My Ultimate Best Books 2025 | A Top 10
Now that we’re entering the holiday season, it’s an excellent time for reflection. And what a year it’s been. I changed jobs, got married, and bought a house. Unsurprisingly, these changes made my long-standing goal of reading around 25 books a year a bit more challenging. I still came close, though, and was lucky to […]
Best International Movies 2025 To Watch Now
It’s almost the end of the year, which makes it a good moment to look back. I’ll share my favorite reads from last year soon, but today it’s all about film. These are some of the best international movies 2025, the titles that stood out to me over the year, and reminded me how much […]
The Ultimate Best Cat Fiction Books | A Top 10
We often take dogs as our best friend, as we can’t question or doubt their loyalty and affection. But loyalty doesn’t always create strong characters in fiction. After all, fiction thrives on uncertainty, contradiction, and tension. Interestingly, cats, the eternal nemesis of dogs, have quite a presence in cat fiction books. It is probably because […]
Why You Should Read The Greek Classics Now
Why spend time with texts written more than two thousand years ago? The answer is simple: Greek classics provide us with a vivid glimpse into the life, thoughts, and emotions of the ancient world by posing questions that remain deeply relevant today. The Greeks explored timeless dilemmas — law versus morality, duty versus love, fate […]
A Stranger’s Love
It was 4 a.m. in Paraty, Brazil. Dark, silent, almost deserted. I found myself sitting alone in the bus station, regretting that I hadn’t prepared better. The town felt safe enough, but wandering around a foreign place at night wasn’t exactly smart. After knocking on hotel doors without luck, I gave up, returned to the […]
Turning Gods Into Superheroes | Tales Of The Orishas & Hugo Canuto
Last year, I visited Bahia, one of the most magical places I’ve ever been. Its capital, Salvador, is known as the blackest city outside of Africa, shaped by the millions of Africans brought to Brazil during the slave trade. Out of that history, the people of Bahia created something incredibly rich—music, food, capoeira, and Candomblé: […]
The Best Belgian Beers for Every Season and Occasion
Belgium is world-famous for beers, chocolates, and waffles. They also have a great rock music scene, master painters, and beautiful cities. Interestingly, this deep-rooted appreciation for tradition and craftsmanship sets Belgium apart from its neighbors, The Netherlands. Dutch are all about efficiency and scale, whereas the Belgians focus on quality. This dedication shows the way […]
15 Best Japanese Movies | How To Know Japan Cinema
Are you a fan of Japanese cinema, looking to explore the best Japanese movies? Well, you are in the right place. Japan has a rich cinematic history and is famous for producing great Japanese movies. From timeless classics like Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai to modern masterpieces like Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name, Japanese cinema has something […]
How To Know Vietnamese Music | The Most Popular Genres
Vietnamese music has many genres. Music in Vietnam has native sounds, traditional instruments, and music from other countries. Vietnam is one of the few places where Western and Eastern music influences the music. It goes from pop to traditional music in such an exciting way that you will have quite an experience listening to it. […]
Cultural Reads Newsletter 88
Good morning, And welcome to the Cultural Reads Newsletter with worldwide book, music, and movie recommendations. This time with a one-day delay because I was on a fantastic holiday in Colombia with my girlfriend. In today’s newsletter: Famous Mexicans, Arabic Rap Battles, Dark Side of Science, Pablo Escobar, Iranian Music, Dystopian Movies. 🕺 Top 10 Famous Mexicans […]
