A new year always brings with it a fresh sense of possibility like new plans, new intentions, and in my case, a brand-new reading goal. As someone who finds comfort, escape, and familiarity in books, setting a reading challenge feels less like pressure and more like a promise to myself. For this year, I’ve set… Continue reading New Year, New Reading Goals
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My Best Books of 2025
Every reading year has its fair share of good books, forgettable ones, and then those rare reads that make you pause after turning the last page. 2025 was a year filled with stories with some being comforting, some intense, some unexpected, and while I loved many of them, a few stood out enough to earn… Continue reading My Best Books of 2025
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My Year in Books: 2025 Reading Wrap-Up
There’s something oddly satisfying about looking back at your reading year and seeing the numbers, the highlights, and the stories that stayed with you long after the last page. As 2025 comes to a close, I found myself scrolling through my Goodreads stats, smiling at the memories attached to each book This year wasn’t just… Continue reading My Year in Books: 2025 Reading Wrap-Up
My Top 5 Favourite Historical Romance Books
There’s something incredibly comforting about historical romance. The slow courtships, the unspoken emotions, the longing glances, and love stories that unfold in a time where words mattered just as much as actions. Whenever I feel like escaping the noise of the present, I find myself reaching for a historical romance. Over the years, I’ve read… Continue reading My Top 5 Favourite Historical Romance Books
Comfort Reads I Always Come Back To
There’s a certain kind of comfort only books can give. The kind where you already know how the story ends, but still choose to return because it feels safe, grounding, and quietly healing. These are the books I reach for when my mind feels cluttered, when I need something steady, or when I simply want… Continue reading Comfort Reads I Always Come Back To
Favourite Book from Each Month
Some people remember a year by milestones or events. I remember mine by the books I loved the most each month. Every month usually comes with multiple reads with some of them good, some forgettable, and some comforting. But there’s always that one book that stands out. Here’s my favourite book from each month of… Continue reading Favourite Book from Each Month
Book Review: Till the Last Breath by Durjoy Datta
I read Till the Last Breath by Durjoy Datta in January 2024. That was the time when I was drawn to stories that felt real, and didn’t shy away from pain, love, or the complex emotions and feelings that come with growing up. This is one of those stories that explores love, loss, illness, and… Continue reading Book Review: Till the Last Breath by Durjoy Datta