Reading Yuganta: The End of an Epoch felt like a long, quiet conversation about the Mahabharata. I went into it thinking I knew the epic. But this book didn’t retell the story. It made me pause, question, and sometimes feel uncomfortable about the characters I thought I understood. Karve doesn’t treat them as gods or … Continue reading Yuganta: The End of an Epoch by Irawati Karve
I recently finished reading The Seven Dials Mystery and then moved on to watching its screen adaptation—and the experience has been fascinating in a very unique way. It feels like watching someone else’s imagination take over a story you’ve already built in your own head. Movie vs Book That gap between reading and watching is … Continue reading Movie Adaptation vs Book: Experiencing The Seven Dials Mystery Twice
It was officially the first working day of the year. As the winter sun timidly peeked through, the night owl in me was already awake. Not by choice — but because it was my daughter’s first day at Krippe. My mind felt restless, juggling a dozen small tasks that needed to be done before we … Continue reading New Beginning..
Mystery is one of favourite genres. May it would right to say Mystery is the one brought me back to reading. Last week I finished reading The Mussoorie Murders as part of a buddy read with my sister, and it turned out to be an engaging and atmospheric mystery. Discussion only added more fun to … Continue reading The Mussoorie Murders by Divyaroop Bhatnagar
We’ve all said this at least once—“Just one more chapter, then I’ll sleep.” PC: Pinterest And somehow, that one chapter quietly turns into three. Or five. Or… the end of the book. It always starts innocently. You’re tired. Your eyes feel heavy. But the story is right there—at that point where you need to know … Continue reading Just One More Chapter… The Lie I Tell Myself
There was a time I felt guilty about not finishing a book. No matter how slow it felt. No matter how disconnected I was. I would still push through—just to say, “I finished it.” (Oh!! That reminds me of a book that tortured me so much.) DNF used to feel like failure. But somewhere along … Continue reading It’s Okay to DNF a Book
“Sometimes we just need someone to simply be there, not to fix anything, but to let us feel we’re supported and not alone.” — Unknown Some days, I try to stay quiet. Speak only what’s necessary. Keep it light, keep it smooth — like trying not to stir a still pond. But the words… they … Continue reading When Words Float into Silence
No one really tells you what truly matters about motherhood. After marriage, all you often hear is, “When are you having kids?” But no one prepares you for what comes after. When the baby arrives, so does a quiet kind of anxiety. It’s not loud or dramatic. It’s subtle—but constant. There are moments when your … Continue reading Quiet Anxiety of Motherhood No One Talks About
My Kindle Dear Kindle, How do I thank you? I am at a loss for words—but I’m going to try, because you deserve it. It’s been 14 years of our journey together. Don’t you think that calls for a little celebration? When I first brought you home, I hardly knew what to expect. I … Continue reading Kindle — A Letter to You
Dear Reader, I know I’ve been missing from this space. You know how life just happens—and sometimes you have to stand by and let it pass. PC- Pinterest Today’s topic is book reviews. Ah! Something I do often. But what I want to share today is the thought process behind it. I am a mood … Continue reading Really, What Is a Book Review?
Chai and Chatter Chronicles 