On the Relevance of The Handmaid’s Tale — A Book Published More Than Three Decades Ago!

The Prose Books set in post-apocalyptic settings usually have an ominous feeling about them. You will start to get that vibe from the very first line. The Handmaid’s Tale (THT) wasn’t different in that regard. Consider the following lines and you will see what I mean: “We slept in what had once been the gymnasium….

May 2017 — A Wrap-Up

I have been reading this series with huge breaks in between. That means, every time I start a new book from it. I am surprised anew by Dexter’s razor sharp wit and the efforts he puts into seeming “normal”. It is a good way to read this series, if you ask me. You can see…

Review Overdue Series– Whimsy Moon Bookmarks, Online Book Outlet Giveaways, Paperback Emporium, & Desi Writer Lounge’s Literary Open Mic Night

Whimsy Moon Who doesn’t like a touch of whimsy in their lives? Click on the link and look at the designs on their page and you will end up ordering something or the other. The designs are quirky and just plain, whimsical. They delivered on time and the product arrived in perfect condition. I found…

A Review Overdue Series — Why the Notebookush Box is the Box For You!

  I had been waiting for the Mystery Bag for some time now. It all began when I viewed the cutest thing on NB’s Facebook page. It is called the Reader’s Pet and you will completely understand why I went gaga over it if you make a big deal about reading hard copies of books….

40+ Zombie-Licious Books that I’ve Had the Pleasure of Reading- Part II

This B&N post got me thinking about all the zombie books that I have read. Some I have reviewed while others I’ve barely gotten through. Since it is possible to have zombies in a book without basing the whole novel around the undead horde, I am also including that detail along with others, as well […]

40+ Zombie-Licious Books that I’ve Had the Pleasure of Reading- Part I

This B&N post got me thinking about all the zombie books that I have read. Some I have reviewed while others I’ve barely gotten through. Since it is possible to have zombies in a book without basing the whole novel around the undead horde, I am also including that detail along with others, as well…

April 2017 Wrap-Up

  I was mostly happy with this installment. Kate seemed back to her true kickass self. However, her getting together with Curran reminds me of what happened when Kate & Castle finally came together on the show, Castle. Too smooth and too sweet to be real!   Steven Brust is one of my favorite authors….

Book Booty Plundered in April 2017

I shopped in two batches this month: Liberty Book Bazaar This is the haul I ended bringing home from the bazaar: While I don’t mind searching for the books in the piles that are dumped on tables in Liberty, I do mind that the collection gets worse and worse every month. I had to do…

A Slightly Feminist Installment in Project Frankenstein in the form of My Frankenstein by Michael J. Lee.

  So far, I’ve read about Frankenstein’s twin brother whom he tried to save but couldn’t, which lead to the events of the original version.   I have also come across his twin daughters, one of whom was curious enough to continue with his work.   And, this last book that I read mentioned him…

The Status of Project Frankenstein & Other Updates

Reading Goal I have completed half of the goal that I set for myself this year. Really happy that I’m getting some reading done even with life being as crazy as it is. Project Frankenstein I have finished 8 out of the books that I originally included in the post. Right now, I’m reading My…

Wringo — A Story of 3 Readers Who Wanted to Read and 5 Writers Who Wanted to Write for Them

It all began when we were slogging through yet another round of Bingo. The dice was rolled at work and the category, Out of Your Comfort Zone, caused us much discomfort. While reeling from having received the news that we’d be reading a book that we won’t normally choose, Qurat, thought she’d share an idea…

March 2017 — Wrap-Up

  Old Faves in New Flavors The Hobbit Graphic Novel   The novel stayed true to the book. However, I wasn’t too impressed with the artwork. It could have been more attractive. Given that I’ve just finished reading Monstress, it is no surprise that everything else looks almost dull in comparison!       Words […]