Summary: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, published in 1937, is a poignant novella that captures the harsh realities of the Great Depression through the bond between two migrant workers, George Milton and Lennie Small. This slim but powerful tale, often staged as a play, explores dreams, … Read more
Summary: Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, published in 1996, is a haunting historical novel that blends fact and fiction to explore the mind of Grace Marks, a young Irish immigrant convicted of a brutal double murder in 1840s Canada. Inspired by a real-life case, this tale unfolds through Grace’s own … Read more
Book Review: Foundation by Isaac Asimov I just powered through Foundation by Isaac Asimov, and it’s a mind-bending sci-fi epic that kept me up late—right now, it’s 12:09 AM IST on Wednesday, August 20, 2025! This 1951 classic kicks off with Hari Seldon’s psychohistory predicting the fall of the Galactic Empire and his plan to … Read more
Book Review: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett Oh man, where do I even start with “The Pillars of the Earth”? This beast of a book – and I mean that in the best way – transported me straight back to medieval England, with all its gritty drama, towering ambitions, and heart-wrenching twists. … Read more
Рецензия на книгу: Война и мир Льва Толстого Книга Льва Толстого «Война и мир» – это, без преувеличения, титанический труд, который захватывает с первых страниц и не отпускает до самого конца. Это не просто роман, а целая вселенная, где переплетаются судьбы десятков персонажей, исторические события и философские размышления. Читая, я словно жил вместе с Андреем … Read more
Book Review: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid So, imagine this—I dove into Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and it’s like a tidal wave of drama that crashed over me! This 2021 read throws you into the Riva siblings’ world—Nina, Jay, Hud, and Kit—where their legendary ‘80s Malibu party spirals into madness, peeling back … Read more
Book Review: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Man, I just finished The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller the other night, and it’s a tear-jerker that stuck with me long after I closed it—think back to a chill evening around 8:12 PM on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. This 2011 retelling of the Iliad … Read more
Book Review: Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian I just finished Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian, and it’s a book that stuck with me long after I turned the last page. Released in 2019, this YA novel takes you back to 1989 New York City, right in the thick of the AIDS … Read more
The Phantom of the Opera Review: A Haunting Gothic Masterpiece Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera is a gothic romance that weaves mystery, obsession, and tragedy into an unforgettable classic. Set in the opulent Paris Opera House, it follows Christine Daaé, a young soprano whose rise to stardom is guided by a mysterious “Angel … Read more
My Lady Jane Review: A Dazzling, Hilarious Tudor Twist My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows is a YA historical fantasy that spins the doomed story of Lady Jane Grey into a riotous romantic comedy. In a reimagined 16th-century England, bookish Jane is wed to Gifford, a dashing lord who’s an … Read more