Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
In the mundane rut that are our professional and domestic routines, the universe finds its way to reassure us that it’s got our backs; a shuffle that plays your favourite songs, the hint that someone you like feels the same, the effortless way you and a dear friend share thoughts, a holiday on the very […]
World War Z by Max Brooks
Around October last year, I lay disturbed — dreaming of wars, death, of a dystopian future and my place in it. Source? The ongoing ‘conflict’ between India and Pakistan, the surgical strikes, the verbal warfare, the imminent threat of war and above all, the confusion as forwarded messages on Whatsapp, trends on Twitter and Facebook and the […]
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
I read most of my books in small nooks and corners of the city; the washroom, public transport, the ledge by the window in my bedroom, in waiting queues. I recently took a two-day vacation to Saguna Baug, a quaint farm in Maharashtra, and picked up Little Women two days before my journey. As I […]
The Martian by Andy Weir
You’ve probably seen the critically acclaimed movie now (if you haven’t, I’d recommend it as much as the book), but even if you have, that’s still no reason for you to miss out on this utter pleasure. The Martian is interesting even if you know nothing about the storyline – Andy Weir initially wrote it […]
Fantastic Voyage by Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov has been on my to-read list forever. He’s one of those you like before reading, and my limited knowledge of the Foundation Saga weaved a sort of grand aura around him. So, when I picked up Fantastic Voyage, I expected a mind-blowing account of an adventure like no other. And I am simply glad […]
Mouthful of Forevers by Clementine von Radics
“You are so much stronger than the world has ever believed you to be.” This is how the end of one of the most evocative poems of Clementine von Radics’ poetry collection, Mouthful of Forevers, begins. Advice to Teenage Girls with Wild Ambitions and Trembling Hearts is a feminist anthem for those addressed in the […]
Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie
There are a few words that will always go together: India, 90’s kids, reading, Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl, Matilda, Harry Potter, and Nancy Drew. These were great stories. Even today, I sometimes purchase a copy of a Secret Seven or a Famous Five just to glance once again into the unending stories of my childhood. […]
Shweta Taneja
A new week. And a new author. And a new interview! Say hello to Shweta Taneja. She is an “author with a weakness for the occult, the eccentric and the oral traditions of Indian mythology. Her latest book Cult of Chaos is a tantrik detective fantasy based in Delhi. More about her is www.shwetawrites.com.” Stalk her on twitter, if you […]
Nitin Sawant
This week, we have Nitin Sawant. His book, Lucifer’s Lungi (Goodreads, Buy from Amazon, Buy from Flipkart). Nitin’s book is about this guy who believes in traveling to unknown places, in search of peace and adventure. One such adventure goes horribly wrong and he gets into “encounters” of the different kind! The book is more of a […]
A Conversation With Ankush Saikia
OnWriting in back after yet another break. Of course we added Jaibala to help with book reviews but we haven’t had any interviews per se in all these days. This one by Ankush is totally worth the wait. Especially where he shares tips that he’s received as a writer! Read on! This week, we have Ankush […]
