To Read List 2016

I’ve been quite lucky this year to have met quite a lot of people with similar interests to reading and to have been GIFTED a lot of books! You know how elated one can feel with gifts of this sort. Most of them are in my current spectrum of interest which include philosophy, historical fiction/non-fiction and of course the classics. Here is the list of books that I look forward to reading this year as... continue reading→

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Pillow Talk

by Freya North

This British Author is widely known for her wide array of writing most of which are loved under the chic-lit/romance category. She quit her PhD in Art to write her first novel, which later became a reason for her to be noticed by bibliophiles who love romances. Sally was the first novel by Freya North followed by Chloe _ and many others making her a hit among romance-lovers. _Chloe is one of those books that... continue reading→

A dozen damsels we love.

One of the things a bibliophile is guilty of is falling in love with characters who have been brought to life by our favorite authors. While some are irrevocably in love with that ideal man/woman from their favorite books, some others seek inspiration from some memorable characters who give us useful insights on life and the like. Celebrating the spirit of womanhood this entire month, here is our pick of our favorite dozen of women... continue reading→

Paper Towns

by John Green

John Green has set the bar so high that the newer authors are having a hard time trying to climb to it. After watching “fault in our stars” it felt like the posters were sneering at me for not reading the book before. I was more upset because everyone in the book club seemed to be suggesting the book and as always I decided to be a rebel and read what I wanted to read... continue reading→

The Happy Prince & Other Tales

by Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde is known for his expansive body of work spanning across different genres that have made him a favorite among bibliophiles with diverse palettes. First published in 1888, The Happy Prince & Other Tales is a compilation of short stories appealing to the child in everyone. With life infused into inanimate objects and voicing the thoughts of birds and animals, my copy of The Happy Prince & Other Tales was a compilation of five... continue reading→