A world divided.
A queendom without an heir.
An ancient enemy awakens.– Samantha Shannon
This book is now one of my favorite fantasy fiction ever. What a world with dragons, wyrms, mutations, magic, witches, pirates, strong women, romance, royalty and what not. I am pretty sure I am going to re-read it and visit this world again, real soon.
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Once upon a time in the City Of Angels, chaos was king and carelessness ruled.
– Michael J. Bowler
Children of the Knight by Michael J. Bowler is the first book in The Lance Chronicles. It’s a YA fantasy contemporary novel. It talks about social issues prevalent in our society today like abandoned children, usage of drugs, prostitution and injustice to LGBT community. Continue reading “Children of the Knight by Michael J. Bowler”
When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.
– R.J. Palacio
What an astounding and insightful book. I don’t think I could ever get enough of this book. I mean it’s going to force you to think about all that time when you were not kind enough to someone, intentionally or unintentionally. And this book will make you a better person. Continue reading “Wonder by R.J. Palacio”
To be interesting, be interested.
– How to win friends and influence people
Hello, my bookish friends!!
So, while I was reading I asked myself why do I love to read. What is the reason that motivates me to buy loads of book, then read them, talk about them passionately and treat them as my treasure? I came with a single answer – they help me survive. Continue reading “How books help us survive in this world?”
I have been waiting for death all my life. I do not mean that I actively wish to die, just that I do not really want to be alive.
– Eleanor Oliphant
WHAT A BOOK!!! I had to take breaks while reading this gem because it’s so overwhelming and after completing it, one minute I was spellbound, and the other minute I wanted to say so much but of course couldn’t find anyone since it was 4 O’Clock in the morning and I didn’t realize until I saw the clock. Yes, it is that kind of book, unputdownable!! Continue reading “Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine by Gail Honeyman”
I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!
– Pride and Prejudice
Hello everyone!! February has been really good to me..no wait!! 2019 has been good to me so far. I managed to read 10 books this month and 6 last month. 10 is the highest I have ever read in a month. So kudos to me!!
I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.
– The Prisoner of Azkaban
So, I am here to talk about the movie adaptation of books and it is quite common nowadays to have movies/series based on famous and interesting novels. And I make sure if I am reading a book and if it has a movie on it, I will watch it. Continue reading “Are books always better than their movie adaptations?”
War is peace.
Freedom is slavery.
Ignorance is strength.– 1984, George Orwell
Dystopian is a really compelling and interesting genre, giving you insights of possible apocalyptic near future. It’s fictional writing of course but it has the power to make you aware of the possibility of a dark oppressed world. Continue reading “Why should we read dystopian?”
Just because of something which happened in the past, do not stop believing in love, do not stop looking for love, do not stop loving.
– Shravya Bhinder
Something I never told you by Shravya Bhinder is a love story with all the ups and downs you could possibly imagine.
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