Pune seems to take its love for reading seriously. How then do you explain the so many bookstores and bookstalls meeting you at every random turn? And a market solely dedicated to books? Now that’s taking your love to a whole new level. On my Pune visit I went to a bookstore and this book… Continue reading Have You Visited This Market in Pune Dedicated to Book Lovers?
I was in Pune recently and visiting a bookstore was one of the top things on my mind. After searching online, I selected a bookstore based on its proximity to my hotel and reviews. Shabda Books and Library in Pune is a small bookstore that is worth a visit. Shabda Books and Library This tiny… Continue reading A Small Bookstore with a Unique Collection of Books in Pune
Pondicherry is vibrant with its French style architectural buildings, lively beach spots, and picturesque cafes serving delicious meals and beverages. One thing that the place is not so well known for is its bookstores. This needs to change, I feel. Although, I have been to just one bookstore in Pondicherry, it was enough to make… Continue reading A Must-Visit Quaint Bookstore in Pondicherry
Stress has become a part of our lives; don’t you think so? In the place of being carefree and jovial, our entire being is surrounded by constant fear and worry. We have made ourselves so habitual to stress that we find reasons to be in it every minute of our lives. If we are not… Continue reading How to De-Stress
It is early afternoon and I am at the Nizamuddin railway station, New Delhi, to receive my mother who is arriving from Hrishikesh. She is returning after a 5-day trip. The hopes of seeing my mother after such a long time were crushed the moment I arrived. The train was 4 hours late. Of course,… Continue reading An Afternoon at the Delhi Railway Station
Cecelia Ahern is a known author whose P.S. I Love You is one of the highest selling novels that has been turned into a motion picture. But there are many books written by the author that are not so widely known and read. One of them is Lyrebird. It released in 2016 and I only… Continue reading Lyrebird- Book Review
The last lines of a book are not really the end but the beginning of a new chapter for us readers. As the book ends, a new book starts forming inside us. It is made up of pages of mixed feelings and the imaginations of what happens next. It is indeed a sad feeling when… Continue reading These Closing Lines from 9 Books will Open a New World in You
Imagine you are driving down a road lined with trees, flowers, and tall grass. The wind is soft and inviting. Suddenly, your car can't move forward owing to a malfunction. There is no mechanic nearby and hence, you are stuck on the beautiful road. Now you can't move forward. Plus, you can't continue to enjoy… Continue reading Basic Principles of Ayurveda – The Simple Guide to Living Healthy Round the Year
What is the first thing that attracts one to a book? Yes, it’s the title. When you pick a book, you are yet to know anything about it or the writer (if she or he is a new one). You just have the book name to decide whether you want to read it or give… Continue reading Weird Book Titles That Will Make You Laugh and Scratch Your Head
Best Intentions is a highly rated debut novel by Simran Dhir. I found out about this book from an article in the Hindustan Times. Looking at the synopsis and positive reviews, I picked the book for reading. I recently finished reading it, and here’s what I think about it. What’s the Book About? The story… Continue reading Book Review- Best Intentions
