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The Bee Sting | Paul Murray | 2023 | Book Review

The Art of Hearing Heartbeats | Jan-Philipp Sendker | 2002 | Book Review

Under Your Skin | Sabine Durrant | 2013 | Book Review

The Eighth Life (for Brilka) | Nino Haratischwili | 2014 | Book Review
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Quote #424 | A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Quote #423 | John Barrymore

Quote #422 | Mark Twain

Quote #421 | Abraham Lincoln
Folk Tales

The Seven Jasmine Princess | A Folk Tale from Karnataka

The Woodcutter, the Lender, and the King | A Folk Tale from Gujarat

The Hidden Treasure of Liandova and Tuaisiala | A Folk Tale from Mizoram

Why Do Orchids Have No Smell? | A Folk Tale from Tripura
Short Stories

The Salt Between Us | A Short Story

Where the Sea Kept Her | A Short Story

The House That Didn’t Feel Temporary | A Short Story

Saturday at 10 | A Short Story
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The Morning Visitor | Poetry

The Bride of Silence | Poetry

The Lonely Girl in Mustard Fields | Poetry
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The Elephant and the Sparrow: A Traditional Indian Folk Tale on Kindness and Cleverness

Biography of Amrita Pritam: Her Life, Literary Voice, and Impact on Indian Writing

The Wise Parrot and the Burning Forest: A Folktale About Courage and Responsibility
Recommended Reads

Simple Thinking | Mukesh Sud

Rootless and Restless | Shivya Nath

Maya: The Biography of a Tiger | Anant Sonawane

Her Name Was Rain | Sanchi K.
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We’ve all done it. Taken one difficult decision a

We’ve all done it.

Taken one difficult decision and turned it into ten imaginary problems. Gathered more information, asked more people, and thought about every possible outcome until the answer felt further away than ever.

But what if the real problem isn’t that we haven’t thought enough? What if we’ve simply made things more complicated than they need to be?

From ants building living bridges to Sherlock Holmes noticing what everyone else overlooks, Simple Thinking by Mukesh Sud offers a quietly reassuring reminder: clarity may already be there, waiting beneath all the noise.

Read our full post through the link in bio. And tell us, do you trust simple solutions, or do they make you suspicious?

#SimpleThinking #MukeshSud #BookRecommendations #SelfHelpBooks #CriticalThinking

What if the biggest obstacle between us and our dr

What if the biggest obstacle between us and our dreams isn't a lack of talent, but the courage to dream in the first place?

In our latest post, we reflect on the timeless wisdom behind one of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's most inspiring quotes and explore why dreams need more than wishful thinking. From self-belief and perseverance to the small choices that shape our future, this is a reminder that every meaningful journey begins long before success arrives.

If you've ever needed a gentle nudge to keep believing in your dreams, we hope this read speaks to you.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio (or visit the website) to read the full article.

#APJAbdulKalam #DreamBig #PersonalGrowth #SuccessMindset #LifeLessons

Families don't fall apart all at once. Sometimes,

Families don't fall apart all at once. Sometimes, they unravel one secret at a time. 🐝

In The Bee Sting, a struggling Irish family tries to keep up appearances while financial hardship, buried truths, and quiet regrets slowly pull them in different directions. The result is a novel that builds tension so patiently that every page feels heavier than the last.

We explored what makes Paul Murray's Booker Prize shortlisted novel such an unforgettable reading experience, and whether it's worth adding to your bookshelf.

Head to the link in our bio to read the full review.

#Bookstagram #BookReview #LiteraryFiction #PaulMurray #BookRecommendations

What would you do if a seven-headed serpent asked

What would you do if a seven-headed serpent asked for your help?

A young prince chooses compassion over fear and sets out on a journey unlike any other. Along the way, he meets unexpected allies, faces impossible challenges, and discovers that the answer to saving an entire kingdom may lie in three magical jasmine flowers.

But will he succeed? And why has the princess never laughed?

Tap the link in our bio (or visit the website) to read this enchanting Karnataka folk tale and discover how the story unfolds.

✨ Have you ever read a folk tale with such an unusual quest? Tell us in the comments!

#IndianFolklore #Karnataka #FolkTales #Storytelling #Bookstagram

Somewhere beneath the silver hair... Beneath the

Somewhere beneath the silver hair...

Beneath the aching knees...

Beneath the years carefully counted by the calendar...

A little girl still laughs.

She still runs barefoot after her brother, clutches a worn rag doll, and smiles as though time has never touched her.

Perhaps that's what memories are.

Not a journey into the past...

But the quiet return of the child who never truly left us.

If these words stirred something in your heart, I'd love for you to read the full poem. The link is in our bio. 💛

Save this post for the days you miss home, and share it with someone whose childhood still lives in their smile.

#ChildhoodMemories #PoetryCommunity #MothersLove #FamilyMemories #Nostalgia

What if staying young had nothing to do with your

What if staying young had nothing to do with your age?

John Barrymore believed we don't truly grow old when the years pass, but when our regrets become bigger than our dreams.

In our latest blog post, we explore this timeless idea and reflect on why it's never too late to dream again, embrace new beginnings, and live with purpose.

✨ If you've ever wondered whether your best days are behind you, this one is for you.

Tap the link in our bio to read the full post, then let us know: What dream are you still holding on to? 💭

#LivingWithoutRegrets #JohnBarrymore #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #StayYoungAtHeart

How well do we really know the people we love? ❤️

How well do we really know the people we love? ❤️

A daughter's journey to Myanmar in search of her missing father slowly unfolds into a story of love, sacrifice, and long-buried family secrets. What begins as a search for answers becomes something far more moving than we expected.

We've shared our honest, spoiler-light thoughts on whether The Art of Hearing Heartbeats lives up to its enduring reputation and why its quiet emotional journey stayed with us long after we turned the final page.

📖 Read the full review through the link in our bio and let us know if this novel has found a place on your reading list.

#BookReview #HistoricalFiction #LiteraryFiction #Bookstagram #BookRecommendations

Three strangers. Three completely different lives.

Three strangers. Three completely different lives.

A poor woodcutter who can barely make ends meet. A wealthy money lender who isn't as content as he seems. And a king who appears to have everything.

When the three of them set out together to uncover why their lives have taken such different paths, they stumble upon a twist none of them could have imagined.

Will the journey finally answer the woodcutter's question, or leave him with an even bigger mystery?

Tap the link in our bio to read the full Gujarati folk tale and discover how the story unfolds.

What do you think shapes a person's life more: hard work or luck? Tell us in the comments. 👇

#IndianFolktales #GujaratiStories #Storytelling #LifeLessons #SuccessMindset

Some arguments end in minutes. The anger they lea

Some arguments end in minutes.

The anger they leave behind can stay with us for days, months, or even years.

What if the greatest damage isn't done to the person who hurt us, but to ourselves as we continue carrying that anger?

Inspired by one of Mark Twain's most enduring quotes, our latest blog post explores why letting go is often the bravest choice we can make, how anger quietly shapes our relationships and well-being, and what true inner peace really looks like.

If this resonates with you, we invite you to read the full article through the link in our bio.

💬 We'd also love to hear from you: What's one healthy way you've learned to let go of anger?

#MarkTwain #AngerManagement #InnerPeace #PersonalGrowth #MentalWellbeing

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