Review of Kirki Akrivou's novel- Missing in Mumbai
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My First Prayer to Lord Ram| Book Review
Review of Chitwan Mittal, Sarita Saraf’s book – My First Prayer to Lord Ram.
Survival at stake: How Our Treatment of Animals Is Key to Human Existence |Book Review
Review of Poorva Joshipura’s book - Survival at Stake: How Our Treatment of Animals Is Key to Human Existence
13: One Woman's Sacred Journey to Discovering Her Greatest Power | Book Review
Review of Nikol Roger’s book - 13: One Woman's Sacred Journey to Discovering Her Greatest Power
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2024 Alphabet Soup Reading Challenge - Book List
2024 Alphabet Soup Reading Challenge - A very straightforward, easy, and fun challenge where, as the name suggests, we read one book for each alphabet.
Here are the spoonfuls for each alphabet...
- A-
- B- Baby Steps to Big Dreams - Manjula Pooja Shroff
- C- Complication
- D- Devbhoomi Uthrakhand
- E-
- F-
- G-
- H- How Boys Learn -
- I- Imperfect Parenting - Jane Ruff and co authors
- J-
- K-
- L-
- M- Mother to Elephants - R.G. de Rouen
- N- Nalisa's Universe
- O- Out of SriLanka
- P-
- Q- Quiet Whispers - T.A. Rosewood
- R- Right Across the Bay -
- S- Spreading Joy
- T-
- U-
- V-
- W-
- X-
- Y-
- Z-
I will be updating this post as and when I finish off an alphabet.
Happy Reading!
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2024 Reading Challenges
One way to read more books or tackle a never-ending TBR is to participate in Reading Challenges!
Like the past few years, I am signing up for a few Reading challenges and hope to complete them at the end of the year.
1. 2024 Alphabet Soup Reading Challenge - A very straightforward, easy, and fun challenge where, as the name suggests, we read one book for each alphabet.
2. The 52 Book Club's Reading Challenge - 52 prompts and we match it with the books we read or read to match the prompts. Either way, it is something to look forward to each year.
The books that I have bookmarked or read for the prompts are already up. Click here to take a look...
3. Color Coded Reading Challenge- Read books with the 9 color categories, either with the color dominant on the cover or the color on the title.
4. Non Fiction Reader Challenge - With my resolve to read more non-fiction this year, I feel this challenge will fit perfectly! I am choosing the Non-fiction Grazer where we can read and review any non-fiction book and set our own goals. I am planning to do 10-15 non-fiction books this year.
So, here are the four challenges I am taking part in!
Check out the roundup of all the 2024 reading challenges that are going on and join a few or more and tackle that ever growing TBR!!
Happy reading!
Baby Steps to Big Dreams:Book Review
Review of Dr. Pooja Manjula Shroff's book - Baby Steps to Big Dreams - Essential Conversation for Modern Parents.
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Mother to Elephants - The Story of Daphne Sheldrick | Book Review
Review of R.G. de Rouen's book - Mother to Elephants - The Story of Daphne Sheldrick.
Imperfect Parenting: Honest Stories from Global Parents - Book Review
Review of the book - Imperfect Parenting: Honest Stories from Global Parents
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- Title - Imperfect Parenting: Honest Stories from Global Parents
- Author – Jayne Ruff,Arthi Prabhakaran and co-authors
- Year published – 17 November 2023
- Publisher - Letsauthor Technologies Private Limited
- Pages - 196
- Genre – Parenting / Non Fiction
- Format - Paperback
- Get the book - Amazon
Exciting.
Confusing. Enriching. Lonely.
Parenting
is a life-changing experience filled with many emotions. This collection of
real-life stories, written by parents from across the world, offers solace and
reassurance, whilst re-affirming there's no one-size-fits-all approach to
parenting. Join our community of authors as they talk openly about the highs
and lows from their personal journeys and extend this compassion and solidarity
to you.
Book #1 of 2024
Rating - 5🌟
Parenting is undeniably challenging, devoid of clear-cut rules for a smooth journey. The highs and lows, coupled with a spectrum of emotions, make it a unique experience. While a guidebook would be convenient, the absence of one acknowledges the individuality of each parenting journey. In today's world, parenting is simultaneously more challenging and slightly easier than in the past.
Upon reading this book, I discovered it doesn't dispense advice or
present rigid rules. Instead, it immerses readers in the world of parenting,
offering scenarios through the authentic narratives of parents. This approach
resonated with me.
The book provides reassurance that parents, especially mothers, are not
alone in their journey. Real-life instances and relatable stories from parents
foster a sense of camaraderie. The absence of preachiness in favor of practical
tips fosters an understanding of children's needs and promotes mutual growth
for parents and kids, especially those navigating the delicate balance between
personal and professional lives.
