Radical Spirits by Nandini Patwardhan Book Review
A biography unlike any other. A painstakingly built up narrative based on original letters, university archives, and newspaper accounts.
Book Reviews
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo Book Review
An intense coming of age story of 15-year-old Xiomara, a rebellious teenager. Written in verse (slam poetry), the book is quite a unique read.
Gunning for the Godman: The True Story Behind Asaram Bapu’s Conviction by Ajay Lamba Book Review
A fascinating, no-holds-barred inside story of the high profile investigation. The book is a must-read if you enjoy true crimes.
Kintsugi: A Novel by Anukrti Upadhyay Book Review
“Broken can be beautiful too”. It is what perfectly sums up Kintsugi: A Novel by Anukrti Upadhyay. A delightful read about the intricacies of human emotions.
Blog Tour: 10 Things I Hate About Pinky by Sandhya Menon Book Review
A summer vacation at the lake house with the family. A pretend boyfriend. Opposites attract. Enemies to lovers. All the ingredients of a breezy summer read.
The Lives of Edie Pritchard by Larry Watson Book Review
Women are often put in boxes and expected to make compromises. A book about a woman’s journey through the decades to self-discovery.
Blog Tour: Miracle Country by Kendra Atleework Book Review
Moving and at times thought-provoking. A book that is as much a memoir as it is about the history of California. Pick it if you enjoy memoirs with a generous dose of history.
Blog Tour: In the Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan Carlton Book Review
True courage comes from purposefully standing out. Set in the 1950s, a historical #ownvoice YA novel that is just as relevant today.
Milky Tea & Vodka by Rhea Sharma Book Review
A broken family, some well-kept secrets, a lifetime of guilt (or not). If you are looking for a short but intriguing read, this is the book for you.
Blog Tour: Prairie Fever by Michael Parker Book Review
A tale that explores the power and strength of kinship on the harsh American frontier. Pick it if you enjoy offbeat historical novels with lots of wordplay.