It's been a hot minute since I last posted about the latest things I've been reading, and I suppose it's because it's been a while since I've picked up fiction or finished a book in its entirety. But with summer break and warm weather, it's been difficult not to want to read. I've got a couple of fiction and nonfiction books in the lineup, and I'd definitely recommend giving all of them a try!
Capture Your Style by Aimee Song
I picked this one up in April because Amy Song (@songofstyle) is one of the most iconic fashion Instagrammers out there, and she knows the tricks of the trade. If you want to pick up Insta tips, you have to get it from her. The book is perfect for people just beginning to find their Instagram style or are looking to recreate these fashion photos with a simple iPhone. She covers everything from lighting to angles, and she makes you want to get snapping photos right away-- chapter after chapter.
Don't Make Me Think! by Steve Krug
Okay so this book is a little niche as it deals with web usability (you can stop reading here if you want), but out of all the other web design books that I've paged through, this is one of the most interesting. It reads like a breeze, and the humor keeps the topic engaging. In this day and age, we spend so much of our time browsing the web on our laptops and phones, so it's interesting to read about how exactly these designs and interfaces are thought out.
Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami
This collection of short stories is about-- you guessed it-- men without women. A little more realistic than his regular work, these are refreshing reads from one of my favorite authors of all time.
Devils in Daylight by Junichiro Tanizaki
I read this book not knowing anything about it, but it ended up being a quick read that pleasantly surprised me. It was written in the 1910s by someone who is now considered one of the greatest Japanese writers of the 20th century. It plays with the concepts of art, so it's definitely more of an interpretive / metaphoric novel. And even with its short length, I was impressed by how engaging and intriguing it was.Frankie Magazine
I include this magazine in any book/magazine recommendation I make. It's perfectly creative and fun and Australian. I don't think I've loved a magazine more. It's more of a lifestyle magazine that covers all sorts of topics including fashion, art, film, and even crafts.
UP NEXT...
Right now I'm working on reading IQ84 by Murakami, as well as Margaret Atwood's The Blind Assassin. If you have any book recommendations, let me know! I like to read any genre. Or if you've read any of the books above and want to chat about it, let's start our own two-person book club.
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