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... by Ranjani Rao | Dec 19, 2023 | In books
It’s that time of the year again! The second half of December is a special time – not just because Christmas is round the corner but because it feels like a logical time to slow down, take stock and rest, before the new year with its resolutions and plans... by Ranjani Rao | Sep 24, 2023 | In books
The Dalai Lama’s Cat by David Michie The Dalai Lama’s cat is simple-minded, self-centered and a bit silly, yet completely adorable. Rescued from a slum in Delhi by His Holiness himself, the naughty little kitten comes of age in the hallowed halls of the home...
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