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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....
Ananya Ak
Oct 22, 20203 min read
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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...
Ananya Ak
Oct 19, 20205 min read
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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...
Ananya Ak
Oct 17, 20202 min read
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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...
Ananya Ak
Oct 16, 20203 min read
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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)....
Ananya Ak
Oct 15, 20202 min read
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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!)...
Ananya Ak
Oct 14, 20203 min read
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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...
Ananya Ak
Oct 1, 20204 min read
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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...
Ananya Ak
Sep 28, 20203 min read
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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,...
Ananya Ak
Sep 26, 20203 min read
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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...
Ananya Ak
Sep 24, 20206 min read
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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...
Ananya Ak
Sep 22, 20205 min read
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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,...
Ananya Ak
Sep 19, 20205 min read
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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....
Ananya Ak
Sep 17, 20203 min read
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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...
Ananya Ak
Sep 15, 20203 min read
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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...
Ananya Ak
Sep 11, 20204 min read
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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...
Ananya Ak
Sep 5, 20203 min read
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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...
Ananya Ak
Sep 1, 20204 min read
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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...
Ananya Ak
Aug 29, 20204 min read
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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...
Ananya Ak
Aug 27, 20203 min read
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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,...
Ananya Ak
Aug 25, 20204 min read
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