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On a slatted wooden table sit a bunch of pink peonies with some greens arranged in a small teal green watering can. Besides it, lies a copy of Jojo Moyes' novel Me before You and a light brown notebook with a pen drawing of a Paris scene on its cover. Photo by Ninay Desai.

On a slatted wooden table sit a bunch of pink peonies with some greens arranged in a small teal green watering can. Besides it, lies a copy of Jojo Moyes' novel Me before You and a light brown notebook with a pen drawing of a Paris scene on its cover. Photo by Ninay Desai.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Old-fashioned friendship-turned-romance with a bittersweet ending.

Apr 183 min read

A copy of Andrew Taylor's A Stain on the Silence lies on a teak table next to a bunch of wild weeds tied with a powder blue ribbon. Photo by Ninay Desai.

A copy of Andrew Taylor's A Stain on the Silence lies on a teak table next to a bunch of wild weeds tied with a powder blue ribbon. Photo by Ninay Desai.

A Stain on the Silence by Andrew Taylor

Stuck in the no-man's land between being plot-driven and character-driven, this isn't Taylor's best work by far.

Dec 6, 20242 min read

On a glass coffee table next to a tea light lies a copy of Paula Hawkins' psychological thriller A Slow Fire Burning. On it, is perched a pair of glasses. Photo by Ninay Desai.

On a glass coffee table next to a tea light lies a copy of Paula Hawkins' psychological thriller A Slow Fire Burning. On it, is perched a pair of glasses. Photo by Ninay Desai.

A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins

A slow burn murder mystery brimming with a host of unlikeable characters with reasons to kill.

Oct 25, 20243 min read

A copy of Helen Simonson's Major Pettigrew's Last Stand lies on a dark slatted coffee table with a tall glass of iced coffee. In the background are the streaky reflections of the cafe's indoor lights. Photo by Ninay Desai

A copy of Helen Simonson's Major Pettigrew's Last Stand lies on a dark slatted coffee table with a tall glass of iced coffee. In the background are the streaky reflections of the cafe's indoor lights. Photo by Ninay Desai

Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson

A heart-warming golden romance drizzled with a sauce of social satire.

Jul 19, 20243 min read

On a coffee table lies a copy of The Scent of Death by Andrew Taylor next to a small Christmas tree and strawberry shake with a white straw. Photo by Ninay Desai.

On a coffee table lies a copy of The Scent of Death by Andrew Taylor next to a small Christmas tree and strawberry shake with a white straw. Photo by Ninay Desai.

The Scent of Death by Andrew Taylor

A slow-burning historical crime novel set during the American Revolution that will have you turning pages late into the night.

Mar 8, 20244 min read

A copy of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library lies on a midnight blue cloth with its folds catching the light, making it glisten. A string of tiny twinkly lights is strewn around the book. Photo by Ninay Desai.

A copy of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library lies on a midnight blue cloth with its folds catching the light, making it glisten. A string of tiny twinkly lights is strewn around the book. Photo by Ninay Desai.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

If you're looking for an uplifting and easy read, you're in the right place. A bit predictable but engaging, nonetheless.

Oct 13, 20234 min read

A copy of The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton and a compass placed on an old wooden chest. Photo by Ninay Desai

A copy of The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton and a compass placed on an old wooden chest. Photo by Ninay Desai

The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton

A cursed ship. An eight-month long voyage. Several people with reasons to loathe each other. And ominous signs of the Devil's presence.

Jul 28, 20234 min read

The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams sit atop a pile of books on a round glass table. A bowl of fruits lies close by. Under the glass top of the table are small potted plants. Photo by Ninay Desai

The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams sit atop a pile of books on a round glass table. A bowl of fruits lies close by. Under the glass top of the table are small potted plants. Photo by Ninay Desai

The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

A quick read about the unlikely bond between a teenager and an elderly widower, catalyzed by eight books.

Jul 7, 20233 min read

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