Cleaned my shelf yesterday and didn't realise I have a lot of books even though the collection feels small.

Been reading ebooks since 2020, and now I have to admit, despite preferring the convenience of ebooks, the physical feeling is something else. Though LNs are expensive af🥲

Planning to finish 1984 which I put on hold after reading 3 chapters and planning to get 'The castle of otranto' next.

Joining a book club is also the best decision I made this year though I have no read 90% of times what people are talking about since I rarely read western fictions.

I love how Shiva is portrayed as an ordinary man seeking unknowns. I love the science blended in this book. This is my first book on mythological fiction (i am an avid reader of thrillers, crime fictions) and I absolutely love it.

From what I know, the Indian publishing of Babel by RF Kuang has the footnotes at the end of the book rather than within the chapters. From what I've heard they are supposed to read along and integral to the story, even though it doesn't change effect the flow of it.

On top of this, the markings are made with asterick instead of numbers, so it is quite difficult to refer.

I bought the book through both Flipkart and Amazon

Does anyone know where to find an edition of where the footnotes are within the chapter in India?

Hello everyone! Since the Algerian book fair is coming up, I want to take the opportunity to explore Indian literature. What books would you recommend to someone new to Indian authors? Ideally, books available in Arabic translation. Thanks!

So both of them are 16 and, at that age, filled with teenage angst.

I want recs that better reflect what girls deal with at that age and help them realise they aren't alone; I'd prefer fiction, but nonfiction is fine too, just not the kind with complex lingo.

Both of them have matured enough that we talk about things freely, and one of 'em asked me for a dark romance book 😭

Like... I know you're frank with me, but I'm still your elder brother.

Anyhow, back to the topic, we are from a rural area, and our family isn't that open-minded, so they have to deal with a lot of stuff the parents from villages force their daughters to do, though I try to get back some ground with our parents.... which doesn't work that well TBH.

Well, besides that, do tell me about some books that fit this prompt.

These are the books I have decided to give them-

1) Three Days of Happiness (light novel, my favourite short novel)

2) The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

3) Beyond the Syllabus: The Real-Life Guide for Teenagers Who Want More than Just Marks (iffy about this one)

4) Ikigai For Teens: Finding Your Reason For Being (from the same guy who wrote Ikigai, also not sure about this one)

Any thoughts and comments are appreciated.

Bye Bye.

What are you reading currently? Any underrated spy books you'd recommend?

A little bit about me

So, this is Sahil!

I've been thinking about sharing my reading experiences because I've noticed that many people are often conflicted about whether they should read or buy a particular book, or whether it's even worth their time. So, I thought I'd share my two cents and hopefully help you get a better idea of what to expect.

Why?

Honestly, I don't know. I just want to let some thoughts out. I've also been thinking about reading more books and reviewing each one I finish. Hopefully, this will help me stay accountable and make reading a consistent habit.

Anyway, this will be a spoiler-free review.

The book: A Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter

I got this book around August 22nd and, as usual, put it aside. Then, on Monday, October 5th, I finally decided to pick it up. I ended up reading around 80 pages that day, and by the end of the week — Friday, to be precise — I'd devoured all 463 pages.

Why? Again

Perhaps I loved it too much. Maybe it had simply been a while since I'd last picked up a book. Or perhaps I was trying to prove to myself that I could still sit down and finish one.

Whatever the reason, I did it, and I'm glad I did.

What's it about?

Who killed Luke Ryder?

That's the question that has haunted the Howard family for 20 years. The case remains unsolved, but now it's being reopened on television. Six experts from different fields come together to reinvestigate the murder, examine the evidence, explore the possibilities, and try to uncover the truth.

Sounds interesting, right?

Well, it is. And what makes it even more interesting is how the story is told.

You aren't reading conventional chapters filled with paragraphs and dialogue. Instead, the book is written in the format of a television series script. Rather than traditional chapters, you get episodes, cliffhangers, montages, and tension that keeps building as the investigation progresses.

The dialogue-driven format also makes it a relatively easy read. It feels less like reading a conventional novel and more like watching a crime documentary unfold on the page.

Parameters :

1. Engagement — Very good

This book does a great job of keeping you invested. The plot is intricately woven, the mystery gives you plenty to think about, and the twists keep you questioning your assumptions. You'll constantly find yourself trying to piece together the clues and figure out what really happened.

1. Length — A little long, but justified

At 463 pages, it's definitely a substantial read. There are moments when the additional information might feel a little unnecessary, but considering that the entire premise revolves around investigating a cold case, exploring different possibilities is part of the process.

Whether every detail earns its place is debatable, but the length didn't stop me from finishing it in a week.

1. Execution — Good to very good

Did I see the ending coming?

