Tag: Birth

Library of Forbidden Books | Mario Escobar

A woman tries to save books and manuscripts to preserve Germany’s literary history during its most devastating time is the byline of this novel. So, the story begins in the 1930s, when a young librarian named Helene Nathan notices changing and charged sentiments in her country. Soon she realizes these changes won’t be limited to […]

Mad Mabel | Sally Hepworth

She is an old pensioner who has lived in a nondescript house for over 50 years.  Sure, she is a bit eccentric with a very wry sense of humor. Well, you have to agree that if an octogenarian would like to remark on something and get a few chuckles out of it, maybe she deserves […]

The God of the Woods | Liz Moore

If I have to describe this book in one word, then it would be riveting. It’s absolutely wild (no pun intended!!) to read about a missing case hiding so many psychological subtexts behind it.This novel begins with a simple premise where children are assembling for a famous summer camp called Camp Emerson near the Adirondack […]

Beautiful Ugly | Alice Feeney

What will you do if your spouse has vanished mysteriously?without leaving any clues? What if you don’t have any idea whether your spouse hasdisappeared or no longer in this world? These are the questions that haunt Grady Green till the end of this book. He and his wife, Abby, are supposed to be a happy, […]

The Housewife | Natalie Barelli

This is my second book by Natalie Barelli that I read in the span of a year, as I am certainly amazed by her writing style. Like the previous one, this novel also follows a complicated mystery from its female protagonist’s perspective Jodie dreams of being the perfect housewife, as it’s been her only dream […]

From Words To Views | His & Hers

Are you looking for a binge-worthy series which you won’t stop watching even after the final twist is revealed? Are you also looking for a domestic thriller/ small town murder mystery/ long lost lovers’ reunion? If you have answered yes to any one of these questions then this is the perfect series for you. Adapted […]

The Hiking Trip | Jenny Blackhurst

If there is one book you are going to pick for your next vacation read then it has to be this. It is just a perfect company for a traveler’s mind as it captures the thrill of going on a trip, the pleasure of exploring new places and the absolute happiness of meeting new people. […]

Home Before Night | J.P. Pomare

A short, gritty and mystery story taking place during the Covid lockdown in Melbourne can be the apt summarization of this novel by Australia based writer J.P. Pomare. Beyond its limited number of pages, this novel also has limited scope and a restrictive way of presenting the characters. Therefore, it becomes difficult to find a […]

From Words To Views | Bodies

Whoa!! What the hell did I just watched???!! There are quite a few series/ movies which make you ask such questions as their story and/or execution is so much dumbfounding. Bodies is one series which lefts you with more questions than answers. It’s a screen adaptation of  DC Vertigo graphic novel of the same name, […]

No More Meet-Cutes: High-Octane K-Dramas That Hit Hard

If You’ve Outgrown Rom-Coms and Now Crave Chaos, Swagger, and Serious Plot Twists Especially if you are a fan of The Squid Game and Parasite, then these are great options for a binge-watching weekend. ******************************************************************** The Glory High school life can have its own share of drama with its teenage fantasies, first crushes, and even […]