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Lessons from Hogwarts: 7 Themes and Life Lessons in the Harry Potter Books

Posted on March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 by Arghya Sarkar

Celebrate the legacy of Harry Potter with us this July as we discuss the many reasons behind its timelessness. Here, we will be reading about the seven important themes & life lessons takeaways from the Harry Potter universe. In the wondrous realm of Hogwarts, dear reader, I am sure you find yourself immersed in the…

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Must-Read Works of Magical Realism

10 Must-Read Works of Magical Realism

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Shaswata Ray

Magical realism isn’t a flight from reality but rather a vibrant waltz with it. Here are 10 must-read books in magical realism in international literature. Nestled between the familiar frontiers of realism and the boundless realms of fantasy within the literary landscape lies a shimmering oasis: magical realism. Here, the everyday intersects with the extraordinary,…

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Joseph Conrad

10 Best Works of Modernist Literature

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Shaswata Ray

A century ago, one of the greatest literary movements flourished in the West – Modernism. For starters, here are the ten best works of modernist literature to explore. As the tremors of World War I reverberated through the early 20th century, and the ground beneath civilization shifted with the weight of rapid social and technological…

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Brokeback Mountain

10 Classic English Short Stories About Love to Read

Posted on February 11, 2024February 11, 2024 by Ahendrila Goswami

The ten traditional English short stories on love will show you the enduring charm of love, and the depth of love in all its manifestations is captured in these tales.  We are asleep until we fall in love!” These words were written by Leo Tolstoy in his literary masterpiece War and Peace (1869). Literature has…

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Top 5 Inspiring Biographies 2024: A Reading List for Hope and Motivation

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Tanisha Singh

Reign in 2024 with the five most inspiring biographies in world literature that will serve as a source of inspiration and hope for this upcoming year.  Biographies are the source of tremendous inspiration and hope, as there is nothing better than real-life narratives of other people who, despite many odds and hardships, not only survive…

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January 2024 Book Releases

Let’s begin January 2024 with the top 10 new releases that you must add to your TBR right away!

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Ahendrila Goswami

Let’s begin January 2024 with the top 10 new book releases that you must add to your TBR right away! Happy New Year, Readers! What were your top reads of 2023? And your favorite genres? Well, if you have as many books as us on your TBR this month and don’t know where to start,…

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