Honestly, I had a vague idea of what might have happened, but I wouldn't say I had everything figured out. Even when you start forming theories, the execution keeps you questioning whether you're actually on the right track.

If I had to choose between nice, good, very good and excellent, I'd put the execution somewhere between good and very good.

And that's all I have to say for now. Next up I'll be talking about " A murder in dehradun ". If you wanna discuss we can do it in my dms or here in the comments however I would like to keep it spoiler free here.

And I need advise which one i should read ? " Don't let her stay by Nicola Sanders OR A study in scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle. ✌🏻

Hi everyone!
I’ve been reading books for a while, mostly non-fiction. Although I’ve always found fiction interesting, I’ve never really developed the habit of reading it.

I think the reason is that I always want to get something useful out of a book. It could be a lesson I can apply to my daily life, a new way of looking at things, or something that helps me grow as a person.

However, after reading around 40 non-fiction books, I’ve started to feel that most of them could be summarised in a single, well-written blog post, with a few exceptions.
Now, I’m getting bored with non-fiction and feel like exploring fiction, especially books related to psychology, human behaviour, Stoicism, and classics.

I’m looking for books that have an interesting story but also teach me something valuable about life, people, or human nature.
Are there any books that blew your mind, changed your perspective, or left you thinking about them long after you finished reading? I’d love to hear your recommendations!

soooooo this is my latest purchase, na na karte le hi li 😭🤧jabki i have already many books staring at me ifykyk..anyway i js couldnt resist myself.But thats how it is w books,isn't it? they are not in hurry.they willl wait for you till you are ready. (im not an avid reader tho)

and thats the whole point,right? the presence of books produces such an ecstasy that the buying of more books than one can read is nothing less than the soul reaching towards infinity...we cherish books.

even if unread, their mere presence excudes comfort, their ready access, reassurance. (this quote really sumps up my bibliophilia)

p.s- i only have this one picture of my books ,so excuse the bg and messiness.

i cannot wait to read these books but ive already loaded tbr🤧🥲

and the 2nd pic is so me😭💔🫠

tl;dr-see image second.

ITS SO FUN TO READ ALSO THE ILLUSTRATIONS HAVE THEIR OWN SEPARATE PUNS :D

!! Mild spoiler alert !!

I am in love with this character or whatever is wrong with him, at one points he is an egoistic person who hates the women who rejected him for someone else, but as soon as she enters the room he can't look anywhere else. He is a self critical person who became nihilistic after founding flaws in his own philosophy and after continous rift with his own brother becomes superflous. But one look at her and he forgets everything and the only goal of his life becomes marrying kitty and having kids on his farm. He is a very relatable character to every introspective person who only thinks and never acts and when he do its too late.

I like him more then I like Anna and Dolly, to me I find anna a little annoying

Does anybody else feels the same?

ഞാൻ ആളുകളുമായി സംസാരിക്കുന്നതിൽ വളരെ പിന്നോട്ട് ആണ് സംസാരം നന്നാക്കുന്നതിനായി എനിക്ക് കുറച്ചു പുസ്തകങ്ങൾ പരിചയപ്പെടുത്തി തരാമോ?

So I Purchased The Bhagvad Gita Yesterday and gave it a reading before going to sleep. It is such a thought provoking book !! its philosophical ideas kept me awake all night. I Think the best time to read this is in the mornings.

It was costing me around Rs.500 before

Hey guys i am not into books that much and i really don't know much about books. My sister's birthday is coming up and i want to gift her this book because she once said she wanted it.

I really don't know where i should buy, i just want it to be good quality and the price should be reasonable.

Please help me out, i would really appreciate it.

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The thing is, he says sorry and just walks away without even looking at her. And she doesn't say anything either.

idk, I kinda like moments like this where someone says just a few words but there's so much behind them.

Does his apology feel genuine to you, or do you think he's just trying to escape what he did?

Is it just me, or does jumping to a different author feel like an absolute chore for the first couple of days?

​If I finish a book and pick up another one by the same author—even if it's a completely unrelated standalone story—it's totally fine. Smooth sailing from page one. But the second I switch to a brand-new author, I hit a guaranteed two-day reading slump.

​It's like my brain refuses to accept a new writing style, a new voice, and a whole new set of rules right away. Those first forty-eight hours are the hardest hurdle to clear. Yet, once I push through that awkward adjustment period and the book turns out to be good, I'm completely hooked and become a fan.

​Anyone else suffer from this author-switching lag, or is my brain just painfully resistant to change?

Is this a good read? And most importantly is it interesting ??

The dark forest concept and the wallfacer concept were really good. ❤️

Picked this up for this week’s read.
Hoping it to be a good one

I want to read India's history from day 1 (like from the stone age... type) to present in 2026. I know it can't be done by reading a single book I am ok with reading multiple books so please suggest.