3 min readA new academic year is upon us. In Europe and the US, schools have recently reopened, while in India, children have been back in school since June. Every child is different. Some make friends immediately, while others may need a little more time to feel comfortable and confident — whether it’s moving to a new country, adjusting to a different language setting, transitioning from an international school to a local…

3 min readHmm… where do I even begin? I first heard about this book sometime last year, and I knew I wanted to read it. But my husband suggested we watch the series. I wanted to read it first. But, well… a long weekend came along, and I gave in. We binged the Apple TV series. I loved every bit of it. And yet, I longed to read the book. I held…

2 min readEvery time I spotted an Ali Hazelwood book in the library or bookstore, I’d think, “Not for me.” I assumed her books were for twenty-somethings. But recently, during one of our library visits—while my daughters were browsing—I picked up Love on the Brain along with my coffee. By the time my girls were ready to check out, I was already on chapter three. I couldn’t believe I’d waited this long…

2 min readI spent my weekend reading The Coworker. This weekend called for a thriller, and when I spotted this one by Freida McFadden, I couldn’t resist—especially after reading The Housemaid series! Did I enjoy it? For the most part, yes. Was it fast-paced? Absolutely. But here’s where it gets tricky. I read it cover to cover, yet something about it felt different. What worked? What didn’t? Here’s my review. The Plot:…

3 min readFor the past few days, I’ve been savoring a nugget with my chai—though not the chili cheese variety you might expect. I’m talking about Nuggets from Lived Experiences by Rajen Garabadu. Here’s my review. For those of you who follow me at Kurlygirlreads, it’s no secret that I love fiction. In our busy routines, there’s something comforting about being transported into a completely different world. The only nonfiction book I…

3 min readMountains, snow, serenity—that’s the kind of setting Temple Tales by Sudha G. Tilak called for! So last weekend, I visited the Somaskanda Ashram, a beautiful place nestled in the Swiss Alps. Surrounded by snow, the Ashram’s peaceful atmosphere offered the perfect backdrop. The black Nandi statue, massive and imposing, stood with an aura of quiet strength. As I stood there, taking in the scene, the silence felt sacred. Snowflakes fell…

3 min readFrieda McFadden’s The Housemaid series is an exhilarating psychological thriller that will keep you glued to the pages from start to finish. This was my first read by the author, but I was so intrigued by the plot that I immediately wanted to read the entire series—and I did! The story follows Millie, a woman with a dark past. Her employers may not know everything about her, but they soon…