In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri
….Investigating my discovery of the language, I think I have investigated myself. The verb sondare means ‘to explore, to examine’…….A well aimed verb that perfectly explains my project….. In altre … Continue reading
An interview with Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni by Monica Bhide
Reprinted with permission from Monica Bhide. This interview first appeared on monicabhide.com. I have a girl crush on Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. Her book, The Mistress of Spices, continues to be … Continue reading
The Day of Second Chances by Julie Cohen
H ‘You’re not the only one in this family with secrets.’ Honor put her foot on the step where Jo was sitting, and Jo moved over to let her past. … Continue reading
Angels Speak by Roshani( Shenazz Nadirshah)
This book comes at a time when disenchantment and disillusionment shade many lives. Materialistic success, whilst improving the standard of living, has failed to enhance the quality of life.How lovely … Continue reading
We Are Afghan Women – Voices of Hope
Having read enough and more fiction, with Afghanistan as the central theme, I thought I knew all there was to know about what the country had endured. Add to that … Continue reading
The Bookseller by C. Robert Cales
“It’s our story, Frank. I wanted to document everything, and with my ability to trace people back into their past, I put together a complete picture of all of us, … Continue reading
Kidding Around NYC by Suzanne Roche
“It’s called KIDDING AROUND for a reason. Yes, it’s written for kids (you guessed that, right?) but it’s also entertaining and full of unusual details and fun information. If you … Continue reading
The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen Loigman, reviewed by Ines Rodrigues
A Two-Family House is Lynda Cohen Loigman’s first novel and we can just hope there’s more to come. The story enwrapped me from the very first paragraphs, when the reader … Continue reading