The Girl who Reads

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Reader since 8. Writer since 4.
Believes in keeping her nose in a book.
Her horcrux is a black pen. Her heart beats in a dog.
Found in dusty old bookshops, if not loitering in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Literary Influencers: Tolstoy, Bukowski, Lahiri, Maurier, Bond
Favorite Characters: Sherlock Holmes, Liesel Meminger, Severus Snape, Florentino Ariza, Behemoth.

The Man Who Was Thursday

The Man Who Was Thursday - G.K. Chesterton,  Lin Carter Although predictable, pretty interesting this was! I loved the audio-read quality which made the reading even more fun. In a surreal turn-of-the-century London, Gabriel Syme, a poet, is recruited to a secret anti-anarchist taskforce at Scotland Yard. Lucian Gregory, an anarchist poet, is the only poet in Saffron Park, until he loses his temper in an argument over the purpose of poetry with Gabriel Syme, who takes the opposite view. After some time, the frustrated Gregory finds Syme and leads him to a local anarchist meeting-place to prove that he is a true anarchist. Instead of the anarchist Gregory getting elected, the officer Syme uses his wits and is elected as the local representative to the worldwide Central Council of Anarchists. The Council consisting of seven men, each using the name of a day of the week as a code name; Syme is given the name of Thursday… (Credit:Librivox)

Much Ado about Nothing (Folger Shakespeare Library Series)

Much Ado about Nothing (Folger Shakespeare Library Series) - After having abandoned it for a while, I managed finishing it this time. Not one that I might turn to again! There are other plays I absolutely loved than just this one.

Mansfield Park

Mansfield Park - Jane Austen I loved Edmund. And Fanny Price, you're just adorable. In short, I loved this book! The first Austen book that got me absolutely floored. Her style, seriously is captivating. Maybe her books are not that complicated after all. Or maybe its just me. Whatever it is, I'm in for more of her books. Soon!

Family Wisdom Monk Who Sold Ferra: Nurturing the Leader Within Your Child

Family Wisdom from the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari - Robin S. Sharma One golden rule that I take away from the author - Family Comes First!

Lover's Dictionary

The Lover's Dictionary - David Levithan Three and a half stars. Maybe even four for the style of writing. Quick, quirky and funny read. A book you can finish in one sitting and yet not be bored.

The Thirty-Nine Steps

The Thirty-Nine Steps  - John Buchan, John Keegan My first book of John Buchan's. I loved the simple yet captivating flow of the plot with subtle twist and turn of events.

Manuscript Found in Accra

Manuscript Found in Accra - Paulo Coelho Three and a half stars!You know exactly what to expect when you pick up a Coelho novel. Not the best yet worth the time. A one time read and that should be all.

Resurrection

Resurrection - Leo Tolstoy, Louise Maude, Aylmer Maude A story best written Tolstoy style.

Picture of Dorian Gray (Penguin Popular Classics)

The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde Absolutely loved this book as Id expected I will. Might read again sooner.

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - Review to follow!

Lisey's Story

Lisey's Story - Stephen King One of the best King books till date!

The Man Who Would Be King

The Man Who Would Be King - Rudyard Kipling This book was on my TBR list for more than a couple of years. Glad I finally read it.

The Road

The Road - Cormac McCarthy Review to follow!

How To Speak And Write Correctly

How to Speak and Write Correctly - Joseph Devlin I hope to now speak and write correctly by eliminating errors I have been making!:)Review to follow.

Writing for Pleasure and Profit

Writing for Pleasure and Profit - P.D. James, Michael Legat Many greats tips shared by the author on writing the successful way!Review to follow!

Great Jobs for Communications Majors

Great Jobs For Communications Majors - Blythe Camenson Quite insightful on job and interview processes and the parameters to follow while looking for a desired job.