Digital chatters of an introvert
Writing a novel is a labor of love that takes an enormous amount of effort and it is always an honor for an author to reach out to you to review a book that they have written. I received a free copy of The Dream from Dust directly from the author and I would like... Continue Reading →
Many witch tales end with the witch burning at the stake. However, in The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec, this is how the story begins. The Witch’s Heart is a novel written by Genevieve Gornichec. She is a writer from North East Ohio, USA with a degree in history. The novel is a reimagining of... Continue Reading →
“Off with her head!” When I think about the Queen of Hearts, the first image that comes to mind is a cruel and bloodthirsty monarch who has a penchant for chopping people’s heads off. The Queen of Hearts is well known for her savagery. First appearing in Lewis Carol’s Alice in Wonderland, she is a... Continue Reading →
There is always a bittersweet feeling that accompanies the end of a trilogy and it is such a shame Ruin and Rising marks the final book of the Shadow and Bone series. However, as they say, all good things must come to an end. So without any further delay, let’s proceed with the book review... Continue Reading →
What do you do if you find yourself facing an extremely powerful enemy who is intent on chasing you until the end of the earth? You stop running and start fighting back. I truly enjoyed reading Shadow and Bone (The first book of the series) and I couldn't wait to get started on the second... Continue Reading →
Shadow and Bone was adapted into a Netflix series earlier this year and I was hooked! When I completed season 1, I was so eager to get my own copy of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy and luckily, I was fortunate enough to find all three in Borders at Ibn Batuta Mall, Dubai, UAE. The... Continue Reading →
I like to read stories with a hint of sadness but as much as I enjoyed reading Finding Chika by Mitch Albom, I found it difficult to write this book review as it is such a heart-wrenching tale with a tragic ending. Finding Chika is a moving memoir of a girl named Medjerda ‘Chika’ Jeune,... Continue Reading →
Have you ever read a book that you couldn’t forget even after years of reading it? I read Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah when I was still pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. It was summer and I was on my way back to my hometown for the holidays. Because I was traveling by... Continue Reading →
Have you ever thought about the value of a British pound coin? Not its monetary value but what it represents? For me, this never crossed my mind. A coin is a coin and money is money- you trade it for things that you either want or need. However, to Little Bee, the British pound coin... Continue Reading →
Finding a mentor at work is difficult. However, having Lean In in your book shelf is the equivalent of having a mentor that will not only guide you through the political landscape of the workplace but also to inspire you to pursue personal growth. Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead was published... Continue Reading →
