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The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin ( 1894 ) - If you like The Yellow Wallpaper, you should read this too
“Free, free, free!” She whispers to herself moments after the news of death of her husband. She imagines a future where she can live for...

Monika Satote
Jun 161 min read


Pagli By Shivrani Devi | Nayee Kitaab Prakashan
सही कहते हैं लोग, एक बार हिंदी की कोई किताब हाथ में ले लो, फिर उसका जादू ही अलग होता है। एक पढ़ो, फिर तो सिलसिला चल पड़ता है! ~~ मेरा...

Monika Satote
Jun 142 min read


Elif Shafak is a master storyteller : 10/10 to her book 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World
Cry, my dear. Never be ashamed of your tears. Cry, and everyone knows you’re alive. '10 minutes 38 seconds in this strange world' is an...

Monika Satote
Dec 25, 20212 min read


What We Carry by Maya Shanbhag Lang : A Must Read Memoir
I have seen my mother being perfect, always there for us when needed. I had very little chance to spend time with her as a kid and...

Monika Satote
Dec 19, 20213 min read


JCB Longlisted "What We Know About Her" by Krupa Ge failed to impress in many ways : Spoilers Alert
What we know about her by Krupa Ge is a longlisted title for JCB Prize 2021. That is when I heard about it first. The cover, the blurb...

Monika Satote
Sep 20, 20213 min read


New YA Book Alert : Not Here To Be Liked By Michelle Quach
Asian Immigration Representation, Challenged Sexism & Stereotypes, Family Dynamics, Enemies to Lovers trope, Feminism, Self-aware...

Monika Satote
Sep 16, 20212 min read


Dirty Women by Madhumita Bhattacharya will make you feel uncomfortable : Much more than a thriller
4-YO Tara disappears from the house, leaving no clue to trace. She is the daughter of Drishti Sengupta, an unapologetic singer from...

Monika Satote
Sep 13, 20212 min read


What Would The Aunties Say by Anchal Seda : A Fun Guide for Brown Girls
What is the most unsolicited advice you have received from those nosy neighbors, aunties and relatives? And, I would also love to know...

Monika Satote
Sep 13, 20212 min read


Queer Literature: The Henna Wars By Adiba Jaigirdar : South Asian Representation
Nishat sees one of her family friends' daughters, Sunny getting engaged and how happy everyone around is, especially her parents. They...

Monika Satote
Aug 28, 20212 min read


CINDERELLA LIBERATOR : Feminist retelling of a classic story
“ But there isn't actually a most beautiful person in the world, because there are so many kinds of beauty. Some people love roundness...

Monika Satote
Aug 26, 20212 min read


The Terrible Horrible Very Bad Good News By Meghna Pant
The Terrible Horrible Very Bad Good News By Meghna Pant is a fun, entertaining and important book.
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Jun 27, 20212 min read


Zikora : A Short Story, Adichie's new release talks about some very sensitive topics
TW (book) - Rape, sexual violence, abortion, abandonment, breakdown, childbirth trauma Adichie’s books make me angry because she talks...
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Nov 1, 20202 min read


The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi is a masterpiece with a strong female protagonist
Alka Joshi's debut novel takes us on a journey of Laxmi Shastri, who escapes the abusive marriage and comes to Jaipur. To make a living,...
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Oct 4, 20202 min read


The Yellow Wallpaper By Charlotte Perkins Gilman : A Classic Feminist Story on Post-natal Depression
“The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a very important book. It's a classic feminist book published in 1982. I was...
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Sep 30, 20202 min read


Book Review : We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Feminism is a concept that is often misunderstood. We all seem to have our own definitions and understanding of it. And of course, the...
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Sep 4, 20202 min read


Purple Lotus by Veena Rao : Book Review
Rao’s debut novel Purple Lotus explores the various dimensions of a woman’s life, human behaviour, societal norms and the consequences of...
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Aug 11, 20202 min read
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