If I had to choose a library anywhere in the world, the Boston Public Library is my hands-down favorite. As a student, I spent many hours here, studying, seeking shelter … Continue reading A Palace for Book Lovers
What’s in a name?
Hamnet Shakespeare died at age 11, but scarcely anything was recorded about the boy’s life. Through her poignant and lyrical storytelling, Maggie O’Farrell breathes life into this long-forgotten tale. I … Continue reading What’s in a name?
American Story
Among the many fascinating places worth visiting in Washington DC, the Library of Congress is one of my favorites. This is the world’s largest library, with an amazing collection of … Continue reading American Story
A Perfumed Garden Springs to Life
Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum is a jewel in the Emerald Necklace park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. A treasure right in the heart of Boston, it includes rare trees … Continue reading A Perfumed Garden Springs to Life
Make Way for the Ducklings
Long after our children have grown up, some books we read to them remain with us. Make way for Ducklings written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey is one of my … Continue reading Make Way for the Ducklings
By the Book, The Patient Assassin
When I think back to my visit to Amritsar a few years ago, there are three things that come to mind. The serene beauty of the Golden Temple, the mouth-watering … Continue reading By the Book, The Patient Assassin
A Rock for the Ages
There are many ways to describe Plymouth– America’s Hometown, the place of the first Thanksgiving, the land of freedom for the Pilgrims, and the Mayflower destination point. There is a … Continue reading A Rock for the Ages
By the book, The Splendid and the Vile
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
