While full length novels have their own charm, a lot of readers find it difficult to commit to them. Short reads are enjoyed by many, especially when they are travelling, taking a short break from work, trying to get the hang of a particular author, to check if they’ll like a full length novel by …
Families are of varied types, some complicated, some perfect, some complicated in the garb of being perfect and so on. Overtime multi-generational stories have evolved into a genre altogether. A multi-generational saga is a narrative telling of a protagonist and his/her family. These stories span over the life and experiences of two to three generations …
Reading might be your definition of happiness, but what adds more fun to this solitary activity, is a trip you have been looking forward to. Whether you’re visiting a relative, commuting for work, sitting aboard on an airplane, or sipping tea looking out from the window of a train, a good book makes travelling so …
While I have read a lot of stories and poems written by regional female writers of Hindi literature and have had my fair share of enjoying the fictional and non-fictional works of European, Asian and Hispanic authors, and several more. Being a part of Instagram’s community of readers, better known as bookstagrammers, I happened to …
Literature is replete with stories and characters that depict parent-child relationship in amusing and varied ways. While some come across as loving-understanding, others might be ruthlessly judgmental and demanding. Parent-child relationships whether in stories or real life, range from being hilarious, heart-melting, moving, to dysfunctional, troubled and even tragic at times. Almost all the characters …
Often underrepresented and sometimes not much-discussed about, the natives of Pacific Islands have a significant contribution in the world of storytelling. Their culture and practices are not rightly depicted and it is difficult for the rest of the world to understand their history, as it has been not narrated accurately. A number of books have …
Anti-racist educators and activists throughout the world have been raising awareness through campaigns time and again. But to become a part of any movement, it is crucial that we understand the cause and are well informed about it. To truly combat racism within ourselves and in the world, we can equip ourselves with the weapon …
I’d like to believe that women are one of the most remarkable forces of nature- fiercely determined and generously kind at the same time. Women in my life, around me, in my friend circle and all around the globe, inspire me and several others they cross paths with each day. Female energy has been bolstering …
Fairy tale retellings have emerged as an entire new genre that is getting a lot of attention and appreciation from the connoisseurs of age old stories full of magical, mystical creatures from imagined lands and enchanted forests. But they are not a recent phenomenon. The spin offs of various folk tales have always existed in …
Mothers are the epitome of love, care and kindness. But is it always so? Literature enthusiasts and readers can tell you better! There is absolutely no dearth of stories where Mommy dear is the one that should be feared. Yes, you read that right. A mother might know it all, but these stories and characters …
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