Do you judge a book by its cover? Here, we try to understand why the book cover art is just as precious as the author’s work and how it influences the choice of books we read. “The more I think about it, the more I am convinced that a cover is a sort of translation,…
Author: Shravani Sawant
The Great Perhaps In ‘Looking For Alaska’ By John Green: Existentialism In Young Adult Fiction
“The Great Perhaps, or ”Existentialism, in ‘Looking for Alaska’ by John Green **This article contains spoilers from the book ‘Looking for Alaska’ by John Green. You have been warned.** The movement began in the 1940s and 1950s, heralded by Jean-Paul Sartre, Martin Heidegger, and Friedrich Nietzsche, primarily in France. It emerged as a reaction to…
Time for a Thrilling Read: 6 Must-Read Indian Crime-Thriller Novels You Should Read
If you love cozying up in bed on a weekend with a crime-thriller novel, we have 6 of the perfect crime-thriller Indian novels for you, specially curated from Indian Literature. 6 Must-Read Indian Crime-Thriller Novels: Over the years, the category of crime thriller novels has been taken over by several popular, mostly deserved authors from…
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston: In Anticipation of the Upcoming Movie
Ahead of Prime Video’s Red, White & Royal Blue movie premiere, our author dives into the themes of the novel to talk about the challenges in its movie adaptation. What happens when the First Son of the United States of America and the Prince of Britain meet and are expected to play nice when deep…
Magic Beyond the Page: The Cultural Phenomenon of Harry Potter
Let us take you through all the markers of a cultural phenomenon that the Harry Potter universe has bestowed on the Muggles, making the fantastical universe come alive in popular imagination! “Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much.” ~ Opening…
The Importance of Book Clubs in Modern Reading Cultures
In a world dominated by screens and digital distractions, book clubs have rekindled the joy of reading and restored the communal experience of storytelling. Learn more about the importance of book clubs below! Book reading is usually considered a solitary activity. But picture this: it’s you and your friends, or a bunch of strangers, sitting…