by Ranjani Rao | May 29, 2026 | In books
Theo of Golden By Allen Levi The story starts with an intriguing sentence “Theo was in Golden for only a year, from springtime to springtime…..” and draws you headfirst into the heartwarming tale of an enigmatic 86-year-old stranger who appears mysteriously... by Ranjani Rao | Nov 25, 2025 | In books
My Friends by Fredrik Backman Translated by Neil Smith Audiobook narrated by Marin Ireland “Art is what we leave of ourselves in other people.” As a fan of A Man Called Ove, I was happy to get a copy of the audiobook version of Fredrik Backman’s latest novel... by Ranjani Rao | May 11, 2025 | In books
Sharing short reviews of two delightful reads – A short story collection by a Nobel laureate and a feel-good memoir of times spent in a wonderful school by a Japanese TV personality. Nocturnes by Kazuo Ishiguro Most avid readers have read Ishiguro. Even... by Ranjani Rao | Feb 17, 2025 | In books
The Lantern of Lost Memories By Sanka Hiiragi Translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood Audio narration by Hanako Footman What photos from each year of your life would you choose if asked to do so at the end of your life? This is what visitors are tasked with at Mr.... by Ranjani Rao | Jan 30, 2024 | In books
Full disclosure – I am not what you would call an “animal lover”. I do appreciate animals but have not been convinced about the joys of pet ownership. I will occasionally pat a well-behaved dog on its head but have never watched cat videos or forwarded...
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