SABRINA RECOMMENDS: Books

I’ve always been an avid reader, but not necessarily of fiction. From a young age, I loved the way books could inspire, educate, and foster wanderlust. Below are some of my favourite books. This list is not set in stone; I will add to it occasionally.

Reading is a fundamental skill that enriches our lives in countless ways, making us more informed, empathetic, and thoughtful individuals. My list below aims to inspire you to pick up a good book and set out on an adventure.

If there’s a book you think I should read, let me know.

I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude for the memory of Dr. Chae-Pyong Song, who has been a bridge and a beacon of inspiration, guiding me to and through the beautiful and rich history of Korean poetry and literature. For more than 14 years, I have immersed myself in your translations of both traditional and contemporary Korean prose. Though I never had the chance to meet you, your passing profoundly impacted me. I find great comfort in knowing that your family has preserved your website, continuing the legacy you created.

Where possible, I have provided links to Amazon links where you can order a copy of the book, paper or ebook versions.

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NON-FICTION

1. “GOD IS NOT GREAT” (Written by: Christopher Hitchens)
2. “NOTHING TO ENVY” (Written by: Barbara Demick)
3. “HIGHWAY OF TEARS” (Written by: Jessica McDiarmid)
4. “DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA” (Written by: Alexis de Tocqueville)
5. “EAT THE BUDDHA” (Written by: Barbara Demick)
6. “HOW NOT TO BE WRONG” (Written by: James O’Brien)
7. “JOURNEY INTO DARKNESS” (Written by: John Douglas and Mark Olshaker)
8. “WHY EVOLUTION IS TRUE” (Written by: Jerry A. Coyne)
9. “THE GOD DELUSION” (Written by: Richard Dawkins)
10. “FAILED STATES” (Written by: Noam Chomsky)
11. “THE DAWN OF MODERN KOREA” (Written by: Andrei Lankov)

BIOGRAPHY

1. “KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL” (Written by: Anthony Bourdain)
2. “ALONG THE WAY” (Written by: Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez)
3. “JUST MERCY” (Written by: Bryan Stevenson)
4. “GREENLIGHTS” (Written by: Matthew McConaughey)
5. “MISFIT” (Written by: Gary Gulman)

TRAVEL

1. “INTO THE WILD” (Written by: Jon Krakauer)
2. “RIVER TOWN” (Written by: Peter Hessler)
3. “ON THE ROAD” (Written by: Jack Kerouac)
4. “THE ALCHEMIST” (Written by: Paulo Coelho)
5. “MEDIUM RAW” (Written by: Anthony Bourdain)

FICTION

1. “PACHINKO” (Written by: Lee, Min-Jin)
2. “THE ROAD” (Written by: Cormac McCarthy)
3. “BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN” (Written by: Annie Proulx)

I am currently reading a few books at the moment. Once I’ve had time to digest them a bit, I will post them up here if I think it might be something you’re interested in.

ON MY READING LIST

The list below are books that I have bought but haven’t read yet.

1. “FINAL REPORT” (Written by: Rick Mercer)
2. “FRIENDS, LOVERS, AND THE BIG, TERRIBLE THING” (Written by: Matthew Perry)
3. “THINK LIKE A MONK” (Written by: Jay Shetty)
4. “WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM” (Written by: Mary Lynn Bracht)
5. “THE NEW JIM CROW” (Written by: Michelle Alexander)
6. “ORACLE BONES” (Written by: Peter Hessler)
7. “HOW TO BE RIGHT” (Written by: James O’Brien)
8. “POLICING BLACK LIVES” (Written by: Robyn Maynard)
9. “RECONCILING HISTORY: A STORY OF CANADA” (Written by: Jody Wilson-Raybould and Roshan Danesh)

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