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Genius Minds

My mother did not study past 6th or 8th grade, I am not sure. She was very sharp and a genius at Math. As the story goes, my educated grandparents, my highly educated relatives were gathered in the social room for an evening of puzzles and riddles. My mom had been relegated to the kitchen … Continue reading Genius Minds →

Stories Project Authors, Books Leave a comment March 29, 2021 1 Minute

Carnegie’s Maid – A book review

My rating - 5/5. This book by Marie Benedict is based on Andrew Carnegie's life trajectory. It also follows Clara Kelly who is Carnegie's maid, and paints a picture of her life as well. Clara is an immigrant who is fiercely ambitious much like Carnegie. By telling us Clara's story, the author tells us about … Continue reading Carnegie’s Maid – A book review →

Stories Project Authors, Books Leave a comment March 19, 2021 1 Minute

The Stranger in the Woods – A book review

My rating - 5/5. This is a memoir of Christopher Knight written by Michael Finkel. Knight vanished from the world in his 20 s, only to reappear after almost two decades. His family did not lodge a missing person report and there was no one really looking for him. So, why did he reappear and … Continue reading The Stranger in the Woods – A book review →

Stories Project Authors, Books Leave a comment March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 1 Minute

The Alice Network – A book review

You know the drill by now my dear readers. If I am absent, it means I have been reading. I just finished The Alice Network by Kate Quinn and it was a wonderful book which brings me to the next order of business, the rating. **My rating - 4/5. The book allowed me to enter … Continue reading The Alice Network – A book review →

Stories Project Authors, Books Leave a comment January 18, 2021 1 Minute

The girl who wrote in silk – A book review

My rating - 5/5. This is my first historical fiction ever and I am glad I chose this book to get started on this genre. This is a heavy book. I could not read it continuously without putting it down every now and then. The book messed up my head and played with my emotions … Continue reading The girl who wrote in silk – A book review →

Stories Project Authors, Books 1 Comment December 28, 2020 1 Minute

An Artist Date with myself – 2

Did you see my previous artist date? I had another date with myself today. This is a picture of the Majestic Oak that stands tall in my yard. It has a bird house and a suet holder and is a joy to look at. As you all know, I do not have a degree in … Continue reading An Artist Date with myself – 2 →

Stories Project Art, Artist Date with myself, Books, Creativity, My Values, positivity, Spirituality 1 Comment December 19, 2020 1 Minute

The Midnight Library – A book review

Hey Ya'll, You do not know much about me, do you? I live and work in a small rural town where I grew up. All my friends went to far away lands after graduation, but I decided to stay put because I love my town very much. Every nook and cranny has a story that … Continue reading The Midnight Library – A book review →

Stories Project Authors, Books, Life, Philosophy Leave a comment December 18, 2020 2 Minutes

Think Like a Monk – A book review

I would rate this book a 5/5. It is a 500 odd page book. I can usually finish a book in 3 days but this one took longer since I had to contemplate as it is chock full of wisdom. I use a digital reading app to checkout books from my library. The app is … Continue reading Think Like a Monk – A book review →

Stories Project Authors, Books, Growth, Life, self help, Spirituality, Uncategorized 7 Comments December 12, 2020 1 Minute

The Book of Longings – A book review

My rating - 4/5. I have mixed feelings about this book. It is divided into several parts and the first few read like a hymn / prayer. I was captivated by the flow and words, and could not put it down. The story is pure fiction and talks about Jesus before resurrection. He is married … Continue reading The Book of Longings – A book review →

Stories Project Authors, Books, Uncategorized Leave a comment November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 1 Minute

The Henna Artist – A book review

Rating - I give it a 4/5. I am a bit biased because I LOVE INDIA!!! This book is set in post colonial India when people are trying to seek their individual identities while treading carefully on and around societal norms. The author Alka Joshi does a splendid job of describing all her characters well … Continue reading The Henna Artist – A book review →

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