J's Musings

fiction

  • 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

    Feathers can only dance

  • 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

  • Killer Instinct by Jeniffer Lyn Barnes

    Book Review by Janhavi The Naturals: Book 2 The second book in the Naturals series and probably the one least imprinted in my memory per se. In the sense that, if you stopped me in the street and asked me… Continue reading

  • The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

    Book Review by Janhavi I read this book in June last year on vacation, while sitting with myself on events that had taken place around that time. I started it to escape, but soon found myself entangled in the complex,… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • a letter i cant send ~

    I think about not posting today. Skip the routine. But I cannot do that. I will stop posting and go completely off the grid if I don’t post. What chains bind me, are those the same chains binding you? What… Continue reading

  • The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

    Book review by Janhavi This week, get ready to get traumatized. Unless you are completely unaffected by gore and violence. Then get ready to get emotionally disturbed. ‘The Naturals’ is book 1 in ‘The Naturals’ series. This series came before… Continue reading

  • 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

  • Gen z angst

    They don’t like it, When we raise our voice, They ridicule us, For trying to maintain ourselves. They find it funny To comment about young love Or bring a youth down, For believing in love. They make a laughing stock… 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

  • 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

    Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi