These are dark days indeed that we are living in. Every day more news of horror and despair, death and destruction. The life we lived in 2019 seems like a dream. And surrounded by all that is painful and appalling, that insidious liar—Fear—has been having a field day in my mind. Fear of the future,…
Tag: Bookworm
On Tremendous Trifles
Growing up, I loved prose rather than poetry. And one of the best essayists I ever encountered would have to be G. K. Chesterton. Most of us have probably read an essay or two of his in our English Readers in school – that was how I was introduced to him anyway. And it stayed…
I Am David
Some books leave an indelible impression. They stay with you, lingering in your thoughts and dreams, filling you with wonderment and quiet delight. I Am David by Anne Holm falls into that category. Though technically a children’s book, it is that charming blend that appeals to adults as well. And I feel, sometimes, such books…
Footsteps in the Dark
Georgette Heyer – a name that conjures up historical romances filled with feisty damsels, debonair heroes, roguish villains, hilarious mishaps, witty banter, charming romance, and meticulous attention to period details. I pretty much grew up on a steady diet of Heyer’s regency romances. They transported me to a different era when life was simpler and…
Julius Caesar
So continuing the Book Cover Challenge, my choice for Day 2 was Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. To be honest, regardless of my in-depth study of English Literature throughout my academic years, I always found Shakespeare a bit hard to swallow. Until I was introduced to this play. And once I truly appreciated it, I had a…
Legacy of a Pack Rat
I was nominated for a book cover challenge on Instagram recently. For 7 days I needed to post the covers of 7 books. The catch was no reviews, no explanations, just the cover. The aim was to promote literacy and the love of good books. I was thoroughly thrilled to do the challenge. But it…
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