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09 Mar

The beauty in death – 6 fictional novels that approach death and the afterlife differently.

Pranjali WakdeArticlesafterlife differently, Before I Fall, death and the afterlife differently, death differently, The Midnight Library, Thirteen Reasons Why

Death is always an unpleasant topic – and even the word unpleasant is not enough to describe the overall experience. It is rather self-explanatory when the words associated with death, as well as the afterlife, are overtly negative, i.e. grief, sadness, shock, depression and so on. Reading about it even in literature might not be everyone’s cup of coffee, which is exactly why it would be good to have books that interestingly approach this topic. A handful of authors have put their creatively wild ideas about death and the afterlife and given it a fictional spin. These books, you would…

04 Mar

Project Biblio-Hunt

Manjari GuptaArticles

The passion for learning and reading is a luxury not everyone can afford. Once you fall in love with books, there is no turning back. The one interesting aspect about reading is that not only does it provide an enriching experience but helps you discover the types of bibliophiles that exist in the world. Every book-lover regardless of their interest in books and stories differs in their style of reading. Some spend sleepless nights finishing the book that got them at first through its romantic plot twist or possibly a fangirl moment. Some turn into a full-blown academic and paint…

28 Feb

A ‘thrilling’ trend

Navya DArticles

Thriller genres have a peculiar quality of drawing the interest of even the least interested readers. Thrillers have always been special for curious and fun-seeking souls and detective minds. The fun of breaking down behaviour patterns, analyzing crime scenes, and rushing through the pages while struggling to keep up with innumerable twists and turns is not found in any other genre. The central plot or secret is what makes it even more interesting because you get to know it only in the climax. The ‘thrilling’ experience cannot be experienced twice. That is why, thrillers are special. The roller coaster ride…

26 Feb

The pages for free-spirited – 7 books to familiarise yourself with the Boho life!

Pranjali WakdeArticles

You must have come across the words boho, hippie or free spirits online. It is well-known by now that a literal style of fashion has been developed around these words. However, these are mere fashion lingo but words of history dating back to the 1960s-70s. Boho is short for Bohemian, which is used to refer to a particular section of people, with a very unorthodox way of living. Boho people adapt to different mindsets or styles, as described by Laren Stover in Bohemian Manifesto: A Field Guide to Living on the Edge, namely, Beat, Dandy, Gypsy, Nouveau and Zen. Even…

09 Feb

Aesthetics of Dark Academia

Manjari GuptaArticles

I have a confession to make today I have always felt that youtube algorithms are secretly monitoring my moods because duh! what about these, numerous unsolicited recommendations of cringe-worthy content on the platform, right when I am confused about what to watch. Although to my surprise, the algorithms decided to take a turn in my favour and introduce me to my new favourite form of aesthetic; dark academia. Now, I am sure you must have learned about it even remotely in any of your socials. Dark academia is in vogue this era pals!! Let us go through the what, when,…

07 Feb

A guide to acknowledge Grief through words

Manjari GuptaArticles

The most agonizing part of life is the person who gave you the best memory turns into memory itself. We often find ourselves looking up I-lost-a-loved-one clubs on the internet while dealing with grief and pain, to find familiarity in the face of suffering. Losing a loved one is the biggest trauma anyone can ever experience. Grief is unforeseeable, no one is ever prepared to deal with it. There is no manual that one receives right after losing someone to death. The trickiest part is that no one comprehends what you are going through; the overwhelming surge of emotions take over your day-to-day…

01 Feb

The sultry and seductive world of Midnight Dynasty Collection!

Pranjali WakdeArticles

A series of books to be read simultaneously is usually written by one author. Each year a lot of book series hit the literary market shelves yet very few make their way to the reader’s personal library. It is difficult to find these masterpieces in book series categories. What we have here, however, is an astounding collection of sensual romance and vivid drama. The catch? Several authors have enthusiastically taken part in it! This collection is more popularly known as Midnight Dynasty World, where romance is dangerous but oh so addictive! The collection is an interconnected one, where every book…

27 Jan

A closure to the diary of a young girl

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesdiary, young girl

Manjari Gupta 20th century has bestowed on us the pleasure of getting acquainted with so many distinguished writers, wordsmiths of consequence; Sylvia, Virginia, F.Scott Fitzgerald and so many more. Amongst these path-breaking personalities was a 13-year-old girl, Anne Frank. On June 12th, 1942, a young Jewish girl received a simple dairy for her 13th birthday as a gift from her father. This young girl, Anne Frank, with her gift became a symbol of strength and crushed innocence in the face of the holocaust. She became one of the most influential and globally read writers of the 20th century. Let us…

25 Jan

Finance it up! 7 Books to read on money management

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesGet a Financial Life, I Will Teach You to be Rich, Rich Dad and Poor Dad, Total Money Makeover

By Manjari Gupta “I AM A MONEY MAGNET.” Write that on a post-it and stick that upon your wall.NO! wait. Affirmation needs actions. You are not manifesting a single dollar if you don’t game up your money management. Every time you had a penny for wondering where all your savings have vanished away, you would be a millionaire by now. You do not have to be an economist to understand money. You just need to learn the art of converting your liability into an asset. A sound awareness about finance can make you more woke and smart enough to make…

25 Jan

The new found love for adult fiction

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesAdult fiction, Cognitive evolution, Conclusion, Media influence, Technological influence

By Navya There has been a sweeping increase in the readers of adult fiction and non-fiction category. According to statistics, adult fiction sales saw 25.5% of year-on-year growth in 2021 compared to the pandemic year. Although adult non-fiction figures are humble, they do successfully capture the ‘mood’ of the literary market. Overall, statistics have declared ‘Young Adult’ fiction as the unanimous market winner of literature. While the figures look encouraging, the unprecedented growth cannot be referred to as a drastic transformation. The reader’s attitude shift is not sudden. It has been a gradual development of interest (just like love). Since…