Bohemian Bibliophile - Books, Book Reviews, Food, and Random Ramblings

Blogging with a Purpose: Allergy Awareness #CauseAChatter

Allergies are fast reaching epidemic proportions. Join me as I discuss allergies, how to cope with them, and bring about much-needed awareness.

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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life Book Review

Anti-aging secrets, logotherapy, and finding flow. Does not really provide the tools to find your Ikigai, but an interesting read nonetheless.

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A Decade in Books: How my Reading Habit has Evolved through the 2010s

From print books to ebooks to audiobooks. Join me as I share how my reading habits have evolved over the last decade.

Blog Tour: A People’s History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian Book Review

A book about hope and tenacity. About resilient teenagers and women who think on their feet. One that stays with you long after you have read the last sentence.

2020 Goals and Reading Challenges

A goal without a plan is just a wish. My blogging goals for the year 2020 and the reading challenges I am participating in.

From Stressed to Sorted by Sonam Chamaria Book Review

An interesting blend of relatable fiction, analysis, practical exercises, and handmade doodles. Self-help without the gyan.

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I was a Daughter Then, I am a Daughter Now

“Tu beti nahi, beta hai (you are not a daughter, but a son)”. Nothing gets my goat more than this statement.

Letters from Kargil by Diksha Dwivedi Book Review

An extremely moving book and a raw first-hand account that is a compilation of letters sent by soldiers during the Kargil war.

Of Guilty Pleasures and Feel-Good Books

We often limit our choices by picking books we “should” be reading. Let’s take the “guilty” out of guilty pleasures.

The Forest of Enchantments by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Book Review

The Forest of Enchantments is essentially a love story from Sita’s perspective. You are treated to a fabulous piece of writing with some excellent food for thought.

Are You A Freelancer Planning To Purchase A House?

Irregular payments need not be a deal-breaker. With a fair bit of planning, you can indeed purchase that dream house.

Book Recommendations: Short Reads That Pack A Punch

A compilation of eight books that would shock you, move you, make you question humanity, and often leave you wondering if man is indeed the most dangerous animal.

Living With Allergies – Natural Alternatives To Pharmaceuticals That I Swear By

Drug allergies, although rare, can be debilitating. I share a list of natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals that have helped me lead a fuller life.

Nobody’s Child by Kanchana Banerjee Book Review

Money, power, fame, morally corrupt characters, and unscrupulous media. All that with a crisp, tight plot, and you have a winner.

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Laundry Girl 2.0 by Yamini Pustake Bhalerao Book Review

Laundry Girl 2.0 by Yamini Pustake Bhalerao is a fast-paced noir thriller, whose protagonist is a fixer, private investigator, hustler, ex-convict, and a street fighter.

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Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Book Review

The normal world has no room for exceptions. Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata is a compelling read about the struggles of a socially awkward individual to conform to the rules of the society.