Robert Frost’s A Witness Tree Book Cover

I would like to share one of my favorite book covers. Curating my personal reading library is a fascinating process. Not only is it intellectually invigorating, it’s also aesthetically pleasing. That’s why I’ve decided to feature some of these covers here. By doing so, I aim at two things: sharing book art with you and … Read more

Amazement for Yourself Jack Kerouac Quote

I’d like to share one of my favorite quotes. I find them while surfing the web, reading a book, or doing research for one of my articles. As someone who’s passionate about writing, I like to keep these small reminders front and center because of their capacity to ground me in the present moment and … Read more

Yasunari Kawabata and Jun Takami Photo

I would like to share one of my favorite photos. I spend a lot of time choosing featured images for my articles. In the process, I also find photos related to the life and writings of my favorite authors. That’s why I’ve decided to share these hidden gems on my blog and highlight talented photographers … Read more

George Orwell on Cognitive Dissonance

George Orwell is one of my favorite writers. His brilliant essay “Why I Write,” for the most part, mirrors my own motivations for running this blog, which represents a constantly updated map of my fascinating reading adventures. That’s why I faced a difficult task of choosing the featured image for one of my latest posts … Read more