Blog Tour: The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai Book Review
A vivid and gripping account of Vietnam’s 20th century history. The book is both heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time.
Fiction
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.
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.
Half Year Wrap-Up – My Favorite Books Of 2019 So Far
I am quite a moody reader. My next pick depends on what piques my interest. Here is a list of books I enjoyed reading this year. They range from fiction to fantasy to short stories. And quite a few translated works.
The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal Book Review
“There’s no greater show of love and faith than traveling a long distance for somebody.” The book follows the story of three sisters – Rajni, Jezmeen, and Shirina who have been asked to undertake a pilgrimage on behalf of their mother.
My Land across the Border by Sayan Bhattacharya Book Review
It was the title “My Land across the Border” that piqued my interest. A term often used by my grandfather as he reminisced about pre-partition India. Both my parents’ families were displaced by the partition.
No Presents Please: Mumbai Stories by Jayant Kaikini
No Presents Please came highly recommended and I was looking forward to reading the book. It definitely did not disappoint. This is not the kind of a book that you can read in one go.