Me Talk Pretty One Day
Much of Me Talk Pretty One Day began as essays for magazines or for the public radio program “The American Life” and then found home in this loosely autobiographical book. … Continue reading
Circulating Libraries
There was no concept of public libraries when we were growing up in India. We borrowed books from friends and family and there were small circulating libraries everywhere. Usually, these … Continue reading
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
Now this is exactly what Booker Prize worthy work is made of. Impeccable research, fine language and a plot to string together historical facts with the fictional element of … Continue reading
This is Where I Leave You
Judd comes back home with a birthday cake to surprise his wife Jen. And instead is surprised to see her , in their marital bed, indulging in hot sex … Continue reading
Adultery : A novel
A young woman who seems to have it all – a loving husband, two lovely kids, a nice home and a decent job – is overwhelmed with sadness. A … Continue reading
Interview with Kenan Tribencevic, author of The Bosnia List
Q : Who was the most pathetic character you met when you went back? I thought it was Petra. KT : I’d say it was Petra too. I didn’t run … Continue reading
The Rule of Fifty?
When a friend from my book club emailed me a link with Nancy Pearl’s Rule of Fifty, I heaved a sigh of relief! I have always been a voracious reader … Continue reading
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Now if you are an art lover and find pleasure in the musty world of antiques, let Theo take you down that road in this compelling and intriguing Donna Tartt … Continue reading
The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan
Amy Tan- a name synonymous with novels about the beautiful, yet tender relationship between a mother and a daughter. The Valley of Amazement is another book set in China in … Continue reading
Letters to Sam by Daniel Gottlieb
At thirty-three, as the result of a near fatal accident, Daniel Gottlieb became a quadriplegic. He was a trained psychologist,and in his practice, met scores of people suffer, and … Continue reading
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