Reading

These are most of the books that I have read since March of 2019 when I got my Kindle. This page is supposed to be a backup/replacement of my Goodreads profile.

For some books, I decided not to review & rate them publicly here but I still add them manually without a review so the book count is still correct.

Reading stats

Total books: 62
Average rating: 3.89

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2021

The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, #1)
Robert Jordan (1990)
★★★★☆

Started reading this book expecting a very slow and dry read but I was suprised how easy to read and engaging this story was. The beginning was definitely a bit slow but soon the story really picks up and the characters are driven by danger and urgency.

The characters are relatable and while they do fit some stereotypes as far as fantasy books are concerned, I did not find this to be detrimental to the story. I’ve heard some opinions that this is Robert Jordan’s weakest book in the series as far as writing style and prose is concerned but honestly if that’s the case then I’m absolutely looking forward to the rest of the series because I actually already really enjoyed the writing in this one.

The ending did feel quite rushed and came a bit too suprising for my taste but overall I liked the book and will continue with the series.

Finished: August 2021



The Last Question
Isaac Asimov (1956)
★★★★☆

Really cool short story with a suprising twist at the end. Definitely recommend it!

Finished: May 2021



The Egg
Andy Weir (2009)
★★★★☆

Super cute story, really creative idea with a suprisingly deep meaning. Absolutely recommend this short story!

Finished: May 2021



This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life
David Foster Wallace (2009)
★★★★☆

Nice speech, actually listened to a video of him reading it rather than doing it myself. Some interesting thoughts about living a more compassionate and mindful life.

Finished: April 2021



The Headspace Guide to Meditation & Mindfulness
Andy Puddicombe (2011)
★★★★☆

I’ve been wanting to get into mediation for a while and this book was a nice introduction to this topic. There were examples to try out while reading it and the author also gave us his backstory and personal experiences with meditation.

Overall a really nice read, would recommend it to someone who wants to get into meditiation.

Finished: April 2021