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What if you could visit Afghanistan, Vietnam, Fiji, Sri Lanka, and the English countryside — all without leaving your reading chair? In this episode, Sanjna is back and we're talking about books that took us places. We explore how books have transported us to corners of the world we may never physically visit, and how historical fiction lets us travel back in time — to British India, colonial...

Every year, book awards generate enormous buzz - longlists, shortlists, winners, controversies. But do they actually help you find books you'll love? In this episode, I get honest about my relationship with book awards. I've read across the Nobel Prize, the International Booker, the Booker Prize, and the Women's Prize for Fiction, and my experience has been genuinely mixed. From Nobel...

In Part 2 of this non-fiction series, I talk about books that are thought-provoking and idea-driven, while still being engaging and accessible. I share how my own interest in topics like feminism and marketing led me to explore more serious non-fiction, and how books like Freakonomics sparked my curiosity about data and economics. This episode is about finding non-fiction that challenges how you t...

In this episode, I begin a two-part series on non-fiction by focusing on books that are engaging, accessible, and genuinely fun to read. I talk about how I came to non-fiction relatively late, why it is often seen as serious or difficult, and why that perception doesn’t always hold true. From memoirs and essay collections to books that combine humour with insight, this episode is about finding non...

In this episode, Sanjna and I talk about reading slumps - why they are a normal part of every reading life and why they need not come with guilt. We share practical ways to return to reading, discuss how adults can begin reading without pressure, and suggest choosing books that genuinely match personal interests rather than chasing bestsellers or award-winning titles. We also talk about how readin...

In this episode, I talk about my changing relationship with Indian books - from struggling with difficult literary works early on, to dismissing some popular fiction as too simplistic, and eventually discovering Indian writing that felt sharp, original, and deeply engaging. I recommend three underrated books that deserve more attention, along with two popular recent favourites, and reflect on why...

In this episode, Sanjna and I take on a familiar reader debate: physical books vs digital reading. While Sanjna makes the case for Kindle focusing on convenience, portability, adjustable fonts, built-in dictionary, and reading comfortably at night, I argue for physical books, from sharing books with others to the pleasure of bookstores and building a library at home. But in the end, both of us agr...

Audiobooks often divide readers: some embrace them, others remain unconvinced. In this episode, I reflect on why audiobooks have become a part of my reading routine, what this format offers that print sometimes cannot, where it still falls short, and how to listen with better concentration. I also recommend platforms for audiobooks like Audible and Storytel and what you should do if you are new to...

In this episode, I talk to Sanjna about a genre I’ve often kept at a distance - romance. We discuss my early tendency to dismiss love stories in favour of 'serious' reading, the difference between romance and chick-lit, and why these books deserve to be read without embarrassment. We also exchange recommendations, from Nicholas Sparks and Sophie Kinsella to quieter books where love exists...

In this first episode, I recommend two books each from literary fiction, thrillers, and memoirs - one for readers just beginning with the genre, and one for those ready for something deeper or more layered. From warm literary fiction to addictive thrillers and reflective memoirs, these are books that offer very different reading experiences depending on where you are in your reading journey. Featu...

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