Gosh! It’s that time of the year already! Ever since I began blogging in 2013, I have participated in every single #BlogchatterA2Z Challenge. And sometimes with two blogs! When I say it has become a part of life, I truly am NOT exaggerating. The alarm bells go off in my head from the beginning of…
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Gordan Ramsay’s Humble Pie ~Book Review
I’m a huge (read huuuuuuuuuuuge) Gordon Ramsay fan, I devour all his TV shows- be it Masterchef U.S., Hell’s Kitchen, and my latest obsession 24 Hours to Hell and Back. Yes, he is infamous for his swearing and temper. But there is no one else like him. The 16 times Michelin stars awardee (now holds…
The Female of the Species ~ Book Review
I haven’t seen ‘The Female of the Species’ doing the rounds on Indian bookstagram much (that’s where I pick up most of my book recommendations), mainly because it is pricey! But then I read the blurb and I knew I should own a copy of it. Daym! The lockdown and the book still haven’t reached…
Ellen DeGeneres: Seriously… I’m Kidding ~Book Review
I love Ellen DeGeneres, I love her show and her comical timing is out of the world. When I came across her book ‘Seriously… I’m Kidding’, I instantly picked it up. Read to know if I liked it or not? I am into celebrity memoirs these days but I didn’t really know what to expect…
Daisy Jones & The Six – Book Review
You must know that I had finished reading Daisy Jones & The Six only a couple of minutes ago. So, this book review is going to get very real. “We love broken, beautiful people. And it doesn’t get much more obviously broken and more classically beautiful than Daisy Jones.” I had seen this doing the…
9 Easy Classics for Beginners
Find a list of nine easy classics for beginners I have always loved reading classics and there is a reason why they are considered so revered and cherished. But many refrain from reading classics because when you have the option of picking up some quick-reads, why struggle with the 700 odd pages! However, if you…
17 Books by Black Women Authors
The month of February is regarded as Black History month and I began to wonder. How many books have I read written by contemporary black women authors? The answer is- very few. I’ve consciously tried to read more such books because I believe, what sets these authors apart is that one gets to experience a…
Best Books by Anita Nair
Anita Nair is one of India’s most acclaimed authors and she has written over 17 books. She has won numerous awards, including The Sahithya Academy Award, Ficci Flo Women Achievers Award and the Arch of Excellence Award in Literature by the All India Achievers Conference. I’m going to pick some of her bestsellers – my…
My Theme for #AtoZChallenge 2020 is…
This is my seventh consecutive year at the much-loved A to Z Challenge and it makes me so proud of myself that I feel like doing a little jig right away. If you haven’t read this blog post on The Ultimate Guide to A to Z Blogging Challenge where I have mentioned how to choose…
Chitra Banerjee’s Rendition of Indian Epics
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a known name in Indian Literature, especially for her take on Indian epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Her re-tellings often have a strong female protagonist and profound elements of honor and duty. That is exactly what draws you to her books and makes you fall in love with her writing….