Mindscape in Words Celebrates 9th Blogoversary!
Happy 9th Blogoversary to Mindscape in Words!! I cannot believe that it has been NINE YEARS! Nine glorious years of sharing my thoughts and words out into the world for anyone to read! My thoughts on books, my experiences on travels, my words in the form of short stories and even shorter diary logs, just so much of my life shared in so many words over such a long period.
I have to say that I am super proud of achieving this. Growing up, I didn’t really stick with anything. I started going to classes for music, guitar, karate, swimming, drawing and gave up on them pretty quickly. I guess, I never really was able to express myself with these activities. So, when I started Mindscape in Words, I had the least bit of conviction on whether I will stick with it. But, I did and in the process I found something that give me unfiltered joy! Maybe my family or friends won’t get how important this is for me, but I know and that’s enough. Here’s to many more! Can’t believe it’s only one year to reach TEN YEARS!!
Thank you so much, dear readers. For reading the book reviews, for relying on my book recommendations, for sharing your reading journeys, for using the reading templates I prepared with so much love and effort, for staying and coming back for more every time I share a post. Thank you for sticking around for nine glorious years!
~~STATISTICS~~
Since the last blogoversary, I received 68K VIEWS & 3.47M IMPRESSIONS! And, this is the 570th POST on the 9th Blogoverary! Check out the fascinating statistics of the year the blog had!
~~TOP 9 BOOKS READ~~
I can’t go without sharing top 9 of almost everything I experienced this year. So, of course, starting with the Top 9 Books I read this year! I have written reviews for almost all of them which you can check from the links!
The Eighth Life by Nino Haratischwili
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zelvin
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson
How Kyoto Breaks Your Heart by Florentyna Leow
That Long Silence by Shashi Deshpande
~~TOP 9 POSTS OF THE YEAR~~
These Top 9 Posts are mostly from the ones posted in 2023, but it’s always amazing to see the books you loved, liked, hated – a combination of it all being in the top 9!
2023 Monthly Reading Templates
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors: A Book of Cliches
Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami: Short Stories on Loneliness in Relationships
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang: A Dark Look into the Publishing Industry
The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner: A Non Book Recommendation
How to Kill Your Family: Dark Witty Humorous Novel
~~TOP 9 TV SHOWS I WATCHED~~
I have watched many tv shows this year, and fortunately I liked many of them, so making this list was tough. But, here are the Top 9 TV Shows I watched this year, and would 100% recommend!!
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
The Last of Us
The Glory
Daisy Jones and the Six
Beef
Ted Lasso
Heartstopper
The Bear
Panchayat
That is all for this year, folks! I was quite busy with a lot of things these past few weeks, so I couldn’t come up with something more elaborate. But, this is me trying! A BIG THANK YOU, READERS!
Until next time,
About The Author
Aishwarya Shenolikar
Hello! I'm Aishwarya, an Introverted bookworm & writer. I have been reviewing books since 6 years on my blog - Mindscape in Words. My favourite genres are Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers, Magical Realism, Poetry, Fantasy & Memoirs. I like the kind of books which evoke emotions on several levels leaving me wrecked, but also incredibly content. I'm dreaming for the world to paint a landscape full of words, more like Mindscape in Words. Hope you enjoy the view.