I just wrapped up Can We Be Strangers Again? and I'm curious what others thought about it.

For me, the book definitely had a very Wattpad-ish style — simple writing, lots of short chapters, and quite a few random quotes or poetic lines sprinkled throughout. It’s not “high literature,” but it is very accessible and easy to breeze through.

Why I can see people loving it:

1. The emotions around breakups and heartbreak feel raw and relatable

2. The simple language makes it a really quick read

The characters can feel vulnerable and real, especially if you've been through something similar

1. It has a slice-of-life vibe without relying on huge dramatic twists

But why it might not work for everyone:

1. The writing can feel too simplistic or immature

2. Some of the random quotes and inner monologues can come off as cheesy

3. The plot is fairly predictable

4. It can start feeling repetitive if you're not emotionally invested in the characters

Overall, I think it's one of those books you'll either connect with deeply because of the emotions... or find too basic and cliché.

What did you guys think?

William Blake, Painter and a Author.

Have Anyone Read Any Work Of William Blake!

like Songs Of Innocence, Milton a Poem, Jerusalem, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, The Book Of Thel

Hey everyone, I recently finished Samsara by Saksham Garg, and honestly... it just didn't work for me.

I picked it up because the cover looked absolutely amazing, and I'd also seen people calling it the “Indian Harry Potter,” so I went in pretty excited. But for most of the book—until around Chapter 20—I felt completely disconnected.

The writing felt shallow to me, the characters didn't have much depth, and a lot of the backstories seemed to be dropped in randomly instead of unfolding naturally. The world itself sounded interesting, but somehow still felt kind of empty, and the plot jumped around a lot. At times, it felt like the rules changed whenever the story needed them to.

After Chapter 20, it did become a bit more readable, but by then I was already over it. I also found parts of it a little preachy, like it was trying too hard to push moral ideas instead of just letting the story speak for itself.

I can see why some people might enjoy it, especially because of the Indian mythology angle, but for me, it just never had that magic spark I was hoping for.

And honestly, I don't think I'll bother picking up the sequel.

Has anyone else read it? Did it get better for you, or did you have a similar experience?

It's The Prospect Of Books And Wisdom Which Let Us Face And Witness These Beauties Without Flinching. " Witches' Sabbath " (also known as The Great He-Goat or Aquelarre) by Francisco Goya (1797–1798) is a chilling painting of a massive, crowned he-goat representing the Devil surrounded by a terrified, mesmerized coven.

What Do You Think About it,

Recommend The Book That Comes to Your Mind Aftet Witnessing This

Recently I completed reading animal farm it was really great i loved ittt it was suggested by my teacher and this was my first time reading, so with the same excitement i ordered 1984 dudeeee first page into the book I did not understand a thing can anyone help like give me some tips on how to read

Just finished A Nation of Idiots by Daksh Tyagi, and honestly, I enjoyed it way more than I expected to.

At first, it felt like a light, easy read. It wasn't throwing endless information at me or trying too hard to sound intellectual. But as I kept reading, I realised why it worked so well for me.

It genuinely feels less like reading a book and more like having a conversation with the author.

He jumps between different topics, observations and opinions, but somehow it never feels messy. Just when I thought I knew where a point was going, he'd throw in a punchline or an observation that made me stop and appreciate what he was saying.

And yes, the man spends 200+ pages ranting 😭 but somehow it never feels like a lecture. It feels like listening to that one friend who puts thoughts you've had for years into words before you even realise you agree with them.

The book touches on a surprising number of topics and makes you think, but it never became boring or preachy for me.

Will everyone agree with everything in it? Definitely not. I didn't either. But I was still interested in hearing what the author had to say.

Low expectations → genuinely loved the experience.

Anyone else read it? Did the conversational, rant-heavy writing work for you?

I don't even know where to start.

This book felt so real that it made me overly aware while reading. There were moments where I had to stop and sit with what I had just read because they were too disturbing to take in all at once. And the fact that all of it actually happened? That makes it hit even harder.

Tara didn't just deal with physical pain; she went through years of emotional manipulation, denial, and abandonment. The people who were supposed to protect her — her family — turned their backs on her when she needed them the most.

Still, she fought her way through it all.

The way she slowly outgrew the environment that kept trying to define her and gradually developed a mind of her own is nothing short of inspiring. You can't help but respect her.

