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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How to Start a Book Blog?
“But, Shruti, you’ve only recently started Shru-ish yourself.” I hear ya! But I also ran a quite successful — if I do say so myself — book blog for 6 years before I decided to...
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Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen Book Review: An Engrossing and Subversive Romp
On my visit to Paris last year, I made a stop at Galleries Lafayette because I really wanted a YSL Kate. I didn’t end up buying the bag — my brain and my bank account...
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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Review: A Straightforward Satire
I recently finished reading Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang after many, many months of a nasty reading slump coupled with procrastination. I ended up tearing through this book in two days and I have quite...
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Pumpkin by Julie Murphy Book Review: A Heartwarming Coming-of-Age Novel
Pumpkin by Julie Murphy is the grand finale Dumplinverse deserves. Being a big fan of both Murphy and the Clover City gang, I knew I’d not be let down by this conclusion to the series, but...
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Slumps and setbacks: A sobering April 2024 wrap-up
What’s up, nerds? Gosh, I’ve missed blogging dearly! I think it’s only recently sunk in for me just how much I enjoy yapping into the digital ether about books and every other piece of media...
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