Beyond the Veil: The Journey of an Indian Girl by Siddhi Palande

Note: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for a book review. I am not a fiction reader. The cover art of this one is impressive and that made me go for the book. Of course, additionally the book blurb is exciting too. Some clever wording that attracted me to the book. …

Sentimental Journey by Barbara Bretton

Reading about war especially World War II triggers something inside me that I can't quite pinpoint to. This is a fictional work about a family from World War II that find their father and fiancee of the daughter on the war front. The author has written about the helplessness of families with such sensitivity that …

The Forty Rules of Love

I had been meaning to read this book ever since I graduated from Architecture School. I fell in love with the cover art of the book, so flaming red and inviting with its delicate yellow flowery design and font. Any book that puts so much effort into its cover page illustration is worth giving it a …

Brave Enough: A Mini Instruction Manual for the Soul by Cheryl Strayed

This was my very first read on Kindle and I am so glad for it. Cheryl Strayed has titled the book as a mini instruction manual for soul and I go ahead to vouch how true it is to its content. Many times in life, when I have failed miserably in friendships, or understanding my …

Rainy reads

I have had an absolutely crazy reading month. Prior to my exams, I ended up reading more fiction than I ever have in my leisure time. Writing about a few of those here that made me emotional and tugged at my heart while some took me back to my childhood. It was a very rewarding …

The Lynburn Legacy by Sarah Rees Brennan

Kudos to my friend for gifting me a Gothic YA trilogy. When I first saw it, my initial reaction was, What made you choose this? But my friend had faith in me and my reading prowess amidst the sceptic looks I gave her. This said, she made a brilliant choice. I loved the trilogy. I …

The Beauty Myth: How images of beauty are used against women by Naomi Wolf

This book has been on my book radar since 2012. I started reading this in December 2015 but due to a hectic academic schedule, could pick it up again only a few days ago. So what makes BEAUTY such a constant hot topic among women and men alike? Men admire, adore, fall for beautiful women …

Ten Best Books List

I was asked to compile a list of ten of my favourite books. Here is a list of books that have influenced, encouraged me while growing up, also satiated my curiosities and questioned my conscience and moved me to tears. I would like everyone who read this post to jot down a list of 10 books they've read …

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

This is a very well-written YA book. When we read literature meant for Young Adults, it helps us understand dealing with the anxieties and stress that they face in their lives. They are slightly older than children and yet younger than adults. So, what sets this story different? Often in the rebellious phase during teenage, we …

Just one day/ Just one year/ Just one night by Gayle Forman

It's amusing and slightly funny too, given that I don't read such kind of books. Such meaning novellas that talk of 'love, heartbreak, travel, identity, and the “accidents” of fate.' But yes, I read this one and its sequel and the e-book epilogue as well. This is a YA work of fiction. Only it doesn't …