literature
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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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Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Review by Janhavi This is one of those books that I can never really describe. It’s fun to read and touches the soul and that is all one can say without stripping the book of its odd charm. But for… 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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Crawling back to you…
The other day I drank my coffee, It was too milky for my own good, I never liked milky coffee, Until I met you, And your blue mug, Filled with beige liquid; Baking cookies, And I wonder about that recipe… Continue reading
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Mangoes, scarves, and summer love
It is summer again, And I like mangoes again; Yet I can’t wait to stand in the rain, As the water pitter patters on my back- As the sweat now drips. It is summer, And I like mangoes again, And… Continue reading
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Romanticizing Toxicity: A Look at Young Adult Fiction
“A burnt child loves the fire.”— Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wilde says this to imply that whatever environment one is brought up in, one grows to be fond of it —… Continue reading
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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
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Battleground
Medusa, You Monster- How can I blame you? For being evil; When even Athena cursed you- For Poseidon’s lust, Or when the mortals wrote you as a villain; Turning them to stone, when they met your gaze; All you do,… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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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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
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