#Book Review: A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hawawaldong by Lee Onhwa

There are some books that don’t ask to be read so much as entered. A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hawawaldong is one of them—quiet, glowing, and softly magical, like a streetlamp you stumble upon while walking alone at night. Set in a pastry shop that opens only at midnight, Lee Onhwa weaves together stories of the living and the dead with remarkable tenderness. The shop is a liminal space, a threshold where spirits linger, not out of fear, but out of love. These spirits come searching for unfinished feelings, unresolved conversations, and the people they were unable to say goodbye …

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#Book Review: The Land of Sweet Forever by Harper Lee

I have always loved Harper Lee’s work. Her masterpiece To Kill a Mockingbird has long been one of my all-time favourites — I even read the graphic novel version, which brought a whole new life to the story. Lee is, without doubt, a legend in the literary world, and when I came across her new release, The Land of Sweet Forever, there was no question of not picking it up. This beautifully crafted collection of short stories and essays once again highlights Lee’s exceptional gift for storytelling and her deep understanding of human nature. Each story carries its own distinct …

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#Book Review: The Theatre Cat by Noel Streatfeild

The Theatre Cat by Noel Streatfeild is a tender, heartwarming story set in the enchanting world of theatre — a place that hums with music, lights, and endless imagination. Much like Streatfeild’s beloved Ballet Shoes, this book celebrates art, hard work, and the quiet grace that lives behind the curtains. I picked up this book because of its exquisite cloth-bound cover with gold embossing, which gives it an old-world elegance that’s hard to resist. Inside, the pages are adorned with beautiful watercolour illustrations that bring every scene to life — soft, expressive, and full of character. It’s truly a book …

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