Two years back, I stumbled upon a book named “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.” And I am sure had someone kept a close eye on my eye, they could’ve seen my pupils dilate, because I was stocked! Well, I might have exaggerated … (Continue Reading)
Book piracy is the biggest menace the publishing industry faces, and the entire reading community is torn between people who encourage piracy to ensure the availability of cheaper (or free) books and those who are outraged at what this means to the industry; losses, substandard … (Continue Reading)
There are many classics that I love and recommend to my dear fellow readers. I’ve usually found people to be a bit shy and scared when it comes to picking up a classic. Perhaps, it’s because of their preconceived notion that all classics are eternally … (Continue Reading)
A few days back, I was reading an article on the British Council about Neil Gaiman‘s writing style. And quite fascinatingly, I found something that completely resonated with my fellow Gaiman lovers and me. The article talked about the paradoxical fame of Neil Gaiman. Yes! … (Continue Reading)
“No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.” – Dead Poets Society (1989) This is one of the most inspiring quotes from my all-time favorite movie, and recalling this takes me to the importance of reading. And by reading, I … (Continue Reading)
There is no doubt that Robin Sharma’s books are brilliant and have often been called life-changing. He has made an impact on millions of lives across the globe, and there is no denying that he has a great personality. That being said, he could have … (Continue Reading)
A haunting tale narrated in a comic narrative that mocks all authorities of literature, Persepolis indeed is the work of a rebel. The first volume of Persepolis commences from the perspective of a young girl living in tumultuous Iran, puzzled and enraged for she has … (Continue Reading)
Kent Haruf’s lyrical romance novel, Our Souls at Night had been on my reading list for a long time. I finally made time for it on a cold night and followed Addie into Louis’s house for a brief visit that would change there and a … (Continue Reading)
Recently, in an attempt to explore different genres and writing styles, I picked up The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Initially written in Portuguese, this book is now sold worldwide in 70 different languages. Want to know more about the author: Paulo Coelho’s Mystical Way of … (Continue Reading)
The publishing industry is one of the most competitive spheres ever and also prone to a wide oscillation in the success to failure ratio. A book becomes a bestseller based on a variety of influencing factors, and the industry makes or breaks writers and aspiring … (Continue Reading)