“We look at the world once, in childhood. The rest is memoy…”

— Louise Gluck

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  • newspapers vs news channels

    For decades, being up to date about current affairs has been and remains extremely important. Over time there have been forms of media that have helped us do exactly that. Newspapers first came during the industrial revolution of Europe. The… Continue reading

  • Sandwich Shop Stories: 1

     She screams at him; he doesn’t remember if it was pickles or jalapenos she liked. ‘It’s confusing. I can never differentiate between the two and you know that.’ He tries to defend himself. ‘Shouldn’t me liking one of them make… Continue reading

  • failures of trial

    A bird flies off, Starting at the branch, It lifts its wings, Bends its feet; And jumps- Flying off to clouds we cannot see, Alas one can only hope so, For it drops: Like the apple once did, On the… Continue reading

  • Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

    Reviewed by Janx Days At the Morisaki Bookshop. Nostalgic and profound, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop is a quiet and calm narration of the long days that Takako spent on the second floor of her uncle’s bookshop. After suffering a… Continue reading

    Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
  • Good Girl Bad Blood by Holly Jackson

    Reviewed by Janx This is possibly the first time I am reviewing the second book in a series. I usually believe people discover and judge the second book by the first one. Which is why I don’t see the need… Continue reading

    Good Girl Bad Blood by Holly Jackson
  • Understanding Global Warming: Causes and Consequences

    Global warming has taken the world by storm. Quite literally. In a satirical comment made by an Instagram user, it was said that the dystopian and sci fi novels should be shifted to current affairs. Such is the state we… Continue reading

    Understanding Global Warming: Causes and Consequences
  • What’s in my bag?

    Decoding My Bag: Items That Define Me ❤ We all have that one bag that goes with us wherever we go. Be it a purse, a backpack, a wallet or even a pocket. That thing carries our entire life in… Continue reading

    What’s in my bag?
  • Can You Handle a 17-Hour Reading Marathon?

    I recently did a reading challenge that included reading for a certain number of consecutive hours. And with my own alterations I hopped in on the trend. It was… an experience. One I am not sure I would recommend. But… Continue reading

  • Madam Rides the Bus: Analysis

    Madam rides the bus is a story of a little 8-year-old from a small village who longs to ride the bus to town.                        Character SketchI believe Valli was quite a daring and different girl. To support this claim, we have… Continue reading

    Madam Rides the Bus: Analysis
  • Finding Your Next Read: Essentials and Recommendations

    Throughout my time of 12 months, as a blogger. I have discovered that there are many people who like to read. Though, there are many more who want to read, but don’t know where to start. If you are one… Continue reading

    Finding Your Next Read: Essentials and Recommendations
  • Night Light

    The night light was switched on and off on an average of 30 time a week. Making that maybe 4 times a day. Once when the family woke up. Then when the family went to sleep. And the rest two… Continue reading

    Night Light
  • Bombay….

    Dark as midnight, The fog lays thick, Bright as a candle, The headlight points straight, Like water from a tap, The rain trickles down my back, Loud as a bomb, Screams echo in my ears, Smells of warm corn, Feel… Continue reading

    Bombay….
  • One of Us is Lying

     By Karen M. McManus Book Review by Janhavi When the outsider, “Simon”, has a gossip website where your deepest darkest secrets are likely to be posted. How far will you go to protect them? I read this a month ago… Continue reading

    One of Us is Lying
  • The echo of Red.

    I bleed against the steady wood, Howling of my pain, A suffering spent in vain. Zeus laughs, His lofty scorn, A formation ; For the words he is yet to say. I was right to call you weak, He snorts,… Continue reading

    The echo of Red.
  • Smiles…

    Today we took a photo,It was a family pic,Me, mother and father,Later I sit and stare at my pretty face,But the shadow of my father’s face,On my own,Feels so comfortable,Because my smile doesn’t even bother,To try and imitate my father,It… Continue reading

    Smiles…