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Beautiful!! How can Sally Rooney's characters be so nuanced and relatable!? This book has left me wishing for a female friend who'd write me such long emails. One of the best books in the 'found family' trope.

My first ever science fiction ... Finished it in a single sitting in about 15hrs. The whole time bound apocalyptic plot kept me hooked from the very first page. All the mysteries and questions get resolved as the story progresses. And it was fun to uncover and piece-together the information along with our protagonist Dr. Grace. Most importantly the whole science stuff never seemed jarring tbh. It all seemed quiet within my grasp even though I currently possess only a high school level of science knowledge. And the dialogues between the characters are just amazing - especially the ones between Dr. Grace and his bestie. I just loved their dynamic and the humor. This book actually made me feel the emotions that the characters were experiencing. And the gut-punching space EVAs

Although I finished it in one sitting, it didn't really lived up to the hype for me. It felt more like a Wattpad story - everything was either too hard to believe or easily predictable. I did enjoy certain moments but both the characters (Alex and Ava) seemed too forced, though the author has tried to give them a bit of a depth by discussing their past trauma, and by Ava's character growth by not letting her be just a 'damsel in distress'. It was filled with cliches and most importantly the way everyone was describing Alex rather than letting the reader actually experience it, was really jarring. Even the plot twists were no fun, I could see them from far away. However this was my first ever duet book and I like the way author was successful in captivating my attention. I definitely would like to read more of duet books, although I'm not really sure whether I'll continue with this series.

DNF ... Finding it really difficult to get through this book. Had really high expectations and I tried really hard and read 38% of it. Maybe it'll better if I pick it up some other time in life ...

Currently reading Chapter 32 ... However I don't think I have the willpower to finish this one ... I've never struggled with a romance book this much - especially when it's been highly recommended all over the internet ...

I personally found this book boring af ... There's no substance... Emily Henry tried so hard not to follow the tropes that it made the characters so uninteresting... I would always prefer good-old romance tropes over this ...

It focused more on the sister dynamic between Nora and Libby which was ruined by them calling each other 'sissy' ... The romance between Nora and Charlie seemed more like a sub-plot ... They never had any chemistry or tension nor did they seem like rivals in the beginning ... The romance was bland and all the hopes were ruined by the repetitive graphic descriptions of their love-making ...

The character of Nora had so much potential but was not handled properly... Most importantly I could not relate with any of it ... I would've preferred the story with a young mother aspiring to be an actress - alone in NYC with her two daughters...

It's a political dystopia which attempts to draw parallels with the 'real world'. It's the kind of book that makes you think and question everything around yourself. It establishes the dystopian society brilliantly with every minute detail and simultaneously makes you feel optimistic. It's only in the second half of the book that you realise the 'why' and the real power of the 'Big Brother'. The book is filled with surprises and it grabs your attention from the first sentence itself. The ending has left me in awe of the book. Looking forward to re-reading it.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a story narrated by Scout (6-9yo) girl based on two separate events happening in Maycomb county. One storyline follows, Boo Radley and the fascination around him from the perspective of Scout, her older brother Jem and Dill. Another one follows her father Atticus Finch, who is a lawyer and who defends a black man in a rape trial. The books deals with racial injustice and casteism in a small town which is significant in today's society as well.

Scout talks about Maycomb and the families residing in the county based on their lifestyle, behaviour and most importantly heritage based on their educational background. Scout and Jem are brought up by Atticus who is a single parent and their caretaker Calpurnia. Their relatives look down upon him for his very forward way of upbringing. Atticus teaches Scout to read and give both of his children a freedom to behave and think. They are aware about stories in the town and are curious about one of their neighbour Boo Radley who prefers being excluded from the society to avoid judgemental eyes of everyone around him. It shows that they don't believe in the prejudice and are willing to give people another chance.

