book-review
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Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee
Review by Janhavi I was 9 when I attended a 7 day crash course that explained the Bhagvatgita to children. All great lessons, but it never taught me as much about the real world as the actual Mahabharat could. But… Continue reading
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All In by Jannifer Lyn Barnes
Naturals book 3 Review by Janhavi ❤ This was the book that I read after returning from my trip where I read the first two books consecutively. And I love it so much, because it is set in the city… Continue reading
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The healing hippo of hinode park by michiko aoyama
Book review by Janhavi ❤ In the hottest months of the year, it becomes almost a reflex to reach for cold water, lemonade, popsicles, ice, water. It becomes, for humans and all animals, second nature to seek relief; no matter… Continue reading
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Anxious People by Frederick Backman
Review by Janhavi I read this a few days ago and absolutely fell in love with the narration. I think that says a lot about judging an author by one book, especially their debut novel. I did not like ‘A… Continue reading
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The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
The only way I got around to writing this was when my phone switched off because the battery was completely drained. Anyway, guess who FINALLY finished ‘the Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman today? Me; Yes, the applause is audible.… Continue reading
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The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida
Review by Janhavi I read this book a month or so ago. I finished it in one day. Not 24 hours. One day, with food breaks and all. All I know is, it has been very, actually too, long since… Continue reading
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The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
Review by Janhavi I finally finished Holly Jackson’s YA catalogue! I say that like its an achievement, even though its only 6 books. Anyway, I’m so happy that I get to say that, because it makes me feel like a… Continue reading
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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
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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
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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Book Review by Janx Its already the end of September and most of us still haven’t asked the person we like for a cup of coffee. And reading slumps eat away at our brains and bones, the way the thunder… Continue reading
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Elizabethan Era info
The Queen: The later queen of England was born to King Henry VIII and his second wife; Anne Boleyn. Soon after her birth, her mother was executed after an annulment of her marriage to the king. Anne was executed for… Continue reading
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Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
Book Review by Janx I am not a big fan of dystopian works that are as old as I am; but after much persuasion from close friends, I managed to pick this book up and put it on my shelf.… Continue reading
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