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Voracious reader, vegetarian foodie, mostly armchair traveler, and frequent online shopper. I love to talk about all these passions (and other things happening in my life) in this blog.

    Life Updates03/12<02/20

    The Museum of Art and Photography: A Feast for the Senses

    A couple of weeks back, I took the kids to visit the newly opened Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) in Bangalore. I shared…

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    Asian Fiction, Books, Chick-lit, Chills/Thrills/Spills, Dystopian fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQIA, Literary Fiction, Memoir/Biography/Non-fiction, Short stories03/08<05/01

    20 Must-Read Books by Women Authors for International Women’s Day 2023

    For International Women’s Day today, I thought I’d showcase some of my favorite books by female authors. I am listing 20 fiction books from…

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    TV shows, travel goals
    Travel, USA03/06<03/08

    Things You Need to Know Before You Start to Explore Orange County

    Although the excitement of visiting and exploring Orange in California could be getting unbearable in your household, you will still need to plan your…

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    The scales of the law
    Travel, USA03/06<08/01

    How Different Laws Can Affect the Time You Spend in the USA

    It is important that you thoroughly research the states that you will be staying in while you are in the USA. The law in…

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    Ghost Lover 6.5
    Books, Short stories03/03<02/24

    Exploring the Complexities of Love and Loss in Ghost Lover by Lisa Taddeo: A Review

    My previous two experiences with Lisa Taddeo’s writing have been mind-blowing. Both Three Women and Animal were raw, powerful reading experiences. Taddeo has a…

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    Life Updates03/02<05/01

    Jan and Feb updates

    Gosh! Jan and Feb, usually the quietest months of the year, have turned out to be a topsy-turvy up-and-down roller coaster and have touched…

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    Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami 7.7
    Asian Fiction, Books, Literary Fiction02/28<01/13

    From Body Image to Motherhood: Mieko Kawakami’s Breasts and Eggs Sheds Light on Women’s Struggles and Triumphs

    I read Breasts and Eggs as part of Meredith’s Japanese Literature Reading Challenge. This was my first experience reading anything written by Mieko Kawakami,…

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    American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins 8.8
    Books, Literary Fiction02/22<07/05

    American Dirt: The Good, The Bad, and The Controversy

    I went into American Dirt knowing there was a bit of controversy over the fact that a white author had penned a novel about…

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    Bali, Travel02/21<05/22

    Discover the Wild Side of Bali: An Adventure at Bali Safari & Marine Park

    Bali Safari and Marine Park is a popular tourist attraction in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia. It is known for its wide variety of wildlife, scenic…

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    Books, Chick-lit, Movies, Screen time, Short stories, Shows, Young Adult02/15<04/24

    My Valentine’s Day Book/Movie/Show Picks

    I don’t know where my head’s been at this year, but I realized it was Valentine’s Day just this morning when hubby and kids…

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