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Taken by Storm by Tami Hoag

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

After shattering Julia’s heart more than once, can S.T. finally prove that he’s changed? Will he be able to convince her that this time, he’s here to stay—that he’s ready to build the family they’ve always dreamed of? And can Julia’s love for him overcome the deep fears of abandonment he’s left behind?
دار خولة by بثينة العيسي

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reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

هذه الرواية تجسّد تلك الخاطرة التي تراود كل مُربى: متى نخطئ في تربية أبنائنا؟ ما الأخطاء التي قد نقع فيها دون قصد فتترك جرحًا عميقًا أو تحدث شرخًا في قلوبهم؟ وما هو ذلك الخطأ تحديدًا الذي قد يبني جدارًا فاصلاً بين المُربي وأبنائه؟
Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

مدينة بنصف قلب by بثينة العيسى

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inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

كتاب صغير لا يستغرق أكثر من 15 دقيقة لقراءته، لكنه يمنحك درسًا عميقًا لا يدركه الكثيرون: تقبّل مشاعرك بكل أشكالها.
سواء كانت حلوة أو مُرّة، فعندما تتصالح مع مشاعرك السلبية وتتقبلها بصدق، يصبح إحساسك بالمشاعر الإيجابية أكثر عمقًا وصدقًا.
الحصيد by يوسف زيدان

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informative inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

يسعى يوسف زيدان من خلال رواياته إلى تثقيف الشعوب العربية عبر تقديمه لتاريخ المنطقة بأسلوب ممتع ومشوق. فهو يعرض الأحداث بطريقة تجذب القارئ، متناولًا بعض القضايا الجدلية، ويترك له حرية تشكيل رؤيته الخاصة. هذا النهج يحفز القارئ على البحث والتعمق في هذه القضايا، مما يزيد من رغبته في اكتساب المزيد من المعرفة عنها.
الإنسان والحضارة by عبد الوهاب المسيري

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informative reflective slow-paced

5.0

يتطرق د. عبد الوهاب المسيري في هذا الكتاب إلى كيفية تفسير الظواهر الإنسانية وتحليلها، ومن أهم الموضوعات التي يناقشها الصهيونية ومعاداة السامية.
يُعتبر د. عبد الوهاب من أبرز من توغلوا في دراسة عالم اليهودية وكتبوا عنها، محاولًا تثقيف العالم العربي وتوضيح حجمهم الحقيقي بعيدًا عن نظريات المؤامرة.
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

“Books by authors who understand life. Those who write about family, mother and child, about them-selves, about the human condition. When authors delve deep into their understanding of life to touch the hearts of readers, helping them to navigate life, isn't that what a good book should be?”

“Books are not meant to remain in your mind, but in your heart. Maybe they exist in your mind too, but as something more than memories. At a crossroads in life, a forgotten sentence or a story from years ago can come back to offer an invisible hand and guide you to a decision.”

“It was a mistake trying to embrace something that couldn't work out at all. There're so many instances of people not being able to put an end to things because of fear, of others' judgement and of the possibility of regretting it in the future. I was the same. But now, I feel so relieved.”

📚✨ That was the first book for a Korean author to read which proves that the power of literature knows no boundaries! ✨📚

🌏 This masterpiece proves how universal our fears, struggles, and dreams are—no matter where we come from. We’re all on the same quest: finding happiness and our place in life.

I wished that this book never ended as it was my daily sanctuary 🌿.Reading it felt like living alongside the Hyunam-Dong bookshop community, which inspired me by its beautifully diverse characters who support one another in their search for meaning and comfort.
Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour (or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood) by Thomas Erikson

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informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

ماريو و ابو العباس by

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

After Midnight by Teresa Medeiros

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adventurous mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0