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25 Aug

Love is the pages – The Real Reason Behind Every Story Having A Romantic Subplot

Pranjali WakdeArticles

All romantic novels end the same way, but it’s the process of getting there that provides all the enjoyment. ― Candice Hern Let’s imagine you can’t stand a romance novel. So, you sit down with a seemingly thrilling book with a kickass blurb and start reading. But wait, what is this? The story has a romance brewing, even if it is in the subplot. Some readers love romance in every book they read because they are hopeless romantics at heart! But there are people (like me) who would think romance is not that pertinent in every single novel (unless it’s…

12 Aug

Sarcasm, Wine and Everything Fine – 7 Sassiest Protagonists of all Times

Pranjali WakdeArticlesJane Grey – My Lady Jane

Well-written protagonists are so hard to come across. You’ve to scour through hordes of novels (and spend sleepless nights in the process, because night-time equals reading time) to find one that you can hopelessly fall in love with. Imagine if this is the case with well-written characters, what would be the process to find the sassiest personalities in between the printed pages? It’ll be lengthier, that is for sure. But don’t worry, I have done the hard part for you eager readers; compiled down below are the sassiest, snarkiest protagonists of all times. Proceed at your own discretion though –…

04 Jul

What are Writing Prompts?

Pranjali WakdeArticles

When it comes to writers and their way of writing their stories, their routines only get weirder and weirder. For Murakami, when he’s working on his novel, he gets up at 4 AM to write his story for 5-6 hours straight. Then he runs 10 km or swims for 1500 meters, relaxes a bit, and by 9 PM, he’s asleep. As for Maya Angelou, she used to have a hotel room booked so that whenever she was hit with that inspiration, she’d go there and work on her idea in peace. And for Ernest Hemingway, he would actually stand at…

02 Jul

Why is Science fiction popular in today’s world?

Shivani NaiduArticles

It's easy to wonder, in a world that's becoming more fanciful and science fiction by the day, what's the point of science fiction or fantasy? After all, we now have technology in our pockets and homes that well exceed the projections of earlier sci-fi, many of us actually own magic mirrors and weather oracles. However, many of us continue to write and enjoy science fiction and fantasy. Why? In this article, we're going to have a look at why and how science fiction has taken over people's attention over a period of time. Let's get started Science Fiction - A…

22 Jun

The fated love – The concept of soulmates and its portrayal in books.

Booked4Books NetworkArticles

Out of all the uncanny concepts we have floating around in the universe, one of the most riveting has to be the concept of soulmates. Two people destined to be with each other, no matter what happens? Sign me up! Fortunately, soulmates are not limited to your romantic relationships – you can find your soulmate in platonic and familial relationships as well. However, modern literature has always turned a blind eye to platonic soulmates, instead opting to show the concept from a romantic perspective. The Red Thread of Fate, destiny, twin flames – there are so many concepts to replace…

20 Jun

Digging deep into the roots South-Asian culture through these fictional books

Manjari GuptaArticles

When most Americans think of South Asia, images of elephants, snake charmers, and the dismal poverty is shown in Slumdog Millionaire come to mind; for the most part, South Asian novels are classified as "serious fiction" with substantial social or political commentary or as a minor sidekick to Southeast Asian literature. (This is odd because, unlike much Southeast Asian literature, most modern South Asian writers are more accessible in specific ways because they write in English.) However, these books, written by South Asian and South Asian diaspora writers, avoid stereotypes. Here are a few exciting reads written by south-Asian writers…

04 Jun

The undeniable charm of Bharat – 7 amazing books to transport you back to Old India

Pranjali WakdeArticles

India is a patchwork of people, cultures, languages, and histories, woven together to show a diversified unity. While today’s scenario – not just India, but the entire world – is globalized so that the entire world seems blanketed with a similarity that wasn’t found before. The old India, as it seems, was vibrant, thriving, and still adrenaline-inducing, wherever you are. We can’t really experience it right now – unless you have a time machine – which is exactly why we have some of the most special books compiled right below. These books will show you how beautifully interesting the old…

31 May

Queer awareness book list

Navya DArticles

Books have always been a great way to escape into another world and forget about our own, at least for a while. But there are some books that have the power to do a lot more than just entertain us, like queer awareness books. If you're a reader, you must have probably encountered some controversy about books that have been deemed "too queer" or "not queer enough." But what's the big deal? Why should you read queer awareness books? First of all, to understand your friends, coworkers, family members, neighbors, romantic partners, and the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ community is…

25 May

Deaths and Fallen Crests – 7 Books to trigger a sob fest!

Pranjali WakdeArticles

All readers wish to see in novels is triumphant love, successful careers and a happy ending. It’s not an outlandish wish per se, because the reality more than makes up for the angst and sadness and every other negative emotion you can think of right now. Heaps of books showcase happy endings – if not all – and all are happy to get lost in the different worlds. In case, however, you want a reality check, there are authors out there who revel in giving their stories a sad ending (i.e. making their readers suffer). The Fault in Our Stars,…

24 May

How to master the art of self-expression?

Navya DArticles

We all have a story to tell, no matter if we are writers, artists, or simply people who want to express ourselves. But how do we get started? How do we know what our story is? And how can we make sure that it is the best version of our story possible? We all want to be better writers. But what does it mean to master the art of self-expression as an author? Self-expression is simply the way you use your words to say what you mean. It is more than grammar, spelling, and punctuation. It is how you put…