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...
by Ranjani Rao | Jun 16, 2023 | In books
I’ll Show Myself Out: Essays On Midlife And Motherhood By Jessi Klein Just before Mother’s Day last month, I began listening to Jessi Klein’s memoir in essays, an eye-opening account of the challenges of mothering a young child. Not because it covers any new...
by Ranjani Rao | Apr 1, 2023 | In books
A fellow watcher of Korean dramas and also an avid reader responded to my review of Han Kang’s The Vegetarian on a Facebook readers group neatly summarised what I had begun to suspect after immersing myself into Korean novels – that the shows and books...
by Ranjani Rao | Jan 23, 2023 | In books
It’s not fun when your new year begins with a health condition that keeps you stuck at home. Of course, I was upset and frustrated. But sometimes, as a reader, perhaps this is exactly what you need to gallop ahead on your annual reading goals even before you...
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