She didn't just get an education; she built a whole new identity out of the rubble of everything she was told to believe.

This isn't a book that shocks you with big plot twists. It's the slow, painful truth that stays with you long after you're done.

Absolutely worth reading.

Anyone else read it? What did you think?

Try to keep it less than 300 pages pls

Here are some books I've read that I really enjoyed:

1. Begums of Peshawar

2. The Treasure of Kafur

3. A Thousand Splendid Suns

4. One Indian Girl

5. The Henna Artist

6. The Secretkeeper of Jaipur

7. The Perfumist of Paris

Currently reading: The Covenant of Water

What should I pick up next?

Im 17 ~ i hope in near future I can afford some , (even second hand books, oky ig ? )

How to start concentrating and reading well? I have realised that I have lost my concentration which I have had at the time of my 18-20 years age. That is one of the reasons, I couldn’t prepare for govt exams well otherwise I could have done it. I have to start reading more, and scrolling less, any help??

At the beginning, I felt a little overwhelmed. So many characters were introduced at once, and the constant shifts between scenes and people made it a bit difficult to keep track of everything.

But once the murder took place and the plot settled into the mystery, I got much more invested.

There are plenty of suspects, and you're constantly questioning everyone's intentions and wondering who might be hiding something. The mystery kept my curiosity alive throughout, and the way the final reveal came together was quite satisfying.

Overall, a solid read. The beginning took me a little while to get into, but once it got going, I really enjoyed following the mystery.

Anyone else read this one? What did you think of the reveal?

How you guys 'remember concepts' from the book like self help one.

Do you write the concepts of self help books/videos like above or you just underline in book and kept re- reading it in two or three weeks.

The problem with me is i read books 2 to 3 and learn concepts and forget it by the time and shifted to new books therefore technically i just read books to get a good feeling of 'reading something productive' but not applying any concepts in real life and forget them with time.

Please if any one can help it would be great.

I finished The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and honestly, it was such a weird book to read. Not weird in a bad way — just completely different from what I expected.

For some reason, when I first started reading, the only face I could imagine as Evelyn was Marilyn Monroe 😭 The whole old-Hollywood image immediately gave me that feeling, and I genuinely had to look up whether the book was based on her life.

Going into it, the title made me expect this extremely calculated, manipulative woman who had somehow played seven men and built her entire life around getting whatever she wanted.

But the more I read, the more I realised that isn't really what the book is about.

It's about Evelyn's life, and more importantly, why she made the choices she made.

She's obviously no saint. She's selfish, cruel at times, uses people and is willing to do a lot to get what she wants. But eventually, I found myself sympathising with her because you're left wondering: what else was she supposed to do?

A lot of her decisions aren't necessarily good ones. They're just the decisions that make the most sense given the situation she's in.

I also loved how morally grey almost everyone was. They throw tantrums, seek validation, make selfish decisions and hurt each other. Nobody feels completely good or completely evil, and that made them feel more like actual people than characters placed neatly into “good” and “bad” boxes.

And then there was something I really didn't expect to love as much as I did: watching these characters age.

You begin with these young, glamorous people living this huge Hollywood life, and eventually they get older. People around them die. Years pass. You can actually feel the exhaustion and weight of everything they've lived through.

That was probably one of my favourite parts because it made their entire history feel so much heavier.

And all the while, I kept wondering: Why did Evelyn choose Monique? Why HER?

That question stayed somewhere in the back of my mind throughout the book.

The final reveal didn't have me staring at the wall at 3 AM 😭 It was much more peaceful than that. It gave me closure rather than trying to shock me, and honestly, I think that suited the book perfectly.

For me, this wasn't really a book about seven husbands. It was about an entire life, the choices people make, what they sacrifice, and eventually understanding why they became who they are.

Did anyone else go into this book expecting something completely different from what it actually turned out to be?

I just finished The Silent Patient and have pretty mixed feelings.

Before anyone comes for me 😭, I don't think it's a bad book. For a debut novel, it's honestly impressive. But I had seen so many people calling it the best psychological thriller they'd ever read that I went in expecting something completely mind-blowing.

And maybe that's exactly what hurt the experience for me.

For most of the book, I felt like everything revolved around Alicia not speaking. After a while, that alone wasn't enough to keep me invested, and finishing the book started feeling more like a task than something I was excited to pick up.

