Pranjali Wakde, Author at Booked4Books

30 Jan

Popular Novels that are actually Twilight Fanfiction

Pranjali WakdeArticlesBook Love, Booked4Books, Books, Fiction, Popular Novels, Twilight, Twilight Fanfiction

Even die-hard Twilight fans didn’t expect the re-emergence of fandom when Midnight Sun fell in their laps. Suddenly, social media, especially TikTok, picked the series up, dissecting it in every way possible. Scenes, books & movies were analysed, characters were discussed, and memes were made – in abundance. Unlike the nature of fandom almost a decade ago – obsessive and defensive – this wave has brought an equal amount of love and hate. People now love to call out the series’ misogynistic, toxic and racist themes, all the while joining the fandom eagerly. This resurgence, dubbed Twilight Renaissance, has also…

18 Jan

8 Most Anticipated Indian Novels of 2024

Pranjali WakdeArticles2024 Books, Books To Watch out, Coming Soon, Fiction, Indian Novels, Most Anticipated, Novels, Upcoming Novels

Indian literature is rich with emotions and experiences, with every book telling a unique story. And the trend only continues as the years go by! Now that 2024 is upon us, it’s time to delve into the exhaustive list of soon-to-be-released novels. From Ruskin Bond to Kanan Gill, many authors are lined up to deliver intriguing works. Acts of God – Kanan Gill Kanan Gill has already proved how much of a great comedian he is; now, he’s ready to wield the pen! His book, Acts of God, is a fiction work where you meet Dr. K, the absolute…

12 Jan

10 Book Adaptations Releasing in 2024!

Pranjali WakdeArticlesBook Adaptations, The Amateur, Turtles All the Way Down

No other source is better than a novel when it comes to finding a solid plot for filming new media. As a result, producers and studios often seek out popular, exciting books that they can adapt easily. This brings a beloved novel to life, fulfilling the dreams of readers across the world! The news of such book adaptations is always buzzing around at the start of the year. This year is no different; a lot of novels are being released as films or TV shows across the twelve months. Here are 10 books being turned into movies or series that…

04 Jan

7 Fairy Tales You Didn’t Know Have Dark Origins

Pranjali WakdeArticlesBook Love, book tales, Dark Origins, facts you didn't know, fairy tales, Fiction, popular books

Readers from any part of the world have not only heard but even grown with beautiful little fairy tales. These stories, created for children, are full of love, life, and happy endings, and not to forget, magic and mythical beings. Reading them made you believe that sadness is fleeting, and that’s beautiful to read about when you are little. However, lurking beneath the feel-good tapestry of these fairy tales are its dark, disturbing origins. The original writers of stories like Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty made them so macabre they were unfit, even for children. It was only through…

24 Dec

Christmas Romances to Read Right During Holidays

Pranjali WakdeArticlesBooks to read, Christmas Romance, December Is here, Feel Good Romance, Light hearted books, Romance Novels, Romance Reads

Christmas is mere hours away, with people baking cookies and cakes, preparing gifts and lighting their trees and houses. But readers have one more thing on their holiday’s to-do list – that’s reading books, of course. And what better time thanChristmas to read holiday romance? These come under a specific type of romance where the main characters meet and fall in love during Christmas. Such books just seem to be extra romantic, a bit cosier, and a lot livelier!So, whether you are a Grinch or not during the holidays, these novels will help you get in the Christmas mood. Or…

20 Dec

8 Cringiest Romance Tropes Ever!

Pranjali WakdeArticlesBook Tropes, Cringe Romance, Exciting Read, Fiction, Romance Novels, Romance That Make You Cringe, Romance Tropes, Story Tropes

Under the umbrella of romance novels exists a list of tropes, from the fun enemies-to-lovers to exciting fake dating trope. These elements are essential to move the story forward, adding much-needed tension and intrigue as they move. However, just like good romance tropes exist, there are tropes that are utterly cringey. These tropes, ranging from accidental pregnancy to Stockholm syndrome, are problematic in more than one way. And it is uncomfortable to see many romance books adopting these tropes casually without a care in the world! Want to steer clear of these tropes while diving into the world of romance?…

01 Dec

Captive Love: Stockholm Syndrome in Romance

Pranjali WakdeArticlesBook Love, Captive Love, Dangerous Love, Fiction, New Age Romance, New Genre, Novels, Stockholm Syndrome, Weird Romance

No other literary genre is as light and fluffy yet daring and dark as romance. It gives the readers the best of both worlds – from tooth-rotting love stories to twisted relationships. The latter category is nuanced, even more so today, where authors explore every dark theme possible. One of them is Stockholm Syndrome, a real-life theorized phenomenon filtered in romance fiction, where every other novel comes with trigger warnings. What is Stockholm Syndrome? Stockholm Syndrome is a condition where the kidnapped person forges a psychological bond with their kidnapper. This bond is often positive, with the victim protecting the…

02 Nov

Investigating the Supernatural – The Genre of Occult Detective Fiction

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Introducing themes of one genre into another genre has always been a common practice in literature. For example, horror and comedy, history and fiction, and everyone’s favourite, any genre and romance. One of the more obscure combinations is the one with detective fiction and supernatural, called occult detective fiction. It is a sub-genre of detective fiction where horror, fantasy, and supernatural intersect. As opposed to traditional detectives, who hunt down human criminals, an occult detective investigates cases with shades of the supernatural. That refers to exciting encounters with demons, ghosts, vampires, as well as monsters, magical entities, and curses. The…

19 Oct

Creepypasta: Exploring the Unknown and Unfamiliar Abyss of Internet Horror

Pranjali WakdeArticlesbully story, Creepypasta

Movies and short films like Slender Man (2018), The Sleep Experiment (2022), and The Backrooms: Found Footage (2022) have two things in common. Firstly, they belong to the horror genre, designed to make you freeze in terror. And secondly, they have the same origin – Creepypasta! Creepypasta has been quite popular since the last decade, the term always used in the context of horror and terror. It is an all-encompassing word for horror-related legends that you may find on the Internet. That includes not just paranormal stories but also images, videos and audio. You can also say it is fanfiction…

11 Oct

The Dark Allure of Ero Guro Nansensu

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When society is oppressed, they find a way to resist it, may it be a violent way or an artistic way. Euro guro genre and the subsequent movement, ero guro nansensu, comes under the latter category. The genre was limited, perused by only a set percentage of people. However, it soon transformed into a social movement as a response to the suffocating cultural complexities of the times. It provided a way for people to express their dissatisfaction with the state of affairs with provocative means. Ero guro nansensu is an artistic rebellion, holding a mirror for society’s anxieties, hidden desires…