a traumatic past who becomes enamoured of a singer, whom she believes she is destined to be with. It deals with themes of isolation and loneliness, and depicts Eleanor's transformation journey towards a fuller understanding of self and life.

Honestly, I was neither satisfied nor disappointed in this book. I searched this book at my Goodreads with lots of good reviews, and I guess in the end I'm rather fond of the characters, they are loving and somewhat funny in a chuckle kind of way, I guess it's also because I have a special place in my heart for characters who tries to fit in, the socially awkward ones because somehow I can relate, feeling alone and thinking she's never going to be good enough, I guess this book became a reminder to me that others do feel this. I loved how her journey ended (or just starting) in the end of the book. I hope I didn't give away anything from that sentence, but it was heartwarming and definitely beautifully written.

Although, I do have some things that I don't like in this one. There are quite a few times (well many actually) where her explanations or story-tellings would go off track and it would go on for a few sentences, I didn't particularly enjoyed those parts because I like straightforward stories, bits and pieces of information that are useful to the main topic that she's discussing, but I think that's all. In conclusion I would recommend it for a spare but quite time so you can really enjoy the journey and understand the characters deeply because they are lovable, hihi. I bought the e-book here: https://tokopedia.link/3o4r1EjbHcb

Alright, short synopsis. The book tells a story about a young shepherd who longs to search for a treasure beyond his dreams. The treasure are said to be buried near the Pyramids. It tells the numerous challenges the boy faced with the guidance of wisdom from different places and his heart. 

Honestly, I have been eyeing this book for two years and just curious enough to read it now. A friend recommended it to me so that I read more and I don't regret it. The story was straight forward and clear, the kind of story that I like. I was with the shepherd throughout his journey and the details about how he feels in each challenge seems very real to me, and somehow relatable. And no spoilers, but the way the story explains love is just fascinating and even changed how I think about it. It's filled with wisdom and life lessons about our worldly possessions, how to deal with the heart, and how to live life.

Although, I do have some things that I don't like in this one. The book frequently talks about 'omens' and I don't know how I feel about them. I have never believed in them or as what we call it 'signs from the universe'. I have always believed in asking help to God and when things do come my way it's because of the hard work I put in and God's help. I just think that omens are just a self-assuring thing to do when we feel we have lost our way, but then again some people say prayers are the same, so I should respect the ones who do believe in them. But there is one story that's in the Bible (about Joseph and how he saved Egypt) and the book mentioned God once or twice which I find quite interesting. In conclusion I would recommend it for a spare time if you need a rest from the world. You can buy the book or borrow it here: https://archive.org/details/alchemist00coel

Alright, short synopsis. This book is a memoir of conversations between Mitch Albom and his old university professor Morrie Schwartz. In these conversations they discuss life, death, forgiveness, trust, and belief because Morrie is dying of ALS and gives advice and wisdom in their talks.

Honestly, this is the first time a book ever made me sob to tears. And surprisingly, I have already heard one or two of the life lessons that are written, but I guess it's the point of view that can turn such simple lessons into a wake-up call. Through the writer's point of view we're being taken to Morrie's process of accepting his fate in his last few months. It's a whole new way to understand life and death and to appreciate and not pity those who are ill or dying. This sweet old professor is trying to tell the world that dying is a part of life, we'll eventually go back to nature, with a realistic understanding that sometimes grief and self-pity sometimes comes along, and that's okay, we have to own it in order to control it.

Okay, without any more spoilers, this is such a perfect book to go through quarantine. It's preparing you to face life again soon, in a way. The writing is simple and elegantly put, although the plot goes back and forth past and present you won't have any trouble. If you feel like you've lost your way, or maybe just not having it with yourself (emotionally or physically) this is a lovely book for you to read. You can buy the book or borrow it here: https://archive.org/details/tuesdayswithmorr00albo_0

Where do I start? Well, I'm sure you are familiar with this story, whether it's the book or the television show. The story is set in a dystopian future of America (Gilead) where women are divided into several classes. In this case, handmaids are women who are put in sexual slavery on account of her now rare fertility, and one of them (Offred) is telling her own story.

Honestly, the story is a bit too depressing for me. I prefer light reading, and what intrigues me to read this is because it takes on such horrible issues that I personally think still stands until this day (not literally, though). The harassments, the tortures, the rules and regulations for one's body and how to cope with life is unbelievably gory, I can't imagine living in a world where that kind of system exists. And these actions did not only came from the men, but from women too, who also take part in what seems to be an "arrangement" between these three types of people (Commanders, Wives, and Handmaids). It is also considered taboo to blame the men for infertility which I think is absurd. There are a lot of other social/political/religious issues that I think are fascinating and worth reading.

But I can tell you from now, that this is not a light story. For a person who is just trying to enjoy quarantine, I don't think bringing up these heavy issues is a good idea. Also, for people that are average on their English and are interested in reading classics, I am 100% go for that, but for me, this book has a lot of words that sometimes has to be looked through the dictionary, which is fun but it gets a little bit tiring after 200-ish pages of back and forth on the dictionary. So something to think about.

You can buy or borrow it here: https://archive.org/details/handmaidstale00atwo_0