Sandwiches Part 2
After a rocky first encounter, the narrator and Nate develop a deep, three-year friendship characterized by shared dreams and simple meals. During a casual gathering with the narra…
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Sandwiches Part 1
While hosting a childhood friend and his new acquaintance, Nate, the narrator unknowingly serves grilled cheese sandwiches to a lactose-intolerant guest. This leads to an incredibl…
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BOOKS
As part of her "around the world in 80 books" series, Asfiya reviews the dark comedy thriller *My Sister, the Serial Killer*, which is set in modern-day Lagos, Nigeria. The story f…
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BOOKS
In this installment of her "around the world in 80 books" series, Asfiya reviews Ernest Hemingway's collection *The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories*, specifically highlighti…
Book Review: Love at First Byte
*Love at First Byte* by Divya Ramaswamy is a nostalgic and heartwarming novel that follows Annika as she navigates the challenges and triumphs of her first job and early adulthood.…
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BOOKS
In this installment of her travel-themed book series, Asfiya explores the beauty of Mauritius through the novel *Me Before You*. The story follows the evolving relationship between…
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BOOKS
As part of her "80 books around the world" series, Asfiya reviews the non-fiction book *We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families*, which documents th…
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BOOKS
As part of her "80 books in 80 weeks" series, Asfiya reviews Joseph Conrad’s *Heart of Darkness*, which follows Marlow’s journey through the Congo to encounter the enigmatic and mo…
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BOOKS
In this installment of her travel-and-book series, Asfiya reviews *The Book of Chameleons*, a work of magical realism set in Angola. The story follows Felix Ventura, a man who craf…
The Blue Curtains
Meera is a woman who habitually seeks external validation for her choices, ranging from household decor to her creative writing. Through insightful interactions with her family and…
The D’Costa Family ~ Rochelle Potkar
This review examines Rochelle Potkar's novel *The D’Costa Family*, a "madcap family caper" involving power struggles and secrets within an Anglo-Indian/Goan family. While the revie…