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  1. Intisar
    July 8, 2021 @ 7:41 am

    looks like your reading year is going great

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    • Ritu
      July 8, 2021 @ 11:11 am

      It sure is ๐Ÿ˜Š. Curious to know how your reading year has been.

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      • Shreemayee Chattoppadhyay
        July 9, 2021 @ 9:33 pm

        Looking like you’ve spent quite an active year of reading, writing, watching good films . I’ve read a lot as well.

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        • Ritu
          July 11, 2021 @ 10:52 pm

          It sure has been a good reading year. Would love to exchange notes with you someday.

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      • Seema Bardeskar
        July 10, 2021 @ 12:55 pm

        It definitely is… You have some great recos. I want to watch Shadow and the bone and also read The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse to my daughter too.

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        • Ritu
          July 11, 2021 @ 10:54 pm

          Thank you Seema ๐Ÿ˜Š Great choices.

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  2. Writenlive
    July 8, 2021 @ 12:02 pm

    Awesome post! Absolutely loved your stats and the visual representation!

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 10:42 pm

      Thank you so much Sona ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  3. Mayura Amarkant
    July 8, 2021 @ 1:45 pm

    Wow! You have nailed book reading down to a science! Very impressive! I was fortunate to watch Pankaj Kapur’s Dopahari as a play, wasn’t aware that it is available as a book too. Will surely check it out. All the best for the rest of the year, Happy Reading.
    PS: It would be great if you could read and review my books, too…I would be honoured to know what you think about them.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 10:44 pm

      Thank you so much Mayura ๐Ÿ˜Š The play must be quite a treat. I would love to read and review your books.

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  4. Satabdi Mukherjee
    July 9, 2021 @ 11:48 am

    What a variety of books you’ve read so far! I don’t quite like fantasy, but I will watch Shadow and Bone on Netflix since you’ve recommended it.

    Your CauseAChatter posts were gold. ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

    I bought Excess Baggage but haven’t read it yet. I keep getting distracted by other things! ๐Ÿ˜

    Also, many people will agree with you when you say that Club You To Death was not as engaging as expected. Seen many opinions when the book was released.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 10:46 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words Satabdi ๐Ÿ˜Š You must check out the show!

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  5. Pamela Mukherjee
    July 9, 2021 @ 12:05 pm

    Woow Loved to know about your book love. I am an avid reader too and this year I am planning to finish 50 books and 50 audiobooks to keep myself updated.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 10:48 pm

      Thank you Pamela ๐Ÿ˜Š. That is quite a target. Great to know another audiobook lover. Would love to check out your recommendations.

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  6. Harjeet Kaur
    July 9, 2021 @ 5:45 pm

    What an extensive list. Whenever I read your posts, I feel like putting my head into the sand. I would like to read Excess Baggage for sure. I have got a mental block for books. Have to snap out of it.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 10:50 pm

      Oh no Harjeet. I never meant to make you feel that way. I would love to know your thoughts about Excess Baggage when you read it.

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  7. Shreemayee Chattoppadhyay
    July 9, 2021 @ 9:33 pm

    Looking like you’ve spent quite an active year of reading, writing, watching good films . I’ve read a lot as well.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 11:24 pm

      Thank you Shreemayee ๐Ÿ™‚ Would love to exchange notes someday.

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  8. Priyanka Nair
    July 10, 2021 @ 8:44 pm

    Looks like a complete data analytics of your readings ๐Ÿ™‚ You are a true passionate bibliophile and I have always come across so many new books through your blogs.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 10:55 pm

      I am so glad to know that. Thank you Priyanka ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  9. Smita Saksena
    July 10, 2021 @ 11:02 pm

    Wow you have complied a detailed list of amazing books. Enjoyed the post. Thanks for sharing it.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 10:56 pm

      Thank you Smita ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  10. Vasumathi_The Scarlett Dragonfly
    July 11, 2021 @ 2:37 am

    Uff…charts for your reading! This is a new one but so cool. I can see that you too are partial to the classics like me. Again some great suggestions in the books that you have featured.

