I am fascinated with the process of writing and marvel at the amazing books that I read. I have an ardent wish to have conversations with some of the writers whose books have enchanted me. Sharing 5 such authors in this post today. … Read More Kaffeeklatsch-5 authors I would love to have coffee with
Three Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafak didnt live upto my expectations; find out why in this book review… Read More Three Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafak | Book Review |
2022 has been a mixed bag of reading for me with some lazy months and some with intense bouts of reading. I have read some very good ones this year and hope to continue this in 2023 too. … Read More A sneak peek into my fiction choices in 2022
The Bastard of Istanbul is another successful novel by Elif Shafak and will definitely entice you in its richly embroidered familial drama. Read about my 4/5 star review for this book and tell me what you think of it.… Read More The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak | Book Review |
Having read The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak, I had a great many expectations from this book. Happy to say I was not disappointed at all. This book has been shortlisted for the Booker award. I had picked up reading or rather listening to this book on the Audible for the book prompt… Read More 10 Minutes 38 seconds in this Strange World by Elif Shafak | Book Review |
Title: Honour Introduction: Elif Shafak’s ‘Honour’ is a gripping exploration of the darkest aspects of faith and love. She wrote Honour in English first before translating it into Turkish. Elif Shafak is a persistent writer. The publication of an earlier novel, The Bastard of Istanbul, saw her charged with insulting “Turkishness”. Her book, Honour,… Read More | GuestBlogging | Book Review | Honour | Elif Shafak | Book set in Japan/China/Turkey |
A sudden work trip had me taking off to Corbett for a couple of days. As usual with all my journeys, I decided to make the most of it. When I was introduced to the resident naturalist of the resort I was lodging in, I mmediately begged him to take me for a birdwatch walk in… Read More Insta- Corbett – Gram
