ABOUT THE AUTHOR John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an English writer, poet, philologist, and academic. He was born on January 3, 1892 in Orange Free State (now Part of South Africa). He moved to England at the age of three. Tolkien was a voracious reader since his childhood days. He studied in King Edward’s school Read more…

As with all my habits, the foundation for my interest in reading was also laid at a very young age. As is the case with most Indian families, my siblings and I had a fairly strict upbringing. Television and playtime were strictly regulated and studies, inordinately encouraged. All these factors conspired to create an environment Read more…

Being an introvert, I didn’t have many friends in school. I was a shy kid, always sitting aloof, while others nonchalantly played and frolicked. However, I eventually found my best friend in the library of the very school that had made my reserved nature all the more noticeable. That best friend, however, was not a Read more…

In this always-on-your-toes life, sometimes it is better to sit back and relax; grab a cup of hot chocolate and a captivating book. The whole purpose of reading, according to me, is to move into your own mind palace, find solace in there; not to forget to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. For me, Read more…