Shoulders

I haven’t read a few pages in ten days Haven’t looked at the books in a long time No paperbacks, no hardcovers,  No ebooks, no audiobooks. I haven’t sat down to drink a glass of water in peace I forget the taste of coffee I gulp it down, hot and fast Haven’t heard the voiceContinue reading “Shoulders”

Dear Neel #9

Oh! this month has been eventful, not really back to normal but eventful. I have written more this month than I might have written in the whole of last year. I don’t know if it is a general excitement of my exaggeration or not, I really don’t know, I haven’t really measured. All I knowContinue reading “Dear Neel #9”

Dear Neel #8

Dear Neel #8 It has been good to be writing again. Yes, can you believe that I have started writing again, some poetry, one short story, and one draft of an entire novel? I don’t know what to call it, because it is nothing but a gist of ideas, but somehow I am inching towardsContinue reading “Dear Neel #8”

Wordslut by Amanda Montell

First things first, I studied English literature in college and had to study books after books to learn the history of english language. I am not complaining but specifically it was not my favourite paper. And Amanda Montell here briefly tells us how the modern english came about in as few as what 5 pages?Continue reading “Wordslut by Amanda Montell”

Tête-à-tête: The Tumultuous Lives and Loves of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre by Hazel Rowley

“So much the better—this was death. It was nothing; it was to cease to breathe. It was happiness, it was perfect happiness. They had now what they had always wanted to have, the union which had been impossible while they lived. Unconscious whether he thought the words or spoke them aloud, he said, “No twoContinue reading “Tête-à-tête: The Tumultuous Lives and Loves of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre by Hazel Rowley”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #28

By now you know that I did this series because I have book, a collection of poetry based on women. So, today I will give you a reason and few books that you could read if you want to know more about the subject. It’s the cause that matters not the means. We need feminismContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #28”

Unlocked by Sonia Dogra

Historical tales in verse, ever thought of that? At least I didn’t but here I am with one such book and just as amazing an author. Unlocked by Sonia Dogra is a book of poetry at the outset. But there is so much more to it that an initial review or expression of thoughts isContinue reading “Unlocked by Sonia Dogra”

A Suitable Boy

It took me approximatley two years before I picked this 1500 pages long and snugly printed paperback from my shelf. But I can safely say that each word of it has been a pleasure, an inebriated drink on life and journeys.  A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth, at an outset is a long enchanting sagaContinue reading “A Suitable Boy”

Top 10 Books

Top 10 Books   Anyone remember that I plan to read 100 books this year? Yes, I have taken up this challenege to finish at least two books every week. So far it is going great. Though, I have no idea how this is going to end, but I am quite enjoying it. Plus, theContinue reading “Top 10 Books”