Archives for Non-Fiction
Japonisme by Erin Niimi Longhurst – Book Review
Japonisme is a book that I picked up for its cover. It has Japan written all over it with its minimalistic cover design, with a red dot signifying the rising…
Portraits from Ayodhya by Scharada Dubey
I picked up Portraits from Ayodhya on Amazon, when I was planning my trip to Ayodhya. There are hundreds of books on the city but almost all of them talk…
The Shooting Star: A Girl, Her Backpack and the World by Shivya Nath
It is not easy to review books by authors you know well. I have known Shivya Nath since she started blogging. Have off and on followed her blog, traveled once…
Never Lost Again by Bill Kilday – Book Review
Never lost again is how the Google Maps changed the world. I have traveled enough before the mobile phone era and smartphone era. Now, I can not imagine traveling or…
Punjab, Punjabis & Punjabiyat by Khushwant Singh
Punjab, Punjabis & Punjabiyat is a compilation of articles written by late Khushwant Singh in various publications at different points in time, including one unpublished one from his journal. I…
The Ancient Science of Mantras by Om Swami
The Ancient Science of Mantras introduces you to the world of mantras like a guide, holding your hand like a guru. It tells you what mantra and mantra sadhana can…
The Hippie Trail – A history by Sharif Gemie & Brian Ireland
The Hippie Trail is an analysis of the most famous and probably most unique traveler’s trail that has a personality of its own. Living in Goa, where the Hippie trail…
5 Personal Essays Compilations By Women
Personal Essays by Women There is something about personal essays and memoirs that reel me in. The glimpse into the life of another, peering through the glass of the layers…
Mind Full to Mindful: Zen Wisdom from A Monk’s Bowl by Om Swami
During my virtual wanderings, I stumbled upon a Video by Om Swami. He looked too young to be a Swami. He spoke softly but with a heavy accent in English…
How My Kindle Changed My Reading Habits!
I took a long time to buy my first Kindle. It was on that side of the debate where books were sacrosanct. You needed to hold it in your hand…