The Stories I Still Carry

“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 seenI 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.Subscribe, settle in, and join the journey.📚 Books Mentioned(Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, it supports the show at no extra cost to you.)The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoA Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey ArcherThe Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen ChboskyUnkindness by James Molloy (Upcoming, 2026)✍️ Connect with MeNewsletter → Offbeat JourneysMy Books → Wednesday’s ChildFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/molloywrites Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/molloywritesLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-molloy-23a9b822bTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@molloywritesBluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/molloywrites.bsky.social🎵 Intro/Outro MusicThe Beat of Nature by folk_acoustic on Pixabay