What’s in a name? IDK, dude, ask Vadivelu
Hi, I’m Shruti. And as any other Shruti would tell you, it’s a painfully common name. Walk into any crowded room and call out for Shruti — at least 3 heads will swivel in your...
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4 Japanese Crime Fiction Novels You should Read
I read Malice by Keigo Higashino more than ten years back and it quickly had me sucked into the world of translated Japanese crime fiction novels. If I were a better person, I wouldn’t say...
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7 Reasons Why ChatGPT Cannot Write Like Me
ChatGPT cannot write exactly like you and here’s why. 1. It was never bullied. As much as I would like to try, ChatGPT has never been bullied. How can you expect a tin can that...
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The Prodigal Blogger Returns
Well, this is embarrassing. To my old readers, hello again. Turns out I just couldn’t stay away from oversharing online, after all. To my new read— who am I kidding? Hello, crickets. 😀 But if...
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Amsterdam in 48 Hours: Banksy, Canals, and the World’s Best Stroopwafels
When I was a youngin, Amsterdam topped my list of cities to travel solo to. Alas, life happened and I only got to do it at the ripe old age of 30. This city has...
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Out by Natsuo Kirino: A riveting vintage classic
When Out first, well, came out, critics apparently argued that women should stick to writing romance instead of writing such gruesome stories. And to that I say… Anyway. While we may not value men’s opinions...
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12 Day Turkey Itinerary: Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Antalya
Planning a trip to Türkiye? From historical attractions to hot air balloons, museums to mouthwatering food, bustling cobblestoned streets to beaches — this country has everything! This Turkey itinerary can help you plan your trip,...
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Liars by Sarah Manguso: A razor-sharp autofiction about a toxic marriage
Liars by Sarah Manguso is a searing account of the disintegration of a marriage. In this fictionalized autobiography, Manguso resolutely dissects a (her?) marriage in sharp, surgical strokes. The book starts with Jane writing how...
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The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter: A Riveting Read
I’ve seen Karin Slaughter’s books around for a while now but I never really picked them up. I started reading The Good Daughter on Hoopla on a whim because I’m always a sucker for family...
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Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi Review: A Subversive and Thought-Provoking Read
I happened upon Diary of a Void at an indie bookstore’s Translated Fiction aisle and immediately knew I had to have it just based on the cover. The synopsis only made me want it more....
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