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Oct 22, 2020
3 min

Marley and Me: A Hilarious Memoir and a Must-Read for Every Dog-Owner

I’m sharing some nostalgic memories about the book, so bear with me. The review is below my wistful ramblings if you want to skip them....

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Dear Ijeawele: A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions

Ananya Ak

Oct 19, 2020
5 min

Dear Ijeawele: A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions

Almost everyone who’s read We Should All Be Feminists also recommends Dear Ijeawele – A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by...

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Vet in a Spin – An Unexpected Bundle of Cuteness

Ananya Ak

Oct 17, 2020
2 min

Vet in a Spin – An Unexpected Bundle of Cuteness

So…funny story – I actually only picked up this book because (thin as it was) it was taking up space in my non-existent bookshelf (swipe...

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Frozen Tears - A Psychological Thriller that’s Neither Psychological Nor Thrilling

Ananya Ak

Oct 16, 2020
3 min

Frozen Tears - A Psychological Thriller that’s Neither Psychological Nor Thrilling

Disclaimer: What I’m going to say in this post is entirely my opinion. I don’t like to hate on books because I have immense respect for...

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Is Predictable, Yet Thrilling

Ananya Ak

Oct 15, 2020
2 min

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Is Predictable, Yet Thrilling

I remember reading Agatha Christie’s books long, long back and stopping after I found one of them boring (I don’t remember which one)....

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We Should All Be Feminists is a Must-Read for Everyone

Ananya Ak

Oct 14, 2020
3 min

We Should All Be Feminists is a Must-Read for Everyone

We Should All Be Feminists is a tiny 64-page mini-book; your very own pocket guide (literally! If your pocket is big enough, it’ll fit!)...

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Ananya Ak

Oct 1, 2020
4 min

The Travel Gods Must be Crazy Review

I’ve always wanted to travel the world. I want to skydive at least once in my life, go scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef, float in...

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Ananya Ak

Sep 28, 2020
3 min

Fierce Fairytales Review

Fierce Fairytales by Nikita Gill was definitely, 200% a cover buy. Just look at it! It is, I think, the prettiest book I have on my shelf...

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Ananya Ak

Sep 26, 2020
3 min

The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond

I have a confession to make: I haven’t read much of Ruskin Bond’s work. I remember reading something or other by him when I was a kid,...

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What I Learnt From Automatic Wealth for Grads

Ananya Ak

Sep 24, 2020
6 min

What I Learnt From Automatic Wealth for Grads

I’m actually quite excited to talk about this book. It’s the first money-related book I’ve read! (I did start reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad...

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Ananya Ak

Sep 22, 2020
5 min

Coraline Book Review

I had actually heard about Coraline by Neil Gaiman quite a while ago (much before I ever read Stardust, my first Neil Gaiman book). But...

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Ananya Ak

Sep 19, 2020
5 min

Tipping Point Book Review and Musings

Everyone who’s ever travelled by the Mumbai local train would agree on how messy the atmosphere is. The suffocating crowds, the pushing,...

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A Short History of Nearly Everything Book Review

Ananya Ak

Sep 17, 2020
3 min

A Short History of Nearly Everything Book Review

When I implied that I had never read non-fiction books till my resolution 2020, I wasn’t entirely truthful. There was one (actually, two....

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Ananya Ak

Sep 15, 2020
3 min

Tuesdays with Morrie Book Review

I’ll be honest – this is not the type of book I usually read. But my aunt had the book and lent it to me, and it was so small that I...

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Ananya Ak

Sep 11, 2020
4 min

Pride and Prejudice - Not a Book Review

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a classic. It needs no introduction, nor does it need a review. The internet is filled with reviews...

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Ananya Ak

Sep 5, 2020
3 min

Partholon Series Books 4 and 5 Review

A continuation of the Partholon series, the two books, Elphame’s Choice and Brighid’s Quest come after what I call the Divine Trilogy...

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Ananya Ak

Sep 1, 2020
4 min

Divine Trilogy Review

I was introduced to P.C. Cast through her famous House of Night series. Fitting perfectly into the then-new vampire trend, it was a nice...

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Ananya Ak

Aug 29, 2020
4 min

The Two Princesses of Bamarre

We love female protagonists in fantasy stories. I don’t mean the “damsel in distress” trope; not at all. I mean the strong, badass women...

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Ananya Ak

Aug 27, 2020
3 min

Immortal Fire Book Review

So….it looks like I’m on fire! The #reveriefantasyworld readathon is ending, and I don’t want to miss out on recommending all the awesome...

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Ananya Ak

Aug 25, 2020
4 min

Dark Tempest Book Review

This review has been a long time coming. I had posted the review of Red Winter, the first book in this series, more than a month back,...

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