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		<title><![CDATA[Light & Enlightening: 7 Philosophy books that won't hurt your head]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2018 05:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		Philosophy is a gateway into understanding the world around you and yourself. Here are some classic texts to get you started that won't give you a migraine!<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/01/thought-catalog-433204-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2018/01/thought-catalog-433204-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Philosophy is not a subject many of us dabble in. Often reserved to go hand-in-hand with academics and bookworms, many steer clear. But philosophy is an integral part of our everyday lives. Known for being the &#8216;first subject,&#8217; philosophy is the study of knowledge, and aren&#8217;t we always &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/parenting/parenting-tips/ways-make-homework-fun-kids-224324.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#post-224324#item=1&#34;&#62;learning&#60;/a&#62;?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The subject practises some of the basic ways we understand some of the other more familiar subjects that we practise today, including science, religion and ethics. Through questioning the world around us, and the way that we think about it, the subject is praised for its ability to see things in a new light.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Unfortunately, these reads can often be anything but light. Thick and heavy textbooks, with dense writings and poor translations, have paved the way for the&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/lifelove/decoding/pourquoi-jachete-des-produits-stereotypes-a-mes-enfants-89035.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; stereotype&#60;/a&#62; that philosophy is not for everyone. Philosophy has the power to open up your mind and enlighten your thoughts, but this stereotype makes it less approachable. Here&#8217;s our pick of philosophy texts to get you started that are not huge brain bashers.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Shelina Assomull&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Photos: Amazon&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/books/inspiring-books-on-women-157437.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=9&#34;&#62;Girl Power: 10 Must-read inspiring books on women&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/must-read-autobiographies-women-208171.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown#item=1&#34;&#62;Book List: 7 Must-read autobiographies by inspiring women&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/books/light-philosophy-books-every-woman-should-read-296051.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/books/light-philosophy-books-every-woman-should-read-296051.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[New Era of Poetry: 4 'Insta-poets' you should follow on Instagram]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		Whoever said poetry was dead? Instagram has brought this literature back to life in a new and unfiltered way.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[Homeland Jewels: 10 Singaporean authors you should know about]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		Singapore's literature scene is in full bloom. Here are 10 home-grown, local authors that have been making their mark! <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[5 Thought-provoking books that won't leave your mind for ages]]></title>
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		It's not easy finding a book that will leave you thinking about it for days afterwards - here are a few that might.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[Girl Power: 10 Must-read inspiring books on women]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2016 03:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		Give yourself a pep talk and get inspired by these female world-changers. <media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[Creative Crop: 10 Best colouring books for grown-ups]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		Get on the colouring-in craze for some serious stress-relief sessions.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/01/Dream-Cities-by-Rosie-Goodwin-and-Alice-Chadwick-1-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2016/01/Dream-Cities-by-Rosie-Goodwin-and-Alice-Chadwick-1-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Whatever happened to the times when colouring books were&#160;(strictly) meant for kids? The messy affair has gotten equally&#8212;or more&#8212;popular with the adults.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Mind you, these books are intricately designed to specifically help you &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-buys/skincare/beat-stress-rejuvenate-10-beauty-products-132593.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;de-stress&#60;/a&#62; and develop a sharper mind.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The question is, does it work? As mentioned in an article by &#60;em&#62;Independent&#60;/em&#62;, Hephzibah Kaplan, Director at the London Art &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/medical-news/depression-luminotherapie-et-medicaments-le-duo-gagnant-143591.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Therapy&#60;/a&#62; Centre said, &#60;em&#62;&#8220;When choosing a colouring-in book with more complex or abstract images the convention is generally to keep different colours within different lines. This requires a relaxed focus where the outline is containing and the mark-making repetitive and smooth. So a bit like repeating a mantra where repetition is a means to &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/whats-new/rest-relaxation-top-5-spas-singapore-65085.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;relaxation&#60;/a&#62;, colouring-in is also a type of mediation.&#8221;&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The next time you feel stressed, try colouring in pages&#160;of the intricate designs and trust us you&#039;ll get&#160;hooked in no time!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Sharon Salim&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/books/148079-148079.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/books/148079-148079.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2016 06:11:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		It’s not all about Harry Potter, Star Wars and Hunger Games.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
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		<title><![CDATA[Artistic Decor: 5 Art books to display on your coffee table]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2015 01:17:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Perin Sidhu]]></dc:creator>
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		We all know that there is an art to styling your coffee table. So why not jazz it up with our round up of the best art books?<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2015/12/books-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2015/12/books-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;A stack of colourful &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/clean-eating-habits-usher-new-year-5-nutrition-books-143209.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;books &#60;/a&#62;never fails to make your coffee table stand out. You do not have to be an art critic to appreciate art. After all art is subjective and we all get inspired by different things. If you are looking to jazz up the interior and style factor of your home, why not give coffee table books a go? Beautiful books help to add dimension and depth to the surroundings.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;When choosing the genre of books, we recommend going for art books. Not only are the visuals entertaining and stimulating for the mind, it allows your guest to explore their inner &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/asian-scene/sofitel-brings-revealed-photo-exhibition-china-114922.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;artists&#60;/a&#62;. We would recommend displaying 2-3 books on the coffee table at any one time - mainly to prevent overcrowding.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;So if you&#039;re wondering which books should grace you table, let our recommendations help you out!&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Perin Sidhu&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/wellbeing-tips/est-il-dangereux-de-reveiller-un-somnambule-144323.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Is it dangerous to wake a sleepwalker?&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/celebrity-news/tough-love-top-10-painful-celebrity-breakups-2015-143244.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Tough Love: 10 Most painful celebrity breakups of 2015&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/books/artistic-decor-5-best-art-books-display-coffee-table-144818.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/books/artistic-decor-5-best-art-books-display-coffee-table-144818.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[Healthy Habits: 5 Books on nutrition that you should read before 2016]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2015 04:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Perin Sidhu]]></dc:creator>
