Being A Book Blogger Doesn’t Mean You Have To….
Contrary to popular opinion, book blogging is more than just reviewing books. It is about diverse voices and perspectives. A powerful tool to promote marginalized authors and underrepresented stories. Here is debunking some misconceptions regarding book blogging.
Saving Our Stories: The Resurgence of Regional Indian Literature
There is often a lament that regional literature is dying. Far from it, it is evolving and adapting to contemporary sensibilities. No doubt it is facing challenges. Be it the limited market, lack of promotion, awareness, and recognition, or overall apathy. Yet it continues to thrive playing a crucial role in preserving and celebrating India’s cultural diversity.
My Bookish Goals For The Year 2025
Hope you had a great start to the New Year. To get at least some semblance of normalcy where blogging is concerned, I decided to set a few bookish goals and share them. Goals to continue my journey as a reader and book blogger in 2025 and enjoy it too.
Beyond Horror: Compelling Contemporary Indian Ghost Stories
October is all Spooktober to commemorate Halloween. Book lovers celebrate by reading spooky stories ranging from classic to contemporary horror. Spine-chilling supernatural thrillers to ghost stories. Sticking to the theme, I share two books about ghosts. About two women who haven’t moved on due to attachments with material possessions and family, or unfinished business. Two women who could not be more different from each other. One who is determined to make her presence felt. Another who just observes, reminisces, and contemplates.
Ramrajya by Ashutosh Rana, Translated by Tarang Sinha Book Review
Why did Kaikeyi, who adored Ram, suddenly demand a fourteen year exile for him? Why did Ram decide to abandon Sita? Author Ashutosh Rana needs no introduction. With Ramrajya, he attempts to answer these questions and more in a unique retelling of the great epic.
Books That Have Influenced My Mental And Emotional Wellness
Once in a while, we come across a book that leaves a deep impact on us with insights and perspectives. A book we didn’t know we needed. Read on as I share the three books that have contributed to my journey to better mental and emotional health.
My Favorite Books Of 2024 So Far
We are well past the halfway mark for 2024. A time to step back to gauge how the reading year has been. I have dropped the ball on the reading updates. Course correcting, I share my favorite picks of 2024 so far. Consider it a half-year reading update although I am a good month overdue.
20 Feel-Good Books To Lift Your Spirits
We’ve all been there. Days when nothing is going right. Weeks that are overwhelming. When you just want to shut out the world and curl up with hot cocoa and a good book. I share some of my favorite feel-good books. Books that are sure to bring you joy and leave you with a smile on your face.
Sustainable Reading: 9 Eco-Friendly Tips To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Turn the page on climate change with easy-to-implement tips. Being a more sustainable reader does not imply not buying print books at all. Or not purchasing new print books. It just needs a more conscious evaluation of our reading habits. Habits that are easy on our pockets too.
Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture by Kyle Chayka Book Review
Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture by Kyle Chayka explores how the algorithm influences almost every decision of our life. Art. Literature. Movies. Food. Travel. Fashion. Dating. So much so that choosing an experience that is not engaging feels radical.