It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first stumbled upon The Ibis Trilogy by Amitav Ghosh. I was browsing the shelves of a cozy independent bookstore, seeking my next literary adventure. The striking covers and the promise of an epic historical saga immediately caught my eye. Little did I know that this trilogy would … Read more
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon when I stumbled upon “The Source” by James A. Michener at the local used bookstore. The massive tome, with its worn cover and yellowed pages, seemed to beckon me with the promise of an epic journey. Little did I know that this chance encounter would lead me on a … Read more
I first picked up The Secret Life of Bees a few months ago on the recommendation of a close friend. She knows I love coming-of-age stories with strong female characters, especially those set in the American South. I had heard of Sue Monk Kidd before but had never read any of her work. The evocative … Read more
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. I had heard so much buzz about this modern literary masterpiece – from its Pulitzer Prize win to its dedicated cult following. As an avid reader always on the hunt for my next great novel, I couldn’t resist diving … Read more
I first picked up “A Thousand Splendid Suns” a few months ago, at a time when I was feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world. With so much conflict, suffering and injustice happening across the globe, I found myself drawn to stories that could help me make sense of it all. A friend had … Read more
I first picked up The Thirteenth Tale on the recommendation of a close friend whose literary tastes I trust implicitly. She knows I adore gothic fiction and atmospheric tales that transport you to another world. “You have to read this book,” she insisted, pressing the well-worn paperback into my hands. “It will haunt you in … Read more
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up Yann Martel’s “Life of Pi.” I had heard so much about this novel – from its imaginative premise to its thought-provoking themes – and I was intrigued. As someone who loves a good adventure story with a philosophical twist, I couldn’t resist diving into … Read more
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. I had heard so much buzz about this book – from friends, book clubs, and literary reviews – that I simply had to see what all the fuss was about. Little did I know that I was … Read more
The Haunting Melody of Resilience: A Personal Review of “The Cellist of Sarajevo” It was a rainy afternoon when I stumbled upon “The Cellist of Sarajevo” at the local bookstore. The striking cover image of a lone cellist playing amidst the rubble of a war-torn city immediately caught my eye. As someone who has always … Read more
One Hundred Years of Solitude has been on my reading list for years, its reputation as a groundbreaking and influential masterpiece always piquing my curiosity. However, I’ll admit that I initially felt a bit intimidated by its magical realism style and the idea of tackling such a revered classic. It wasn’t until a close friend … Read more