by Ranjani Rao | Mar 11, 2026 | In books
The Correspondent By Virginia Evans One of my best recent reads was The Correspondent, a debut novel by Virginia Evans that kept me company in the final weeks of 2025. A rare epistolary novel in this age of short texts and voice notes; the author (and editor, I... 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 | 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 | 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 | Jul 19, 2022 | In books
For some weird reason I found myself reading two books simultaneously. Both were based in the US, featured female protagonists and had an underlying theme of education. However, that’s where the similarity ended. The first, Educated by Tara Westover was a...
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