In Barcelona, a boy named Daniel runs a bookstore with his dad. when he’s old enough, his Dad takes him to the cemetery of forgotten books, where bookkeepers are tasked with picking one book to preserve so the story within won’t be lost to time. Daniel finds out the author of the book he found is missing and the books he wrote have been destroyed, so he goes on a journey to find the author and figure out why the books were destroyed
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just finished this morning while sitting outside my apartment with a cup of coffee and an american spirit and holy shit the last chapter may have been one of the most devastating vibes i've felt... just like all of history, everything that's mattered, swept into oblivion by the closures of story, prophesy, and family lines... so so so good u should read it but be warned that every paragraph in this book is full to the brim with activity, everything feels as if its happening all at once for the entire four hundred something pages
Jun 20, 2024
Beautifully written, the world and characters feel shrouded in mystery which is great for a reading slump because you’re immediately intrigued. An older couple in an Arthurian Britain embark on a journey to find their son. This one really hit me emotionally and I found myself thinking about it for weeks afterwards.
Apr 18, 2024
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The plot is beautifully simple: two guys wander about the countryside, finding adventures while falling into and out of sanity. Cervantes is a comedic genius and Edith Grossman’s translation is a love letter to language. No single word is redundant. Falling asleep over a chapter each night is bliss.
Dec 20, 2023
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had some bad anxiety today, took my dog on a walk to get some air. it’s wildflower season and making a little bouquet to bring home into my space was relaxing and made me think of childhood
Jun 1, 2025
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Ask someone about their weird talent or tell them yours. Mine is that I can recite all of the openings for Ghost Adventures from memory, sound effects included. May not be a talent per se BUT it always makes people at least chuckle
May 30, 2025
No name on the painting, no title. But it reminded me of Sea of Thieves and I love the colors
May 30, 2025