Best Selling Books on Grief and Loss : And How They Spoke to Me
I still remember the first time grief knocked on my door. I was a teenager, and one of my closest cricket teammates lost his father unexpectedly. Back then, I didn’t know what to say. I tried to offer comfort with the usual “stay strong” line, but honestly, it felt empty. Over the years, whether through…
Best Books on the American Revolution : And Why They Still Fire Me Up Today
I’ll admit something upfront: I’ve always had a soft spot for stories about underdogs. Maybe it’s the old cricketer in me, remembering those tense matches when we faced a stronger opponent and somehow clawed out a win. That’s probably why the American Revolution fascinates me so much, it wasn’t just a war, it was a…
What Books Are Considered the Gospels : and How I First Got Curious About Them
I still remember the first time I heard someone talk about “the Gospels.” I was sitting in a coffee shop, eavesdropping on a group of students who were clearly prepping for some theology exam. They kept repeating, “Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the four Gospels.” At that moment, I realized I didn’t actually know what…
Why Are Books Important to Society and How They’ve Shaped My World
I’ll be honest, I can’t imagine my life without books. They’ve been my escape on tough days, my teachers when I felt lost, and even my companions when loneliness crept in. But beyond personal comfort, books carry a bigger role: they quietly shape society. Whenever I look around, I realize how books hold the power…
How to Read 100 Books a Year : The Way I Actually Made It Possible
I’ll be honest, I used to think reading 100 books a year was only possible for people who had endless free time, no jobs, and definitely no Netflix account. But a few years ago, I challenged myself to try, and surprisingly, I actually managed to pull it off. It wasn’t about speed reading or skipping…
What Books Are Considered Classics : And Why I Keep Returning to Them
When I first started reading, I used to avoid the word “classics.” It sounded heavy, formal, and like the type of book teachers forced students to read. But over time, I realized classics aren’t just old dusty novels, they’re books that shaped how we think, write, and even live today. They’re the ones that continue…
Do People Still Read Books? My Honest Thoughts from a Book Lover
I’ve been asked this question so many times: “Do people still read books in this digital age?” And honestly, I get why it comes up. Between Netflix, YouTube, TikTok, and podcasts, it sometimes feels like sitting down with a book has become a lost art. But as someone who still loves flipping through pages (both…
Which is a Subcategory of History Books? My Journey Into Historical Reads
I’ve always been the kind of reader who wanders into the “History” section of a bookstore and feels a little overwhelmed. History is such a massive subject, wars, civilizations, politics, revolutions, biographies, and even niche cultural shifts. At first, I didn’t even realize that history books themselves are broken down into subcategories. Once I figured…
What Are the 5 Books in the Hatchet Series? My Journey Into Brian’s Wilderness World
When I first picked up Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, I thought I was just reading another survival story. But honestly? It turned out to be so much more. The raw emotions, the fight for survival, and Brian’s transformation pulled me in deeper than I expected. Then I found out it wasn’t just one book, there…
How to Become an Editor for Books : My Journey and What I’ve Learned
I’ll be honest, when I first thought about working with books, my mind jumped straight to writing them. Editing? That sounded intimidating, like it was reserved only for grammar geniuses who never misplaced a comma. But as I slowly discovered, becoming an editor for books isn’t just about spotting typos. It’s about shaping stories, collaborating…
