"Books became my closest confidants, finely ground lenses providing new views of the world." Genre: Nonfiction Pages: 208 Published: Jan 12, 2016 Rate: 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads Synopsis For readers of Atul Gawande, Andrew Solomon, and Anne Lamott, a profoundly moving, exquisitely observed memoir by a young neurosurgeon faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis who attempts… Continue reading Review: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Tag: bookblog
Classicsathon 2020 TBR
If you have been following Suckerforcoffe for a while now then you know I'm an avid fan of classics. I simply love them. So when Lucythereader announced the classics readathon I was so excited! Essentially classicsathon is a year - long readathon where one will be reading as many classics as possible. You can set… Continue reading Classicsathon 2020 TBR
Review: A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
"One thing about being lonesome is that you think too much, especially when there isn't much else you can do." Genre: Fiction, Memoir Pages: 229 Published: February 13th, 2007 Rate: 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads Synopsis A first-person account, told by a 25-year-old veteran of the Sierra Leone conflict, this title is a heartbreaking, honest and important… Continue reading Review: A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
7 Books To Read For Non Fiction November + TBR
Happy Thursday! ❤ As October comes to an end I am gearing up for Non Fiction November. This will be the first year that I actively participate and I'm so excited. For today's post I want to recommend 7 non fiction books that I have read, and loved that I think you might enjoy. The… Continue reading 7 Books To Read For Non Fiction November + TBR
If You Like This, Then You’d Like This: Frankenstein and The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde |2
Hey friends! Today I'm comparing two books that I think are fairly similar and that I both liked. This is the second post in the series, you can read the first one here. I dub these two books as science gone wrong. I read Frankenstein earlier this year and I liked it fine and I… Continue reading If You Like This, Then You’d Like This: Frankenstein and The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde |2
Review: Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
"Problems always start long before you really, really see them." Genre: Fiction, Thriller Pages: 254 Published: September 26, 2006 Rate: 3.5 ⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads Synopsis Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment: she must return to her tiny hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls.… Continue reading Review: Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
FromMyBookshelf: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
Years ago, back in 2017, I mentioned to my boyfriend that The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is a book that I won't review or rate (but if pushed it's a whooping 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and then some) and the reason is it's so personal to me. December of 2015, my then neighbour (hey Amanda! 😊)… Continue reading FromMyBookshelf: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
Coffee With Fay: Allie of Allieereads
Hey loves. I'm so excited for you to meet Alliee, one of my all time favourite people. She's absolutely the sweetest and supportive person and I'm so glad to call her my friend. ❤ 1. Tell me a little bit about yourself. Hi friends! I’m Alexandra, but please call me Allie. I blog at ‘allieereads.com’… Continue reading Coffee With Fay: Allie of Allieereads
3 Years Later | What I Know For Sure
Hello, loves. I hope July is being good to you. On the 26th of June my blog turned 3. I still can't believe it has been three years. Wow! I have spent the last few days reflecting on the journey it has been, and honestly, I wouldn't change a thing. If you are new to… Continue reading 3 Years Later | What I Know For Sure
Coffee With Fay: Ken Okumu
If I remember correctly, I met Ken through one of these Coffee with Fay posts. He read them all, then pointed out that I have few guys featured on here, which I realized is true. We've been friends since and has been a huge supporter of suckerforcoffe. He's a reader and an amazing writer and… Continue reading Coffee With Fay: Ken Okumu