✨May Reads📚
May was a productive month. I think our Book Club Book of the Month really solidified for me that I am definitely not a fantasy girlie … and that’s ok 🤭
Memoir that I got to read this month is definitely a must read - such an important book that I highly recommend 👏🏽
These are my May Reads 📚
1. The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown - While closing the bookstore that she works at, Cassie discovers that one of her regular customers, an old man named Mr. Webber has passed away while sitting in the store. After paramedics remove his body, she discovers a book he left behind inscribed with a message: "This is the Book of Doors. Hold it in your hand, and any door is every door... This book is for you, a gift in thanks for your kindness" Soon after, Cassie discovers the book's magical power and uses it to travel wherever she wants, whenever she wants. But when it comes to magic, there is good & evil and Cassie soon finds herself facing danger because of book hunters who want the Book of Doors for themselves.
While this was a fun book overall, for me personally fantasy is not my cup of tea ....tbh only finished it cuz it was for Book Club
⭐️Rating: 3.5 out of 5
2. The Eyes of Gaza by Plestia Alaqad - After reading the Diary of Anne Frank, I’d never thought I’d ever read another person’s diary depicting their story about what it’s like to live thru another genocide, let alone in modern day… and yet, here we are. This is such an important book that I would highly recommend to anyone who cares or wants to care to educate themselves on this conflict. Such a harrowing story of survival and yet Plestia is able to express humor, optimism & light heartedness in a world where all of that is taken from her. It truly speaks to the kind of person she is and the beautiful tribute this book is to her homeland.
⭐️Rating: 5 out of 5
3. The Five People You Meet in Heave by Mitch Albom - When Eddie, an elderly maintenance worker at a theme park is tragically killed when a ride malfunctions. He soon finds himself in heaven where he will meet five people who will explain the meaning of life and how they’re connected. Thru these encounters, he will learn the importance of love, loss & how no action is too small and come to terms with the regrets he has and learn the true meaning of his life.
⭐️Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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Having participated in a few book clubs myself, I know how selections can open new literary doors—or sometimes remind us of our personal tastes. For instance, while fantasy novels like Gareth Brown's 'The Book of Doors' didn’t resonate deeply with me before, I found value in its creative premise about magical travel and the moral complexities of good versus evil, even if it’s not my favorite genre. What truly struck me this month was the memoir 'The Eyes of Gaza' by Plestia Alaqad. Memoirs like this serve as powerful tools for empathy and education, revealing stories of resilience and hope through personal experience. The honest and sometimes humorous narration amidst such harrowing circumstances makes the book incredibly moving and eye-opening. It’s a reminder that beyond the headlines of conflict, human lives hold rich stories full of strength and dignity. Additionally, Mitch Albom’s 'The Five People You Meet in Heaven' was a gentle nudge to reflect on our own lives and the unseen connections we share. Its exploration of love, loss, and forgiveness leaves a lingering sense of purpose—truly a book to ponder over a quiet evening. If you’re considering joining a book club or expanding your reading list, I would highly recommend these titles. They offer a mixture of genres but are united by compelling storytelling and meaningful themes. Engaging with such diverse books really expanded my perspective this May, and I look forward to what the next month’s reads bring.
