13 Years of Kindle – A Reflection
4 min read2024 marked 13 years of my Kindle journey—YOOHOO! Yep, I’m officially a Kindle teenager, and I couldn’t be more excited about it! This isn’t a promotional piece, though—just me sharing how my reading journey has evolved and how eBooks are now an essential part of it. While I’ve grown attached to my Kindle over the…
Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf
2 min readThere’s something magical about combining two of my favorite things: a serene walk in the Swiss Alps and a heartfelt book to ponder along the way. Join me on a walking review through the enchanting village of Bergün, surrounded by its charming Engadine houses, the majestic Alps and the serene beauty of its snow-covered winter…
Yaar Papa by Divya Prakash Dubey
3 min readAfter a long time, I picked up a Hindi paperback to read. All the previous books I’ve read by Divya Prakash Dubey were on my Kindle. During my trip to India this year, I treated myself to a copy of this book. Yaar Papa is a story meant to be savored slowly, and that’s exactly…
The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai
3 min readRemember that iconic scene in Ratatouille where Anton Ego, the formidable food critic, takes a bite of the ratatouille? In an instant, he’s transported back to his childhood, sitting at his mother’s kitchen table, basking in the warmth of her lovingly prepared meal. Or the touching moments in Paddington 2—first, when Knuckles, the gruff prison…
Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
2 min readThis autumn, I curled up with Tales from the Café, a comforting sequel to Before the Coffee Gets Cold, and it couldn’t have been more perfect for the season. Just like the first book, this story isn’t loud or dramatic but cozy like a warm cup of coffee on a crisp fall day. Returning to…
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
2 min readSome books have a way of wrapping you up in a warm hug, and Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is one of those reads. It’s a simple yet moving story about love, loss, and lingering memories. Imagine a quiet, hidden café in Tokyo where time seems to pause, and you’re offered the…