Atticus is a righteous lawyer and gives his best to defend a black man in a court for which he's hated by the whole county. As the trial goes on, it starts impacting Atticus and his children in their everyday life. We see Scout and Jem's perspectives and as they grow older they by day, we see the maturity with which they deal with the situations. They struggle with accepting the outcome of the trial but realised the intensity of the impact their father has made by simply fighting the case.

Though this books doesn't grab your attention right away, the more you read it the more it keep you engaged with each character. It show how the general rule of courts 'Innocent until proven guilty' is skewed when it comes to racial prejudice. Innocence is the main theme of the book which resembles a Mockingbird. Keeping in my the time at which the book was published, it was quiet a bold move by the author.To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a story narrated by Scout (6-9yo) girl based on two separate events happening in Maycomb county. One storyline follows, Boo Radley and the fascination around him from the perspective of Scout, her older brother Jem and Dill. Another one follows her father Atticus Finch, who is a lawyer and who defends a black man in a rape trial. The books deals with racial injustice and casteism in a small town which is significant in today's society as well.

Scout talks about Maycomb and the families residing in the county based on their lifestyle, behaviour and most importantly heritage based on their educational background. Scout and Jem are brought up by Atticus who is a single parent and their caretaker Calpurnia. Their relatives look down upon him for his very forward way of upbringing. Atticus teaches Scout to read and give both of his children a freedom to behave and think. They are aware about stories in the town and are curious about one of their neighbour Boo Radley who prefers being excluded from the society to avoid judgemental eyes of everyone around him. It shows that they don't believe in the prejudice and are willing to give people another chance.

Atticus is a righteous lawyer and gives his best to defend a black man in a court for which he's hated by the whole county. As the trial goes on, it starts impacting Atticus and his children in their everyday life. We see Scout and Jem's perspectives and as they grow older they by day, we see the maturity with which they deal with the situations. They struggle with accepting the outcome of the trial but realised the intensity of the impact their father has made by simply fighting the case.

Though this books doesn't grab your attention right away, the more you read it the more it keep you engaged with each character. It show how the general rule of courts 'Innocent until proven guilty' is skewed when it comes to racial prejudice. Innocence is the main theme of the book which resembles a Mockingbird. Keeping in my the time at which the book was published, it was quiet a bold move by the author.

Siddhartha (a brahmin boy) in search of enlightenment lives life being a brahmin, a Samana, a rich merchant, a lover, a ferryman and a father on his path of spiritual awakening. He refuses to be a student or a devotee. He learns from child-like people, his own experiences and mostly from the nature - (the river). His journey is nothing but the path of finding the Aatman within himself and accepting the world with all it's flaws. The books perfectly depicts how one should be a devoted learner throughout the lifetime and how one can seek wisdom within themselves. One can easily follow through Siddhartha's persona to realise that - to achieve the eternal peace and consciousness, one must loose their sense of self and ego.

The following sentence by Siddhartha perfectly captures the essence of all his learning over the years...
"... To thoroughly understand the world, to explain it, to despise it, may be the thing great thinkers do. But I'm only interested in being able to love the world, not to despise it, not to hat it and me, to be able to look upon it and me, and all beings with love and admiration and great respect."

Umm I don't really know what to say about this book ... Acknowledging the fact that it's a classic and one of the most recommended books of all time ... I didn't really enjoy it though I kept turning pages just to see if there's anything interesting ahead ... I could say this book defined 'teen angst' ... The main character of the book, Holden Coulfield ... He himself is so unlikable and 90% of the book is about him whining about everything around himself ... The plot is boring and repetitive ... Tbh there isn't any memorable quote in this book ... The only part I enjoyed is the chemistry and conversation between Holden and his little sister Phoebe ... Overall didn't live upto my expectations ...

The Alchemist is the magical story of a Shepherd boy who is on his journey to following his dream and realizing his destiny. This is one of the marvellous books that inspire, encourage and summon us to pursue our dream and follow the desires.