haruki murakami, 1987

recommended for keonho

with references and musical tastes such as nirvana or radiohead, keonho connects very well with sound atmospheres full of melancholy and emotional exploration. this novel offers an intense visual narrative about youth, music, and memory that would fit with his personal creative universe.

content note: adult/minor relationship, sexual content, suicidal ideation

liana cincotti, 2022

recommended for all of cortis

it’s a good romance novel that I think they might like. it’s a great book, very chill to read and got me out of my reading slump.

content note: mild sexual content

george orwell, 1949

recommended for all of cortis

i think in the times we are living right now this is a good book to read. it makes you think, reflect, and allows you to make connections from the story to reality. i recommend this book to everyone.

content note: sexual content, violence, oppression

haenim sunim, 2016

recommended for all of cortis

love for imperfect things reminds us to accept ourselves and others as imperfect. through simple, thoughtful reflections, it encourages self-compassion, mindfulness, and finding peace in everyday life, a gentle reminder to slow down and be kinder to yourself.

mark twain, 1884

recommended for all of cortis

cortis would love this book because its rebellious spirit of breaking rules and forging your own path perfectly matches the cotl ethos. huck finn’s journey toward freedom mirrors their self-produced roots, skate-punk energy, brotherhood, and authentic self-expression.

content note: intense racism, frequent racial slurs, child abuse, physical violence

yoko ogawa, 2003

recommended for juhoon

i think juhoon would appreciate how quietly it explores memory, loneliness, and the connections that stay with us

content note: memory loss, illness, and trauma