The second of three short stories in Fredrik Backman’s collection, And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer is a warm, wistful narration of a journey: a journey toward the end of an old man’s life. However, the old man isn’t just an old man—he’s a father, husband, and most importantly, a grandfather….
I’d planned to study tonight, but this short novella by Fredrik Backman was irresistible. Despite its brevity, The Deal of a Lifetime managed to be dark and pessimistic, yet also suggestive of all the innocence and love in the world. It was a letter from a father to a son, but it wasn’t a conventional…
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is a short, serene, and insightful collection of reflections by the renowned Japanese novelist, Haruki Murakami. It’s centered around his life as a devoted, steadfast runner, as well as a successful writer. What could be the similarities between these two contrasting playing fields of his life:…