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How’s it going guys? Been reading much? On track for your goodreads challenge? No? Awesome! Welcome to the club! . On track to make it? Great! . Already crossed your goodreads challenge? You better tell us exactly what you’ve been smoking, you magical beast you! . #bookstagram

Biographical Fiction - Have you read any? I don’t think I have but I’m so intrigued by Patient X sent to me @aaknopf, Thank you! ➖ Ryunosuke Akutagawa was one of Japan's great writers - author of the stories 'Rashomon' and 'In a Bamboo Grove', most famously - who lived through Japan's turbulent Taisho period of 1912 to 1926, including the devastating 1923 Earthquake, only to take his own life at the age of just thirty-five in 1927. . These are the stories of Patient X in one of our iron castles. He will tell his tales to anyone with the ears and the time to listen . Inspired and informed by Akutagawa's stories, essays and letters, David Peace has fashioned a most extraordinary novel of tales. An intense, passionate, haunting paean to one writer, it also thrillingly explores the act and obsession of writing itself, and the role of the artist, both in public and private life, in times which darkly mirror our own. . #bookstagram

🎊 INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY 🎉 . There will be 3 winners. Each will get The Word is Murder (Signed copy) and it’s sequel The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz. . 1 Winner will be chosen from the Middle East and 2 International. . Rules: 1. Follow @theguywiththebook 2. Like this photo 3. Tag 3 friends in one comment (One Entry). You can do this up to 3 times (Three entries) Please include your country if you live in the Middle East. - Giveaway ends on 17th November. - Winner will be randomly selected and announced on this post after 17th November. Winner must claim the prize in 24 hours, failing to do so will result in me randomly picking another winner. Giveaway accounts will not be considered. Private accounts are invited to enter. The books will be sent by Penguin UK. Middle East winner will receive their copies from me. Giveaway is not affiliated with @instagram. By entering you are confirming you are over 16 or have your guardians permission to enter. This giveaway is only for this Instagram post and not on Facebook (where it posts on my Facebook page as well) . #bookstagram

I don't think there's a better visual representation of the weather here other than my fluttering book! We've been blessed with multiple showers of rain this past week and its 'read by the seaside' season for many in the city! . Jeddah is on the west coast of Saudi Arabia and we usually get around 350+ days of clear sunshine which might sound amazing to many but it can get very monotonous. We pretty much have three seasons here: Very hot, hot and 'it's not that hot!' . ❗️What's the most extreme weather you've experienced? . #WHPseasonal . #bookstagram

America Deconstructed follows the journeys of sixteen immigrants as they maneuver cultural differences, accents and uncomfortable situations while feeling a sense of belonging in America. Naseer was nine years old when he escaped Taliban and fled Afghanistan. His story, “There are some people who are coming to take me away”, chronicles the resilience of a nine year old boy as he traveled from Afghanistan to America in his quest for the American dream. “I saw a ripe mango I’d like to pluck” showcases the love story of Chidibere and Ifeyinwa and their struggles with language, culture and being African in America. In the story “Kosovo, really...cool”, Lisian takes us through his journey to America and often being asked his identity in spite of being white. In the story “I am exotic, mocha, P-diddy”, Parag describes his journey from a young sixth grader who hid his attraction to boys in conservative India to embracing his sexuality in America. . I’ll be reading a couple of stories from @america_deconstructed every now and then, it seems very timely with what seems to be one of the most intense times in America in recent history. . I’ve left a link to the book on my IGstories if you’d like to order it. . ❗️Do you like short stories? Would you pick this up? . Also! We had baked eggs for breakfast today, absolute deliciousness 🤤 . #americadeconstructed AD. . #bookstagram

The devotion of suspect X was a book that absolutely blew my mind at the end! It's got a set of very intriguing characters and has a very stable pace to the story. . What's a book that totally blew your mind with twists and turns? If you've read Suspect X, let's fangirl in the comments 🐱 . #bookstagram

I don't know how to start talking about a book which I went through faster than a cup of coffee. This is the type of literature which has the power to redifine humanity and remould the world. . #theguywiththebookreview presents Sea Prayed by @khosseini . I was deeply moved by The Kite Runner and later absolutely shattered by A thousand Splendid Suns. When I heard about this book I thought the primary goal of it was to tell the story of Alan Kurdi, the little Syrian child whose body was washed ashore while he and his family was trying to seek refuge in Europe. Their boat had capsized and Alan along with his dear mother and brother lost their lives. The only one who survived was Alan's father. But I was wrong, it's not only about Alan. . Beautifully wed with enchanting illustrations, this fictional take on Alan is heartwrenching and its effects linger for days. I wasn't able to sleep properly the night I read it and I still get upset when I think about it. I'm writing this review after atleast a month since I failed to write it the last 2 times I tried. . This book is linked to UNHCR @refugees and all proceeds from it go towards it and The Khaled Hosseini Foundation. . I doubt that @khosseini will read this review, but if you do, Sir, I salute you for what you have done to highlight once again poor Alan's fate and many other kids and families who risk their lives just to be able to breath, eat and sleep. . I've linked a site to buy the book on my IGstories if you would like to buy. It is an affiliate link and any funds that generate through your purchase will be donated by me. . #bookstagram

