Is there a god? Is there any “higher power”? That’s a question that has kept many wise men conflicted throughout history. Philosophers and monks, kings and politicians, and scholars and common people will have an answer to it (not necessarily confident). Many try to stay … (Continue Reading)
Ironically, the first time I read The Book Thief, I stole the book to read it. I was instantly drawn to the title as it sat high and mighty in the teachers-only section of my school’s library. I lurked near the shelf until I was … (Continue Reading)
Humans – an exciting species! We are unique animals. We have a sixth sense by which we are able to think. Our history is special (or that’s how we think). But wait, whose version of Human history am I talking about? All of us might’ve … (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)
Being a Potterhead, the solution for everything is a Harry Potter Readathon. Well, not technically, but you get the point, right? No matter how many unread books on my bookshelf are waiting for me to grab them finally, I still keep finding my way back … (Continue Reading)
I am a strong believer in reading the book before watching the movie or TV show, and the same applied to “The Handmaid’s Tale”. You might have heard of the successful, albeit disturbing, show on Amazon Prime by the same name, but here are my … (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)
Murder mysteries are always a treat to read, isn’t it? But I have often heard that they are the most difficult to write. For, skillfully weaving an intricate plot with jaw-dropping twists that will keep the readers guessing even when they think they have it … (Continue Reading)
Do you find yourself struggling to remember the content of a book after you have finished reading them? Or does it ever happen that you want to apply a book’s lessons, but you can hardly remember them? Relatable, right? This used to happen to me … (Continue Reading)