This is one of the most talked about books of 2025. Pick any publication, look at any kind of listings discussing noteworthy books of the recent times and you would find this book. It has been touted as a brutally honest coming-of-age account of an immigrant girl in early years of 21st century. It is […]
Here’s a curated list of the top 15 fiction and nonfiction books to consider adding to your reading list in May 2025. These selections are based on recent releases, critical acclaim, and availability on Amazon. Top Fiction Picks – May 2025 1. My Friends by Fredrik Backman Fredrik Backman, known for A Man Called Ove, […]
Charming. Feel good. Oddly satisfying. A Cozy comfort read. If you ask me to summarize this book in one word or sentence, perhaps these exact phrases would pop into my mind. This collection of short stories is set in the bustling city of Tokyo. Besides the aforementioned library in the title, there are other elements […]
Emily Henry and her books are quite popular among fans of the rom-com genre. Although I am a reader of light-hearted romantic novels every now and then, it’s not something that I gravitate towards very often. But I decided to give this book a try since I wanted a lighthearted pick after reading some heavy-hitting […]
Another day and another Lisa Jewell book in my hand. It’s no surprise that I’m gravitating towards another of her books, especially in the thriller/ mystery genre, as she has become one of my favorite authors in recent times thanks to her skillfully crafted fictional worlds. This latest read of mine, I Found You, starts […]
The first book in the Housemaid series was pretty interesting. What made it such a unique closed-room (no pun intended) mystery was its brilliant execution of the shock-and-awe factors. Does the second book retain that thrilling punch-to-gut moment? Well, the answer is not so simple as the story is now complicated and fragmented, with new […]
या वास्तवदर्शी ग्रामीण पार्शवभूमी असलेल्या कादंबरीचं एका वाक्यात वर्णन करायचं झालं तर मी म्हणेन ‘व्यथा’, हाच शब्द त्यासाठी जास्त समर्पक होईल. एका शेतकरी कुटुंबाची कहाणी सांगणारी कथा आपल्याला यापूर्वीही अनेक कथा, कादंबऱ्या आणि चित्रपटांमधून दिसल्यामुळे तशी बऱ्यापैकी परिचित आहे. पण या कादंबरीचं वेगळेपणा लेखकाने केलेल्या या चिरपरिचित कथेच्या मांडणीतून दिसतो. उपरोलिखित बहुतेक कथा, कादंबऱ्या आणि […]
The Women’s Prize for Fiction 2025 has unveiled its longlist, featuring a diverse mix of debut authors and established literary powerhouses. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding fiction written by women, spotlighting narratives that challenge, inspire, and captivate readers. This year’s longlist showcases 16 remarkable novels, spanning genres and themes that reflect the richness of contemporary literature. Below […]
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 […]
There are books where so much happens in the first few lines or paragraphs that set the mood of the entire story. There is that shock-and-awe factor that captivates the reader and then the anticipation goes a notch up as the storyline picks up the pace traveling from page to page, jumping from narrative to […]
