Reading with Namjoon discussion

i'm curious!

also mine would probably be the phantom tollbooth by norton juster and i'm thinking of ending of things by ian reid

both such different reads but both i think give you SO much to think about!

The book thief by Markus Zusak, this was my best read of 2022. it's emotional and so thoughtful

@qaima (dont know how to at on goodreads mobile) but yes! i read this in sixth grade for summer reading but i remember being completely DESTROYED by it, such a unique pov as well loved it

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, has been my last 5-star read and I would like to know what you would think of this story. Just like with Junji Ito, he creates such bizarre stories.

I feel like jin would like love and Gelato! so I'd recommend that to him

hey rosa, i haven't read the seven husbands but i heard its a good one! taylor jenkins reid seems to be a favorite in the bookish community (:

@tabitha love and gelato sounds so cute! is that a romance?

it is! it's a adorable romance that takes place in Italy! its one of my favorites books

yare wrote: "hey rosa, i haven't read the seven husbands but i heard its a good one! taylor jenkins reid seems to be a favorite in the bookish community (:"
yep, I've only read that book by the author, but I highly recommend it <3
I also plan to read more of his works to see why she is the favorite of many  👀 

Mm it's such a difficult question, as each member has different favorite geners. For example, I loved so much "A little life" but I think it can be a bit heavy story for some of them, like I can't imagine Jimin reading this, I think he will be destroyed hehehe. Anyway, I can recommend something more easy to read (without any emotional damage ahahah) as Animal Farm of George Orwell or The old man and the sea of Ernest Hemingway.

@Tabitha oh I will add that book, finally something placed in Italy hehehe

@Sara i loved animal farm! the ending sent chills down my spine, i must reread it soon! i read the old man and the sea when i was younger for class and didn't really like it, i might also have to reread it just to get a better understanding of it since you speak so highly of it!

@Sara the books you recommended are short stories. I am looking for short reads these days I'm glad I got some recc!!

I think Before the Coffee Gets Cold. I think Joon spends a lot of his time thinking about his life, growing old, existential thoughts etc. He’s a very sentimental and nostalgic person and you can see it in his music, the way he explains things and the fact he feels very connected to artistic roots of all realms. Because of this, he probably feels very connected to those around him, and loves and feels very deeply. I think this book would get him thinking deeply and match his personality in that way.

@sophie yes!! i've never read it but you've convinced me to put it at the top of my tbr! it sounds like something both him and i would love (:

@yare you absolutely should give a second chance to the old man and the sea it is really a good book, with so many reflections:)

@qaima I hope these titles can be amazing also for you ♡

The benefits of being an octopus
If cats disappeared from the world
Speak of Laurie Anderson
Almond
Looking for Alaska

I can think of two books I would love to recommend to specifically Namjoon. “If Cats Disappeared from the World” by Genki Kawamura and “This Close to Okay” by Leesa Cross-Smith.

The first is a novel about a man who is dying but Death offers him a deal that he can live a day longer each time he chooses something to disappear from the world. The second novel is the story of a woman that saves a man from attempting to take his life.

I think his thoughts would be interesting

'The Honest Truth' by Dan Gemeinhart. It is both heartbreaking and heartwarming and very close to my heart.

Infact I suddenly feel like trying mountain climbing someday after reading this book.

i'll be right there by shin kyungsook, on earth we're briefly gorgeous by ocean vuong, untold night and day by bae suah and just kids by patti smith!

@Rayanna Those two recommendations sound so interesting! I def have to pick up the cats one, I need to know what the man's thought process is for getting rid of cats ;-; and also if anyone else feel the effects of the disappearances or is it as if those things never existed? BRB gonna go read it now >.<

Im currently reading the midnight library and it’s such a great book I’ll definitely read it again and it’s already one of my favorite books (also a classic book to read ig?)

I’m currently reading The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea By Axie Oh and I would definitely suggest it , if you’ve watched spirited away then it kinda has that vibe to it

@tomma i JUST bought this book so i'll definitely pick it up soon since you speak so highly of it!

@Connie i've never watched spirited away but i've heard the vibes are immaculate! the cover for TGWFBTS is soooo pretty, i'd probably be convinced just by that lol

@untitled no. 9-1 omg shin kyungsook! i read another book by them. please look after mom! it's really good and really made me reflect on my own relationship with my mom. i loved it so i must pick up your rec by them!