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04 Jun

The undeniable charm of Bharat – 7 amazing books to transport you back to Old India

Pranjali WakdeArticles

India is a patchwork of people, cultures, languages, and histories, woven together to show a diversified unity. While today’s scenario – not just India, but the entire world – is globalized so that the entire world seems blanketed with a similarity that wasn’t found before. The old India, as it seems, was vibrant, thriving, and still adrenaline-inducing, wherever you are. We can’t really experience it right now – unless you have a time machine – which is exactly why we have some of the most special books compiled right below. These books will show you how beautifully interesting the old…

31 May

Queer awareness book list

Navya DArticles

Books have always been a great way to escape into another world and forget about our own, at least for a while. But there are some books that have the power to do a lot more than just entertain us, like queer awareness books. If you're a reader, you must have probably encountered some controversy about books that have been deemed "too queer" or "not queer enough." But what's the big deal? Why should you read queer awareness books? First of all, to understand your friends, coworkers, family members, neighbors, romantic partners, and the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ community is…

25 May

Deaths and Fallen Crests – 7 Books to trigger a sob fest!

Pranjali WakdeArticles

All readers wish to see in novels is triumphant love, successful careers and a happy ending. It’s not an outlandish wish per se, because the reality more than makes up for the angst and sadness and every other negative emotion you can think of right now. Heaps of books showcase happy endings – if not all – and all are happy to get lost in the different worlds. In case, however, you want a reality check, there are authors out there who revel in giving their stories a sad ending (i.e. making their readers suffer). The Fault in Our Stars,…

24 May

How to master the art of self-expression?

Navya DArticles

We all have a story to tell, no matter if we are writers, artists, or simply people who want to express ourselves. But how do we get started? How do we know what our story is? And how can we make sure that it is the best version of our story possible? We all want to be better writers. But what does it mean to master the art of self-expression as an author? Self-expression is simply the way you use your words to say what you mean. It is more than grammar, spelling, and punctuation. It is how you put…

21 May

Famous Trilogies

Shivani NaiduArticles

Two kinds of novels get people talking: a stinker that you can't even get midway through (in which case, advise everyone who will listen to avoid it), and a book series that's so fantastic that you're heartbroken when it ends. Here are the 7 best book trilogies that have stolen millions of hearts worldwide. Move them to the top of your book list, and you'll be set for the next few weeks — or months, based on how quickly you lie down on the first page, as most sleep-deprived mothers do. FAMOUS TRILOGIES 1. Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripathi Whatever…

19 May

Size Does Matter – Transition from books to ebooks to Audiobooks (The love for reading stays but the form changes)

Manjari GuptaArticles

The very first time I was acquainted with the concept of reading was when I was only eight years old when my grandfather gifted me a copy of Alice in Wonderland. I remember reading it twice as that was the only book I had in my hands. After that, the reading journey escalated rapidly from sneaking to my grandpa's study to spending endless hours in the library. In the present times, the love of reading has escalated far enough to seep through the branches of technology. Readers have discovered new ways to read and live a more content life with…

14 May

Accidental Authors

Shivani NaiduArticles

Writing can be an innate skill or an acquired talent. It could also be a passion for someone, and to be successful at it, you must be able to play with words and create your own world out of them. When you understand the meaning of life and want to pen it down, you become an author. Let's have a look at the list of famous accidental authors who had no intention to become an author but went on to influence a lot of lives with their writings. So, let us have a look at who these accidental authors are.…

11 May

The Domino effect of Reading: A reader’s idea of love for Reading

Manjari GuptaArticles

Have you ever realized how your stress fades away while reading a book? It feels like you are left all alone in this world with your books accompanying your side on your lonely journey. Even with all the gushing emotions, you feel encouraged to pick up another book. Call it obsession!? Nah…LOVE. Call it LOVE for books. That being said, how much is too much reading? or how much love is too much? For many of us, the journey of becoming an ardent reader is from ‘reading whatever interests you’ to ‘reading as a coping mechanism.’ Let us take you…

03 May

Love, unfettered and in abundance – A guide to the genre of Reverse Harem

Pranjali WakdeArticles

The concept of Harem has been around for ages, carrying many societal and cultural connotations on its back. Even though such a thing would feel like a rare occurrence, there’s no denying that every king in those ancient stories had his own horde of women. The practice died down eventually – though today’s open-mindedness is opening that door again. The effect? The concept trickled down in literature; the genre of harem or polygamy popped up every now and then for the readers to understand and quench their secret fantasies. Naturally, the genre got its own branches and one of those…

03 May

Time to finish that TBR list at last: 10 books that you can binge in a day

Manjari GuptaArticles

Every reader goes through a phase of malnutrition of stories and words. It never seems to be enough, no matter how much time people take out of their hectic schedules to read. Reduce their screen time or set aside an hour each day for reading. There is always a stumbling block. The biggest enemy of avid readers has always been time. As a result, when the literary world's word curators learned of the reader's upheaval, they developed short books. The books were not thick, but they included the same core shaking and inspiring stories. Here is a list of ten…