Yoga of Max's Discontent | 
pickThis book was absolutely amazing and I was in love from the very beginning. I enjoyed entire paragraphs of this book! I want to find more books like it, especially non fiction. I'd give this 10 stars if I could. Unputdownable! Read it in a matter of hours. Want... NO, NEED more like it
The whole world's problems are caused by man's inability to sit quietly by himself in a room.
Breaking from Miss Peregrine's to try this one. It's from a big used library sale I went to last year.... Been sitting on my shelf ever since. Giving it a go.
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so-soLet me be clear: I really enjoyed the first half of this book. But about halfway through Max's yogic journey, so many things started to feel like they weren't ringing true: he seemed just as self-absorbed as ever, despite his ~progress towards godliness~. The only reason it's not a flat-out pan is because it really is beautifully written - there are just so many ways it could have been better. #karanbajaj #theyogaofmaxsdiscontent
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pickI actually am not sure this is a pick. Being a yoga instructor myself, parts of it I really liked. Loved his time at the ashram practicing pranayama and asanas. But, I felt much of Max's journey was forced. I'm scratching my head over the ending too. It asks good questions, though I didn't always like the answers. Thought I'd take a pic of the book on my prettiest yoga mat. Loki wanted in on the action, as always. #24in48 #LitsyAtoZ #petsoflitsy
pickI have no reason to love this book as much as I do. I don't do yoga, I'm not interested in spiritual quests, I have no desire to go to India. But this book wrapped me up and will not let me go.
Saturday night reading for the least flexible person in the world. Love this cover!
I don't know what to read next. 😱
pick4/5
I don't have a lot of words to describe this book. It's not what I expected it to be at all. I have never read a story quite like this before and I feel like the 5th star I'm not giving it is from my own personal hang ups than anything with the novel itself.
I read so many pages in the one sitting, that when I stood to help a guest at the hotel I work at, I made myself dizzy. Almost done though! #effyoureadingslump
How profound! I'm seriously enjoying this book! It's making me want to find a yogi guru of my own. 😂 #karanbajaj
Not gonna lie; I picked this book up from the library based solely on this beautiful cover. #coverlust #noshame #idontdoyoga #hopefullyitwontmatter
The first book in awhile that I don't want to put down. I've had such a hard time focusing lately on any book that hasn't been an audiobook. #24in48 #karanbajaj
so-soWhile this book wasn't my style, I recognize that others, especially those into Yoga, would love it. I love that this really shows Yoga as more than just exercise, but a spiritual journey.
If I smoked as much hashish as them, even I'd see God everywhere
I'm trying not to buy too many physical books since I have a Kindle but YOU GUYS JUST LOOK AT IT
so-soOverall an interesting story about one guy's quest for transformation/transcendence, but something about the breakthroughs just didn't ring true for me.
✨Read the full Interview with Karan Bajaj on www.subwaybookreview.com ✨ Karan: “The power of fiction is that you can lose yourself & become one with the characters. As Max, a regular guy from New York, gets in touch with the supernatural in the Himalayas, so can the reader.”
Stumbled on this new friend browsing my favorite bookstore.
so-soAs a runner I enjoyed the philosophical aspect of the book, but towards the end it got a little weird and just didn't add up. Glad I read it.....but still digesting the ending
Has anyone read this one yet? I'm about one third through and underwhelmed, but heard it gets better. #weekendreading
pickI didn't anticipate it, but this book was addictive and compelling. The writing felt a bit clunky to me at times, but it was ultimately still a beautiful tale of Max's spiritual journey. It did make me realize I am not very enlightened though. Oh, well, maybe in my next life...
This dude (Max) is extreme! I know the whole point of this book is to suspend disbelief but darn it is hard for us 'ol salt-of-the-earth types.
Very deep paragraph about the journey to enlightenment, but I can't help but laugh at the first sentence of the next paragraph. I obviously have a long way to go...
About a 1/3 of the way through this book and it is me all confused! Dying to read some more but parental and work duties call...😏
pickI didn't know what to think of this book when I first got it--but it surprised me in every way. The story of a white American man who decides to take the stereotypical "finding yourself" trip to India -- but written by an Indian man. I'll be thinking about this one for awhile.
Pool, some golf and now my evening entertainment. Nope, no complaints here!
pickThis book was SO. GOOD. It gave me the feeling I was hoping to get but didn't from Siddhartha, TBH. There's valuable spiritual insight in it, if that's what you're into, but ultimately it's a compelling deep dive into a great character, which makes it awesome regardless of your spiritual leanings.
Andy is glad that I'm loving this book so much because me on a reading binge = more cuddle time for him!
...and I just remembered this is a library book, so Y the Last Man just got bumped down a notch on the TBR. I'm really, really enjoying this one so far!
After hearing @Liberty rave about this one on #AlltheBooks, I immediately put a hold on the digital copy with my library, and it's finally my turn! Yay! ::insert flailing happy muppet arms here::
It's a journal and sample books at Barnes & Noble kind of Sunday... Though I always purchase a book to add to my absurd "to read pile". Smh
Got about 1/3 finished today, I'm really enjoying the characters and the discussion around doing what is important to you vs. what is important to your family
pickRead this book super fast! Really fascinating story about seeking enlightenment. The most I knew about yoga is that I could never do it because it may involve a headstand. It was really refreshing to learn about the power and art of yoga & yogis. Definitely inspired to seek out a yoga class!
pickI will be the first to admit that I did not think I was going to enjoy this (it is about spirituality and enlightenment, and I am dark and morbid) but I thought it was great! Lots to think about.
"Why was the path to truth so obscure, so clouded?"
