I am not gonna lie; I actually spent a good three minutes just gazing at the bookstore. Walking through the alleys in one of my most favourite bookstores in the country – Starmak, Chennai – that happened to open only yesterday after five months of shutters was like reclaiming a whiff of fresh air that … More Quiet Reassurance
What: ResortWhere: Krabi, ThailandFeel: Causal, Relaxing, Uncluttered, Rejuvenating, Airy A sprawling resort with a private entry to the gorgeous, blue beach. We visited as a gang of friends and had a ball. Standing at the heart of Ao Nang, KR was in close proximity to the main marketplace – pubs, restaurants, souvenir shops, massage parlours … More Unwind Bindaas: Krabi Resort, Krabi
BEYOND INDUS, Chennai, India || North Indian Cuisine My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars By virtue of being tucked in a corner in the lobby area of the beautiful Hotel Taj Club House, the restaurant exudes a rejuvenating calmness. The ambience is cosy and warm, and conducive to conversations. The Sunday Thali (Non Veg) I … More Sumptuous Thali, Taj Style
Call Me By Your Name | Directed by Luca Guadagnino | Starring Timothée Chalamet, Armie Hammer, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars I tried thrice – writing down my thoughts about this movie – and failed all three times. Every time I would begin scribbling, my fingers would come to a gradual stop, … More Movie Review: Call Me By Your Name by Luca Guadagnino (2017)
Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars You landed in my world on a calm, dewy evening And struck was I with a song I was about to sing; A song that lay hidden in the silhouettes of each letter That protruded from the cover, all poised to embitter. But waited … More Book Review: Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino (1972)
It is not always that I turn my vacation into literary ones; for one, my companions aren’t always as enthusiastic about books and their allied magic as I am and for two, I don’t undertake solo trips. But whenever I travel with my mamma, I know I can deviate from the customary and venture into … More Literary Trail: Shakespeare and Company Bookstore, Paris
I love e-books, I do. But ask me this: What gives you the the happiest feeling in your world of reading? And I would say: Reading in my library! Ah! Sinking into my little cozy library, books staring at me with wistful eyes from all around and in a continuous, hypnotic way, closing in on … More 11 Unusual Book Stores
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