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 Home Improvement Products to Buy on Amazon in January 2025
The start of the year is the perfect time to refresh and upgrade your living spaces. With a wide range of home improvement products available on Amazon, you can find everything you need to make your home more comfortable, functional, and stylish. Here’s a curated list of the top 15 home improvement products to invest…
From Words To Views |The Queen’s Gambit
What is that single most important characteristic of a book adaptation? For me the answer is simply that it should captivate you with its storyline in the same magnetic way like the original book. There are various screen adaptations which vary a degree or two from this basic rule, in turn becoming less effective than…
A Gentleman In Moscow | Amor Towles
The storyline is quite simple and without much plot twists; but what makes it engrossing is how the story is told. On face of it, it seems like it’s confined within the four walls of the Hotel Metropol just like it’s leading man Alexander Ilyich Rostov. Oh, the charms of getting pleasantly surprised!!!