Silver Lining – The Story of NephroPlus by Kamal Shah Book Review
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.
Gender Identity & India – LGBTQIA+ Memoirs, Personal Narratives, Poetry & More
I share with you another collection of LGBTQIA+ memoirs and personal narratives from India. In prose and in verse. Not just by the members of the community but also by allies. Books that are a must-read. Because reading diverse books should not be limited to just Pride Month.
Interview with Vinita Dawra Nangia: Director – Times Literature Festival, AutHer Awards, and Write India
Distinguished editor and author Vinita Dawra Nangia is a powerhouse! I had the privilege of interviewing her for Bohemian Bibliophile. She discussed the literary ventures she leads for the Times, literary festivals, publishing, writing, and the question everyone’s asking – will AI replace writers?
Yellowface by R. F. Kuang Book Review
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.
March to May 2023 Reading Wrap-Up: Summer Reads & More
Hello June! Long overdue and better late than never. Read on as I share what I have been reading for the last few months. As always, I hope you find some that appeal to you too.
21 Popular Bookish Terms Every Book Lover Must Know: Acronyms and Phrases
ARC, DNF, Backlist, Canon. Do these terms sound Greek to you? Today I share some bookish terms every book lover must know. If you are a new book reviewer overwhelmed with the jargon or a seasoned one looking to brush up on your vocabulary, I am sure these terms will help you enhance your book blogging.
Effortless Ways To Remember Every Book You Read: 8 Effective Reading Habits
Some of us read a book and are able to recall every detail. And some struggle to remember the book we read just a few months back. It is not about what we read but how we read. If you are one of the latter, follow these simple tips to remember what you read.
The Forest Keeper – The True Story of Jadav Payeng by Rina Singh, Ishita Jain (Illustrator) Book Review
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.
Literary Easter Eggs You May Have Missed
Reading your favorite book, have you come across a cleverly hidden reference to another book or series? Noticed a tiny detail and felt it had a deeper meaning? A garbled text that didn’t make sense but was a puzzle to solve? You may have discovered a literary Easter egg.
How to Secure a Self-Hosted WordPress Blog
A self-hosted blog comes with its own challenges. Security ranking at the very top. If you have a self-hosted WordPress blog or planning to move to one, make sure you follow the best practices to take control of your digital assets.