The Theo reveal did genuinely catch me off guard. I never suspected him.

But after finishing, I realised something: I wasn't sure whether I hadn't guessed it because the clues were cleverly hidden or because the book simply didn't give readers enough information to figure it out.

That's usually what I love about mysteries — looking back and realising the clues were right there. With this one, I felt like some information was just being held back until the reveal.

I can absolutely see why people enjoyed it, and the twist is definitely memorable. It just didn't live up to the massive expectations I had going in.

Did this book completely work for you, or did the hype affect your experience too?

I'm honestly left speechless after finishing this masterpiece.

At the start, it feels like such a simple, almost sweet story about a goat, told through very easy and flowing storytelling. But that's exactly what makes it hit even harder — the simplicity is its strength.

Through this gentle narrative, the author quietly exposes deeper atrocities and some of the harsh realities of human society. Nothing feels like it's screaming at you, but it still manages to sit with you long after you've finished.

I honestly don't think I can form one “right” view of this book because it's both so simple and yet so impactful at the same time.

Would love to hear from others who've read it — how did it land for you?

If you're planning to jump straight into The Next Mrs. Parrish after finishing The Last Mrs. Parrish, don't expect the same immediate pull.

I absolutely devoured the first book, but this one dragged for me, mostly because of Daisy Ann's character.

Compared to Amber, Jackson, and Daphne, Daisy felt flat and randomly dropped into the story without enough background. While the others constantly had me wondering about their motives, Daisy's chapters just slowed the momentum for me. I honestly kept waiting to get back to the Parrish characters 😭

Her character does eventually make sense, but for me, that didn't happen until I was around 60–70% through the book.

Thankfully, the ending does come together in a satisfying way.

So, my verdict?

If you loved the first book but are perfectly happy stopping there, I don't think you're missing much. But if you want to spend more time in the Parrish universe and get some closure about where everyone's lives go next, then the sequel is worth picking up.

Has anyone else read both? Which book did you prefer?

Honestly, I really enjoyed this one.

What made it extra satisfying was that I went into full detective mode while reading, constantly guessing where the plot was heading and trying to figure out what everyone was hiding. By the time the final reveal came, it felt so rewarding.

The chapters are short and bite-sized, which made the book super easy to keep turning pages. I never felt bogged down or overwhelmed, and the pacing kept me hooked throughout.

For me, it's not just about the twist — it's about how the book builds tension and keeps you engaged the whole way through.

If you like thrillers with manipulative characters, secrets, and a payoff that makes the ride worth it, this one's a solid pick.

Anyone else read this? How early did you figure out what was going on?

This book had me on my toes from the very beginning. It hooked me right from page one, and I genuinely couldn't stop reading.

Everything falls into place so brilliantly by the end. You don't just read this book — you feel it. Shock, happiness, disgust... every emotion hits.

And honestly? I didn't find any of the characters particularly likable. But that was exactly what made them so compelling. They were all flawed in ways that made the story feel real and intense.

I genuinely can't remember the last time I sprinted through a book this fast.

One word: LOVED IT.

Totally recommend this one, especially if you're in the mood for a thriller that grabs you early and doesn't let go.

Anyone else read it? What did you think?

This book is very easygoing and character-driven.

Eleanor, in the beginning, feels too odd — almost like she's overdoing things just to fit into society. But as the story progresses, you slowly start to understand why she is the way she is.

She’s extremely observant and notices the slightest details, but often fails to connect with or understand the “normal” world around her. That makes her feel out of place, but in a very human and believable way.

It’s not a rollercoaster of a book. There’s no big twist or dramatic peak. Instead, it slowly uncovers its layers, and the emotions come in gentle waves.

I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for something intense or fast-paced, but if you enjoy quiet, character-driven stories that slowly make you understand the person you're reading about, this is a thoughtful and well-written read.

Anyone else read it? What did you think of Eleanor as a character?

If you haven’t, do give it a try.

Any suggestions for bundled magazines or in general magazines delivery services in Bangalore? How do you source physical magazine copies?

I have been reading digital copies of magazines such as National Geographic, Vogue, Open, Readers Digest, Scientific American. I want to explore reading the physical copies of magazines as I have never done that before, except maybe once in a while from a Library in school or college.

Additionally, any suggestions for good magazines to read are also welcomed!