The Whimsy Bookworm: A Book Blog from India

 Hello, hello! We'd recently shared our Favourite Movies of 2022 and so, now this post right here is going to be the master list of all our favourite web series, documentaries and other OTT content that we loved in 2022!  If you haven't watched any of these, then you simply should use this long weekend to do just that!  Let's start with our favourite K-dramas/ Korean shows (and one film) of 2022!  Heartfelt, heartwarming, heartbreaking. If you are in the mood for all of the feels, then these Korean shows and movie are an absolute must-watch! All are streaming on Netflix.  A legal drama with a lot of heart, an extraordinary character and a story about three gritty sisters! Both so different but so amazing!  Moving on to Indian web series.. we have a mix of Hindi, Bengali and Tamil recommendations..  These are all quite good and interesting! Enlarge the image to see where each is streaming.  And now, a couple more Indian shows and some of our favou...

 I am so grateful that translated works of literature exist! If not we would not have access to so many great books written in a language that we don't speak or read!  Here are my top 5 translated literary fiction books of 2022:  The Korean Wave has brought us great music, TV and film content over the past couple of years. I love that now we also have access to some South Korean books that have been translated into English!  Three of my top 5 translated works are South Korea-related. Winter in Sokcho by Elisa Shua Dusapin is originally written in French but is based in the South Korean beach resort town of Sokcho in the non-touristy and bleak winter season. A brilliant little novella that delves into themes of belonging, loneliness and love, Winter in Sokcho is truly bleak and beautiful.  The Hundred Choices Department Store by Ginger Park tells the story of a small town in Korea, the department store and the family that owns it as well as what happens when Russ...

 Hello, hello! Sharing our favourite movies (a mix of Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam and English) of 2022 with you.  These are across genres like thrillers, drama, dramedies, horror-comedies, action and such.  As we wind down the year and, hopefully, you have a little more time on your hands, these movies are good ones to watch!  Without further ado, let's get into it!  We will be back with our Top OTT series faves across fiction and non-fiction very soon!  Enjoy! 

 Hello Loves!  Getting back to sharing my favourite reads of 2022.  Before we jump into adult fiction and historical fiction and literary fiction, I thought let's go age wise and get the kid lit and YA books out of the way. I didn't read a whole lot from this particular genre but the ones I did read I loved a lot and they deserve a post of their own.  So let's go.  In no particular order, here are some my favourite books from YA and Kid-Lit:  1. I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys: I adore everything this author ever writes. She exclusively writes historical fiction, set in turbulent times usually and from the perspective of young people. This book took us to a part of the world and a time period I knew next to nothing about, apart from the very, very basic facts. I recommend pretty much all of her books and this one is so so good.  I have a done a full review, so I won't go on about it. You can read it HERE .  2. Heartstopper Vol. I to IV by Alice...

 Hello, hello, It is that time of the year again! The one where we revisit the books we're read and loved and share a Top 10 genre-wise list of recommendations with you!  So, without any further ado, let's get into our Top 10 Crime Thriller/ Crime Fiction Books of 2022!  1. The Christie Affair by Nine de Gramont is a wonderful mystery-in-a-mystery about the 11 days in 1926 when Agatha Christie went missing without a trace. Full review can be read here . If you enjoy historical fiction and mysteries, then this is a book you'll love. 2. The Maid by Nita Prose is a story about a neurodivergent maid, Molly, who works in a 5-star hotel and is pulled into the murder of an infamous guest. The book follows her journey to clear her name, make friends and live her best life. A off-the-beaten-track type of murder mystery with great characters as well. Read our spoiler-free review here . 3. The Appeal by Janice Hallett is an epistolary-ish book where two law students get to the ...