Every Day I Read
53 Ways to Get Closer to Books
(Autor) Hwang Bo-reumFrom the internationally bestselling author of Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop comes a warm and reflective collection of essays about reading, language and life. Why do we read? What is it that we hope to take away from the intimate, personal experience of reading for pleasure? Rarely do we ask these profound, expansive questions of ourselves and of our relationship to the joy of reading. But in this gentle, philosophical collection celebrating books, reading and language, Hwang Bo-reum doesn't just tell us, but shows us what living a life immersed in reading means. Every Day I Read provides many quiet moments for introspection and reflection, encourages book-lovers to explore what reading means to each of us. While this is a book about books, at its heart is an attitude to life, one outside capitalism and climbing the corporate ladder. Readers and non-readers will take away something from it, including a treasure trove of book recommendations blended seamlessly within.
Hwang Bo-reum
Hwang Bo-reum is a South Korean writer known for her poignant and emotive storytelling. Her works often explore themes of love, loss, and identity, resonating with readers for their raw emotion and relatable characters. Hwang's most notable work is "The Vegetarian," a novel that received critical acclaim and won the Man Booker International Prize in 2016. Through her unique narrative style and powerful prose, Hwang has made a significant impact on contemporary Korean literature, inspiring a new generation of writers to push boundaries and explore complex human emotions in their work.