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)
Quick question before we start: Is Frankenstein the monster? The apparent answer is no. Frankenstein is the name of the scientist who creates the monster, and not the monster itself. But this is the question Mary Shelly wants you to answer in her 1818 novel … (Continue Reading)
You’ve heard of Jekyll and Hyde. Whether in a classroom or passing conversation or one of its many reiterations, you’ve heard of Jekyll and Hyde â the ‘good’ Jekyll and the ‘evil’ Hyde. Some theories go as far as to suggest that Stevenson was describing … (Continue Reading)
When it comes to science fiction, picking the right book can be tricky. Science fiction as a genre requires a reader to be focused and invested. Additionally, scientific concepts can make it even more difficult if you aren’t familiar with them. So, if you are … (Continue Reading)
When a former writer for the famous HBO series, West World, decides to bring to you a book on the struggles of an actor hoping to make it past a certain glass ceiling but unable to do so due to issues of race and ethnicity, … (Continue Reading)
When you ask kids about their ambition, you will be flooded with multiple exciting replies. Apart from the regular essential career choices in medicine or engineering, I am sure you might get amusing and out-of-the-box answers too. And if you ask the same question the … (Continue Reading)
Life has many different meanings for different people. Personal experiences dominate one’s definition of life. What you experience ends up framing your perception. However, perception is not real; it’s only a momentary thought that may or may not change over time. Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s … (Continue Reading)
The publishing industry is at once a behemoth and a labyrinth. Much like its famous cousins, the movie and media industry, it is the success stories that make the news, while the hardships are brushed under the carpet, hinted at, maybe even protested, but not … (Continue Reading)
The name Sylvia Plath instantly calls to mind the author-poet’s untimely and disturbing suicide; infamously killing herself by sticking her head in an oven, Plath has become something of an icon among existentialists and people who suffer from mental illnesses alike. Sylvia Plath (under the … (Continue Reading)
Who doesn’t love classics? The unique cultural settings, engrossing plots, interesting characters, and timeless appeal truly make these the best books the world of literature has ever seen! Best Pride and Prejudice Retellings! Of the many classics I have read, the one book I can … (Continue Reading)