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Gordan Ramsay’s Humble Pie ~Book Review
The Female of the Species ~ Book Review
Ellen DeGeneres: Seriously… I’m Kidding ~Book Review
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Gordan Ramsay’s Humble Pie ~Book Review

Humble Pie by Gordon Ramsay

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The Female of the Species ~ Book Review

April 7, 2020 By Shalini 11 Comments

The Female of the Species Book Review

Ellen DeGeneres: Seriously… I’m Kidding ~Book Review

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Harry Potter because God knows I needed a pick me

Harry Potter because God knows I needed a pick me up! 🥺
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#owlsreadathon2020 .
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~H as in Harry Potter~ Duh?!! . . I wish I read Ha

~H as in Harry Potter~ Duh?!!
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I wish I read Harry Potter at the right age. There is no right agr to read it, of course. But I hope you get what I mean. However, that hasn't stopped me from re-reading it again and again. Even now when I need a pickup or wants to get out of a reading slump, it is always HP books I turn too. Needless to say, the movies are equally fantastic. .
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Are you a Potterhead? Do you like Harry Potter books and movies? Bleh. Silly question. But I know of many who haven't read the book. Do give it a try. That's all I want to say.
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These adorable magnetic chibi bookmarks of the golden trio by @doodlesandchibis .
#owlsreadathonsnaps2020 .
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😏I'm not as cute as you think I am😏 . . #Muf

😏I'm not as cute as you think I am😏
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#MuffyRNair #MufasatheGoldenRetriever #MuffyTales 🐕
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🥧 G as in Gordon Ramsay's Humble Pie 🥧
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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.
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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 seven), he is one of the best known and most influential chefs out there.
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What can you expect from Gordon Ramsay’s memoir? Definitely nothing humble, you’d think. However, that’s not the case. .
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The book starts off with Chef Ramsay penning down his difficult childhood. His father was a cheating alcoholic and used his mom as a punchbag. Also, poverty loomed over the family. This first chapter of the book was brutally honest and hard-hitting.
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Chef Ramsay also doesn’t hold back about his “war” with his mentor Marco Pierre White who is portrayed as a violent, domineering bully who intimidates and assaults those who work for him. We also come to know of how he tries to cheat Ramsay in is business.
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Read a detailed review on my blog.
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This is how a memoir should be. Honest and Straightforward!
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Huge Respect!
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#BookReviewbyMuffy .
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°●•° Your aura is pulsing. Are you in the be

°●•° Your aura is pulsing. Are you in the beyond? °●•° 😂
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#owlsreadathonsnaps2020 Practicing Divinition
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#qotd Will you take up Divination for your OWLs, if given a choice?
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I know I won't. (Even though Prof.Trelawney is super adorable!)
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🐕Baby Muffy and the Monkey Tamasha🐒 . I was

🐕Baby Muffy and the Monkey Tamasha🐒
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I was only trying to play with the monkey man!
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#MuffyRNair #MufasatheGoldenRetriever #MuffyTales .
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~F as in The Female of the Species~ . I've been sh

~F as in The Female of the Species~
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I've been sharing snippets of this book on Insta stories and you know by now that I was bawling my eyes out by the end of it. What makes this book so brutal?
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Alex Craft is not your typical teenage girl. She has murdered the one who brutally raped and killed her sister. The story is very character-driven. On one hand, we have Alex, who is a stone-cold vigilante who’ll go after anyone who she views a predator. And then you see her being a straight-A student in line to be the valedictorian of her class, volunteers for an animal shelter, and gentle with the animals she takes care of.
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This is a mature book that talks about rape culture, drugs, drinking, and assault.
Now, don’t get me wrong.
It’s not just any other book that talks about rape or molestation. But it also explores morality, friendship, courage, and love. It will not allow you to sleep at night and makes you ponder over everything you know or sadly, experienced.
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Women are slut-shamed and objectified. Rape jokes are being made. Vulgar comments on our body are passed every single day. Crap! Disgusting comments are written about young girls on their school bathroom walls! Careless and carefree! We are too scared to discuss such things. It is, maybe, something we learn to tolerate along the way. But should it be so?
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While I know a ‘Pink’ or the men convicted of Nirbhaya gang-rape being executed does not bring a massive change. It is a step forward. To educate. To teach. To re-learn. Teach your boy to respect a woman like another human being. About consent. About boundaries. Teach your girls to say no instead of forcing her to be polite. To understand that any form of making you feel your body isn’t safe is not okay.
And as adults, let us learn to ASK. LISTEN. RESPECT. HELP.
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A riveting contemporary YA novel that examines rape culture. It’s not for the faint heart. It’s dark and twisted. It triggers you and will leave a hole in your heart, an emptiness you know you’ll never be able to stop hurting from.
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#BookReviewbyMuffy .
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~E as in... Ellen DeGeneres' Seriously... I'm Kidd

