Helen | 혜련 | readwithneleh
@readwithneleh.bsky.social
🇰🇷 korean
📖 reader, reviewer and book hoarder
✍🏻 and sometimes book reviewer on Reactor Mag
IG & TikTok: @readwithneleh
📖 reader, reviewer and book hoarder
✍🏻 and sometimes book reviewer on Reactor Mag
IG & TikTok: @readwithneleh
Kristen Arnett’s STOP ME IF YOU’VE HEARD THIS ONE was expectedly funny but unexpectedly tender and sad. The punchlines and outrageous scenes really showed off her ability to straddle the line between the light and dark. I did the audio and thought the narrator did a fantastic job.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Kristen Arnett’s STOP ME IF YOU’VE HEARD THIS ONE was expectedly funny but unexpectedly tender and sad. The punchlines and outrageous scenes really showed off her ability to straddle the line between the light and dark. I did the audio and thought the narrator did a fantastic job.
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#booksky
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
HEART THE LOVER by Lily King is a book I finished in one sitting—something I haven’t done in awhile. And it’s one that I was not expected to love so much. This was my 3rd King and my favorite. Absolutely worth picking up. Full review on my substack: open.substack.com/pub/helenkim...
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October 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
HEART THE LOVER by Lily King is a book I finished in one sitting—something I haven’t done in awhile. And it’s one that I was not expected to love so much. This was my 3rd King and my favorite. Absolutely worth picking up. Full review on my substack: open.substack.com/pub/helenkim...
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THE UNWORTHY by Augstina Bazterrica is a slim book was atmospheric and unsettling, but I was missing the depth and complexity in context and the MC. I enjoyed it but wanted more of the world.
Worth the read if you do like the horror genre loaded with social commentary.
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Worth the read if you do like the horror genre loaded with social commentary.
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August 14, 2025 at 8:12 AM
THE UNWORTHY by Augstina Bazterrica is a slim book was atmospheric and unsettling, but I was missing the depth and complexity in context and the MC. I enjoyed it but wanted more of the world.
Worth the read if you do like the horror genre loaded with social commentary.
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Worth the read if you do like the horror genre loaded with social commentary.
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Yesterday was the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, so here are some books remembering it and the impact it’s had on its people, including the diaspora.
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June 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Yesterday was the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, so here are some books remembering it and the impact it’s had on its people, including the diaspora.
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FLASHLIGHT by Susan Choi is a book I’ve been thinking about a lot. What started off as a mystery turned into an exploration of one’s family that spanned decades and across borders.
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Full review: www.instagram.com/reel/DK9wMx_...
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Full review: www.instagram.com/reel/DK9wMx_...
June 21, 2025 at 4:39 AM
FLASHLIGHT by Susan Choi is a book I’ve been thinking about a lot. What started off as a mystery turned into an exploration of one’s family that spanned decades and across borders.
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Full review: www.instagram.com/reel/DK9wMx_...
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Full review: www.instagram.com/reel/DK9wMx_...
June 21, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Currently reading for #mansebookclub… #booksky
June 16, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Currently reading for #mansebookclub… #booksky
THE REFORMATORY by Tananarive Due was so good. It’s long but I thought it was worth every page. Highly recommend.
Full review: www.instagram.com/p/DKkYdijvpB...
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Full review: www.instagram.com/p/DKkYdijvpB...
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June 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
THE REFORMATORY by Tananarive Due was so good. It’s long but I thought it was worth every page. Highly recommend.
Full review: www.instagram.com/p/DKkYdijvpB...
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Full review: www.instagram.com/p/DKkYdijvpB...
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I just finished FLASHLIGHT by Susan Choi and the ending wrecked me. So, naturally, I need something else to slowly put me back together again. And I ordered a cozy mystery with lots of yummy food references to do the job.
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May 31, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I just finished FLASHLIGHT by Susan Choi and the ending wrecked me. So, naturally, I need something else to slowly put me back together again. And I ordered a cozy mystery with lots of yummy food references to do the job.
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#currentlyreading #booksky
THE BOOK OF DISAPPEARANCE by Ibtisam Azem is a timely book that was longlisted for @thebookerprizes.bsky.social longlist. It’s definitely been one of my favs from the list and I’m sad it didn’t make it on the shortlist, but want to tell everyone here that they should read this.
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May 2, 2025 at 8:07 AM
THE BOOK OF DISAPPEARANCE by Ibtisam Azem is a timely book that was longlisted for @thebookerprizes.bsky.social longlist. It’s definitely been one of my favs from the list and I’m sad it didn’t make it on the shortlist, but want to tell everyone here that they should read this.
#booksky
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WANDERING STARS by Tommy Orange was absolutely worth the wait. His writing is breathtaking. This book was born expansive and intimate. I loved it so much. The audio has a full cast and was also wonderful. Highly recommend if you haven’t picked it up already. #booksky
April 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
WANDERING STARS by Tommy Orange was absolutely worth the wait. His writing is breathtaking. This book was born expansive and intimate. I loved it so much. The audio has a full cast and was also wonderful. Highly recommend if you haven’t picked it up already. #booksky
ON THE CALCULATION OF VOLUME 1 by Solvej Balle, tr. by Barbara Haveland was an unexpected surprise for me. While the time loop isn’t new, the author’s execution was/is and hopefully will continue to be as this is the first book in a 7 part series. Full review on my IG but I loved it. #booksky
April 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
ON THE CALCULATION OF VOLUME 1 by Solvej Balle, tr. by Barbara Haveland was an unexpected surprise for me. While the time loop isn’t new, the author’s execution was/is and hopefully will continue to be as this is the first book in a 7 part series. Full review on my IG but I loved it. #booksky
April 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM
March 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I am more than halfway through LUMINOUS by Silvia Park and I am loving it.
I need to get back into GREEK LESSONS but LEGENDBORN is calling my name.
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I need to get back into GREEK LESSONS but LEGENDBORN is calling my name.
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March 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I am more than halfway through LUMINOUS by Silvia Park and I am loving it.
I need to get back into GREEK LESSONS but LEGENDBORN is calling my name.
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I need to get back into GREEK LESSONS but LEGENDBORN is calling my name.
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Today’s book release by a Korean author is a middle grade book! I love this genre and this is a reminder that I need to pick up more MG books this year.
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February 25, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Today’s book release by a Korean author is a middle grade book! I love this genre and this is a reminder that I need to pick up more MG books this year.
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1:45 am and I am up reading KATABASIS by RF Kuang because this is the only time when I can read undisturbed. Who needs sleep? 😆😵💫
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February 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
1:45 am and I am up reading KATABASIS by RF Kuang because this is the only time when I can read undisturbed. Who needs sleep? 😆😵💫
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I read this book in December 2024 and it was one of the best books I read all year. It was horrific and hard to read at times but such an important one. It showed me how much of a gap I have in my reading about Rwandan history.
Full review: www.instagram.com/p/DF_iAUASEN...
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Full review: www.instagram.com/p/DF_iAUASEN...
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February 13, 2025 at 8:49 AM
I read this book in December 2024 and it was one of the best books I read all year. It was horrific and hard to read at times but such an important one. It showed me how much of a gap I have in my reading about Rwandan history.
Full review: www.instagram.com/p/DF_iAUASEN...
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Full review: www.instagram.com/p/DF_iAUASEN...
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