Ananya Ak
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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