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June Book Talk

Between Therapy and Tteokbokki

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Anita Gurung

26 June 2026 3 min read 136 views

June Book Talk

Let’s face it: the modern human experience is essentially just oscillating between wanting to curl up in a ball and wanting to devour a spicy bowl of rice cakes. If you’ve ever felt this specific brand of existential whiplash—the kind where you’re deep in the trenches of self-reflection but also really, really need a snack—then we have the perfect place for you to decompose (emotionally, not literally). We’re gathering for the June Book Talk to discuss the literary equivalent of a warm hug for your chronically anxious soul: I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki.

Why Your Anxiety Deserves a Seat at the Table

We’ll be diving into the major themes of self-acceptance, the glorious necessity of therapy, and the radical act of finding comfort in the "little things." You know, those tiny, mundane victories—like not burning your toast or actually answering that email you’ve been ignoring for three weeks. We’re ditching the toxic positivity that suggests you should just "manifest" your problems away. Instead, we’re keeping it real. It’s going to be a space for people who are tired of pretending they have it all together. It’s dark, it’s funny, and it’s arguably the only place in Thamel where you can talk about your internal void while sipping tea and not feel like a complete oddball.

Finding Hope in the Daily Grunt

It’s about finding hope in the middle of the mess. We’re not promising that you’ll walk out enlightened and ready to start a startup, but you might walk out feeling a little less like an alien trying to blend into human society. Plus, you get a free book journal. You can use it to write down your profound thoughts or just doodle your current mood, which we’re guessing is roughly 40% existential dread and 60% hunger.

The Deets (Don't Be Late, Even If You Want To)

  • Event: June Book Talk: I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki

  • When: Saturday, June 27th, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  • Where: Coffee Ghar, Thamel

  • Entry Fee: Rs 500 (Includes warm tea—essential for the heavy lifting of the soul—and a free book journal)

  • Registration: Slide into the DMs at @yobookpadhyau

Come prepared to laugh at our collective trauma and eat (metaphorically, at least) some tteokbokki for the soul. See you there, you beautiful disaster!

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Anita Gurung

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