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Following the motivation by her parents, Poornima Balsu started reading on a regular basis

Poornima Balsu | Readers’ Story of the Week | Story #166

My childhood was all about books – whether it was the stories they contained, the smell of new and used books, or the excitement of buying new books. It almost feels like I grew up reading books like Beauty and the Beast, Naughty Amelia Jane, Geronimo Stilton, Gilmore Girls, The Lord of the Rings, The Read more…

Siddharth Prakash started his reading journey under the guidance of his beloved grandfather

Siddharth Prakash | Readers’ Story of the Week | Story #165

I have been a grandfather’s boy all my life. Daddy, as I fondly call him, has been my biggest inspiration to become a well-read person. Thanks to him, I have learned to see books as the drivers of individual growth. For Daddy, reading has always been a solace. Back in the day, I would make Read more…

Ardra Krishnakumar started reading as part of a school assignment

Ardra Krishnakumar | Readers’ Story of the Week | Story #132

I had never been the quiet kid around. I went out, played, and got into fights and a lot of trouble. In short, I had a great childhood – maybe even a memorable one. I watched a lot of TV. The absurd soaps and movies I watched meant that I always craved for drama in my Read more…