Isn’t it strange that as adults, we are advised to reconnect with our inner child, but children are expected to understand and cope with grown-up issues? What’s more, their concerns are trivialized. Contrary to popular opinion, being a child isn’t easy.
Blogging is a marathon, not a sprint. Bohemian Bibliophile completed 6 years in April. Join me as I share my favorite reviews through the years. The book review that was the highlight of the year for me.
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.
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.
7 Deadly Sinners: India’s Most Feared Murderers by Debarati Mukhopadhyay is a collection of seven true crime cases. Across two centuries from the Mughal era to post-Indepence India, it chronicles the most devious minds in Indian history.
True to its name, The Book of (More) Delights by Ross Gay is truly a delight to read. Consider it a book to turn to when you are having a bad day. To be comforted and affirm joy.
About food, relationships, and lost recipes. The Indian Café in London by Veena Nagpal is a delectable read that will warm your heart.
A testimony of personal strength in the face of adversity. Part personal and part business memoir, Silver Lining – The Story of NephroPlus by Kamal Shah is a must read. Not just as a compelling memoir but also to educate yourself about chronic kidney disease.
How far will an author go for success? At its heart, Yellowface by R. F. Kuang is a story about plagiarism. But also a dark, pacy satire about the publishing industry, racism, tokenism, white privilege, social media takedowns, and the cancel culture.
Can one person with limited resources single-handedly plant a forest? Jadav Payeng did precisely that. He proved that all it takes is one individual and the determination to make a difference.