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

It Takes a Village: A Tribute to the Amazing Women Who Raised Me

It takes a village to raise a child. And it probably took one to raise me too. I have been blessed to be born into a family of inspiring women. A tribute to the amazing ladies who have shaped the woman that I am.

What is an Allergy? Types, Symptoms, and Causes #CauseAChatter

There is a lot of misinformation about allergies in India. And barely any awareness. Before we discuss how to cope with allergies, let us begin with the basics.

Is Talent Inborn or Acquired? No Limits by Mukesh Bansal Book Review

Is talent innate or it can be developed with deliberate practice? Can you rewire your mind at will? How does one unleash the creativity within?

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Blog Tour: Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon Book Review

Beauty and the Beast meets Gossip Girl. Featuring an Indian princess and a misanthropic British aristocrat, it has all the ingredients – a curse, a rose, and a bit of magic.

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Black History Month Book Spotlight – Mighty Justice: My Life in Civil Rights by Dovey Johnson Roundtree

February is Black History Month. If you are looking for a relevant read, check out the critical and inspiring MIGHTY JUSTICE: My Life in Civil Rights by Dovey Johnson Roundtree.

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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When the Soul Heals – Explorations in Spiritual Psychology by Pulkit Sharma Book Review

Contemporary psychology is not always successful in treating disorders. An amalgamation of clinical psychology and spirituality.

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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.