“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”

In this second episode of Offbeat Journeys, I discuss the books and stories that stay. The ones that nestle in behind the ribs and never leave. In this episode I talk about:

•  The book that still haunts me
•  The 'other' one that flipped everything I knew
•  And the book that made me feel seen

I talk about how books often find us when we need them most and the best ones never leave us. They find a way to stay — whether we ask them to or not. 

If you’ve ever felt understood by a book… if you love stories that linger… or if you’re curious about how writers are shaped by the books they read — you’re in the right place.

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📚 Books Mentioned

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• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
• A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer
• The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
• Unkindness by James Molloy (Upcoming, 2026)

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🎵 Intro/Outro Music

The Beat of Nature by folk_acoustic on Pixabay