Books, Completely Different Worlds. Here is My June Wrap-Up.
A month of heavy thrillers, healing guides, and one absolute masterpiece.
Hi friends,
June has been a month of incredible journeys— from the vast, quiet expanse of outer space to the rich, rain-soaked soil of Kerala. I spent the last few weeks moving between gripping thrillers, deeply comforting memoirs, and grounded health guides.
Here is a short look into my bookshelf this month, and exactly what I thought of each read:
The Covenant of Water – Abraham Verghese (MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE FROM THE LIST)
If you only pick up one book from this list, let it be this one. The Covenant of Water was, without a doubt, my absolute favorite read of June. Spanning three generations in Kerala, it is a magnificent, sprawling epic about family, medical secrets, and deep love. Verghese’s writing is so rich and luminous that I felt completely immersed in the landscape and the lives of the characters. It is a thick book (780 pages), but every single page felt like a rare gift. It completely captured my heart.
The Rest of My June Reads:
Orbital – Samantha Harvey
This Booker Prize-winning novella is compact but incredibly grand in its scope. It follows six astronauts circling Earth over a single day. There isn't a fast-paced plot, but the poetic, lyrical descriptions of our planet from above are breathtaking. It makes you feel incredibly small yet profoundly connected to everything below. It’s a quiet, beautiful meditation on nature and humanity.
The Chestnut Man – Søren Sveistrup
When I needed a complete shift in pace, this gritty Nordic noir delivered perfectly. It's a dark, fast-paced thriller about a serial killer who leaves tiny dolls made of chestnuts at crime scenes. It is tense, atmospheric, and kept me guessing until the very last page. If you love a complex, chilling mystery that keeps you turning pages late into the night, you will love this.
There is also a Netflix series based on the book, with same title.
Reasons to Stay Alive – Matt Haig
A deeply moving and comforting book. Matt Haig shares his personal journey with depression and anxiety with absolute honesty. It doesn't read like a heavy clinical manual; instead, it feels like a warm, gentle conversation with a close friend who truly understands the darkness but reminds you where to find the light. It's a beautiful book to keep nearby for days when the world feels a bit too heavy.
Foods that Heal: The Natural Way to Good Health – H.K. Bakhru
I also spent some time dipping into this practical guide to natural wellness. I found this book in a new cafe that I discovered recently (they have the best pesto chicken sandwich). It focuses entirely on the healing properties of everyday natural foods—fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs. I loved how simple, accessible, and grounded it is, offering timeless wisdom on using nature's bounty to nourish and care for our bodies from the inside out.
What have you been reading lately? I’d love to hear what kept you company this month.
Warmly,
Loving the collection❣️🎈 catching up with you soon for the reccos 💫