Book Review 09 – My Heart And Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga

The debut novel by Jasmine Warga, My Heart And Other Black Holes is a YA contemporary novel that talks about the topic of depression and suicidal thoughts and how it consumes a person to the extent that they want to take their own life. The story surrounds two teenage kids – Aysel and  Roman who…

Book Review 08 – Surprise Me by Sophie Kinsella

Sophie Kinsella’s novel Surprise Me describes the meaning of love in today’s world in such beauty and charm. Marriage is not only about the love two people have for each other but also the trust and respect that they share and cherish. It is definitely hard work, but everything in life comes out better when…

Book Review 07 – The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes

The Woman Who Stole My Life is a novel written by the famous Irish author Marian Keyes. The title of the book is very engaging, and so is the about me on the back cover. But as soon as you start reading the book, you’ll find yourself in a zigzag passage of time travel, where…

Book Review 06 – The Sellout by Paul Beatty

“Silence can either be protest or consent, but most times it’s fear.” The Sellout is a 2015 published novel by Paul Beatty. Its one of those books that have this rare combination of satire and comedy submerged in its pages. The story of the narrator, a black African-American, is set in and around Los Angeles,…

2019 READING CHALLENGE LIST

I am starting something new for my blog. I’ll start posting some interesting book lists curated by me. The first reading list that I am publishing is the 2019 Reading Challenge that I am doing this year. This list has been curated combining the challenges from the last five years of the Ultimate Popsugar Reading…

Book Review 05 – Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

‘‘You know, people come to Italy for all sorts of reasons, but when they stay, it’s for the same two things.’’ ‘‘Love and gelato.’’ Set amidst the beautiful landscapes of Italy, Love & Gelato is the debut novel by Jenna Evans Welch. It is filled with love, romance, friendship, mystery, and adventure. The story is…

Book Review 04 – Breakfast At Tiffany’s by Truman Capote

A Modern Day Classic! That is the first thing that comes to my mind when I hear about Breakfast At Tiffany’s.  I watched the movie long back when I was in high school. I was so mesmerised by the character “Holly Golightly” and the way Audrey Hepburn played it on screen with such beauty, grace,…

Book Review 03 – Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Big Magic is the latest non-fiction written by the famous author of Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert. In this motivational book, she digs deep into her own journey of creative living and intends to share it with her readers. With deep-felt understanding, she gives important insights into the magical nature of inspiration and ideas.  Gilbert…

Book Review 02 – Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple

Maria Semple’s second novel will leave you to start finding answers. The book begins with a question to all the readers. When I first picked this book, it honestly didn’t intrigue me so much. I honestly thought it’s about a missing teenage girl either kidnapped or escaped from the high school drama or worst is…