My Favourite Lessons From Harry Potter

There is more to the Harry Potter series than meets the eye. Sure, we occasionally meet people who claim it to be a children’s book series, but every Potterhead will give you hundreds of reasons as to why HP is awesome. Take a step back from the spectacular world building, brilliant writing and interesting plot and you will observe many moral lessons.

The emphasis on certain topics, such as friendship, loyalty, courage, love, perseverance, righteousness, equality, sacrifice, community, hope, choice, etc., is pretty obvious. However, there are a few other things that grabbed my interest while reading the series again as an adult. In lieu of Harry Potter’s 20th anniversary, I reread the books and found myself more in love with the series than I did as a child. Here’s why: Continue reading “My Favourite Lessons From Harry Potter”

My Women’s Day Reading List

I often come across book lists that feature women writers. This women’s day, instead of giving you yet another list of books by women, I wanted to share books for women and about women. No, this is not a list of “chick-lit”. And no, not a feminism 101 reading list either. I will post one in the future when I’m well-read on the topic.

In this post, I will be sharing books that have meant a lot to me, that are on my must-read list and that are constantly being recommended to me. This list will be across genres but will feature books that centre around women. Continue reading “My Women’s Day Reading List”

42 Quotes from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

If you’re not familiar with the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (or H2G2 in short), you’re probably wondering why I’m listing 42 quotes from a series. It’s kind of unusual to make a list of 42 quotes right? Well, the answer is at the end of the post. And if you read the Hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy, which I strongly recommend, you may also develop a liking for this number.

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Still I Rise – Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou’s birthday is on 4th April. On account of it, I wanted to share one of her poems that always inspires me. This poem makes me instantaneously bolder and more confident. Every time I read it, I get a feeling that I can overcome any problem and deal with any villain. It also makes me realize that I do not have it as bad as others, and hence I should stop complaining. Continue reading “Still I Rise – Maya Angelou”

Thoughts on “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery is a French children’s book. This classic is suitable for readers of all ages. I’d particularly urge adults to read it. The story is narrated by a pilot who crashes his plane in the Sahara desert and encounters the titular little prince. The little prince tells the narrator thought-provoking stories about his planet and his travels.
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Very Good Lives: A Review

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In 2008, J.K. Rowling delivered a deeply affecting commencement speech at Harvard University. Now published for the first time in book form, Very Good Lives offers J.K. Rowling’s words of wisdom for anyone at a turning point in life, asking the profound and provocative questions: How can we embrace failure? And how can we use our imagination to better both ourselves and others? Continue reading “Very Good Lives: A Review”

Thoughts on “We Should All Be Feminists” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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What does “feminism” mean today? That is the question at the heart of We Should All Be Feminists, a personal, eloquently-argued essay—adapted from her much-viewed TEDx talk of the same name—by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Continue reading “Thoughts on “We Should All Be Feminists” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie”

My Top 10 Reads of 2015

The year 2015 was great regarding my reading. I pledged to read 30 books, but ended up reading 115! I may have cheated with some manga, but it’s still personally a big number for me. Here are the top 10 books that I enjoyed: Continue reading “My Top 10 Reads of 2015”

Ebook Readers Vs ‘Real’ Books: Kindle Voyage Review

There seems to be a constant war brewing between bibliophiles. This is because some prefer printed books over electronic books, while others like the convenience of an eBook reader.

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7 Fictional Places To Visit During The Holidays

The week of Christmas happens to be my year-end break. Most people utilize this time to go out on a trip. As a bibliophile, I’m as interested in fictional trips as real-world tours. What better way to usher in the new year than through reading? Here are my picks for the vacation. Continue reading “7 Fictional Places To Visit During The Holidays”

Thoughts on Naruto Manga

Here I was thinking I’m too old to read manga and Naruto disproved me. I got completely enthralled by it. To my surprise, I had a lot of insights and self-realization from a manga! Since this is quite a popular series, I’ll skip the summary and go straight to my thoughts on the manga. Continue reading “Thoughts on Naruto Manga”

Book Review: Most and More by Mahatria Ra

Reading this book brought a smile to my face because many thoughts here are similar to what my father believes. In fact, many people I know from my parent’s generation would tell you similar things. However, they may be blunt about it (and maybe come off as a bit preachy). Mahatria Ra weaves his idealogy into stories and makes it interesting. The language is also written in a simple manner, so it gave me a comforting feeling like listening to a moral embedded story from an elder relative. Continue reading “Book Review: Most and More by Mahatria Ra”

Thoughts on “Quiet” by Susan Cain

There are some books that become so close to your heart that you cannot express how you feel about them. Writing a review for these books is very hard. Conveying the multitude of emotions in words feels almost impossible.
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My Takeaways From The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman


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First published in 1892, “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is written as the secret journal of a woman who, failing to relish the joys of marriage and motherhood, is sentenced to a country rest cure. Continue reading “My Takeaways From The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman”