The only book I have read by Stephen King is Carrie. I read it at a time when I was new to the “horror” genre and was recommended to pick up books by who they call the “King of Horrors” in the literary world. I remember it being so engagingContinue Reading
This is not my first book by the author and it’ s not my favorite but this kept me turning the pages and delivered what it promises – a twisted game of kidnapping. I absolutely adored Malice and Newcomer and fell in love with the writing style. These two includeContinue Reading
I took part in Buzzword -thon – Round Six, hosted by BooksandLala on her Youtube channel. The word was ” Night” and this is the only book I managed to finish, with project deadlines and some life admin work that was weighing on me for months . But, as longContinue Reading
Home Before Dark was my first book by the much deserved hyped author – Riley Sager. I am now excited to read all of his books. 2020 has particularly been a year to explore new to me authors and it has indeed been so refreshing to discover such gems. Although,Continue Reading
It’s August, the month where we explore and celebrate Women in Translation. I recently finished reading the English translation Lullaby, of the french book originally titled as Chanson douce by Leila Slimani. This award winning thriller gave me goosebumps and left me in a mood to read more translated worksContinue Reading
I have been in a reading slump since ages, but I read some amazing books during these months. Here is a wrap up of all the books I read recently. Book Reviews On The Blog: Persianality : https://nicafictionalfandoms.com/2020… I’m Afraid Of Men: https://nicafictionalfandoms.com/2020… Long Way Down :https://nicafictionalfandoms.com/2020… To Nightowl, FromContinue Reading
It’s been a while I have read a book with an unlikable protagonist. Does the protagonist have to be likable for the book to be strong and heartfelt? I did think so before but now I’m not sure! Persianality is raw, with some flawed characters but that makes them that muchContinue Reading
Hello, has life started to get normal for you ? What are you currently reading? I just finished I Am Afraid Of Men by Vivek Shraya and the themes or issues this author is trying to address seems so powerful and well done especially keeping in mind it is lessContinue Reading
June 05 is known as the National Gun Violence Awareness Day, so reading this on the same day made it even more thought provoking and heart wrenching. Not that it would hit me any different if not worse, on any other day.I have always been concerned with the kind ofContinue Reading
I picked up this book for the OWLS Magical Readathon I participated in last month as I thought it fitted the Muggle Studies Subject perfectly. Uhm. Well! Let’s just start with saying this is going to be an unpopular opinion. So if you love this book, I advise you readContinue Reading
If you have been following my blog, you already know this was one of the books I picked up for my OWLS Readathon this year. I am genuinely sad this did not receive as much attention as the other books that follow the same theme. SYNOPSIS Even though Aysel andContinue Reading
If you have been following my blog, you already know this was one of the books I picked up for my OWLS Readathon this year.This book is a debut novel and the first book I have read by the author. I had heard such good things about this one ,Continue Reading
I needed this so bad! My heart is melted and in a giant puddle now. With the whole Covid- 19 global lock down and my entire schedule being disrupted for months to come. I know things could be worse – me or someone I know could be dead but itContinue Reading
You know it’s March when there is so much buzz about Women everywhere. All I wish, it wasn’t just about one day and the way of life. Well, this book gives hope. This book demands for a revolution. I am all for celebrating Women’s Day and everything. In my pointContinue Reading
I wanted to pick up a quick read to feel more “accomplished” as every other part of my life seems to be stuck in a rut.The last Hercule Poirot Mystery I read by Agatha Christie was The ABC Murders.. I remember how invested I was in the plot to findContinue Reading
I became a fan of Taylor Jenkins Reid right after I listened to “Daisy Jones & The Six“. I was in love with her writing style and her ability to make her characters so complex and realistic. I soon picked up – Evidence Of The Affair and she is nowContinue Reading
Let’s be honest, I do not fancy reading about war or politics. I do not understand why people are so religiously driven to an extent they will slaughter people. I do not get why Indian Politics is so fixed on Kashmir and why can’t they see the people living thereContinue Reading
A rare epic fantasy that doesn’t recycle the classics and that is a complete and satisfying story in one volume, Elantris is fleet and fun, full of surprises and characters to care aboutContinue Reading
This year, I have made a conscious decision of picking more books written by Muslim Authors, and books that have Muslim Characters, and hopefully books that address the Islamophobic issues in general. I feel it’s the need of the hour especially with so much hate spread in my home countryContinue Reading
I happened to come across this book on Storytel and immediately added it to my TBR. Of course, I know Ravish Kumar for being one of the few journalists in India that are doing their job ethically.However, I was surprised to see I wasn’t aware of this book when itContinue Reading
I am on a roll with reading Nonfiction this year and one of the reasons would be the gems I have recently discovered in this Genre. One of them being this essay collection. WHAT IS IT ABOUT? “EVERY ESSAY IN THIS BOOK IS UNFINISHED, BECAUSE EACH ONE IS THE BEGINNINGContinue Reading
What a great start to the year this was – especially reading wise. The first book I finished was literally a brick and is probably going to be the longest book in 2020 I’ll read.:P I have been so happy to have finally picked this Indian Classic. WHAT IS ITContinue Reading
With Chhapaak released this year, I am so glad acid attacks have been highlighted and talked about even more than the usual. I can’t even begin to imagine how horrific this must feel let alone the pain they go through all because someone had an evil heart.Acid attacks have grownContinue Reading
Yet another 2020 Release. Picking up debuts is so rare to me. I am genuinely proud of myself to naturally being attracted to more debuts and stories set in AsiaNow, on to my thoughts on – Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wein, herself being born to immigrant parents. WHAT ISContinue Reading
I have been constantly recommended the Netflix Series – YOU. A quick Google search suggested it was based on a book and here I am following the right chronology of reading the book before the series.:P WHAT IS IT ABOUT? When aspiring writer Guinevere Beck strides into the bookstore whereContinue Reading
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