Read and Loved: Part II.

Love Story by Erich Segal: Everyone and their mother has read this book. Well, expect me...till about a month ago. I knew the story. I knew the ending. I knew the key dialogues. But then who doesn't. This book is a modern classic. It was high-time I read this book for myself! It was quick and easy read. I enjoyed it and am glad I finally read this book. This gorgeous floral book

cover is also a great addition to my personal library.

Rating: 4/5

I was on a bit of a Sudha Murthy kick in April, I read 3 books by her. A full-length novel and these two short-story collections.

How I Taught My Grandmother To Read and Other Stories.

Wise and Otherwise.

Both of these books are personal anecdotes and stories and life-experiences. I enjoyed them immensely. Simply written and full of humility and wisdom. I am definitely going to pick up more of Murthy's works.

Rating: 4/5 for both.

14 Stories That Inspired Satyajit Ray by Bhaskar Chattopadhyay: I love Satyajit Ray, this movies are some of my favorites. I also love his writing and I think I've pretty much read everything he's ever written. So of course when I saw this book, I had to have it. Though not written by him, this book consists of 14 short stories written by a variety of Bengali authors that inspired Ray's cinema.

I loved this book. The stories, most of which I knew, since I've seen all these movies, were a delight to read. Even if you haven't seen any of Ray's movies, these stories are nice on their own. I also loved that this book has prints of the all the gorgeous movie posters. So lovely! This book definitely made me want to re-watch some of my favourite Ray films again.

Rating: 4/5

The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie- Taunting letters promising murder and mayhem, serial killings and Poirot on the case. I try and read at least one Agatha Christie book a month, on most months I read 2! I read this book in the end of May and really enjoyed it. Plus, it has Hastings in it. I love Poirot and Hastings solving crimes together! Loved it. The crimes, the smattering of clues and the final reveal were all great.

Rating: 4/5

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Review: The Magic of the Lost Temple by Sudha Murthy.

Book: The Magic of the Lost Temple Author: Sudha Murthy Pages: 163 Read On: Paperback How Long it took Me To Read: 1 day Plot Summary: City girl Nooni is surprised at the pace of life in her grandparents' village in Karnataka. But she quickly gets used to the gentle routine there and involves herself in a flurry of activities, including papad making, organizing picnics and learning to ride a cycle, with her new-found friends. Things get exciting when Nooni stumbles upon an ancient fabled stepwell right in the middle of a forest.Join the intrepid Nooni on an adventure of a lifetime in this much-awaited book by Sudha Murty that is heart-warming, charming and absolutely unputdownable. General Thoughts: Ah! A happy little Children's Book! I wanted it the minute I spotted it in the bookshop. And I started reading it pretty much immediately. :) I read it after reading a beyond dull and boring and soulless book. This book just cured my bookish blues. I l

Book Review: The Room on the Roof by Ruskin Bond.

Some snippets of the stunning art inside the book! Book: The Room on the Roof Author: Ruskin Bond Illustrator: Ahlawat Gunjan Pages: 171 Read On: Hardback How Long It Took Me To Read: 3 days or so. Plot Summary: Rusty, a sixteen-year-old Anglo-Indian boy, is orphaned and has to live with his English guardian in the claustrophobic European part in Dehra Dun. Unhappy with the strict ways of his guardian, Rusty runs away from home to live with his Indian friends. Plunging for the first time into the dream-bright world of the bazaar, Hindu festivals and other aspects of Indian life, Rusty is enchanted … and is lost forever to the prim proprieties of the European community. General Thoughts: This book is super special. Not only this 60th anniversary edition an absolute beauty. This is also a signed copy I picked up from Mussoorie when I was in Landour earlier in the year. This is perhaps one of Ruskin Bond's most well kn

Review: Grandma's Bag of Stories by Sudha Murthy.

Book: Grandma's Bag of Stories Author: Sudha Murthy Pages: 176 Read On: Paperback How Long It Took Me Read: 2 hours Plot Summary: When Grandma opens her bag of stories, everyone gathers Around. Who can resist a good story, especially when it’s being told by Grandma? From her bag emerges tales of kings and cheats, monkeys and mice, bears and gods. Here comes the bear who ate some really bad dessert and got very angry; a lazy man who would not put out a fire till it reached his beard; a princess who got turned into an onion; a queen who discovered silk, and many more weird and wonderful people and animals. Grandma tells the stories over long summer days and nights, as seven children enjoy life in her little town. The stories entertain, educate and provide hours of enjoyment to them. So come, why don’t you too join in the fun? General Thoughts: I've read quite a few Sudha Murthy books this year and really enjoyed them. I find them soothing, simple a

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