The Ultimate Guide To Bookstagram For Beginners
If you’ve been wondering how to get started on bookstagram, here is an easy-to-follow guide that will help you create your own bookstagram account.
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Books As A Decor Tool: Bookstagrammers Need To Think Beyond Pretty
On Bookstagram, books have ended up becoming models. Find out why Bookstagrammers need to focus on the content and not just the look of their feed.
Conjuring Punjab In Pedemontana Trevigiana
Sohan talks of how he finds time to write despite a busy day spent in the Italian countryside and how he conjures a sense of Punjab in Italy.
Excerpt: Paper Lions
In this excerpt from Paper Lions by Sohan S. Koonar, Ajit is upset that his son has decided to train to become an officer in the military.
Sex And Sanctity: How Balli Kaur Jaswal Explores Female Desire
From widows relating risqué tales in secret to sisters travelling together, Balli Kaur Jaswal taps into the power of women’s voices and stories.
Excerpt: No Illusions In Xanadu
In this excerpt from ‘No Illusions In Xanadu’ by Ruby Gupta, Pallavi finds out that her husband, Rajvir, a legendary Bollywood star, is dead.
Sally Rooney And Intimacy In Millennials
Toeing the line between traditional and modern, Sally Rooney’s novels depict just how love has changed for the millennial generation.
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7 Indian Bookstagrammers To Follow On Instagram
A collection of 7 Indian Bookstagrammers that add to the conversation and give readers great book reviews and recommendations.
8 Novels That Deal With Mental Illness
Mental illness can cripple the daily functioning of a person and affect the people around them. Read these books to better understand mental illness.
9 Books That Influenced Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi’s life has influenced a lot of people worldwide, but what influenced him? Books, of course! Here is a list of 9 books that influenced Gandhi.
15 Books Longlisted For The DSC Prize For South Asian Literature 2019
The 2019 DSC Prize For South Asian Literature longlist features novels that showcase the power of new writing in the South Asian literary landscape.
Banned Books Week: 8 Books Banned In India
India has a long history of banning books starting from the 1950s that continues even today. Here, you’ll find 8 books banned in India for various reasons.
12 Books That Talk About The Immigrant Experience In The USA
Immigrant experiences in the USA are not singular. Reading literature of different nationalities helps us understand the diverse voices there.
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To Improve Your Grammar, Read Dreyer’s English
Grammar can be tricky and confusing. If you are looking to improve yours, this piece tells you why Dreyer’s English is a must-read.
Book vs TV Show: Leila
Leila is a 2017 novel written by Prayaag Akbar. In 2019 Netflix released a TV show of the same name. This article compares the two.
Book Vs. TV Show: Good Omens
It’s taken almost 30 years for Good Omens to be adapted to the screen. Find out how if the TV show matches up to the book.
