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
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Nala Damayanti by Anand Neelakantan — A Mythological Retelling With Heart, Humour, and Hope
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

