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Feathers can only dance
This story is inspired by the iconic seventies song, Copacabana by Barry Manilow. I have drawn some extra inspiration from performances by the Harvard Din and Tonics. To enhance your reading experience, listen to the song before or as you… 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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Learning French and other frivolous activities
The green owl is back in my life, and I’m trying to learn French for the nth time. I wont boast about my 18-day streak with only 1 freeze. I have tried everything I can to free myself of the… 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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What I was up to during my exile…And a welcome back <3
Hi! So… *awkward silence* *Silence intensifies* To address the elephant in the room; yes, I was on a break; no, it was not intentional. A while ago I started the first year of junior high school, the navigation of which… Continue reading
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Review by Janhavi I started reading this book a week ago, and I was determined to hate it. I didn’t want to like a ‘humorous’ account of injustice against an innocent man. And for the first 100 pages I held… Continue reading
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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
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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
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