Category: Books

Hi Readers! When I read a debut book and I love it, I usually immediately read whatever the authors write next. It’s only human nature, isn’t it? It’s also a 50-50 chance that the second book can either be even more amazing or go in the opposite direction. This...

Hi Readers!Have to wake up as September ends. But, if this month was any indication of a dream, I’d rather keep sleeping for five more minutes!! What an amazing month this was, sans the first 10 days which were insane. But also, maybe because I spent those first 10...

August has passed by with its roar of rain, thunderous laughter with family and friends, intense travel planning with everyone, mellow and grateful times at work, with the onset of all the festivals to follow!I also watched movies and TV shows at an insane level. Absolutely loved a few,...

Hi Readers! Every August I read a few books for Women in Translation month. Most often, it’s books translated from Japanese. But, every once in a while, I read books translated from around the world, because that’s the whole point of Women in Translation month! This month I picked...

Hi Readers, I read a book last weekend. Wasn’t expecting to finish it entirely in two days, but it had a hold over me. It’s a debut novel called Milk Teeth, and after reading it, I’ve found a new favorite author in Amrita Mahale. Since this was a debut...

Hi Readers! July was GLORIOUS! The major reason for this was obviously Goa vacation. And, in addition, I was able to embrace the rains rather than being constantly worried if it will rain when I’m enroute office. And yes, office life has been hectic per usual. But, one amazing...

Hi Readers! By now you know my reading choices. If Fredrik Backman publishes anything, I am going to read it. Novel? Yes. Short story? Yes. Instagram Post Caption? Yes. Grocery List? Yes. Anything? YES! So, I didn’t think twice before reading his latest book My Friends! And, oh what...

Hi Readers! I read Atmosphere by Taylore Jenkins Reid (TJR) several weeks ago, and only now did I get the time to write a review. With any novel of TJR’s, the story stays with you for a while, so here we go! ~~GOODREADS DESCRIPTION~~ From the #1 New York Times bestselling...

Hi Readers! June was long, let’s be honest! So much happened in only one month, with still a day (Monday, ugh) to go. For the most part, June was an okay month. The highlight was my dad’s book being published! (Yayyy) I also met extended family and my friends...

Hi Readers! If you haven’t yet read Jesse Q. Sutanto’s books, here’s the sign that you should. I have read quite a few of hers, and Vera Wong series is a must-read. If you enjoy reading about older people solving murders, go for it, and you won’t be disappointed!...