@jaee.jadhav
Collector of random facts, a professional daydreamer, and an overthinker! I run on caffeine and curiosity. When I am not busy saving the world (in my dreams), you will find me asking why, how, where, when - love finding answers about everything everyone around and far!
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It is a story (1970s-Eastern India) of two girls from different backgrounds who gradually become close friends. Over time, fate takes them to different places and they lose contact as the distance between them grows. Yet when they eventually meet again, it feels as if nothing has changed.The diversity of their backgrounds is presented subtly through food, music, and language. These elements show h...
This is the story of two women (one mother, other mother-in-law of the author) from different cultural backgrounds who brought their families together through - food!One represents Tamil tradition, known for simple and balanced South Indian flavours. Tamil cuisine developed from agrarian practices and temple culture, with rice, lentils, coconut, tamarind, and spices forming its base. The other rep...
Have you observed how ‘Folk Tales’ are usually intentionally layered? Different ages understand them differently. A child sees adventure and enjoys what happens. An adult sees symbolism and understands what it means. An elder sees life wisdom, thus making these folktales timeless teaching tools!This book is based on a charming concept - to share folk stories from different parts of India. It also ...
Written by eight writers “Paws, Whiskers, Feathers and Wonders - Stories of Hope for Little Hearts” is an anthology. It’s a collection of literary works. In this case, it brings together short stories by different authors, each offering its own wisdom. Varied life philosophies and lessons are compiled together in this book - through vivid stories . Friendship. Kindness. How it can help someone ove...
Somedays, I used to ask my father to draw something for me. And he used to. At least, that’s how I remember it . Or, it’s highly likely he might have chosen to try his hand in drawing himself. I don't remember to the point now, but he did draw for sure pretty enthusiastically.When in school, I loved drawing, sketching, painting. The dining table would turn into my art studio, with brushes, pencils...
‘Mother Mary Comes to Me’ by Arundhati Roy is one impressive memoir. An honest one, a crazy brutally honest one - about a girl (Arundhati Roy) who has spent her life watching her mother (Mary Roy). Observing her. Loving her. Not hating her. Wanting to leave her. Failing to leave her. It’s all here - every emotion rolled into one 300 pages book….Checkout this week’s book review - https://jaeeblogsc...
Have you repaid your debts on time? Are you obedient, reliable, trustworthy, following customs? Are you generous and into charity, helping your community? If yes, congratulations! Your name goes into the ledger with a clean record, the “good book.” Otherwise, beware your name may end up in the dreaded “black (bad) book.”This was real life in the Middle Ages and early modern period (1400s–1700s). B...
Hi, Jaee here 👋 I have finally started a Bookstagram account - @readwithjaee. Shared 10+ book reviews till date here, plan to add lot many! I want to keep my hobby photography (@jaeejadhav) and book accounts @readwithjaee separate because I have realized reading is no longer just a hobby for me. It’s an essential part of my day. Interestingly, the hashtag #bookstagram has been used in ‘over’ 100 ...
Had the princely titles not been abolished in 1971, her official title would have been - ‘Nawabzadi’ Soha Ali Khan of Pataudi and Bhopal. Yes, we are talking about a princess today!Checkout this week’s book review - https://jaeeblogscom.wordpress.com/2025/10/03/sip-read-review-the-perils-of-being-moderately-famous-by-soha-ali-khan/Do share your feedback if you already read this one. Until next tim...
Today, I will share with you a story of a man born(1971) in Ethiopia, raised in Sweden, trained in Europe, and now living in America - Marcus Samuelsson. A Swedish-American celebrity chef, restaurateur, author, and TV personality. My August review for \Yes, Chef\ (2012), a memoir by chef Marcus Samuelsson.Read at https://jaeeblogscom.wordpress.com/2025/08/30/sip-read-review-yes-chef-by-marcus-sam...
