There are so many books and movies about the second world war. The Splendid and the Vile is unique in its research and detail. Sourced from the diaries of Churchill’s … Continue reading By the book, The Splendid and the Vile
Literary walk, Central Park
Often described as the only straight line in Central Park, the promenade along the literary walk provides a leisurely stroll among rare and majestic American Elm trees. On this visit, … Continue reading Literary walk, Central Park
By the book…A Burning
With a dream debut, Megha Majumdar’s novel A Burning has climbed up the western bestseller lists. The book covers a lot of hot topics that the publishing industry classifies as … Continue reading By the book…A Burning
Riding the Cape Cod Rail Trail
A rail trail that stretches for 22 miles across Cape Cod provides a blissful experience across towns of Dennis, Harwish, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet. We rode along beautiful paths … Continue reading Riding the Cape Cod Rail Trail
Setting up the twists and turns
Do you recall the way you felt when you first started reading mysteries, like a good old Agatha Christie? Turning each page with anticipation, awaiting a twist that was sure … Continue reading Setting up the twists and turns
A walk in Longwood
After staying home for months, a search for a good bagel led us to the Longwood area in Boston. Longwood is an amazing medical community in the Boston area that … Continue reading A walk in Longwood
By the book..Bad Blood
Bad Blood, the gripping tale of Theranos, proves that fact is often stranger than fiction. Charismatic characters, greed, and drama all come together in this exciting book. Much has been … Continue reading By the book..Bad Blood
In praise of audiobooks
I’ve fallen in love with audiobooks. I no longer feel like I am cheating on ‘real’ books when I listen to them. While I walk my dog, load the laundry, … Continue reading In praise of audiobooks
By the book….A Gentleman in Moscow
As I started to read A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, I was immediately reminded of the children’s book Eloise. Eloise and her adventures in New York’s luxurious Plaza … Continue reading By the book….A Gentleman in Moscow
Stories Set in Stone
Imagine being transported to the 12th Century AD. Into a beautiful temple complex built on star-shaped elevated platforms, amidst spacious and well-maintained gardens. Sculptors busy at work, carving exceptional stories … Continue reading Stories Set in Stone
