The Red Queen

by Philippa Gregory

Margaret Beaufort is an important figure when it comes to the history of Tudors. The weight of reinstalling the Lancaster crown in the king’s seat comes into her small shoulders. A woman of a great resolve and sole vision to see her son as the king of England drives her slaying all the others on the way. This book by Philippa Gregory explores the queen mother as she might have been. A mix of history... continue reading→

DNF: Colorful Notions (The Roadtrippers 1.0)

by Mohit Goyal

I tried to like this book, I really did! Reading the blurb I was really excited to pick this book up to read. It seemed to have everything I love about life. Travel and food! But sadly the first time I picked this one up I gave up on the 7th page and the second time at 42nd. I will be brief about why I DNFed this book and a short review. Colorful Notions was... continue reading→

Confused Bastards

by Manav Vigg

Indian literature scenario has changed completely with the arrival of new age author’s who want to write something personal in their own way. One such author is Manav Vigg. Juggling between his day job and a writing career, he has presented a fine work of fiction. This book is going to agitate the intellectual book lovers and entertain others. Cover page The cover page of any book plays a huge role in the presentation. It... continue reading→

Movie Adaptation: Arrival (2016)

Arrival is one of the movies I had been looking forward to this December. The concept seemed a lot different from other alien/space movies I have watched earlier. And I must say, it was worth the wait. Let me begin with the highlight of the entire movie, the plot. The plot is completely stunning. Unlike other alien movies this one does not portray the inconclusive war between humans and residents of other planets, thus preventing... continue reading→

The Princess Saves Herself in This One

by Amanda Lovelace

My recent interest in different forms of poetry and feminist literature has brought me to ‘The Princess Saves Herself In This One’. This book of poems has been appreciated by many poetry lovers and book bloggers alike. Therefore I decided to give this one a shot. Also, the title drew me in at first sight. Who doesn’t want to be her own knight in shining armor. This book turned out to be everything I had... continue reading→

November Haul

Space crunch is a real problem for bibliophiles , but it isn’t reason enough to not buy more books! So here I am , with my November book haul , though I have absolutely no room for more books! My first ever Comic Con visit was everything and more that I thought it would be , and I found these amazing Sufi Comics there!! The author was not just gracious enough to sign it but... continue reading→

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