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15 Mar

Book Review: A Heart Divided by Anjuli Rajprasad

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Anjuli Rajprasad’s "A Heart Divided" delves into the complex and relatable journey of Neeti, a driven woman who faces the ultimate dilemma between following her heart and her head. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mumbai and the contrasting landscape of the United States, the novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of personal identity. Neeti is portrayed as a fiercely independent woman whose life revolves around her career in Mumbai. However, when she falls in love with Mihir, her world takes a dramatic turn. Mihir's dreams of pursuing a PhD in the US present Neeti with a…

29 Feb

STEM Romance Books and why are they important

Dr. Vatsala KaushikArticlesBooks, Fiction, Outlander, Popular Novels, STEM Romance, STEMinists

The word STEM is probably familiar to you, but what does it even mean? STEM stands for math, science, technology, and engineering. Collectively, they constitute a thriving and rapidly expanding sector.We have seen a sudden surge in the amount of STEM romance books being published in the last few years. Thanks to Booktok and Bookstagram, the popularity has become immense leading to more anticipation for sequels and other books in the same realm. Women have lived with the most cliche and stereotypical characters when it came to romance novels, most of which has almost always been the “rich boy poor…

28 Feb

True Crime Novels to Read Right Now!

Pranjali WakdeArticlesCrime Novels, Fiction, New Arrivals

Reading crime fiction, suspense, and murder mysteries is undeniably thrilling. But you have to admit it doesn’t match the experience true crime offers! This non-fiction genre – where authors explore real crimes and their aftermath – is sought out even by fiction readers. Why? Not only does it cover sensational crimes, but also explores the criminal’s motives and their ultimate incarceration. These novels let you look at thrilling cases closely without even getting involved. In a way, reading true crime is cathartic. And if you want to experience that catharsis, here are some must-read true crime novels you should read…

26 Feb

Is AI the End of Literature?

Shivani NaiduArticlesAI, Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Books, Fiction, Impact of Ai, Literature

The fear about AI writing books often revolves around the concept of "technological unemployment," where advanced technology like AI is seen as a potential threat to human authors, possibly leading to a decline in literary work. Some worry that AI-generated content might reach a level where it completely replaces human writers, resulting in job losses and a deterioration in the quality of literature. It's essential to recognize that, although AI can generate content, it currently needs to replace human creativity and the ability to craft engaging nuanced narratives. While AI is valuable for tasks like generating reports or data analysis,…

26 Feb

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

Pranjali WakdeArticlesBooks, Fiction, Literature, Novels, Protagonists, Sarcasm, Sassiest

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 –…

18 Feb

Book Review: ‘Hunted by Shadow’ By Michelle Heard

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“Shadow” is that darkness which appears in a light. When time changes people leave their close ones, their love, their colleagues but one thing stays forever is their own shadow with the shadow of memories. And here in this book Shadow is getting hunted. First of all I am happy to see the different narrative style of storytelling. “Renzo” and “Skyler” are the centre of the story. But the main character is “Shadow”. Throughout this metaphor it changes its definition. Author Michelle Heard has kept this story in New York. Her writing style gives the feeling like a parallel world…

30 Jan

Popular Novels that are actually Twilight Fanfiction

Pranjali WakdeArticlesBook Love, Booked4Books, Books, Fiction, Popular Novels, Twilight, Twilight Fanfiction

Even die-hard Twilight fans didn’t expect the re-emergence of fandom when Midnight Sun fell in their laps. Suddenly, social media, especially TikTok, picked the series up, dissecting it in every way possible. Scenes, books & movies were analysed, characters were discussed, and memes were made – in abundance. Unlike the nature of fandom almost a decade ago – obsessive and defensive – this wave has brought an equal amount of love and hate. People now love to call out the series’ misogynistic, toxic and racist themes, all the while joining the fandom eagerly. This resurgence, dubbed Twilight Renaissance, has also…

18 Jan

8 Most Anticipated Indian Novels of 2024

Pranjali WakdeArticles2024 Books, Books To Watch out, Coming Soon, Fiction, Indian Novels, Most Anticipated, Novels, Upcoming Novels

Indian literature is rich with emotions and experiences, with every book telling a unique story. And the trend only continues as the years go by! Now that 2024 is upon us, it’s time to delve into the exhaustive list of soon-to-be-released novels. From Ruskin Bond to Kanan Gill, many authors are lined up to deliver intriguing works. Acts of God – Kanan Gill Kanan Gill has already proved how much of a great comedian he is; now, he’s ready to wield the pen! His book, Acts of God, is a fiction work where you meet Dr. K, the absolute…

04 Jan

7 Fairy Tales You Didn’t Know Have Dark Origins

Pranjali WakdeArticlesBook Love, book tales, Dark Origins, facts you didn't know, fairy tales, Fiction, popular books

Readers from any part of the world have not only heard but even grown with beautiful little fairy tales. These stories, created for children, are full of love, life, and happy endings, and not to forget, magic and mythical beings. Reading them made you believe that sadness is fleeting, and that’s beautiful to read about when you are little. However, lurking beneath the feel-good tapestry of these fairy tales are its dark, disturbing origins. The original writers of stories like Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty made them so macabre they were unfit, even for children. It was only through…

20 Dec

8 Cringiest Romance Tropes Ever!

Pranjali WakdeArticlesBook Tropes, Cringe Romance, Exciting Read, Fiction, Romance Novels, Romance That Make You Cringe, Romance Tropes, Story Tropes

Under the umbrella of romance novels exists a list of tropes, from the fun enemies-to-lovers to exciting fake dating trope. These elements are essential to move the story forward, adding much-needed tension and intrigue as they move. However, just like good romance tropes exist, there are tropes that are utterly cringey. These tropes, ranging from accidental pregnancy to Stockholm syndrome, are problematic in more than one way. And it is uncomfortable to see many romance books adopting these tropes casually without a care in the world! Want to steer clear of these tropes while diving into the world of romance?…