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28 Jul

Where do writers get their vocabulary from?

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesflash-cards, intrigue, unfamiliar

By Pranjali Wakde “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” -Stephen King Writers are a rare breed – they provide a new perspective on the world we live in, sometimes even creating new, unique, and interesting worlds from scratch. As long as they can equip their minds with ideas and their hands with a pen, they are ready to take on the whole world. However, at the base of this process lies the possession of words, which is…

24 Jul

The Future of Bookstores

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By Shivika Nanda Bookstores are calm peaceful places where readers can collectively commune with ideas, words and pictures. Such places make you a powerhouse of imagination. It’s a place where your mind can take itself to other worlds. They are spaces for introspection, reflection, relaxation and escape. It gives you a distinct level of freedom while liberating your mind from your own thoughts. When you visit a bookstore nearby, a friendly face greets you. You feel that little pleasure and joy in as much as just interacting with people. There is simple magic to these small little experiences in daily…

24 Jul

5 Books with witches and wizards

Booked4Books NetworkArticles, Book ReviewsA secret history of witches, Calling all witches, Good Omens, Initiated: Memoir of a witch, Witch and Wizard

By Navya D. Are your kids…Nah.. are you a fan of stories with witches and wizards? We have come a long way from Harry Potter, the first story that evoked our interest in magic, witches, and wizards. For a Harry Potter fan, who is already brewing potions, casting spells, and vrooming the broomsticks, stories with witches and wizards brings a lot of joy. Even for someone, who isn’t still exposed to these magic tales, mysticism is something that doesn’t disappoint you. Jump into the costumes, get your snacks ready, and curl up on your sofa because the suggestions below are…

24 Jul

Kindle collection- the best Indian authors to look out for

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesChetan Bhagat, Devdutta Patnaik, Vineet Bajpai

By Anuradha Punyani Amazon Kindle Unlimited Subscription is fantastic. This isn’t a sponsored post, but you really get to read a lot of books that use this platform, aside from your favourite series. A number of Indian Author books are also available on it either for free (as part of the membership) or for a very low price. We’re sharing some rare, less discovered findings with all Indian readers today. Many of these authors have created stories based on Indian mythology and religion, while some have dabbled in the ever-popular romance genre. 1. Doyle, Christopher C. Author of a work…

19 Jul

Impact of Literature on modern culture.

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesand Steel, Germs, Guns, Literature, The Namesake

By Navya D. Literature is an art of written works, either prose or poetry. I was introduced to books ever since I was just three. Back then, literature was nothing but a story or a collection of ‘stories for me. It has held a significant part in my life. Reading “Harry Potter,” “Amelia’s notebook,” and “Chrysanthemum” brings great joy to my heart and a sense of nostalgia. Literature has transcended age and time since then. A lot has changed about literature with time except one thing: I still go to bed only after perusing a book. It has become a…

19 Jul

How to be a better reader?

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By Pranjali Wakde Out of all the hobbies any individual can have, reading is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling hobbies of all. Reading doesn’t only mean reading fictional novels; in fact, it also covers non-fiction books, magazines, papers and everything readable. Many people say that they are readers – but behind this claim is a bookshelf where almost all of the books lie under dust bunnies. All of us – readers and non-readers alike – want to become better readers, without knowing how to. Well, I have the answer now - with these easy and efficient ways given…

17 Jul

The craze for literature.

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesHebrew Bible, The God Equation

By Navya Literature is one of the most interesting and significant expressions of humanity. – P.T. Barnum We see, read, enjoy, admire, and criticize the works of literature but is it just about words? No, there is much more to it. Expression and emotion are associated with it is what we consume when we read a book. After all, out of a million published every year, only a few are regarded as masterpieces of literature, get rewarded, and make it up to the New York bestseller tag. That brings us to the question “What distinguishes a literary success from a…

17 Jul

Notable Women in Literature

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesAngela Carter, Charlotte Bronte, Doris Lessing, Jane Austen, Toni Morris, Virginia Woolf

By Nital Jain It is very sad that till today women in the field of art and literature are not recognised. Stories like these are still necessary and relevant. In 2016, Gay Talese was asked to name women writers who inspired him to which he replied, ‘‘none’’. This is rather shocking than surprising. Why aren’t women celebrated in the literature field? Booked4books has always celebrated female authors and here are a few female authors that have shaped our lives, they are mentioned in no particular order. 1. Jane Austen (1775-1817) Jane Austen was an English novelist and one of…

14 Jul

Are libraries dying or evolving into new spaces?

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesIdea Box, STEAM

Libraries were an abode of knowledge until the internet finally stole the monopoly on information. Rapid technological advancement had facilitated burgeoning digital penetration that digitized many-a-things including books. Libraries might not have contemplated that the rise of E-books will take over them causing branch closures, budget cuts, and slashing operating hours. In many aspects, today’s libraries find a very little resemblance to the books and book-lovers filled buildings that prevailed a decade ago. But does this all mean that the custodians of knowledge, libraries, are dying a slow death? Well, the refashioned lifestyle has left us with much less time…

11 Jul

The charm of Sherlock Holmes in 21st century

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesageless, Watson

By Navya We, the 21st-century folks, rather enjoy indulging in nineteenth-century classics even as we move up the entertainment ladder. Our obsession with vampires has been evoked by Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” Charles Dickens beefed up the joy of Christmas celebrations. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes, was kept alive with recurring films and TV shows making Sherlock Holmes a protagonist or knitting the entire storyline around this fictional character. From Lieutenant Colombo to Jim Rockford, various fictional detectives did their fair job in grabbing the reader’s attention yet Sherlock Holmes remains to be one dominant character in the…