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Book 1 of 2020
The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden by Jonas Jonasson - very funny, very cute, the author's knowledge about international politics is so amazing. The writing is a little repetitive but 3.5/5 easily. Enjoyable book.
The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden by Jonas Jonasson - very funny, very cute, the author's knowledge about international politics is so amazing. The writing is a little repetitive but 3.5/5 easily. Enjoyable book.
Book #2
A Gentleman in Moscow by @amortowles - What an amazing book, perfect mix of fictional story in a real world, this book makes you think about Russia and the Bolsheviks like nothing else. Detailed with enjoyable characters, I'm pretty sure I'll be reading it again.
A Gentleman in Moscow by @amortowles - What an amazing book, perfect mix of fictional story in a real world, this book makes you think about Russia and the Bolsheviks like nothing else. Detailed with enjoyable characters, I'm pretty sure I'll be reading it again.
Book #3
Brutal, honest account of systemic abuse of kids in Irish Catholic Church. Loved the character of Odran Yates (which of us hasn't tried to block out unpleasant things in our life). If you like this, also read John Boyne's The Heart's Invisible Furies
Brutal, honest account of systemic abuse of kids in Irish Catholic Church. Loved the character of Odran Yates (which of us hasn't tried to block out unpleasant things in our life). If you like this, also read John Boyne's The Heart's Invisible Furies
Book #4:
Watch the series, read the book to know about what mankind can do. The disaster was bad but what added to it was the lies to hide it happened. Mankind acting in self preservation has to be the biggest disaster of them all.
Watch the series, read the book to know about what mankind can do. The disaster was bad but what added to it was the lies to hide it happened. Mankind acting in self preservation has to be the biggest disaster of them all.
Book #5: What an unbelievable account of killing investigations into sexual harrassment cases against Harvey Weinstein and how a major network like NBC was involved. It's triggering but also important. Must commend @ronanfarrow for the work done despite such strong pushback.
Book #6: A good neutral book about the Naxals and the jail system. The book tells everyone's story without being judgemental about anyone. This isn't my kind of book but it was good to try something new.
Book #7: Very interesting plotline. But the writing style took me a while to get used to. Such long sentences (some lasted a paragraph) made me forget the context but the amazing couplets shared make up for everything. Overall a good read.
BOOK 8 OF 2020: A dark book about the unpredictability of life. The kind of book which everyone would interpret differently. It's hard to read at times (also confusing) but worth the time spent.
Book 9: A deeply moving book about the sole survivor of a plane crash. With alternate timelines about the hours leading up to the crash and how Edward learns to live with himself and his reality, the book is written with empathy. Would 10/10 recommend reading this.
Book 10: A quirky book about a woman who doesn't fit in according to what the society considers normal but finds her calm as a convenience store worker. Equally funny and sad. A good short read.
Book 11: I have very ambiguous feelings about this book. It was an easy read but not a very enjoyable one. It is like reading a YA novel with lots of sex scenes. Would make for an excellent TV show though. 2.5 stars (Trigger warning: Child abuse, depression, neglect)
Book 12: What an intense mindfuck book ( even though you always know what is coming), the commentary on motherhood and the thousand emotions it brings with it is very exhaustive and detailed. Scary at times but immensely readable.
Book 13: I love books which has kids as narrators because the story telling is beautiful and simple that ways. This book is an ode to grandparents and is absolutely heartwarming. Little Elsa is the smartest almost-eight year old in fiction. This was an absolute delight to read 
Book 14: I owe a great deal to @jk_rowling for making me love reading so much. There was a time when I used to reread the entire series over the summer vacation. It has lost none of its charm even after all these years. Infinite stars and all my heart
Book 15: I think this is the weakest book in the series but still great. Imagine the awesomeness of these books which will always stand the test of times.
Book 16: After an elaborate introduction in first two parts, this is the part where things actually take off. Harry meeting Sirius, Hermione's absolute awesomeness, Ron's loyalty, Snape's hatred. What's not to love 
Book 17: A detailed retelling of Jesse Owens' success at the Olympics held under the world's worst dictatorial regime, it's a book for everyone who thinks sports and politics can be separated.
Book 18: What can I even say about these books which I'm reading again for at least the 10th time with the same interest and love as the first time?
I can never thank you enough @jk_rowling
I can never thank you enough @jk_rowling
Book 19: A cute-sy book about a book reader and a bookstore worker, who isn't clumsy or stupid for once, it makes for a good fun read. Do read if you enjoy books about bookworms being bookworms.
Book 20: This isn't a book about sorrow or sadness but about bad horrible parenting. I skimmed over large parts of it, maybe I'm not smart enough to understand the "beauty of the writing" which seemed just like uneccessarily graphic sexual abuse to me. Please please avoid.
Book 21: Initially this book seemed like a rich kid's rant about nothing. But once the story picks up, it makes for great fiction reading. The author tries to make this about Kashmir, but I wish it was more detailed about what happens there. Overall a good engrossing read.
Book 22: Probably my least favorite HP book because Sirius dies. I've probably read it 10 times but still cry everytime I read the end. 4/5 stars because sad :(
Book 23: This book is worth all the hype it generated. Pick this up if you want to read a good thriller. You will not see that end coming. @AlexMichaelides
Book 24: So how interesting can a sourdough starter be? Not very as it seems. This book was a bit of a drag with the author trying too many things and getting none right. I liked his Mr Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore and picked this up but very disappointing.
Book 25: What does it mean to be a refugee? And how "grateful" do you have to be for the host nation to accept you? A very important book about the struggles of being homeless, the escape, the acceptance and everything that happens in between. Must read.
