Chennai Trip Summary
Had a whirlwind of a time in Chennai. I was only gone for 4 days, but in that time we really managed to squeeze…
A Simple way to Lose Weight?
Was recently loafing at Odyssey book store, when I happened to come across this diet book displayed very prominently amongst the Bestsellers section. I…
7.6 The Reader Review: A Powerful Post-War Novel
This is the book on which the Oscar award-winning movie starring Kate Winslet was made. This is also an Oprah book club nominated book,…
Upcoming Vacation Stress
Next week, I am going on a short holiday to Chennai. I can’t really call it a holiday as no one (positively no one)…
Summer Bazaar Organized by Sattva
After a heavy lunch at Brookfield Cafe, Kalyan, myself and the snubnose went with friends to the Summer Bazaar organized by Sattva. This is…
7.7 Diving into the World of Magyk
Of late, I have been reading many Fantasy novels, so while doing this review, I could not help but compare Magyk to other books…
Scintillating Convo on Bowling
Went bowling with office friends yesterday. Came back home really excited and chirpy and blurted out: Me: I had a great time bowling today….
A Poem this Time – An Oldie but Goldie
I am not really too big on poetry, haven’t really delved into it for a number of years now. However, there are a few…
8.3 Magic & Mischief: Exploring The Bartimaeus Trilogy
My obsession with Fantasy novels shows no signs of abating. In the last couple of weeks, I have been immersed in Jonathan Stroud’s Bartimaeus trilogy,…
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
You can read this slim book (only about 65 pages or so, depending on the edition) within a couple of hours-totally easy reading, but…