Posts from the relationships category.
Every once in a while, a book walks into your life, quietly at first, and then lingers—long after you’ve turned the last page. When Hate & Love Collide – Part 2 is that kind of book. It didn’t just tell a story; it made me feel like I was living inside someone’s pain, love, regret, and redemption. T Shree, the heart behind the You and Me series, is no stranger to emotionally rich storytelling. Her...
Have you ever read a book that feels like it’s not just telling a story but opening your eyes to a world you’ve never really considered? Bedaawa by Tarun Bhatnagar does exactly that. It’s one of those books that lingers with you long after you turn the last page, making you rethink not just the plot, but the deeper truths of love, religion, and human connection. In a world where complex narratives...
Have you ever crushed on someone so hard that your friend started a full-blown investigation just to protect you? No? Well, welcome to Priya Kaushik’s world — where love is complicated, friends are suspicious, and detectives are accidentally dragged into rom-com chaos.Harini Srinivasan is back, and this time she’s ditched ancient mysteries for modern mayhem. Known for her historical whodunnit The ...
The Space Between Us | Napowrimo2025 | Day 2She ran a fingertip down the cold windowpane,following the raindrops like a habit—the way she used to trace his spineon slow Sunday mornings.Behind her, he sat on the couch,phone in hand,thumb hovering over the keyboard,as if words had weight.As if they could break somethingthat was already cracking.They used to talk about everything.How mangoes tasted b...
Some books don’t just tell a story—they pull you into an emotional whirlwind, making you feel every triumph and heartbreak. Odyssey of Daze by Mayank Kashyap is one such book. It’s the kind of novel that stays with you, lingering in your thoughts long after you’ve turned the last page. As a lover of deeply emotional, character-driven stories, I found myself completely immersed in the lives of Rish...
Have you ever come across a book that makes you pause, take a deep breath, and truly feel? The Anatomy of Affection by Sutapa Basu is one such collection that doesn't just tell stories—it immerses you in the raw, intricate emotions of human connections.Basu, an acclaimed author known for her rich storytelling, has previously explored historical fiction and contemporary themes with equal finesse. I...
Audio versionI sat at a corner table in a small cafe, listening to everything Malti told me.We talked for hours, and when we left, she had that sense of relief, which I wanted to see at the end. Sometimes, it is hard for me to feel what she goes through, but as a human and her close friend, I come very close to how difficult it is for her.Malti has been my neighbour since we were around 6 years ol...
Have you ever had one of those moments where you act on impulse and later wish you had just taken a breath, paused, and thought it through? We’ve all been there. Life moves so fast that we often forget to slow down and reflect. Mindful March Mantras by Dr. Geetha Kariappa is one of those rare books that gently nudges you to do just that—pause, reflect, and grow.Dr. Kariappa, an insightful writer a...
It was just another of those days when I was sitting at the coffee shop sipping through my second cup of coffee and having just finished Paulo Coelho's “Veronika decides to die”.I had three hours still to go for my second meeting and it was too much of an effort to travel unnecessarily through Delhi's arduous traffic.The book had still not gotten over me, I was still contemplating about the fact t...
I thought I needed hands to catch me,That support was a given, a natural thing.I assumed. I was wrong.The “support“ - They wouldn’t. They couldn’t. Preoccupied lot, lost in their own worlds.I asked, vented,explained, texted, called. I waited—Only to find silence.That day, like many, you said you would stand in, just three hours—Three hours to claim myself back.But when the moment came,You weren't ...
