1. The Night Watchman | Louise Erdrich Inspired by the true story of the author’s grandfather, this National Book Award-winning novel follows Pixie “Patrice” Paranteau, a determined young woman fighting for her Indigenous community’s survival in 1950s America. Why Read It? A powerful historical fiction novel that showcases resilience and activism. 2. The Paper Palace | Miranda Cowley Heller A beautifully…
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Top 15 Best Books to Read for The Maha Shivratri Festival
Maha Shivratri is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a time of deep meditation, spiritual awakening, and devotion. For book lovers, this festival is an excellent opportunity to immerse themselves in literature that explores Shiva’s wisdom, mythology, and philosophy. Whether you are seeking spiritual enlightenment, historical insights, or…
And All Is Said — Memoir of a Home Divided | Zareer Masani
This controversial but acclaimed memoir offers an unflinchingly honest account of his parents’ private lives, his childhood, and the raw detailing of how their decisions and indecisions shaped their familial bonds. The author doesn’t shy away from telling the complicated truth, even if it doesn’t represent all the facts. He presents his best recollection of…
Top 15 Must-Read Books to Buy in February 2025
As February 2025 approaches, the literary world is abuzz with a plethora of compelling new releases across various genres. Whether you’re seeking gripping thrillers, profound literary fiction, or inspiring self-help reads, this curated list of the top 15 books to buy in February 2025 offers something for every reader. 1. “We All Live Here” by…
Top 15 Must-Read Books to Buy in January 2025
Discover 15 incredible books releasing in January 2025, including thrilling mysteries, heartfelt romances, and inspiring memoirs.
The Family Remains | Lisa Jewell
When you leave the original storyline on a pause, this is how the saga should unfold towards a satisfying ending. The first book closed on all sorts of cliffhangers, so it’s hard not to imagine how this sequel kicks off with the discovery of mysterious bag of bones. Where the first novel presents the background…
Malibu Rising | Taylor Jenkins Reid
The book opens with enchanting descriptions of Malibu, particularly its picturesque coastline and rugged terrain, and the unpredictable fire incidents that have been a part of its history. The narrative comes full circle, culminating in a fiery climax. It’s a tale that’s not just significant, but truly epic in every sense. The story unfolds within…
Remnants of a Separation: A History of the Partition of India through Material Memory | Aanchal Malhotra
What started as an academic project has eventually become a collective of shared memories for all those who have witnessed one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Indian subcontinent. Poignant. Thoughtful. Lucid. Emotional. Balanced. Historical. Personal. This nonfiction book has succeeded in evoking all these emotions from a reader and how. Indeed,…
The Promise | Damon Galgut
At the heart of this novel lies the history of South Africa. The story of the Swart family, which spread over a significant four-decade period, is intricately woven into the social, political, and cultural changes in their home country, providing a rich context to their narrative. This extensive backdrop is one of the redeeming qualities…
None of This is True | Lisa Jewell
Alix Summer meets Josie Fair in a gastropub on an otherwise ordinary day by mere coincidence, except that it is the day of their forty-fifth birthday. As their birthday guests can see, there is little commonality between Alix and Josie besides their shared birthdate. Alix is a popular podcaster who conceptualizes, produces, and hosts a…
From Words To Views| Bridgerton (Season 3)
As someone who grew up watching saccharine, sweet romantic stories dished out by Bollywood year after year, and especially someone who grew up with the romantic comedies of the 1990s and early 2000s, the central plotline with many twists ‘and turns surrounding it in the Bridgerton world should not come as a surprise. But then…
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow | Gabrielle Zevin
Are you fond of online gaming? Do you take any interest in the world of video gaming? Are you also keen on understanding nuances of human relationships spanning multiple decades? Finally, do you dot on complicated confusing love stories? If you answer affirmatively to one or more of these questions then you have reached the…
The Night She Disappeared | Lisa Jewell
This book falls in the category of gradually increasing their allure with every flipped/ swiped page. On the surface though it seems to be another teenage romance story which is not heading in the expected direction of ‘and they lived happily ever after’ but there is much more nuance to it added skilfully by such…
Beautiful World, Where Are You | Sally Rooney
Published in 2021 in the middle of a global catastrophe, this is an interesting novel correlating the idea of isolation and depressive thoughts during such challenging times with the modern living. what the living cut-off with the global crisis but from a different perspective. The story revolves around four main characters, although there are other…