Gastronome – 5 books with food as the hero
As a foodie I began to enjoy reading books with food as the central theme. Here is a list of 5 of my favorite books on this topic. … Read More Gastronome – 5 books with food as the hero
Category: Books
My new add for the year 2017 is a column on books – one of my most favourite and enduring hobby. I will be reviewing all the books I love, like or hate…
Ones I am eagerly waiting for….
My to be read lists, book reading challenges and goodreads activity
P.S.:
If you love books and would like to do a guestpost on my blog for the same, do get in touch with me at shalzmojo@gmail.com
I would love to host you!!!!
Florilegium – My 5 favorite fantasy fiction series
I have an awesome zeal for reading fantasy fiction as that is the closest I get to Aladdin and his world. The Arabian nights was the first ever fantasy I truly read and so here are my 5 most loved series from this genre. … Read More Florilegium – My 5 favorite fantasy fiction series
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Elude – 5 book genres I cannot seem to gel with
Just because I love to read doesn’t mean there aren’t genres that I run away from. Listing out the top 5 genres that I elude at any and every cost. … Read More Elude – 5 book genres I cannot seem to gel with
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Diversity – 5 regions of the world on my bookshelf
Diversity in reading is quite a thing for me as I am interested in reading about culture, food and traditions form other parts of the world. In this post I am listing out 5 regions and some books from each that I have loved reading. … Read More Diversity – 5 regions of the world on my bookshelf
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Cachinnate – 5 books guaranteed to make you laugh-out-loud
My favorite laugh out loud books of all time are listed out here in this post for C – Cachinate for #atozchallenge2023… Read More Cachinnate – 5 books guaranteed to make you laugh-out-loud
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Biblioklept – 5 steal-worthy book editions on my wish list
Biblioklept – A list of books that I have been lusting after due to their special illustrations or limited edition appeal. … Read More Biblioklept – 5 steal-worthy book editions on my wish list
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Angsticipation – 5 most anticipated reads on my TBR 2023
Have a look at my top most anticipated reads for the year 2023 that I have bookmarked after reading about them on my favorite bookstagram accounts.… Read More Angsticipation – 5 most anticipated reads on my TBR 2023
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Bookish Endorsements – Theme reveal | #AtoZchallenge 2023 |
Hola readers!! It is that time of the year when the A to Z blogging mania grips the erudite literati. Its been more than five years since I participated in this challenge, and am quite nervous about it. Bolstered by my notorious compatriot in arms books, Soumya Prasad a.k.a bluntpages on IG, we have decided… Read More Bookish Endorsements – Theme reveal | #AtoZchallenge 2023 |
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The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley | Book Review |
“Preparation is the key to effective spontaneity.” ― Clare Pooley, The Authenticity Project After reading The People on Platform 5, I was hugely curious about more writings by Clare Pooley and ended up picking The Authenticity Project which incidentally is her first book. Title: The Authenticity Project Author: Clare Pooley Genre: Contemporary Fiction My rating: 5/5 stars… Read More The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley | Book Review |
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The People on Platform 5 by Clare Pooley | Book Review |
A book review of a thoroughly enjoyable contemporary fiction. The People on Platform 5 by Clare Pooley is a fun and refreshing read and much recommended for the wit and banter in it. … Read More The People on Platform 5 by Clare Pooley | Book Review |
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Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo | Book Review |
“gender is one of the biggest lies of our civilization”― Bernardine Evaristo, Girl, Woman, Other Girl, Woman, Other has got to be the most spectacular book of the past few years and the first 5-star read of 2021. Even though I had started reading this in late November, I just couldn’t help myself from savoring it via… Read More Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo | Book Review |
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Three Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafak | Book Review |
Three Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafak didnt live upto my expectations; find out why in this book review… Read More Three Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafak | Book Review |
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A sneak peek into my fiction choices in 2022
2022 has been a mixed bag of reading for me with some lazy months and some with intense bouts of reading. I have read some very good ones this year and hope to continue this in 2023 too. … Read More A sneak peek into my fiction choices in 2022
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Giveaway & a Reading Challenge 2023
Begin 2023 with an exciting 12 months reading challenge involving 12 books read over 12 months and 12 book reviews to be posted on the blog by guest book reviewers. Prizes and giveaway included in this challenge. … Read More Giveaway & a Reading Challenge 2023
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The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak | Book Review |
The Bastard of Istanbul is another successful novel by Elif Shafak and will definitely entice you in its richly embroidered familial drama. Read about my 4/5 star review for this book and tell me what you think of it.… Read More The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak | Book Review |
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A Reading Rewind of January 2021 | Book Review |
A compilation of my reading in January 2021 and yes I am very thrilled to read 8 books in this month :-)… Read More A Reading Rewind of January 2021 | Book Review |
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Theo Bogart Series #1|The Man on the Washing Machine by Susan Cox | Book Review |
The man on the washing machine is a quick entertaining and witty read with just the right dose of humor and mystery to keep one hooked. I loved it and you can read the review to find out why.… Read More Theo Bogart Series #1|The Man on the Washing Machine by Susan Cox | Book Review |
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The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary | Book Review |
Read all about the quirky, zany and mirth inducing book that I recently finished reading after a particularly heavy read. Full of wit and unexpected romance, The Flatshare is what I needed to round up the year on a hearty note.… Read More The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary | Book Review |
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When God was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman | Book Review |
Book review of “When God was a Rabbit” by Sarah Winman which is her debut novel and a brilliant one at that. Dark but comical-whimsical in telling, this one is a superb tale of coming to age.… Read More When God was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman | Book Review |
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My Reading Score in 2020 | Bookish Post |
At the start of 2020, I had signed up for the Goodreads Reading Challenge and also crafted one of my own with my book buddy Soumya. #TBRCHALLENGE2020 was designed to make a dent in the TBR books lying on my bookshelf and not buying newer books till that was done. The idea was to even… Read More My Reading Score in 2020 | Bookish Post |