~E as in... Ellen DeGeneres' Seriously... I'm Kidding ~
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I love Ellen's show and her comical timing is out of the world. When I came up this book I immediately picked it up. What I also did was listen to her audiobook because I thought that'd be fun- to read through her voice.
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This is not a serious memoir, per se. She talks about a wide variety of topics- actually, whatever comes to her mind- be it how she hates it when people don’t make it on time for dinners, or how magazine polls are just bonkers!
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The book, however, does cover a lot of memorable moments from her life and career though.
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There were moments when I (literally!) laughed out loud. That said, I do not think I’d have enjoyed this book if I was just reading it. .
The whole experience of an audiobook was brilliant and I’d suggest anyone who wants to give this a try to listen to the audiobook rather than just reading.
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Ellen is like a ray of sunshine after a hard day. Her humor, goodness, and magnanimity inspire many, not to mention her generosity to people through her show. And I hope she’ll write a proper memoir someday.
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#BookReviewbyMuffy .
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Instagram #giveaway You know we're all about readi

Instagram #giveaway You know we're all about reading and promoting classics this year. So, Mufasa and I would like one of you to have a Puffin clothbound edition of Little Women(new copy).
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As always, there'll be some bookish goodies too for the winner.
Sounds good?
Here's what you should do! .
The rules are simple:
💛 1. Follow me(unfollowers after the previous giveaways, please don't bother to enter)
💛 2. Share this pic on your stories TAGGING ME.
💛 3. Show some love on my feed/give a shoutout on your stories
💛 4. Tag 3 bookish friends per comment (You may do this upto 3 times)
💛 5. Tell me your favorite classic heroine and comment "Woof" once done. .
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That's all!
🙆‍♀️Brownie points to those who subscribe to my foodtube. (Not mandatory. But if you love cooking, please do. I'd really appreciate it!) - Link in bio.
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🥳 Giveaway for Indian residents only. This giveaway isn't sponsored by Puffin and is in no way associated with Instagram.
Giveaway ends on 15th Apr
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💛 The prize will be sent only after the lockdown and only when things are okay here on the hilltop where I live. We hope you understand.🐾
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🥳 Once again, thank you very much! Stay safe.
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Woofs and tailwags,
Muffy (Mufasa)
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~ D as in Daisy Jones & The Six~ . Daisy Jones & T

~ D as in Daisy Jones & The Six~
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Daisy Jones & The Six has been doing the rounds on #bookstagram ever since its release. Few of my favorite bookstagrammers including @bookstersisters endorsed it but I thought meh. I'm not in a mood to read about some 1970s rockband. Bad decision eva!
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I completely forgot about this book for months until a few days ago when another favorite of mine @nabanitadhar reviewed the book. I was thinking of doing the #AtoZChallenge and I thought this was the right time to pick it up.
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Written in interview format of the former members of the band, the story flows mainly through their conversations. From the inception of the band, the reader is taken through the process of how the band was formed, and also the dynamics of the members with each other.
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You must understand that it was only much later(ie towards the very end) that I realized this was a fictional book. Daym. It is clearly stated that it's a novel. But it is one of those books where you 'Google' to find out details of the 1970s band. .
What more, I even called up my Mom(who loves her Boney M and Beatles) to ask about her favorite Daisy Jones songs. Yes, I can be very stupid at times.
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Yes, the story seems real. The characters have a rawness to it. They are edgy and sexy. They are flawed yet full of depth. .
This was also my first SUCCESSFUL attempt at audiobooks. That also contributed to making me believe this book was real and the band actually EXISTED.
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Okay, I'm going to stop now. But read this for of course, the rockband vibes, but also for strong female leads, strong relationships, love, heartbreak, loss, pain, success! .
Daisy Jones & The Six has got everything you want in a book.
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🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾5 Paws on 5
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This is also my entry for @booksnbeyondbox #bnbreadathon Prompt 2~ A book that has been on my TBR for too long
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Featuring The Sherlock Holmes Literary Scarf by #booksnbeyond .
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~ C as in Classics for Beginners~ . What are some

~ C as in Classics for Beginners~
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What are some of your favorite classics?
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The first classic I ever read was Dracula and I loved it to bits. One of the classics I've left for a 'later-read' for years is Pride and Prejudice (I know. Please don't judge!) and I hope to get to it before the month ends. My all-time favorite is Gone With the Wind. Oh, Rhett!💛
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Hello Witches and Wizards! I'm Muffy Pawter and th

Hello Witches and Wizards! I'm Muffy Pawter and this is to let you know that I'm participating in the #magicalreadathon2020 hosted by the wonderful @book_roast .
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Only yesterday did I come to know of this readathon and it took me some to figure out my TBR.
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I've chosen to take up my Wizarding career as a Curse Breaker (exotic don't you think?) and my O.W.Ls include:
💛 Ancient Runes: The Queen of Hearts 💛 Arithmancy: Pumpkinheads
💛 Charms: One of Us is Lying 💛 DADA: Treasure Island
💛 Potions: The Tales of Beedle the Bard
💛 Transfiguration: Spin the Dawn
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I'm also taking up History of Magic because I need an excuse for re-reading Harry Potter: Prisoner of Azkaban
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For my Courses, Seminars and Training, I've picked up Animagus Training (my girl Mcgonagall!) and my OWLs fit perfectly with the requirements. .
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This is my first time participating and I'm exhilarated. Wish me luck?
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Which Hogwarts house are you in? You know mine don't you?
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