You don’t need to be trendsetter all the time
The article critiques the growing trend of social apathy and impatience, noting how people often litter and create chaos while blaming authorities rather than taking personal respo…
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Do We Really Finish Books; or Just Stop Reading?
The author reflects on how certain works of fiction linger in the mind long after the final page is turned, sparking deep introspection rather than a simple conclusion. These impac…
The comfort books I return to – As love, not escape
Despite a lifelong love for reading, the author occasionally experiences "reading slumps" triggered by life's distractions or the difficulty of finding a book that matches their cu…
Buying Books I Don’t Read — Habit, Hope, or Self-Deception?
The author reflects on their growing collection of nearly 400 books and the phenomenon of purchasing titles that often languish in a permanent "to-be-read" pile. They conclude that…
The Abandoned Book I Still Think About
The author discusses the concept of "DNF" (Did Not Finish) books, specifically highlighting their repeated, unsuccessful attempts to complete Orhan Pamuk’s *My Name is Red*. Despit…
History Comes Alive as Iris Woodmore Solves New Mysteries
This article reviews Michelle Salter's *Murder at Waldenmere Lake*, a post-WWI mystery following reporter Iris Woodmore as she investigates two suspicious deaths at a historic lake…
Why Iris Woodmore is the Protagonist to Watch
Set in interwar Southern England, Michelle Salter’s *Death at Crookham Hall* follows young reporter Iris Woodmore as she investigates mysteries that bridge her past and present. Th…
Why You Need to Visit Batty Hole This Weekend
After losing her magical status to resurrect her aunt, former prodigy Sera Swan lives a quiet life running an inn alongside a makeshift family of eccentric lodgers. When a rare spe…
A case of misplaced beliefs – New Alfa Case
This review praises Sourabh Wagle's *Detective Alfa and Wrath of the Protector*, a Marathi crime fiction novel that follows sleuth Alfa investigating mysterious deaths in a superst…
चार लोग क्या कहेंगे… – A Poem from a Goan Retreat
Exploring Goa beyond its stereotypical beach reputation, the author describes a solo journey through the state's vibrant art and culture during the Blogchatter Retreat. A visit to …