I’ve always held onto the heartfelt dream of being part of a book club, where each month unfolds new worlds through carefully chosen books. Picture us, savoring the warmth of a cup of coffee or tea, passionately sharing our thoughts on the latest reads and diving into engaging discussions. Though this dream has yet to weave itself into my reality, my heart longs to create such a community right here on the blog. I extend a sincere invitation for you to join me in shaping our own enchanting realm of books—a haven where fresh ideas and lively conversations infuse our community with a profound sense of connection and energy that resonates within us. Until then, I’ll eagerly pour my thoughts into sharing the magic of the books I’ve discovered. Let’s wholeheartedly open this book club together—welcome to our literary sanctuary! 🙂
1. Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi (rate 10/10): Imagine a café in Tokyo where you can time travel. But there are rules: they must sit in a specific seat, can’t leave the café, and must return before their coffee cools. This beautiful story by Toshikazu Kawaguchi asks a timeless question: if you could travel back in time, who would you want to meet again? Very warm, cozy, nostalgic and emotional story.
2. The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson ( rate 7.5/10): The story revolves around the incredible Allan Karlsson, a centenarian who refuses to let age define him. The way Jonasson weaves humor and satire is truly remarkable, making this novel the perfect choice for those who crave a perfect blend of entertainment and thought-provoking storytelling. If you’re in the mood for a heartwarming and side-splitting tale that celebrates the undying spirit of a 100-year-old adventurer, I encourage you to pick up this book.
3. “Sophie’s Choice” by William Styron ( rate 10/10): Within these pages, we are invited into the world of Sophie, a Polish immigrant who becomes an unwitting witness to the teryfing event of World War II. It’s a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horror and fear. Be prepared to be moved, to cry, to feel this story deep in your soul and question yourslef what would you do as you will remember Sophie’s choice long after the final page is turned.
4. “Atomic Habits” by James Clear (rate 10/10) : Clear introduces the concept of “atomic habits,” underscoring the profound influence of small, consistent actions on our identity and ultimate achievements. Through insightful perspectives and actionable strategies, the book demystifies the science of habits, encouraging readers to embark on a journey of ongoing self-improvement. It’s not just a guide to habit transformation but an uplifting resource that encourages a positive and enduring route to personal growth and satisfaction.
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Oduvek sam sanjarila o tome da budem deo nekog book club-a, gde bismo svakog meseca zajedno istrazivali nove svetove kroz odabrane knjige, uzivali u solji kafe ili caja, a potom odusevljeno razmenjivali utiske i nove teme.
Iako ta zamisao jos uvek nije postalo deo mog zivota, zelela bih da stvorim takvu druzinu ovde na blogu. Pozivam vas da zajedno kreiramo nas mali svet knjiga, gde ce ideje za nove naslove i uzbudljive diskusije stvarati neku divnu zajednicu i energiju koja nas ispunjava. Do tada, rado cu deliti svoje utiske o procitanim knjigama. Pa da otvorimo onda ovaj prvi book club, dobrodosli! 🙂
1. “Pre nego sto se kafa ohladi” od Toshikazu Kawaguchi (ocena 10/10): Zamislite kafic u Tokiju gde možete putovati kroz vreme. Zvuci previse dobro da bi bilo istinito? Medjutim, postoje pravila: morate sedeti na odredjenom mestu, ne smete napustiti kafic i morate se vratiti pre nego što im se kafa ohladi. Zapitacete se, ako biste mogli putovati unazad u vreme, koga biste zeleli ponovo sresti? Veoma topla, ususkana, nostalgicna i emotivna prica i moja najtoplija preporuka. A ja vec znam koga bih htela da vidim.
2. “Stogodisnji covek koji je iskočio kroz prozor i nestao” od Jonasa Jonasona (ocena 7.5/10): Prica prati neverovatnog Alana Karlsona, stogodisnjaka koji odbija da ga starost definise. Ovde se preplice humor i satira , sto ovaj roman odlicnim izborom za one koji zude za savrsenim spojem zabave i dubokoumnog pripovedanja. Ako ste raspolozeni za pricu koja ce vam zagrejati srce i nasmejati vas, uz neumorni duh stogodisnjeg avanturiste, ohrabrujem vas da uzmete ovu knjigu.
3. “Sofijin izbor” od Vilijama Styrona (ocena 10/10): U ovim stranicama pozvani smo u svet Sofije, poljske imigrantkinje koja postaje svedok stravicih dogadjaja Drugog svetskog rata. Ovo je jedna oda o snazi ljudskog duha pred nezamislivim uzasom i strahom. Budite spremni da budete dirnuti, da zaplacete, da osetite ovu pricu duboko u svojoj dusi i da se zapitate sta biste vi uradili, jer cete se secati Sofijinog izbora dugo nakon sto poslednja stranica bude okrenuta.
4. “Atomske navike” od Jamesa Cleara (ocena 10/10): Pisac uvodi koncept “atomskih navika” i to nam otkriva kakav je uticaj tih malih navika i kako njihova doslednost utice na nas identitet i krajnji cilj. Iznenadicete se uticajem ove knjige i stvarno cete zeleti da promenite svoje navike! Pritom daje puno konkretnih strategija i sama knjiga demistifikuje nauku o navikama, te nije samo vodic za transformaciju navika vec i jedna motivaciona knjiga koji podstice pozitivan i dugotrajan put ka licnom rastu i zadovoljstvu.
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