I am fascinated with the process of writing and marvel at the amazing books that I read. I have an ardent wish to have conversations with some of the writers whose books have enchanted me. Sharing 5 such authors in this post today. … Read More Kaffeeklatsch-5 authors I would love to have coffee with
I am extremely grateful for developing a love for reading and am talking about 5 books that enchanted me into this world. … Read More Jadoo- 5 books that hooked me to the magic of reading
Irony is often used to make quite a dramatic impact in the writing style and can be quite interesting to read. Sharing some instances of Irony from modern day literature in this post. … Read More Irony- 5 instances of irony in modern fiction
This post is about how Indian authors often let me down with their less than expressive imagination and how they don’t work for me. … Read More Hackneyed – 5 authors whose writings failed to deliver
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 |
Last Sunday, I headed out to check out the birding action at the protected Wildlife reserves of Gharana Wetlands, which lies just a few kilometers before the Indo-Pak border. Read on about the birds I saw there and why you should visit it too. … Read More Migratory birds at the Gharana Wetlands, Jammu | Travel 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 |
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 |
“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 |
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 |
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
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
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 |
