Intriguing scholarly ideas presented through relatable, and often amusing, examples.

A review of Banjara Hill Ke Bacche, a collection of 4 slice of life contemporary Hindi stories about a little boy named Suraj, growing up from a toddler to a pre-teen in the typical Indian middle-class family.

A review of Wonder by R. J. Palacio. Fitting into middle school can be challenging for many, but if you've never been to school before, and the sight of your face frightens most people, does it become impossible? Read on to find out.

A review of The Palace of Illusions, where Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni presents the girl and woman behind the illusion of Panchaali.

In Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, the fate of humanity rests on the ingenuity and efforts of a junior high science teacher with amnesia, lost in space. Yikes! Fortunately, problem solving seems to be his forte. Will he be able to rescue humanity from the sun gobbling microbes? The clock is ticking, so read on for a detailed review.

A review of Bandits At 12 O'Clock, a collection of air combat comic book stories from WW2.

Anecdotes from childhood, funny, honest and relatable.

A poem inspired by A Mid Summer’s Equation by Keigo Higashino

As the two main characters engage in a riveting battle of wits, a rich and complex plot gradually unfolds, ultimately evoking an exquisite synthesis of unexpected emotions.

A review of Clelebrate Onam With Me, a book about the rituals of Onam and the intriguing myth behind the story.

A review of Crazy Times with Uncle Ken by Ruskin Bond, a collection of short stories set in an quaint little house in the idyllic hill town of Dehra in British India.

A well researched and unflinching account of the British Raj and its lasting effects on independent India.

A story of the rise of a truly unfathomable intelligent society, their interactions with a Human/Spider hybrid civilization, and their struggles to communicate with each other, while and external danger threatens to annihilate them all.

A review of Friends Behind Walls by Harshikaa Udasi, where Putti and Inu investigate an age old family feud, and in the process, uncover secrets about their parents' childhood, and the strange people of Shanti Park society, in the small town of Deolali.

A review of National Geographic Readers for early readers and curious kids.

In across the line, Nayanika Mahtani skillfully uses a synergy of wit and emotion to enrich an engrossing story that spans generations across one notoriously blood soaked border. Read on for a detailed review.

A review of I, Robot, a collection of intellectually stimulating, science fiction short stories by Isaac Asimov, with underlying social messages.

A review of Little Lord Fauntleroy by F. H. Burnett.

19 delightful 5-minute stories featuring snippets from the lives of the much beloved residents of Sesame Street. Perfect for bedtime and bonding.

A review of a lesser known adventure/mystery series by Enid Blyton.

A review of Mythos and its sequel, Heroes. In these books, Stephen Fry delights us with the fascinating stories of Olympian family drama and the exploits of Greek Heroes.

A review of Charlotte's Web by E. B. White,

A review of The Only Story by Julian Barnes. This is a guest review courtesy Arati Luthra Pinto. She introduced me to creative writing, and I am thrilled to have her review a book on my blog.

I had a super proud mama moment this week when my daughter wrote her first book review. I was so touched when I saw what book she chose.

A review of Neel On Wheels, a picture book about the adventures on a wheel chair.