Eternally Bonkers

26 Marathons: What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career by Meb Keflezighi and Scott Douglas

Print Length: 256 pages
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Rodale Books
Genre: Running and Jogging, Motivational Self-Help

This book is quite intense, so brace yourself for a fairly lengthy review!

I’ve run almost six marathons so far (never a full one, but my first is coming up!) My running coach prescribed this book to help me build my mental and intrinsic motivation while enduring long distances. Yes, prescribed, not recommended. In addition to intense workout plans, lifestyle and nutritional changes, reading books, and watching movies and documentaries about runners have opened my eyes a lot more than watching YouTube vlogs of runners could ever do. Through this book, I was introduced to the world of elite runners. I’m surprised that I never picked up books on running before!

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Yellowface by R. F. Kuang

Print Length: 336 pages
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow
Genre: Literary Fiction, Asian American Literature & Fiction

This book is quite intense, so brace yourself for a fairly lengthy review!

If you are someone who enjoys reading books, keeps up with book reviews, and has some knowledge of the publishing industry, then I want to let you know that this particular book may stir up a range of emotions in you. Having studied, volunteered, and worked in the publishing industry myself before transitioning to content marketing, I believe that this book shines a light on some of the darker aspects of this industry.

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What You are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama and Alison Watts (Translator)

Print Length: 304 pages
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Hanover Square Press
Genre: Japanese Literature, Adult Fiction, Contemporary

After finishing the book ‘The Door-To-Door Bookstore’ by Carsten Henn, I usually check out the Goodreads “Readers also enjoyed” section below. By scrolling through this section, you can find many books of the same kind. The algorithm used by Goodreads seems to know my preferences better than I do myself, and I fully accept that. Therefore, with a solid 4.3 rating, I couldn’t resist adding this book to my library reserve. And I am so glad that I did.

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