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12 Mar

Beyond the Norm: Celebrating Non-Traditional romances

Neelakshi SinghArticlesAromatic Relationships, Asexual, Books, Darker Themes, Fiction Genre, LGBT, Non Traditional Romances, Novels, Polyamory, Queer, Relationships

In the ever changing world of literature, the genre of romance has come out as a powerful reflection of societal attitudes towards love and relationships. Traditionally, romance novels stuck to a narrow set of conventions, often featuring heterosexual, monogamous couples as protagonists. However, as readers become more aligned to the diverse assortments of human experience, they are demanding stories that reflect the full spectrum of love and romance. Non-traditional romances have the power to challenge established stereotypes and preconceptions about love and relationships. By depicting relationships that defy societal norms, authors are pushing readers to question their assumptions and broaden…

29 Feb

STEM Romance Books and why are they important

Dr. Vatsala KaushikArticlesBooks, Fiction, Outlander, Popular Novels, STEM Romance, STEMinists

The word STEM is probably familiar to you, but what does it even mean? STEM stands for math, science, technology, and engineering. Collectively, they constitute a thriving and rapidly expanding sector.We have seen a sudden surge in the amount of STEM romance books being published in the last few years. Thanks to Booktok and Bookstagram, the popularity has become immense leading to more anticipation for sequels and other books in the same realm. Women have lived with the most cliche and stereotypical characters when it came to romance novels, most of which has almost always been the “rich boy poor…

26 Feb

Is AI the End of Literature?

Shivani NaiduArticlesAI, Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Books, Fiction, Impact of Ai, Literature

The fear about AI writing books often revolves around the concept of "technological unemployment," where advanced technology like AI is seen as a potential threat to human authors, possibly leading to a decline in literary work. Some worry that AI-generated content might reach a level where it completely replaces human writers, resulting in job losses and a deterioration in the quality of literature. It's essential to recognize that, although AI can generate content, it currently needs to replace human creativity and the ability to craft engaging nuanced narratives. While AI is valuable for tasks like generating reports or data analysis,…

26 Feb

Sarcasm, Wine and Everything Fine – 7 Sassiest Protagonists of all Times

Pranjali WakdeArticlesBooks, Fiction, Literature, Novels, Protagonists, Sarcasm, Sassiest

Well-written protagonists are so hard to come across. You’ve to scour through hordes of novels (and spend sleepless nights in the process, because night-time equals reading time) to find one that you can hopelessly fall in love with. Imagine if this is the case with well-written characters, what would be the process to find the sassiest personalities in between the printed pages? It’ll be lengthier, that is for sure. But don’t worry, I have done the hard part for you eager readers; compiled down below are the sassiest, snarkiest protagonists of all times. Proceed at your own discretion though –…

10 Feb

Book Review: ‘Her One True Love’ by Ruchita Misra

Jasmeet WaliaBook ReviewsBook Review, Booked4Books, Books, Contemporary Romance, Her One True Love, Latest Arrivals, Romance Novel, Ruchita Misra

In "Her One True Love" by Ruchita Misra, readers are invited into the lives of Ikadashi Kumar and Fredrick Heisenberg, two individuals whose worlds collide in a whirlwind of emotion, desire, and complications. Misra's narrative unfolds with a simplicity that makes it accessible to a wide audience, but unfortunately, this simplicity also lends itself to predictability, leaving the plot feeling somewhat stale. The story follows familiar tropes of forbidden love, betrayal, and redemption, offering little in terms of innovative storytelling. At times, the pacing lags as scenes are drawn out, testing the patience of even the most dedicated readers. However,…

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…