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    • Suhasini
      July 11, 2021 @ 4:23 pm

      I am in awe of your reading capabilities. You are doing great on that front

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      • Ritu
        July 11, 2021 @ 11:00 pm

        Thank you Suhasini ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 10:57 pm

      Thank you Vasumathi ๐Ÿ˜Š That is what I love about the mid year and year end posts.

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  11. Raghav Dudeja
    July 11, 2021 @ 7:18 am

    Wow! Someone actually ran analytics on their reading patterns. How did you source this data? I reckon that you might be reading digitally only. Also, please share if you use some tool or native feature to get to these charts.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 11:19 pm

      Thank you Raghav. ๐Ÿ˜Š There are quite a few spreadsheets available for tracking reading and charts. I prefer using Kal’s since it is perfect for book bloggers – tracking upcoming releases, ARCs etc. You can check it out at https://readervoracious.com/2021-reader-spreadsheet-template/

      For non book bloggers, there is one from Brock Roberts. It has less blogging related stuff and more charts. https://bit.ly/38GzEMI.

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  12. Madhu Bindra
    July 11, 2021 @ 3:09 pm

    I love the graphs, kid. And the audiobooks because I can also read them. You talk so much about Hunted by the Sky. It feels like I am reading it with you.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 10:58 pm

      Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š And I am going to bug you until you pick it up. ๐Ÿ˜

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  13. Sweta Papaiyawala
    July 11, 2021 @ 4:14 pm

    Looking at the number of books you have written I feel I am lagging back. I have taken the challenge too but for a reason am not able to keep it up. I vl jump back. Thanks.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 11:00 pm

      We all go through reading blocks, Sweta. I am sure you would catch up. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  14. Akanksha Singh
    July 11, 2021 @ 7:53 pm

    Wow..now I am so jealous of you. There was a time I would read a book in 2-3 days. But after the baby I just can’t finish a page in a day. Have so many books in my library that are yet to be read.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 11:03 pm

      I am sure you have your hands full. As for the unread list, I totally get you. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  15. Abha Mondal
    July 11, 2021 @ 8:42 pm

    Wow, you have read so many books this year. Loved your list and recommendation. I would love to read Dophari by Pankaj Kapoor and watch Shadow and Bone on Netflix.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 11:04 pm

      Great picks Abha. ๐Ÿ˜Š Dopehri is delightful. And I am sure you will love Shadow and Bone.

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  16. Shail Thosani
    July 11, 2021 @ 9:40 pm

    There are so many varieties of book to read really find it difficult to even choose. Your list is great and so are your statistics but I would still be lost. I love reading but confined to 2 books a week.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 11:06 pm

      Ha ha. I can totally relate to that, Shail. ๐Ÿ˜Š It does get difficult to choose. 2 books a week is a pretty good average.

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  17. Mehul Kaku
    July 11, 2021 @ 10:27 pm

    A dream reading/writing year for you, I must say. I will pick up a book or two recommended by you. Excellent stats. Thanks for inspiring me to read more.

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    • Ritu
      July 11, 2021 @ 11:06 pm

      Thank you, Mehul ๐Ÿ˜Š I am so glad to know that.

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  18. Kal @ Reader Voracious
    July 11, 2021 @ 11:29 pm

    Oooh, I love seeing my templateโ€™s charts & stats in action!

    I also REALLY enjoyed The Midnight Library, and am super excited for Redemptor! Happy reading the rest of 2021

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    • Ritu
      July 13, 2021 @ 12:07 am

      Your templates are a life-saver, Kal. Cannot do without them. Thanks for stopping by ๐Ÿ™‚.

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  19. Noor Anand Chawla
    July 17, 2021 @ 12:40 am

    I enjoyed this intimate glimpse of your book life! 43 books is amazing. My goal is 30 for this year… I’m at 17 and was feeling super proud till I read your post!

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    • Ritu
      July 21, 2021 @ 7:18 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it, Noor. 17 is pretty good for a half year mark. I know I am barely going to get any time to read this Holiday season.

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