Book Review: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

At first glance, 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez can feel overwhelming—a labyrinth of names, magical happenings, and sprawling generations. When I began reading it, I couldn’t progress in one go. The story felt dense, the characters tangled, and the slow pace. I had to take a break, let the words settle. …

Blogchatter’s AtoZ 2025 Theme Reveal: The Song Of Our Bond

Coming up with a theme for the A-to-Z challenge is no easy feat. After missing the campaign last year, I was determined to approach it differently this time, armed with all the tools I’d need to succeed. I began preparing as early as February, but chaos soon took over—total chaos. Ideas flooded my mind: Should …

Awakening to the Bigger Picture: A Spiritual Quest

The word 'Connection' written against a background of space or universe.

I was preparing for the WBCS (West Bengal Civil Service) exam in 2014. The preparation itself ensured tremendous personal and intellectual growth but something that my mentor said actually shaped my future path. He encouraged his students to practice yoga and meditation to build physical and mental strength and develop inner calmness. He also introduced …

Scars In Our Hearts

A bright shaded heart with cracks at the center among several dark shaded hearts.

“Walked so far in life that the past has blurred, memories evanesced but feelings still so honest.” We’ve all journeyed far in life, each step etching itself in our hearts with the sharpness of love, pain, separation, heartbreak, the deafening silence of loneliness, the hollow void of loss, fleeting moments of joy, and a rare …

Book Review: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

The cover page of the book "Finlay Donovan is killing it" by Elle Cosimano.

When you read, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano, be prepared to dive into a quirky, thrilling, and hilariously chaotic adventure. It is the first book in a five-book series (the 6th book to be launched this year, 2025). As someone who appreciates stories with strong female leads and unexpected twists, I find …

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