This is where I keep a list of all the books I am reading in 2025.
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This year, I aim to read more books by authors from India and Asia.
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I had mixed feelings after reading The Vegetarian. The story revolves around a woman with underlying mental issues and the failure of those around her to understand and cope with her struggles. Sometimes, it isn’t clear what people may be experiencing when we judge them on the surface. This was my favorite read this month because it resonated long after I finished the book, prompting deep soul-searching.
The Vegetarian Han Kang ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2007
A Fig for all the Devils
C.S. Fritz
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2021
Orbital
Samantha Harvey
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****2023
Bittersweet Susan Cain ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2022
My favorite read in February was “All the Pretty Horses.” It was a beautifully simple book that explored the author’s love of the American West. Reading it reminded me of old Westerns, and a story of love lies at the book’s heart.
A Canticle For Leibowitz Walter M. Miller Jr. 1959
Professional Troublemaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones 2021
River’s Edge Kyoko Okazaki 1994
All the Pretty Horses Cormac McCarthy 1992
Think Again Adam Grant 2021
My favorite read in March was Iron Widow. The story itself wasn’t very original - as it blended “The Handmaid’s Tale” with “Pacific Rim”. Nevertheless, the story was fun and fast-paced, and reading a sci-fi novel for a change was good fun.
Monsters Claire Dederer 2023
Iron Widow Xiran Jay Zhao 2021
The Maltese Falcon Dashiell Hammett 1930
Butter Asako Yuzuki 2017
Do Hard Things Steve Magness 2022
Heavenly Tyrant Xiran Jay Zhao 2024
Silent House Orhan Pamuk 2013
Slow Productivity Cal Newport 2024
Arthur Miller 1949
Convenience Store Woman Sayaka Murata 2016
My favorite book this month was Green Island, which I read to prepare for a trip to Taiwan. I usually select a book related to my destination to set the mood. This one is quite bleak, reflecting the civil turmoil experienced by many similar nations, and its story is no different. I appreciated the generational perspective, spanning from the 1940s to the late 1990s. During my visit, I was surprised to see how young people on the island are finding peace despite the sadness depicted in the book.
Green island Shawna Yang Ryan 2016
Heart Lamp Banu Mushtaq 2025 (translated version)
Queer William S. Burroughs 1985
I began listening to the Dungeon Crawler audiobook, which was quite popular at the office. Initially, I was reluctant to follow a trend, but I found the book very enjoyable. It moves quickly and is perfect for anyone familiar with or who has played role-playing games. I intend to read the remaining books in the series, which currently includes seven titles.