Is it a story about the man on the bridge, the bank robber, Jack and Jim, or about anything and everything? Anxious People by Fredrik Backman is a book that layers many elements together, but with each page, the story unfolds. The book explores concepts of human behaviour, but not in an unfortunate way, rather…
Messy Notes, Real Talk: My Honest Review of The Power by Rhonda Byrne Before I even get into this, NO, this is not one of those polished, distant book reviews where I pretend to be a literary critic sipping tea and dissecting each sentence. This is a real talk, chai-in-hand, and heart-on-keyboard kind of post….
When Someone Said, “You’re Not Aesthetic Enough” Someone recently told me that “I’m not aesthetic enough.” Not knowing how to respond, I just smiled and shrugged it off, but as my overthinker self, it stayed with me. Just when I start to have a clear mindset about things in life, something or the other is…
Rating: 4.5/5 R.F. Kuang’s Yellowface is one of the most provocative and sharp-tongued novels of recent years, plunging headfirst into the murky, competitive, and often performative world of modern publishing. It begins with an outrageous act: June Hayward, a struggling white writer, witnesses the sudden death of her literary peer, the brilliant and beloved Athena…
Golden sand under our feet, A dusky sky is all we see! Heartbeats beating so loud, Every step with you by my side makes me feel proud. Our footprints are craving the sand, Would you let me, if I wish to hold your hand? I love the sound of crashing waves, But, the sound of…
There’s something about train journeys that stirs up a sense of adventure, and our recent trip to Wales was no exception. Starting from Leicester, we made a quick pit stop in London before embarking on a five-hour journey to Cardiff. With snacks in hand and spirits high, a group of four friends was ready to…