Some books pull you in from page one.And then there are books like this one. The kind that you almost resist at first… and then, quietly, completely take over your heart. When I picked up The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, I had a very specific expectation in mind. The back cover described … [Read more...]
What Middlemarch Taught Me About Love, Marriage, and Human Nature
You’d think that by the time you’re in your 40s, you understand the world reasonably well. And then a book like Middlemarch comes along and quietly unsettles that confidence. Reading it felt like a slow revelation. With its detailed observation and psychological depth, it left me with more … [Read more...]
Two Delightful Children’s Books from Niyogi Books: Inspiring Young Minds through Humor and Heart
As someone who often reads and reviews children’s books from around the world, it’s always refreshing to come across stories that are quintessentially Indian - rooted in our landscapes, values, and voices. Niyogi Books’ latest releases, The Gift by Ramendra Kumar and The Invention of Shoe by … [Read more...]
Book Review: Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef by Curtis Duffy
“From sweet to savory to bitter to salty and sour, delicious means you want more of it.” Curtis Duffy uses this line in Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef to explain what makes something delicious. For me, it perfectly captures what it felt like to read his memoir. This book is layered with flavors—raw … [Read more...]
Gita: The Battle of the Worlds – Children’s Book Review
Gita: The Battle of the Worlds, by Sonal Sachdev Patel and Jemma Wayne-Kattan is the perfect way to explain the real essence of Gita. Not just children, even adults will find it very relevant to make the importance of Gita teachings felt in our personal lives and not just as a religious text. … [Read more...]
Book Review: Organizing for Your Lifestyle by Jane Stoller
Planning to organize or re-organize your home? Your entire life? Here's the inspiration you need. I have just finished reading the book Organizing for your Lifestyle by Jane Stoller (cover to cover...every single word!) and am filled with ideas and plans to organize more than just my home. Read … [Read more...]