D'ipanjenah Ali 
As the term suggests, an “annotated” book is a book containing notes and comments that enhance the understanding of the original text. So, an annotated edition of a book is one that has been reviewed and explained by a scholar or another author. In several … (Continue Reading)
Why do people put their names in books? We asked 10+ bibliophiles to share their thoughts! What is it about personalization that makes us want to mark everything we own? And does it have to be done even as adults? Is it – as a … (Continue Reading)
Fair warning, this is no Hogwarts’ business. Therefore, if you’re a Potterhead like me, you have to leave your expectations and musings aside when approaching this book. The only way you will be able to appreciate J.K. Rowling’s venture into non-magical fiction is by forgetting … (Continue Reading)
For someone who obsesses over fairy tales, it is inevitable to not pick up a book that literally traces the origin of faerie lore. So, The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends (by Peter Berresford Ellis) was a must-have for me. The book goes … (Continue Reading)
My first encounter with the iconic golden bear was, of course, via Disney. Adorable, forever hungry, and my little sister’s favorite, the “silly old bear,” was an epitome of innocence. He taught us so many beautiful things, like life is better with “hunny” and “A … (Continue Reading)
Very few books are as steeped in mystery as Bram Stoker‘s iconic vampire novel. Even after a century since its first publication, Dracula continues to inspire endless urban legends, films, and artistic expressions. Nevertheless, it also continues to fuel extensive research because of its writing style, themes, … (Continue Reading)
Reminiscent of bittersweet nostalgia, The Snow Child (by Eowyn Ivey) is the perfect example of balance. It is a story of grief but more bliss, a narrative of suppressed frustration and unmatched tranquillity. It talks about void but more about fulfillment. And it is magical … (Continue Reading)
When I picked up Lolita (by Vladimir Nabokov) for an autumn read last year, I had an entirely different set of expectations. I was approaching it with the mindset of approaching a regular classic, hoping for romanticism, maybe even tragedy, with a bit of questioning of the … (Continue Reading)