Hey everyone, hope you are doing good. What are you up to? Currently I have been reading so much and it is such a bliss. Recently, I picked up The Iliad by Homer again and took my time finishing it. I’m often kept up at night brooding on my troubles, wishing I could find some solace that would help me sleep. But now I know that … Continue reading Weekly Updates ~1
Hey guys, got another year older, and no it doesn’t sound fun anymore…nope. Due to lock down still going on in full force I didn’t leave house, but my friends called and they threw a virtual party for me. They are really the angels..sometimes disguised as devils. But no worries about that. I got a Kindle for my birthday, such a beautiful gift for a … Continue reading Another year older
This is the second book from Kochery C Shibu that I am reviewing, and I was excited to read another story from him. Have to say he did not disappoint. Love, lust, money, pain, you name it and the author has mixed each element so beautifully in this story. Blurb- Naithy Cherokil is a rich and successful businesswoman from Mumbai who marries the young and … Continue reading Book Review- Faith and the Beloved
Recently I came across this book and immediately fell in love with the author’s words, how beautifully she weaved her words of this famous Greek tragedy. I started penning a small review in my journal, pardon my writing. See the images given below. “I conjure the boy I knew. Achilles, grinning as the figs blur in his hands. His green eyes laughing into mine. Catch, he … Continue reading The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Review
The Secret History, a novel by Donna Tartt- ONE OF THE BEST READS EVEEEER. Donna Tartt is simply a magician with her words. Here are the reasons why I absolutely loved this book- 1. It starts with a murder. The novelist’s first trick is also her best: in a prologue, her narrator, Richard Pappin, tells us of the murder of Bunny, a crime “for which … Continue reading 10 reasons why I loved ~The Secret History
• Book name: Wild World • Author: Deepak Arora • Reading level: 10 – 14 years • Paperback: 200 pages • Publisher: Srishti Publishers & Distributors; First edition (14 December 2018) • Language: English Official blurb- Bali, the langur, decides to move back into the Wild World after getting fed up of chasing monkeys in the city. Bhola, the bear, escapes to the jungle from … Continue reading Wild World by Deepak Arora, Book Review
First of all, I wanna say that- I absolutely loved this book, thoroughly enjoyed it actually. The book’s like a complicated recipe, you don’t know what’s in it and you sure won’t know what it tastes like after you eat it, and keep anticipating throughout the process. The three important characters- Nanda, Khusru, and Rekha are intricately brought together in the mountains of Dhauladhar. Their … Continue reading Men and Dreams in the Dhauladhar by Kochery C. Shibu- Book Review.
Do you ever start reading a book assuming that the title will be largely metaphorical… but then it turns out that the book is indeed in large part about The Schism of Mind and Heart, the conflict between our heart and mind. I was enthralled by Sana’s unique voice and couldn’t wait to find out all of her words in this gem of a … Continue reading The Schism of Mind and Heart by Sana Afreen Book Review
Genre: Poetry Publisher: Thought Catalog Publication date: June 12th, 2016 Author: Nikita Gill Format: Paperback Page Count: 160 Blurb: This is a book about the journey of healing from trauma and becoming whole again. Directions: apply to your soul gently, whilst sitting under the stars. I have no idea what did I do to deserve such an amazingly written poetry book such as Your Soul … Continue reading Your Soul Is a River Book Review
Pillow Thoughts II: Healing the Heart Book by Courtney Peppernell Pillow Thoughts II: Healing the Heart by: Courtney Peppernell Published by: Andrews McMeel Publishing on August 7, 2018 Genres: Poetry Pages: 224 Format: Paperback Source: Amazon Goodreads Rating: 5/5 Following the smash success of her best-selling book, Pillow Thoughts, Courtney Peppernell now returns with the follow-up sequel Pillow Thoughts II: Healing the Heart. Peppernell understands that healing … Continue reading Pillow Thoughts II Book review
Hey guys I am planning to write weekly book reviews, or two times in a week. I have written book reviews previously but not regularly. So what you guys think?? Should I start just now? Let me know, m waiting eagerly 😍 Continue reading Book Review, Finally
Hey guys today I am doing several book reviews within this single post, so excited. These books are from wonderful Indian writers who spun around our history into an amazing magical journey – The Winds of Hastinapur by Sharath Komarraju ‘My hair is white and thin, now. In a few moons, the Goddess will claim me, and I do not have a fresh young virgin … Continue reading 5 Book Reviews