The various authors share their experiences, addressing a myriad of
topics parents grapple with, from the power of communication to parenting
special needs children, handling a child coming out, addressing mental health,
and navigating single parenthood. These topics, among others, are vital for
understanding and managing.
It also sheds light on things like parents are the best people to decide
what’s best for their child, we should adapt to the situation and be flexible
to change our thoughts and ideas, all of which in turn will encourage the child and help them, as well as the parents, grow!
The inclusion of quotes, tips, and tricks throughout the book adds
value. As I read through the chapters, I found myself smiling, nodding in
agreement, and gaining insights.
Particularly helpful were chapters like "Parenting Ourselves Before
We Parent Our Children," "Learning to Feel, Process, and Support
Emotions as a Parent," and "Raising the Children in a Virtual
World." The book concludes with a list of resources for further reading.
Learning from others' experiences is more manageable when it's not
preachy, and this book excels in that regard. It's a 5/5 star read, a winner
that offers valuable insights to parents navigating the intricate balance of
home and work, assuring them that they are not alone in their journey. An
insightful and supportive read for all parents.
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The 52 Book Club Reading Challenge 2024 - Books List
This is the only challenge that I finish each year. For 2024, the prompts were interesting and challenging and I got around to picking a few for the prompts.
But, as always, I am unsure if I will stick with my list or change them as I go. So, I will update as and when I find a book that fits a prompt.
The prompts for the 52 Book Club’s 2024 Reading Challenge:
- Locked-room mystery -
- Bibliosmia: A smelly book- The Book of Everlasting Things - Anchal Malhotra [ Scent / Smell / Perfumes]
- More than 40 chapters -
- Lowercase letters on the spine
- Magical Realism- The Legend of Triquetra - Tara Rewa
- Women in STEM - Mother to Elephants - The Story of Daphne Sheldrick
- At least four different POV - Right Across the Bay- Quinn Avery
- Features the ocean
- A character-driven novel- the 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
- Told in non-chronological order - Navapashanam - Nitya Neelakantan
- Title starting with the letter “K” - Kalee and the Mysterious Twins - Sunita Lad Bhamray
- Title starting with the letter “L” - Late Blooming Cherries - Haiku Poetry from India
- An academic thriller - Angels and Demons
- A grieving character - One More - T.A.Rosewood
- Part of a duology- Game of Fire - Nanak Singh
- An omniscient narrator - Acts of God - Kannan Gil
- Nominated for The Booker Prize
- An apostrophe in the title - Dante's Paradox - Dante M Slater Sr.
- A buddy read - Maybe you should talk to someone - Lori Gottlieb
- A revenge story - The Midnight Feast - Lucy Foley
- Written by a ghostwriter - Nancy Drew
- A
plot similar to another book -Baby Steps to Big Dreams: Essential Conversations for Modern Parents. - Dr Manjula Pooja Shroff
- The other book with the similar plot - Imperfect Parenting- Honest stories from Global Parents
- A cover without people on it - iParent - Neha Hiranandani
- An author “everyone” has read except you
- Hybrid genre-Varaha's Vengeance - Arun Krishnan - Historical Fiction
- By a neurodivergent author
- A yellow spine - Bootcamp Murder - Matthew Ross
- Published in a Year of the Dragon -
- Picked without reading the blurb - Quiet Whispers - T.A.Rosewood
- Includes a personal phobia - Great expectations
- Time frame spans a week or less
- An abrupt ending - Girl on the train
- Set in a landlocked country - Heidi
- Title matches lyrics from a song
- Has futuristic technology - Acts of God - Kanan Gill
- Palindrome on the cover
- Published by Hachette - Woebegone Warehouse of Words- Payal Kapadia
- Non-fiction recommended by a friend
- Set during a holiday you don’t celebrate
- A sticker on the cover
- Author debut in the second half of 2024 - The Ideal Entrepreneur - Rahul Agarwal
- About finding identity - Eat Pray Love
- Includes a wedding - Within - Adithi Vardhan Singh
- Chapter headings have dates - Guns and Almond milk - Mustafa Marwan
- Featuring Indigenous culture - A Long Season of Ashes- Siddhartha Gigoo
- Self-insert by an author - Jane Eyre
- The word “secret” in the title - Shadows and Secrets - Harini Srinivasan
- Set in a city starting with the letter “M” - Missing in Mumbai - Kirki Akrivou
- A musical instrument on the cover- The Waitress and the Singer - Mark Laming
- Related to the word “Wild” -
- Published in 2024- Vigil Aunties - Richa Mukherjee
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