The Whimsy Bookworm: A Book Blog from India

 Hello Loves!  Here are some of my favourite pages of my Reading Journal.  I’ve loved this version of my Reading Journal but in 2025, I’m moving into a smaller sized journal. A more petite setup that I can’t wait to share with you.  For now here’s my 2024 Reading Journal. 

 Hello Loves!  December has been all about cozy and comfy reading.  Reading by my moon light.  As cozy as can be.  Reading in bed.  Match your bookmark to your book always.  I've put away all of my other, more serious books in favour of all things cozy and Christmassy.  Made a whole new shelf of Christmas reads on my iPad. I've already read two books from this edit and might read a few more. 

 Hello Loves!  I've had a slow and chill day.  Read a little.  Cooked simple things.  Had yummy coffee.  And looked back at some old pictures and memories.  Mostly from 2021, and the winter in my small town and living with my parents and making my room there festive as can be.  So here are some memories from  December 2021.  My book and light filled room in my parents home. A good time, even though back then I probably was waiting for brighter time and better days. Funny how life works, when you are in the middle of living your life you keep hoping for something better or more exciting and when that time goes by..you look back nostalgically.  Well... Here's some good days from 2021.  Every night I'd light some candles and read or watch something on my laptop.  The room would be warm and cozy and I'd be under my quilt and life felt so good.  Good times. 

 Hello, hello! This year has been a bust as far as the Indian movie scene was concerned (for us). We watched a few good ones, though and so, are sharing those as solid recommendations to enjoy over a long weekend!  Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies): Hands down, the best movie of the year! Won't be writing much here because we have a whole post about it. Read it ! :) Streaming on Netflix.  Kill: A gory, thrilling, slick action flick that's made in India! Fast-paced and so, so, so thrilling. Streaming on Netflix. Watch it!  Stree 2: A sequel that is not a sophomoric disaster! Yes, please! This movie takes us back into the Stree universe, except, we have a new villain and also, some new allies. A fun, spooky watch, for sure! Streaming on Prime Video.  Munjya: A nicely made horror movie inspired by the myth/ legend of the Brahmadaitya- the belief that if a Brahmin youth days within 14 days of his sacred thread ceremony, he becomes an evil spirit/ entity. Highly recommen...

 Hello, hello, We come to you today with the very highly anticipated list of our favourite thrillers/ crime fiction books of 2024! This is what a lot of you have been waiting for, so, without any further ado, let's get into it!  The Gathering by CJ Tudor: If you are a fan of vampire fiction and enjoy thriller, then is the perfect book for you to pick up! Set in a world where vampires (called vampyrs in this book) are known to exist and, seemingly, co-exist with humans, there is a murder of a 15-year-old boy in a small town in Alaska and a cop is sent from the capital to investigate. An atmospheric, interesting and engaging thriller. Full review can be found here .  The God of the Woods by Liz Moore: One of the best books I've read this year. It is a historical crime thriller book set between 1975 and, then, the late 1980s. It is based in a summer camp where a little boy goes missing in 1975 and then, years later, his younger sister goes missing as well. A very atmospheric...

 Hello Loves! December is Decembering away beautifully.  Here are some delights from December so far...  My adorable new light makes me soooo happy. I've wanted him for so long and his little face makes me so happy.  I've called him Sebastian.  Season's first gajar ka halwa.  Re-reading an old favourite.  My 2025 planner lineup.  Coffee in my alphabet mug.  He's the cutest. 

 Hello Loves!  Shared my updated and final Planner Lineup for 2025 over on my YouTube channel. Go see…

 Hello Loves!  I spent my morning with my Journal & Planner lineup for 2025.  There is nothing quite like having Planner Peace.  Here is a look at some tinnnyyyy journals I have lined up for the first quarter of 2025.  A classic Field Notes Memo Book for my Blog Planner.  I will be setting it up and sharing what it looks like with you soon.  A tiny Pocket Notes notebook from Piko store as my Film and Shows journal.  I love how tiny and petite my line up is looking . A tiny notepad from La Dolce Vita to use in my planner.  A linen covered journal from a brand called Kitabby (found on Amazon) that’s going to be my Reading Journal.  Sitting cozy in a little crochet bag, that is a new addition to my life too. 

 Hello Loves!  Here are some recent faves:  Cozy and introvert friendly things.  December is allll about that cozy life and I just want to seek out comfort and joy and slow down.  Presents under the 🌲 tree.  Grateful and happy for the little treats.  New books 📚 on my eshelves.  Current Comfort Read.  Always hits the spot.  Christmassy corners of home and alll the joy they bring.  Happy Friday the 13th my loves.  I've already seen three spooky films:  The Well, on Prime is more gore than scares.  Grudge and Grudge 2, also on Prime were re-watches I enjoyed very much. Mostly because I don't think I've ever seen these films since I saw them first back in the early aughts.  Also started watching The Ring again and that's a classic.  The plan is to watch some more spooky films and make the most of this Friday 👻 the 13th and a full moon 🌕. 

 Hello Loves!  A new YouTube video is up on my Channel. All about some new stationery acquisitions. Go see. 

 Hello Loves!  I journaled more than ever this year and it made me so happy. Here’s a look at some pages and some set-ups that have my whole heart.  My Journals brought me so much peace and joy and happiness this year.  My place to write, vent and unwind and just be. These were some of my favourite pages from my various journals.