book reviews
Reviews of books by relationship gurus, dating experts, and cautionary tale-tellers.
7 Books I Want To Read Every Year Until The Day I Die
If there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I read vastly across all genres. Nobody puts baby in a corner — or me in just one section of the bookstore. Sometimes it's fiction, sometimes business, sometimes self-development, and sometimes intensely detailed psychology books.
By General gyan7 months ago in Humans
Why ‘Damn, Daniel’ Explains the 2025 AI Gig Economy
Back in 2016, a teenager in white Vans broke the internet. “Damn, Daniel!” became the catchphrase of the year—shared on Ellen, remixed into songs, and immortalized as a meme. For a moment, it was everywhere. It seemed random. Harmless. Hilarious.
By Ms. Phillips7 months ago in Humans
The Gift of Listening
In the heart of a lively town, where the chatter of busy streets blended into a steady hum, there was a small workshop tucked between a bakery and a flower shop. It belonged to Mr. Harris, the town’s handyman. With hands weathered by years of fixing things, Mr. Harris was known for his skill, but more than that, he was known for something rare—a remarkable gift for truly listening.
By Najeeb Scholer7 months ago in Humans
Hope in a Paper Boat
In the small riverside town of Willow Creek, life moved gently, much like the slow river that curved through its heart. The river was a place where children gathered every afternoon, especially after school, to play and dream. Their favorite pastime was folding paper boats—brightly colored, carefully creased—and setting them afloat on the water’s surface, watching the tiny vessels bob and drift downstream like miniature adventurers.
By Najeeb Scholer7 months ago in Humans
Letters to the Forgotten
The city never truly slept. The hum of traffic, the chatter of hurried footsteps, and the glow of neon signs kept the night alive. Yet, just a few blocks from the busiest streets, tucked between towering skyscrapers, stood a humble shelter known as The Haven. It was a place where the forgotten found a moment of warmth and safety—a refuge for those who had nowhere else to go.
By Najeeb Scholer7 months ago in Humans
The Quiet Hero
In the heart of Lakemont, a city where towering skyscrapers clawed at the sky and the rush of life never paused, people often looked for heroes in grand gestures—those who saved lives in spectacular ways or spoke out loudly against injustice. But sometimes, the truest heroes went unnoticed, working quietly behind the scenes, changing lives without fanfare or applause.
By Najeeb Scholer7 months ago in Humans
The Invisible Thread
In the crowded city of Maraville, where people rushed through their lives without a second glance at strangers, there lived an old tailor named Mr. Anwar. His shop was tiny—tucked between a noisy tea stall and a mobile repair store—and most people passed it without noticing. But inside, among bolts of fabric and spools of thread, Anwar carried a secret belief:
By Najeeb Scholer7 months ago in Humans
One Candle, Many Lights
In the quiet village of Noorabad, nestled between gentle hills and sleepy trees, power outages were common. Every few nights, the lights would flicker and vanish, leaving the village in deep darkness. But the people had grown used to it—lanterns were lit, fires kindled, and life continued in the glow of old ways.
By Najeeb Scholer7 months ago in Humans
