I enjoy reading books about how people navigate love, loyalty, and conflict, because they provide a glance into how we handle internal monologues and decisions close to the heart. But reading about relationships from around the world offers an even better view of cultural nuances and helps me appreciate the many ways we relate to…
I enjoy reading memoirs because I find the experience transformative. Memoirs introduce me to the intricacies of a culture or place that I may not have discovered otherwise. When I read personal stories that carry universal truths, I am reminded that I am not alone in this world, that there are people in other continents…
One of my favorite Portuguese writers, José Saramago, is celebrated for how he infuses historical elements into his novels, particularly about periods of political conflict that are woven into Portugal’s history. His novel, Raised from the Ground, set in the Alentejo region of Portugal, follows a family of farmers as tensions flare leading up to…