Fair warning, this is no Hogwartsβ business. Therefore, if youβre 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. Rowlingβs 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)
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 β 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)
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 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)
Reading is considered a habit that is pretty much capable of transforming a person. When you read a book, your brain goes through a wide range of experiences. Your brain learns to focus on the words and builds a connection with the story. Some books … (Continue Reading)
Some books are plot-based, whilst others are based on the characters. And although all books and stories have their own charm but personally, I love those stories that are based on characters. Human behavior and emotions are just so beautifully complex that there is always … (Continue Reading)