I regularly update my âBooksâ story highlight on Instagram with what I am reading. In the past, Iâve been part of Book Clubs via work and with friends. Iâve enjoyed the conversations Iâve had with people when weâve found reads in common. To extend that, I am going to do my best to share my monthly reads on my blog. Happy Reading!
I am back after a bit of a gap! Letâs just say November was pretty full-on. Thankfully, I could immerse myself in the writing of Thomas Bell as he journeyed across Nepal for Human Nature, his latest book. Described as âa walking history of the Himalayan landscapeâ, the book served as an introduction as well as a deep-dive to learn and understand Nepal more.
At times it felt like reading a journalistic, documentary piece. Highly informed about communities, people or parts of Nepal which many books would probably not delve into much. The journey that Thomas goes on, especially the first chapter which follows his walk in Eastern Nepal, feel familiar and very normal. Heâs not raving about the mighty Himalayas or snow-capped mountains. Itâs the people and how they make community and a living in Nepal that is the main focus of Human Nature.
The next Nepali friend who messages me asking for a recommendation on books to learn about Nepal more will receive this book as my answer!
Happy Reading!
