For two years, I’ve wanted to read this book, but I think I’m just not into non-fiction. As a part of reading a book with a number in the title, I choose this book. I thought this year is the best time to read it as I turned 25, and you know what they say-…
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Book Review 40 – The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
“You may tell a tale that takes up residence in someone’s soul, becomes their blood and self and purpose. That tale will move them and drive them and who knows what they might do because of it, because of your words. That is your role, your gift.” There is a magical, and mystical feeling surrounding…
Book Review 39 – Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead
Set during three days, Seating Arrangements is the debut novel by Maggie Shipstead. The story takes place in the Weskeke island where the elder daughter of the Van Meter family is getting married. The story travels back and forth, reminiscing over the days went by. Everyone has gathered together to drink and enjoy the weekend…
Book Review 38 – Ruby by Cynthia Bond
Ruby, a debut novel by Cynthia Bond, is a story of survival, prejudice, lies in the name of religion and a portrayal of racism, sexual violence, and religious intolerance. Set in the late 90s in East Texas, Ruby is a story of a young girl, abandoned by her mother, left for the town’s people to…
Agatha Christie Reading List
“The impossible could not have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.” Agatha Christie is the best-selling author of all time. She wrote 66 crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and six novels under a pseudonym in Romance. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language…
Book Review 37 – The Woman In Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
‘The Woman In Cabin 10’ is a haunting suspense novel by author Ruth Ware. The story follows the protagonist Laura Blacklock also known as Lo, on her journey at sea. The book reminded me a lot like Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder On The Orient Express’ and Lo’s character told me of ‘The Girl On The Train.’…
Book Review 36 – The Catcher In The Rye by J. D. Salinger
Set in the 1950s, The Catcher In The Rye is J. D. Salinger’s debut novel. It is said Salinger has done a self-portrayal of his character through the novel’s protagonist, Holden Caulfield. The book gained much popularity among the young and became a modern classic of coming of age drama. The story is narrated by…
Book Review 35 – Origin by Dan Brown
“Science and religion are not competitors, they’re two different languages trying to tell the same story. There’s room in this world for both.” Origin is my first Dan Brown book and the fifth book in the Robert Langdon series. For all of you who are not aware, the previous boos include — Angels and Demons,…
“We are Indians, firstly and lastly.” – Independence Day Reading List
“I dream of an India that is prosperous, strong and caring. An India, that regains a place of honour in the comity of great nations.” – Atal Bihari Vajpayee It’s the 73rd Independence Day of India, and as a proud Indian I remember all the great leaders and freedom fighters who fought and made India…
Book Review 33 – Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Where The Crawdads Sing is literally a work of art in modern literature. It is a story of survival, resilience, love, loss, friendships, hope, loneliness, abandonment, strength, and prejudice. The story goes back and forth depicting the life of Kya Clark, also known as the Marsh girl. Living in the marsh for all her life,…
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