Pens and Places

Ann Patchett has my heart. I never expected These Precious Days to be so engaging and wholesome. One of my friends had given a detailed and enthusiastic review of the book, and in that moment, I hoped to feel the same way she did—her gleeful response was contagious. I can’t thank her enough for introducing me to this amazing author. These Precious Days feels like a warm hug on a winter afternoon, as if Ann is sitting right in front of me, sharing the beautiful little moments of her life. She invites us into her home, her bookstore, her personal lifestyle, her relationships, her friendships, her writing, her travel therapy, her decisions—so much and more. It felt like we were having nostalgic conversations, sitting on a balcony, sipping tea, and reflecting on the wonders of this life. What captivated me most throughout the book was her approach to storytelling—the way she explains everything with such honest ease. I’ll certainly be picking up more of her work, to continue immersing my...

  As Dasgupta quoted - “To be Ahalya, who can be neither possessed nor forsaken”, this art-work is no less than a poetic remembrance of the beauty of Ahalya. The first of “The Sati Series” depicts the behind the scenes of the original story that the world knows. Through this mythological retelling of a different perspective of Ahalya’s story, the author has incredibly decorated the words for the utmost creation by Brahma.I especially loved the literary presentation of everything described in this book. The character “Ahalya” is so vividly articulated in bold and fresh feminist perspective. The reader can clearly see the reflections of complex prowess. I am now thrilled to read the remaining tales of Panch Kanyas written by Dasgupta.

  Here I am again, reading Matt Haig, and I am in awe of this comfortness that he provided through this journey. This is the first time I felt that he is upfront, showing his dark side and traumatic phases to the world. This is the first time it felt like he is in-front of me, giving me his best life lessons to follow. This is the first time he is talking to me in non-fictional terms. As the title suggests “The Comfort Book”, this masterpiece is your philosophical short bible to comply with. His favorite books, music, movies and more, his comparisons of mundane dilemmas with legendary stories, his approach to overcoming dark thoughts, his tini-tiny advice, everything seems so soothing to the mortal body. This personal journal felt like a warm hug to my much needed soul.  I think I should read this book, every once in a while, just to make sure I am enough.

  This is my first ever book read in the “Parenting” genre and I am totally appalled with the facts that I have not known all along since my childhood. I consider Philippa Perry’s work not only applicable to parenting but as a general thumb rule for every relationship out there with humans.  I am extremely privileged and fortunate that I got the best ever parents and grand-parents, who not only took care of every intricate detail of my mental well-being, but also supported me in every aspect of my life. I obviously don't remember my early childhood days, but from the moment that I recall, it's always them on whom I relied for my every need. And that’s what I have learned in this book about how we should take care of our inner child’s thoughts. This book is an amalgamation of pre and post parenting journeys, and you will not regret encountering enormous facts about psychological facts of the human brain.  This book is divided into six sections. First one explains the legac...