Book Review – My Dark Vanessa: Kate Elizabeth Russell
If I had to recommend one book as a must-read this year it would be My Dark Vanessa.
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Book Review – The Speed Of Life: James Victor Jordan
(I received a digital copy of this book from the author) Before I begin to talk about the book, allowContinue Reading
Book Review – Heroes: Stephen Fry
Looking for Greek Mythology for Dummies? Look no further than Heroes and Mythos. Stephen Fry takes the reader on a fantasy ride through anecdotes, just be sure to carry a notepad and pen.
Book Review – The Illicit Happiness of Other People: Manu Joseph
The Illicit Happiness of Other People is a story of a family’s grief and their search for the truth. Through his work, Manu Joseph highlights the gamut of mental illness.
Book Review – Petersburg: Andrei Bely
Andrei Bely’s Petersburg is also referred to as the Russian Ulysses. My lack of knowledge on Russian literature and culture made it a delightful, yet frustrating read.
Book Review – The Good Earth: Pearl S Buck
Pearl S Buck takes the reader to a village in China to meet the Lung family. What follows is a journey of hardships, rewards and struggles across generations.
Book Review – Flights: Olga Tocarzcuk
Olga Tocarzcuk’s prize winning novel on travel and the human anatomy. Flights won The Man Booker International Prize.
5 Must Read Graphic Novels for Adults
Till about a year ago, my reference point for graphic novels was limited to the world of Tintin and AsterixContinue Reading
Book review – Poonachi or The Story of the Black Goat: Perumal Murugan
I’ll be honest. I got interested in the book by the strange title and the oh-so-cute picture of the goatContinue Reading
Book Review – The Body, A Guide For Occupants: Bill Bryson
Many years ago I accidentally stumbled upon a book ‘Down Under’ in a library in a suburb of Sydney. OtherContinue Reading
