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13 Apr

5 Books that redefine healthy masculinity

Navya DArticles

Toxic masculinity is the least talked about factor amongst all those that are flunking the collective attempts to make this world an equally decent liveable place for women. Or, may be, ‘toxic masculinity’ is just getting accepted as mere ‘natural trait’ of men. Sometimes… er.. every day we see various examples of how creepy DMs, misogynist comments, and verbal abuse goes unnoticed. Why are they deemed normal, go unnoticed, and considered mere hiccups in a women’s life? Is it because women silently endure them or are they internalized as - you know ‘they are men and they do this stuff.’…

13 Apr

Five Indian Love Stories One Should Read

Shivani NaiduArticles2 States, A Half Baked Love Story, I too Had A Love Story, Just Married, Please excuse, THE PROMISE

Coloured scented candles, red roses, cliched love confessions, and a romantic dinner at a luxury restaurant are what might occur to your mind, when you think about love. Love can be expressed in a million ways, for it has no language. Yet, we all feel love in the same way. People fought wars and some even took unbelievable and incredibly insane risks just to see their loved ones. So, for all our beloved Bookaholics out there, here's a list of 5 iconic love stories written by Indian authors that are admired by all, so go ahead and read them all…

11 Apr

How Not To Write a Bestselling Novel (An Aspiring Writer’s Cautionary tale )

Manjari GuptaArticles

Have you ever gotten a fascinating story idea for a novel you've been trying to write for a long time while watching a movie late at night?. Have you ever been struck by a potential character arch for your novel as you come across a meme on social media? Did you experience a moment of epiphany about your novel while sipping your favorite latte? If that's the case, you'll enjoy this blog because you're doing everything but writing! Hello fellow writers, Instead of discussing how to write a book, we will concentrate on how not to write one in this…

08 Apr

The Loathed Literature – Top 10 most hated novels

Pranjali WakdeArticles

Everyone talks about the things they like, but no one speaks more than a syllable about things they hate – the same goes for novels. In fact, many popular novels, which are considered classics, are also categorized as the most hated. It can be said that readers, most of the time, love and hate the same stories. That means that even though the novels are generally popular, they still remain some of the most hated literature of all the time, either by critics or readers or both. You’d be surprised to read some of the titles included here but the…

05 Apr

Adulting can be tricky; Time to refer to some manuals

Manjari GuptaArticles

Welcome to the 'SOS! I-suck-at-adulting-club,' if the word adulting in the title prompted you to click on the link, let me tell you a fact. You already know that ‘adulting is not easy.’ No matter how well prepared you are, adulthood is always hard. I am as confused as you are but I believe that I am wise enough to learn from the mistakes of others. That’s what helped me draw on the wisdom of others. Now, you cannot reach out to every single adult to ask their two cents on adulting, can you? That is when books come to…

29 Mar

Best Historical Romance Novel

Shivani NaiduArticlesACCIDENTALLY COMPROMISING THE DUKE, GENTLEMAN JIM, SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS, SWEET DISORDER, TEN THINGS I LOVE ABOUT YOU

It's clearly visible why romance is a popular genre among book lovers. A beautiful romance novel contains drama, intrigue, jokes, and, if you're lucky, a little sizzle; and the finest romance novels may feel like finding love - personal and intimate, yet vast and life-changing all at the same time. From historical royal romanticism to modern novels about love in the internet age, we've curated a list of our greatest romance novels. So, if you're looking for the next rom-com bestseller before it hits Netflix, or simply want to immerse yourself in classic romantic cliches, I've got you covered! Historical…

26 Mar

LOL Alert! (Hilarious books to read when life gets boring and you need a laugh)

Manjari GuptaArticlesBridget Jones, Wishful Drinking

Human life is stressful, especially with the growing competition in the world, you hardly get time to spend with yourself. A heartful laugh can relieve all the stress. Laughter is the best therapy. How amazing would it be to spend some quality time with yourself as you indulge in a nice book that is humorous and release endorphin? From hilarious novels to biting satires to humorous memoirs, there's something for everyone. People revel in some of the best rib-ticklers ever penned. Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh I'm sure you must have seen this book’s cover image somewhere on the…

22 Mar

How to write when you are plagued with writer’s block

Manjari GuptaArticles

You are here probably because you are trying hard to figure out a way to finish those half-written narratives, regain your lost confidence as a writer, or you couldn’t ideate at all as you used to earlier. Have you ever wanted to skip to your favourite part of writing, which is writing without a break? As writers, most of us desire to achieve this state of sanity, in which we often fail. Well, that is writer’s block, my friends. A lot of you (us) deal with it once in a while or more frequently. But little do you (even I,…

15 Mar

Books by Indian politicians

Navya DArticles

Various Indian politicians, freedom fighters, bureaucrats, and national leaders have inked down their thoughts and views about grave social conditions or political situations in history. Some even penned to educate the citizenry about day-to-day issues. Some great thinkers and politicians put their thoughts into words, from Mahatma Gandhi, Subash Chandra Bose, and Jawaharlal Nehru to the current incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Few works of these political leaders were even translated into multiple languages, while others documented their experiences in different languages. Recently, Narendra Modi has authored a book, Exam Warriors, to motivate and educate students about the power of…

15 Mar

Welcome To The #CoHo Fest: A journey to the world of public displays of crying, healing, and liberation.

Manjari GuptaArticles

Have you ever read a book so fast so that you can move to another one but don’t want the current one to end? Does that sound like an adrenaline rush of unexplainable feelings? Which author made you experience it though? Not sure about you but this particular reader community resonates with us. I honestly think Colleen Hoover’s books must come with a box of tissues to wipe your tears, while her deeply painful and piteous characters take you through an emotional roller coaster ride. Also, don’t forget to hoard loads of coffee sachets to keep your motor running as…