New Year's 'Reading Resolution'... How About This Trendy Book for Reading?

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, the reading platform Millie's Library presents recommended reading content for those who have made a 'reading resolution' for the new year.

'Harbin' Conveying the Life and Agony of Independence Activist Ahn Jung-geun

Harbin is a novel by author Kim Hoon, known as 'the greatest prose writer of our time,' released after seven years. It thoroughly reconstructs the life of a real historical figure with solid imagination, delivering a feeling akin to watching a movie.

The Ahn Jung-geun portrayed by the author shows a figure forging ahead with his whole body in a time when hope was nowhere to be seen, evoking empathy and sighs that transcend eras. Especially, Ahn Jung-geun’s choice to dedicate everything for peace in the East leaves a deep impression on readers.

Surpassing depth and emotion, Harbin has gained renewed attention as the movie of the same name attracted 4.5 million viewers. According to the National Library of Korea, this book ranked first in the keyword list for books with rapidly increasing loans in December 2024.

'Reversible' and 'Project Hail Mary' Stimulating Dopamine through Imagination

These are works selected as the 'Life Books of 2024' by Millie's Library members. Both novels are characterized by scientific imagination and thrilling narratives.

Reversible, the debut work of author Moon Mok-ha, unfolds a unique story set in a closed ghost town. It deals with espionage and betrayal between corrupt police and a mysterious organization.

Project Hail Mary, another work by Andy Weir, the author of the global bestseller The Martian, is a major sci-fi novel depicting a scientist’s struggle to prevent humanity’s extinction. This book, which combines scientific accuracy and entertainment, captivates readers worldwide with its distinctive optimistic worldview.

'The Sense of Conversation for Dopamine Humanity' ? A Communication Guidebook for Modern People

Reading education expert Lee Seung-hwa, based on over ten years of literacy education experience, presents a customized communication guide for modern people accustomed to short-form content.

This book contains solutions bridging the gap between the younger generation who say, "I can only watch short-form content," and the older generation who say, "Kids these days don’t understand what we say," making it suitable reading for the Lunar New Year when family gatherings are frequent. The author emphasizes that understanding words leads to opening mouths, and when conversations flow, relationships also improve. By systematically diagnosing the causes that hinder smooth communication and proposing dialogue methods that span generations, this book is expected to be a precious key to breaking the silence at family gatherings during Seollal.

'12 Forces Driving Roman History' ? A 15-Minute Cultural Book Enjoyed as a Docent Book

A docent book is a unique content provided by Millie's Library that summarizes the book’s content around 5 to 6 core themes. Through a touch motion feature, users can immediately check in-depth explanations by touching key phrases or images.

The docent book recommended by Millie's Library is 12 Forces Driving Roman History by Moto-mura Ryoji, an honorary professor at the University of Tokyo and author of 7 Forces That Decide World History. This book clearly outlines the rise and fall of Rome, which lasted 2,206 years, from the 'Republic' to 'Collapse,' through 12 key codes, shedding light on the foundation of the modern world order.