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		If eating clean is one of your resolutions for 2016, then you might want to pick up these reads on your next visit to the bookstore.<media:description><![CDATA[]]></media:description>												
								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2015/12/header-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2015/12/header-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;As we look forward to all the celebrations the festive&#160;season has to offer, we are bound to indulge in some sinful food treats. If you are one looking to start on a clean slate after the feasting, chances are you&#039;ll require a guide. When it comes to your health, there are many mediums to obtain information from. Many a times, multiple sources could result in conflicting information to arise. Is there a particular &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/10-detox-foods-add-diet-122855.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;diet&#60;/a&#62; for all? Should I cut off carbohydrates? What foods to avoid and not avoid?&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;In our opinion, nutrition books are a great way to start. They help to give you a jump start in how you should feed your body and how it will respond to the decisions you make for it. This festive season, you can still make informed decisions while indulging in a few treats here and there. But before you do, here&#039;s how you can fend off excessive festive&#160;weight gain.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;TIP #1: EAT WHAT&#039;S BEST FOR YOU FIRST&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;To avoid eating too much during the main course, moderate your intake by eating the best-for-you offerings first. This would include starters such as cold salads and hot soups.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;TIP #2: POP A SUGAR-FREE MINT&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;When you feel that you&#039;ve had enough and don&#039;t want to eat more,&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-buys/skincare/double-cleansing-133675.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62; cleanse&#60;/a&#62; your palate with a sugar-free mint. Research has shown that this helps to curb your cravings. Another doughnut? Let&#039;s save that for the next party.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;TIP #3: MODERATE&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;The key to ensuring you don&#039;t go off balance this festive season is to moderate. Before allowing yourself to indulge in a splurge, do something &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/bright-eyes-food-eat-healthy-eyes-133065.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;healthy&#60;/a&#62;. This could include eating a piece of fruit, avoiding cream in your coffee or even walking around for 5 minutes (if you are at a party, this is a great tip to try out as you move around the room socializing).&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;Head over to the gallery up top for a round up of 5 raved about nutrition books. We would recommend making small changes as these books would suggest to let your body get accustomed to the changes.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Perin Sidhu&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;READ MORE:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a title=&#34;10 Easy steps to consume less sugar&#34; href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/10-easy-steps-to-consume-less-sugar-140354.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;10 Easy steps to consume less sugar&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a title=&#34;10 Foods that will help with your dental hygiene&#34; href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/healthy-practices/10-aliments-bons-pour-les-dents-138764.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;10 Foods that will help with your dental hygiene&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/clean-eating-habits-usher-new-year-5-nutrition-books-143209.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/health/on-my-plate/healthy-eating/clean-eating-habits-usher-new-year-5-nutrition-books-143209.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 Calming books to read when life gets too hectic]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2015 11:54:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda Lim]]></dc:creator>
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		Escape into the literary world and find your solace between well-woven words.
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; itemprop=&#34;thumbnailUrl&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; src=&#34;/rw-placeholder/750/410/image.svg&#34; data-src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2015/11/Untitled-135-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;lazy-load attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;noscript&#62;&#60;img loading=&#34;lazy&#34; decoding=&#34;async&#34; width=&#34;750&#34; height=&#34;410&#34; src=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2015/11/Untitled-135-750x410.jpg&#34; class=&#34;attachment-rw_large size-rw_large zoom-it wp-post-image&#34; alt=&#34;&#34; /&#62;&#60;/noscript&#62;  &#60;p&#62;Those who find joy in the written word know that reading can provide serenity for your soul. No, we don&#8217;t mean reading self-help books on managing anxiety. Just reading your &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/whats-new/beauty-news/required-readings-favourite-must-beauty-books-132745.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;favourite fiction&#60;/a&#62; is enough.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;The best fictions paint &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/whats-new/products-and-campaigns/picture-perfect-you-wont-need-a-filter-with-laura-merciers-smooth-finish-125811.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;beautiful imagery&#60;/a&#62; that helps the reader escape into their own private oasis. Here they can seek refuge from the daily stresses in within their own mind. Not to mention, the feeling of not being able to put down a book is exhilarating and satisfying.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;It is true that everyone differs in his or her choice of reading material. Some people escape to fantasy lands, while other lose themselves in mystery novels. If you don&#8217;t know what your genre preferences are, try a fiction about &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/travel/now-or-never/destinations/happy-trails-10-hiking-holidays-fulfil-wanderlust-133273.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;personal discovery&#60;/a&#62;. These novels are usually quite Zen and won&#8217;t leave your heart pounding at the climax.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;We round up 10 books that you can get comfy with on a lazy Sunday.&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;Amanda Lim&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62;  &#60;h2&#62; &#60;span&#62;Read More:&#60;/span&#62; &#60;/h2&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/books/10-romance-novels-wont-make-cringe-139538.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;10 Romance novels that won&#8217;t make you cringe&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/books/furry-tales-10-must-read-novels-animal-lovers-138491.html?utm_source=rss_feed&#38;#038;utm_medium=link&#38;#038;utm_campaign=unknown&#34;&#62;Furry Tales: 10 Must-read novels for animal lovers&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62; &#60;meta name=&#34;original-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/books/10-calming-books-read-life-gets-hectic-142049.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;syndication-source&#34; content=&#34;https://www.mariefranceasia.com/culture/entertainment/books/10-calming-books-read-life-gets-hectic-142049.html&#34; /&#62;&#60;meta name=&#34;robots&#34; content=&#34;noindex, follow&#34; /&#62;]]></content:encoded>
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