It is incredibly hard to write about the book that for decades has been among your favourites. The book, which you’ve reread quite a few times, at different periods of your life, every time finding something new. The controversy surrounding the book complicates matters even further. I always meant to write a review of “Gone... Continue Reading →
“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou
Before reading this book, I regularly came across Maya Angelou's quotes, and her words often resonated with me. “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud,” “Nothing will work unless you do,” and “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” are my favourites. So I was glad when an opportunity... Continue Reading →
“The Miracles” by Will Tinkham
When you think that it cannot get any better, it does – taking your breath away. That’s what happened to me while reading “The Miracles” by Will Tinkham. It is the fifth book of his Americana series that I’ve read, and, although I loved the other four and will definitely reread them at some point,... Continue Reading →
“A Warrior of the People: How Susan La Flesche Overcame Racial and Gender Inequality to Become America’s First Indian Doctor” by Joe Starita
Sometimes, a person is born who, for the well-being of others, will sacrifice what we generally consider our sacred right: putting one’s own pleasures and wishes first. Sadly, it happens so seldom that such people’s input doesn’t bring fundamental change to the world. It is, after all, only one life. Reading the book about Susan... Continue Reading →
“The Secret Lives of the Doyenne of Didsbrook” by Tessa Barrie
First of all, I must confess that I have a soft spot for the English countryside as a book setting. Two decades ago, I used to live in a beautiful rural location on the Jurassic coast, and every time I read about an English village, it brings a warm wave of nostalgia. Walking along the... Continue Reading →
“G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century” by Beverly Gage
He had served under eight presidents and eighteen Attorneys General. His tenure as a director of the FBI (formerly the Bureau of Investigation) lasted for forty-eight years. He had friends and supporters among both republicans and democrats. At times when his popularity among influential circles dwindled, he retained it among the American people. He was... Continue Reading →
Me: Elton John Official Autobiography
I finally began ploughing through the books I have read but have not yet reviewed, and it feels good that the impressions are still vivid in my memory. It means that all my reads were worthy. It has been several months since I read Elton John’s official autobiography titled “Me,” but I still occasionally think... Continue Reading →
Dystopian, epic fantasy, time travel & paranormal romance series to start this winter
Looking back on this year in terms of reading, I must say that it has been versatile. As always, I’ve been reading across different genres, including biographical & autobiographical non-fiction. Reading a book series is a special experience. When the author puts a part of themselves into the story that spans across several books, readers... Continue Reading →
“Number One Fan” by Helen Aitchison
David loves books. They help him escape the reality of his not-always-sunny life. Like so many other people, he seeks refuge between the pages of imagined stories. What sets David apart from most readers is that he is also in love with someone who writes books. Since for him, fiction means so much more than... Continue Reading →
“The Countdown” by Jupiter Rose
Justice leads a quiet life, tending to horses on her family ranch. She cares about her father, bound to a wheelchair after a vicious attack, as a result of which, Justice lost her mother. It seems that a young woman has already had her share of grief. Alas, she cannot imagine that everything she thought... Continue Reading →