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Elif Shafak is a master storyteller : 10/10 to her book 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World
Monika Satote
  • Dec 25, 2021
  • 2 min

Elif Shafak is a master storyteller : 10/10 to her book 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World

Cry, my dear. Never be ashamed of your tears. Cry, and everyone knows you’re alive. '10 minutes 38 seconds in this strange world' is an...
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What We Carry by Maya Shanbhag Lang : A Must Read Memoir
Monika Satote
  • Dec 19, 2021
  • 3 min

What We Carry by Maya Shanbhag Lang : A Must Read Memoir

I have seen my mother being perfect, always there for us when needed. I had very little chance to spend time with her as a kid and...
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JCB Longlisted "What We Know About Her" by Krupa Ge failed to impress in many ways : Spoilers Alert
Monika Satote
  • Sep 20, 2021
  • 3 min

JCB Longlisted "What We Know About Her" by Krupa Ge failed to impress in many ways : Spoilers Alert

What we know about her by Krupa Ge is a longlisted title for JCB Prize 2021. That is when I heard about it first. The cover, the blurb...
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New YA Book Alert : Not Here To Be Liked By Michelle Quach
Monika Satote
  • Sep 16, 2021
  • 2 min

New YA Book Alert : Not Here To Be Liked By Michelle Quach

Asian Immigration Representation, Challenged Sexism & Stereotypes, Family Dynamics, Enemies to Lovers trope, Feminism, Self-aware...
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Dirty Women by Madhumita Bhattacharya will make you feel uncomfortable : Much more than a thriller
Monika Satote
  • Sep 13, 2021
  • 2 min

Dirty Women by Madhumita Bhattacharya will make you feel uncomfortable : Much more than a thriller

4-YO Tara disappears from the house, leaving no clue to trace. She is the daughter of Drishti Sengupta, an unapologetic singer from...
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What Would The Aunties Say by Anchal Seda : A Fun Guide for Brown Girls
Monika Satote
  • Sep 13, 2021
  • 2 min

What Would The Aunties Say by Anchal Seda : A Fun Guide for Brown Girls

What is the most unsolicited advice you have received from those nosy neighbors, aunties and relatives? And, I would also love to know...
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Queer Literature: The Henna Wars By Adiba Jaigirdar : South Asian Representation
Monika Satote
  • Aug 28, 2021
  • 2 min

Queer Literature: The Henna Wars By Adiba Jaigirdar : South Asian Representation

Nishat sees one of her family friends' daughters, Sunny getting engaged and how happy everyone around is, especially her parents. They...
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CINDERELLA LIBERATOR : Feminist retelling of a classic story
Monika Satote
  • Aug 26, 2021
  • 2 min

CINDERELLA LIBERATOR : Feminist retelling of a classic story

“ But there isn't actually a most beautiful person in the world, because there are so many kinds of beauty. Some people love roundness...
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The Terrible Horrible Very Bad Good News By Meghna Pant
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  • Jun 27, 2021
  • 2 min

The Terrible Horrible Very Bad Good News By Meghna Pant

The Terrible Horrible Very Bad Good News By Meghna Pant is a fun, entertaining and important book.
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Zikora : A Short Story, Adichie's new release talks about some very sensitive topics
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  • Nov 1, 2020
  • 2 min

Zikora : A Short Story, Adichie's new release talks about some very sensitive topics

TW (book) - Rape, sexual violence, abortion, abandonment, breakdown, childbirth trauma Adichie’s books make me angry because she talks...
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The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi is a masterpiece with a strong female protagonist
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  • Oct 4, 2020
  • 2 min

The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi is a masterpiece with a strong female protagonist

Alka Joshi's debut novel takes us on a journey of Laxmi Shastri, who escapes the abusive marriage and comes to Jaipur. To make a living,...
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The Yellow Wallpaper By Charlotte Perkins Gilman : A Classic Feminist Story on Post-natal Depression
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  • Sep 30, 2020
  • 2 min

The Yellow Wallpaper By Charlotte Perkins Gilman : A Classic Feminist Story on Post-natal Depression

“The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a very important book. It's a classic feminist book published in 1982. I was...
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Book Review : We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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  • Sep 3, 2020
  • 2 min

Book Review : We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Feminism is a concept that is often misunderstood. We all seem to have our own definitions and understanding of it.  And of course, the...
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Purple Lotus by Veena Rao : Book Review
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  • Aug 11, 2020
  • 2 min

Purple Lotus by Veena Rao : Book Review

Rao’s debut novel Purple Lotus explores the various dimensions of a woman’s life, human behaviour, societal norms and the consequences of...
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