It was finally time to say goodbye to @gatsbysaysmeow from Saudi Arabia on 4th of November. I sent her to New Delhi, India where my sister @sumaiyya.books has moved to study. . This last month has been so stressful in trying to understand the various procedures and documentation. We had to arrange around 20 documents and get export and import permits done from the Saudi and Indian governments apart from the vaccinations, grooming, micro chip installation. . But Alhumdulilah, she’s finally with @sumaiyya.books and I feel so relieved that we took the effort to try and get her there. . Taking care of pets is not easy and especially when someone relocates it is an extremely emotional process to let go of them. I feel blessed that we were able to relocate her and I really feel sad for so many of my friends who are not able to take their pets along due to various reasons. . If you have a pet, or even if you don’t, when you do see a stray cat or dog, try to do something kind for it, even a cup of water will go a long way. Remember that we are all a product of our deeds and the actions we take towards people or animals who are dependent on us shows our real character. . I’m not going to ask the usual daily question, I’m missing Lady Gatsby more than I thought I would. Worst part is that now I have to store away all her stuff that she’s left behind. . #bookstagram

Silent cafes are perhaps my favorite place outside my house 😊 . I like both extremes, either a super full cafe or one with just a couple of other tables occupied. I love to read at cafes and it’s one thing I try and make sure I do every week. . 💭What about you, what type of cafes do you like? Do you visit often? . #bookstagram

When the sun has set, no candle can replace it. George R.R. Martin . 💭Do you have a favorite quote? I’d love it if you’d share in the comments below, we could make a cool collection of quotes! . #WHPscale #bookstagram

It's been a absolutely blessed day of rain here! Many of you might have seen my excitement with rain here as we barely get a few hours of rain annually (it rained for a total of 3 hours today) . The weather has cooled down and you can see happy faces all over the city! . We went to the Cafe for coffee but I couldn't take many pictures because it was so cloudy, which I don't mind at all! . ❗️Today it's time for your favorite bookstagram question of all time! How's the weather in your city? . Picture taken on the Honor 10 sent to me by @honorarabia #beautyinAI #shotonhonor10

Are there bookstagrammers who’ve helped you build your own account? . For me, it’s always been my sister @sumaiyya.books She’s helped me understand what types of pictures to post, how to review books, what to/not to do and the list goes on and on! . This is naturally biased but if you aren’t already, do give @sumaiyya.books a try. She reads and reviews all types of books. She’s a literature graduate and is studying Masters in Literature so you’ll especially find very insightful reviews! . #bookstagram

This November there seems to be nothing to say. Anne Sexton . #bookstagram

The only Halloween related book I’ve read is this one by Agatha Christie and it was such a disappointment 🤦🏻‍♂️ . I don’t have much knowledge about Halloween, is it just culture or does it have some religious background? . 💭If you’re celebrating, what are you dressing up as? If you don’t, what would you chose to dress up as? . I’d probably just wear the @khabib_nurmagomedov Caucasian Papakha and scare @thenotoriousmma 😂 . #bookstagram

Ofcourse @gatsbysaysmeow has a shelf reserved for her to keep an eye on my books 😼 . 💭Rate Lady Gatsby from 😺to 😾 . PS: #subscribetopewdiepie 😂 . #bookstagram

Thank you so much @sumaiyya.books for this one! . I haven’t read the summary but I’m guessing by the cover and title this should be at least a 4 star read! . 💭Does the title of a book make you curious about it? Which do you think you tilt towards more, a good title or a good cover? . #bookstagram

Some of you have asked for recommendations of books based in the middle east. I haven't read many but I don't think there must be many better than The Bamboo Stalk. . Its a great book to get a peep into one section of Kuwaiti society and also a brilliantly deals with identity crisis (the protagonist is Kuwaiti-Philipino. . ❗️Share where you're from and also a book you'd recommend to get to know the culture of the place 🙂 . #bookstagram

You see, bookshops are dreams built of wood and paper. They are time travel and escape and knowledge and power. They are, simply put, the best of places. Jen Campbell . #bookstagram

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