Jasmine Days tells the story of Sameera as she gets accustomed to living in a Middle Eastern city with her father and relatives. This shift away from home and her new job as an RJ brings her closer to assimilating with people of different backgrounds. Her friendships take on new definition when the city getsContinue reading “Book Review — Jasmine Days by Benyamin”
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Book Review — Hush A Bye Baby by Deepanjana Pal
In Deepanjana Pal’s Hush A Bye Baby, renowned gynecologist Dr. Nandita Rai, who is known for her upper class connections and standing up for women’s rights, is accused of conducting sex-selective abortions. When this news spreads like wildfire, all of Mumbai is astounded. As the Mumbai Police chase leads left, right and center, they’re forced toContinue reading “Book Review — Hush A Bye Baby by Deepanjana Pal”
Book Review — The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar
It is 1785 and Mr. Jonah Hancock, a merchant trader from Deptford has chanced upon a miracle like no other. Having lost his prized ship Calliope and left with a mermaid, Hancock can barely contain his dejection. But much to his wonder and disbelief, he comes to realize what a jackpot he has struck upon when thisContinue reading “Book Review — The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar”
Book Review — A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena
Everyone has an opinion about Zarin Wadia. From the students studying at Qala Academy in Jeddah to their parents, Zarin’s aunt and their neighbors, even the teachers who are meant to guide and educate can’t seem to get past their preconceived notions about the kind of girl Zarin is. They call her names – slut, rebel,Continue reading “Book Review — A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena”
Book Review — The Oddling Prince by Nancy Springer
King Bardaric of Calidon is on his death bed, dying from an unknown illness, when a stranger rides into their home and demands to see the king. Prince Aric, although unable to identify this fey stranger, knows that he’ll be of some help. But what the royal family doesn’t know is that Albaric is notContinue reading “Book Review — The Oddling Prince by Nancy Springer”
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