For the longest time I had been skeptical about life lesson books. Reading about self-help and mental health felt far away, and not enjoyable. Until, I stumbled upon a few books that teach life lessons, that redefined purpose, loss, success,…
History has a way of sneaking up on you. For me, all it took was one Indiana Jones movie to wonder how aliens scream. From there, I tumbled headfirst into the past, one dusty library hardcover at a time, trying…
Books by Indian authors are severely underrated. Just like India’s culture, language, and food, even the Indian literary landscape is quite diverse. From timeless classics to bold contemporary narratives, popular Indian writers have carved a powerful space in global literature.…
There are countless 100 books everyone should read on the internet. Yet, the greatest undoing of a reader lies in knowing that he cannot read every book ever written. To save from such hubris, the least they could do is…
You’ve only just heard of grumpy sunshine romance books. That curiosity led you here. Or that you ran out of (more) enemies-to-lovers book recommendations. You’re in the right place if you’re looking for the opposites attract, hate-to-love trope replacements. Before…
‘Tis the season. Do not ask how this translates to more trips to the library to pick up holiday romance books. Or more binge-watching Hallmark Christmas movies with buttered popcorn and a choice beverage to pair it with. As an…
“It’s a comic book convention. You know, it’s like pizza or particle accelerators — even the stinky ones are still pretty good”, says Sheldon in the show The Big Bang Theory. This perfectly sums up how devoted and passionate comic…
Inspiration comes in short, clunky bursts. Thus, poetry breaks from life are important and necessary. On the worst of days, I’ve found myself reaching out for a soft poem to lie in. Poetry by women feels ensconced in blankets of…
Haven’t we all grown up listening to stories? Be it Devas, Asuras, or Yakshas, they stand on par with their abilities and weapons. Magical animals and vahanas are no less dazzling. Consider this: Bedtime stories were gleaned from Hindu mythology…
You could not have finished this summer without having watched The Summer I Turned Pretty. If you are a reader, even more so. Your TBR would have starved without the simple delicacies of books like The Summer I Turned Pretty.…