The Whimsy Bookworm: A Book Blog from India

Hello, hello! So, like it always does, February has gone by in a rush, one extra day notwithstanding! Though, I hope you made the most of the extra day around the sun and did something fun. February, my birthday month, is my favourite for various reasons and this year was no exception. We did a lot of fun things, cooked a lot of yum things, watched some good shows and I really enjoyed journaling this month! So, let's get into some of my faves for February 2020: My bag of the month was this little Boo from The Burlap People. It is a tiny bag, but with a biggish gusset and it fits all of my essentials, including a small 400 ml water bottle. What else does one need?  I have been loving journaling this month. I got a bunch of stickers in the mail and they've made my journal spreads a thing of beauty, even if I say so myself.  The two spreads on top are from my memory book and journal and the spread below is from my planner. I am using the Alici...

Book: The Hiding Place (aka The Taking of Annie Thorne) Author: CJ Tudor Publisher: Penguin Random House Pages:  346 Read On: Kindle Plot Summary:  One night, Annie disappeared.   There were searches, appeals. Everyone thought the worst.  And then, after 48 hours,  she came back.  But she couldn't - or wouldn't - say what had happened to her. Something happened to my sister. I can't explain what.  I just know that when she came back,  she wasn't the same.  She wasn't my Annie.  I didn't want to admit, even to myself, that sometimes I was scared to death of my own little sister. Things I Liked:  1. My sister and I read C.J. Tudor's first book- The Chalk Man- and we really liked it. It was sinister and based in small-town UK and was just all kinds of intriguing. So, we were really excited to read her second book and the premise sounded really eerie. Annie Thorne goes missing for 48 hours when she ...

Hello!  I am here today to share some glorious books I bought for my birthday. Honestly, my birthday is the only time when I buy books without a shadow of a doubt or an inkling of guilt. Otherwise, I constantly feel a little guilty about adding to my shelves. Especially when it comes to buying slightly expensive books.  But during February all my guilt goes flying out of the window.  Be gone guilt.  It's time to treat myself.  I got 11 books and I've already read two out of this lot.  So here's the newest loves added to my shelves.  I got all of these books from Amazon, I normally go bookshop hopping on my birthday but this year health troubles and car troubles kept me home.  So Jai Ho Amazon.  Starting with a book I finished just last night.  Suralakshmi Villa was wonderful.  It is a fleshed out novel version of an existing short story that I read a couple of years ago. I didn't know this going in. Bu...

Hello!  How was your Monday?  Can you believe this is the last week of February?  It felt a little longer than usual.  My beloved birthday month is close to its end.  I started this week by taking some pictures for the blog, my book haul and then I snapped some pictures of my home in all its messy glory.  But look how gorgeous Peach looks?!  Peach is one of my birthday gifts and she is perfect.  :)  Look at that face!  She is from Chumbak , as is the house shaped cushion.  My Happy Place.  Chirp chirp.  An old very loved cushion cover.  Shiv Ratri remnants.  Om Namah Shivay.  Birthday flowers.  The happiest corner of my home.  :)  Books.  Dolls. Flowers.  :

Hello!  For today's Stationery Sunday, I want to share a quick glimpse into my sister's personal planner/journal for 2020.  A Hobonichi Techo an A6 sized journal, she has used a Hobonichi since 2015 and for the last four years has been using the A6 size.  She uses it to jot down thoughts, journal her feeling and even do a spot of art and painting.  It is essentially her space for creativity and documenting her year.  This year she chose this beautiful cover with embroidered birds on it. It is so beautiful and almost 3D in its texture and look.  Look how cute!  The zip has a little bow detail.  This is the notebook inside the cover.  You could just buy the notebook, but the covers are always stunning and a good way to keep your notebook safe and also with enough slots and pockets to keep your stationery supplies organised and handy.  The cover also has two ribbon bookmarks that always come han...

Well, hello there!  I ended up taking way too much time off without really meaning to do so!  Damn!  I think my birthday and February in general always ends up being a little too hectic for my liking.  :(  And to think that I meant to blog everyday this month.  Well..life has been crazy busy all month long.  And Mercury Retrograde has hit me something hard!  Our car went to the garage twice and once for servicing.  My mixer jar lid broke.  Two of our fans broke.  A mug broke.  A glass bowl shattered into a million different pieces.  It's been a LOT.  But there have been some highlights too.  My birthday...well...for most part. On my actual birthday- the 18th I was sick and car-less, so I ended up staying home and taking a long nap to heal myself. It was low key but good.  I did buy 10 books.  & Some goodies from Chumbak and other places.  I will share m...