László Krasznahorkai just won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, and if you’ve never heard of him, let this article be your guide. This Hungarian writer crafts sentences that run for pages. His latest novel has exactly one period in 400 pages. His books explore dying towns, spiritual emptiness, and the slow collapse of meaning. Critics compare him to Gogol and Melville. Readers either bounce off his challenging style or discover someone truly original. Want to know where to

Over the years, I’ve experimented with a bunch of eBook reader apps, trying to find the ones that feel just right. Some were a hit, some were a miss, but a few? They completely stole my heart.

Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa is a tender, slice-of-life story about unexpected friendships and quiet healing. Set around a humble dorayaki shop, it explores the intertwining lives of Sentaro, Tokue, and Wakana, touching on themes of social stigma, loneliness, and resilience. Sweet, simple, and deeply moving, this novel reminds us of the beauty found in small moments and the power of empathy.

Sometimes the most powerful stories come in the smallest packages. If you're looking for books you can finish in one cosy sitting, these must-read picks under 200 pages will steal your heart, break it a little, and put it back together again — all in just a few hours.

You’ve probably seen those cosy book recs floating around on TikTok and Instagram—and yep, I got curious too (okay, obsessed). So I dove into the warm, comforting world of cosy fiction and found out it’s not just a trend—it’s been around for long. I’ve rounded up 10 cosy reads that’ll lift your mood and wrap you in a literary hug. Grab your koffee and let’s dive in!

White Nights explores love in its many forms—selfless, longing, and bittersweet. A poignant tale that lingers in the heart.

A heartfelt family drama exploring love, resilience, and cultural identity through the lives of four cousins—touching, nostalgic, and moving

"Go" by Kazuki Kaneshiro stands out as a poignant exploration of identity, discrimination, and the search for belonging.

"A Perfect Day to be Alone" explores growth and connection through an unlikely friendship. It's a poignant journey of self-discovery.

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