January 2019 - Bookedforlife

How I Got My Belly Button by Anju Kish fills the lacuna in age-appropriate books on sex education for children

Today, more than ever before there is a need for the right kind of sex education for children. With all kinds of information available at the click of a mouse, parents need to ensure that kids have access to correct, age-appropriate facts.

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31st January 2019

Adults

In conversation with the physician-poet, Dr. Pariksith Singh

It is heartening to see the realms of science and poetry converge and intersect every now and then. Pariksith Singh, a physician and a poet, juggles the two worlds with ease. Starting off from his latest poetry collection, There Was A Girl I Loved Once, we glimpse into his world.

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29th January 2019

Beyond Books

Little things can be big…a Netflix show illuminates that life is all about Little Things

“Remember the little things in life, for one day you will realize they were the big things.” A slice of life web series, Little Things gives a lesson in the importance of the simple pleasures of life.

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25th January 2019

Adults

Godsong, A verse translation of the Bhagavad Gita by Amit Majmudar

Godsong by Amit Majmudar is a beautifully crafted poetic translation of the Bhagavad Gita that will surely be a timeless addition to your library! The reader can return to it time and again, dipping into the wisdom it contains.

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23rd January 2019

Children

Flying with Grandpa by Madhuri Kamat

Flying with Grandpa by Madhuri Kamat is a poignant story of a special bond between a grandfather and his grandson. Peppered with humour, this family drama will appeal to younger readers.

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22nd January 2019

Read more about the article The Shooting Star by Shivya Nath is a debut travel memoir that speaks about the power of authentic travel, and its far-reaching personal impact

Adults

The Shooting Star by Shivya Nath is a debut travel memoir that speaks about the power of authentic travel, and its far-reaching personal impact

Travelling changes your life. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Shivya Nath’s compelling debut, The Shooting Star. The digital nomad gently urges the reader to look at the world in a way they’ve never done before!

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18th January 2019

Adults

Gardening with Biochar by Jeff Cox is a comprehensive introduction to biochar- the new darling of organic gardeners.

Straight from ancient wisdom comes an unexpected source of plant nourishment- Biochar. Gardening with Biochar by Jeff Cox is a comprehensive guide to understanding, making, and using biochar effectively in the home garden.

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17th January 2019

Adults

Ziauddin Yousafzai’s moving memoir- Let Her Fly tells the tale of how a single family can be a powerful unit of change

Ziauddin Yousafzai's book, Let Her Fly will be an inspiration to millions of parents who often succumb to the pressures of society. When a family is dedicated to a true cause, it can change the world!

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15th January 2019

Children

Amra and the Witch by Arefa Tehsin – Go down the thrilling hOle book!

Arefa Tehsin’s Amra and the Witch transports the young reader to the lush villages of Northern India. A thrilling plotline and a beautiful setting, all packaged in a lovely hOle book! What more could a young reader want?

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11th January 2019

Adults

Of Broken Childhood Dreams and Lost Destiny: Hunger’s Daughters by Nirmala Govindarajan

Hunger’s Daughters by Nirmala Govindarajan explores the dark truth of the brave young daughters of India as they make their way through life, right into your heart.

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10th January 2019