BOOKS ON MENTAL HEALTH

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs…

15 Books With The Name Of The Main Character In The Title

Not long ago I was just reorganising my bookshelf when I noticed a similar kind of pattern among thee books I had read. There are 12 books that had the name of the main character in their titles. and to top it all all of these where contemporary reads. Of course I do have a…

Viral Outbreaks – A List Of Books That Talk About The Viral Diseases

The novel coronavirus or COVID-19 is on the rise throughout the world. The virus has caused a domino effect across various nations, putting the lives of many on hold. The virus causes shortness of breath, fever, and cough. More than 80% people experience mild symptoms, but the elderly and those with certain health conditions are at high…

10 Brilliant Contemporary Essay Collections For The World We Live In

An essay is a piece of writing which is often written from an author’s personal point of view. Essays can consist of a number of elements, including: literary criticism, political manifestos, learned arguments, observations of daily life, recollections, and reflections of the author. The definition of an essay is vague, overlapping with those of an…

Book Review 53 – The Woman In The Window by A. J. Finn

The Woman In The Window is the debut novel by author A. J. Finn. Its a psychological thriller featuring an unreliable narrator with issues like faulty memories and alcoholism. The theme is similar to those of The Girl On The Train and The Woman In Cabin 10, but the story in itself is chilling. “Agoraphobia…

It’s That Time Of The Year – Holiday Reading List

Winter holidays is something I have always waited for. I like the feeling of warmth wrapped up in blankets, reading my favourite books. I love watching the Hallmark Movies especially at this time of the year. There is joy all around. People are brimming with happiness and love for the festivities ahead. This year I…

Book Review 51 – Words In Deep Blue by Cath Crowley

‘Books, like lovers, mark and change us, and in turn, we mark and change them.’ Words In Deep Blue is a beautifully written young adult story of love and grief, life and death, and the magical power of words. It has won the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for the Young Adult Literature category, the Gold…

Book Review 50 – The Secret Lives Of Color by Kassia St Clair

The Secret Lives Of Color by Kassia St Clair is a story about the history and importance of colors and how they came into existence. The project began with research conducted on something entirely different. Kassia was researching the 18th-century fashion when she came across interesting adjectives and nouns used to describe colors. This led…