Book Reviews and Recommendations
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?
No no!! I didn’t skip the blog for the letter F 😄 I’m just taking a little more time with it. Meanwhile, here’s a short review for you… This is my second book by David Walliams, the first being Super Sleuth. On the surface, this feels like a light, funny children’s story—but it quietly delivers … Continue reading Gangsta Granny by David Walliams
To all the sleuths out there — the armchair ones ☕ — here’s a debut novel you might enjoy. 10 Marchfield Square is set in London’s smallest “square,” home to a group of unlikely residents carefully “collected” by the cool, eighty-year-old landlady, Celeste. On Bonfire Night, one of the residents, Richard Glead, is found murdered. … Continue reading Reading a Cozy Mystery: 10 Marchfield Square by Nicola Whyte
A page from the book.. Always Remember, the second book in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse series, feels like a soft nudge to a busy, overstimulated life — a reminder to pause, breathe, and gently return to yourself. In this book, the storm becomes a powerful metaphor for the feelings we … Continue reading Always Remember by Charlie Mackesy— A Gentle Pause in a Busy Life
The stage is set. Both the Kauravas and Pandavas are settled on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, armies lined up, warriors prepared, strategies planned. Everything seems ready for the war that will change history. Arjuna asks Krishna to drive his chariot to the middle of the battlefield so he can see all the soldiers on both … Continue reading Chapter 1 — Even Arjuna Felt Lost
At around 75% of the book, my head was echoing the dictator’s name. It appears in almost every panel. The songs, the walls, the badges, the monuments — even when the author looks in the mirror, he first sees the ruler’s photo. Through this title, you walk through a Pyongyang that is monitored, guided, choreographed, … Continue reading Reading Pyongyang..
Why I Picked This Book I bought the e-copy of The Night Diary last year, though I don’t quite remember why. I usually avoid books about the Partition of India in 1947—it’s too emotionally heavy for me. Maybe the epistolary format drew me in. There’s something intimate about reading letters, especially when they come from … Continue reading 📖 The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani
When @kitaabicabins announced the Book of the Month for May, I saw it as the perfect excuse to finally pick up a title from my TBR stack. I also wanted to journal the experience in real time — and this short read felt just right for that, without feeling overwhelming. Here’s how the reading journey … Continue reading Reading The Gentleman from Peru: A Journal in Chapters
Indian mythology is one of my favorite genres, and Nala Damayanti is a story I’ve long cherished—especially the version narrated by Narayana Acharya in my mother tongue, Kannada. So when I came across a retelling by Anand Neelakantan, I was instantly excited to revisit the tale through his voice. After finishing the book, I felt … Continue reading Nala Damayanti by Anand Neelakantan — A Mythological Retelling With Heart, Humour, and Hope
Chai and Chatter Chronicles 