Library
I recently came across a term that made me laugh: intellectual myopia. And it struck me—since so much is already shifting across the world in 2026, why not try to challenge it as well?
Here is some food for thought:
The Ballerina of Auschwitz — Edith Eger
I've read countless books on this terrifying period in our history, but none have hit me quite like this one.
Hamnet — Maggie O' Farrell
Rooting for the protagonist even in her most irrational moments.
It Didn't Start with You — Mark Wolynn
On the importance of understanding where we come from —and what we can do with that knowledge.
The Prophet — Khalil Gibran
A pocket-sized bible.
The Island of Missing Trees — Elif Shafak
For anyone who feels deeply connected to nature.
Last Days in Berlin — Paloma Sánchez-Garnica
The Second World War through the eyes of women enduring daily horrors, in a time when anyone could be a potencial enemy.
The Forbidden Zone — Mary Borden
For those curious about life as a young nurse in a militarised zone during the First World War.
The House of The Spirits — Isabel Allende
Yes, somewhat reminiscent of One Hundred Years of Solitude—but, for me, far more compelling.
Fahrenheit 451 — Ray Bradbury
Even more vivid than Nineteen Eighty-Four, yet just as striking and revolutionary.
The Faithful Gardener — Clarissa Pinkola
How had I never heard of this book before?
Attached — Amir Levine y Rachel Heller
It's about time we paid more attention to how we handle our emotions, don't you think?
Matilda — Roald Dahl
I never tire of the way Dahl weaves simple, hilarious stories with sharp social insight.
This one's a favourite.
The Year of Less — Cait Flanders
I've read it seven times, and each time it feels like a conversation with a friend. Also, often the perfect catalyst for navigating personal life's changes.
Anne of Green Gables — Lucy Maud Montgomery
A gentle reminder that the simplest approach is often the wisest —the rest is just noise.
Enciclopedia de seres mágicos: Las Hadas — Sebastián Pérez
For the simple pleasure of it.
The Braid — Laetitia Colombani
A mother's sacrifices to secure, at all costs, a better life for her daughter.
Be Water, My Friend — Shannon Lee
Shannon Lee reminds us that: 1. we are responsible for creating the lives we want, and 2. even the most accomplished among us still have to learn the ordinary things.
The Night Frankenstein Read Don Quixote — Santiago Posteguillo
A treat for book lovers curious about the lives of writers and the stories behind their works.
Eat, Pray, Love — Elisabeth Gilbert
A real-life journey of self-discovery across the world? Yes, please.
The Yellow Wallpaper — Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Heartbreaking, feminist and quietly unsettling.
You Can Heal Your Life — Louise L. Hay
Worth exploring.
The Tales of Beedle The Bard — J. K. Rowling
A future book for my children, and a present one for me to enjoy and stay grounded.
Un baño de bosque — Éric Brisbane
There is a theory that the most valuable material is not diamonds or minerals, but wood: the former can be found across the galaxy, but wood exists only on Earth. And if it grows, it means it's alive.
Tuesdays With Morrie — Mitch Albom
Ever seen Good Will Hunting? This feels like sitting in one of Robin William's sessions.
All My Friends Are Superheroes — Andrew Kaufman
Like stepping into the world of Friends, but with a more philosophical twist.
A teacher's story — Josefina Aldecoa
How essential it is to fully embody who you are meant to be, never mind your professional self.