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Assam I 🇮🇳
Literature student
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Hola my darlings! Hope you're all doing good. I am

Hola my darlings!
Hope you're all doing good. I am humbled and astonished by your love on my giveaway! Here's to hoping you all get the books you want!
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Today's review is of #Hex by @rebeccadinerstein . Thanks to @bloomsburyindia for sending me an ARC. Before I begin, let me just say that this was an astonishingly original and sensual book, with bountiful imagery, and I rated it 4/5⭐
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I also read it with my girls @ladybookamore @fannatality @miss_solstice @per_fictionist !
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#qotd : #darkacademia recommendations please for #books #movies #series
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I admit towards the first like 50pages of the book I was rather scatterbrained and it took me some time to get into this quirky, yet what I now consider a contemporary form of an academic stream of consciousness, writing style. That is to say, it grew on me. The fourth wall felt like it was being broken down, but then the reader realizes that it is Joan who is being addressed by Nell. However, as one reads and delves into this terrific narrative, one cannot wonder but think if some of the words are directed at our own cores.
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I felt that the idea of the binary or the dichotomy was very prominent here - how one thing balances the other is portrayed again and yet, subtly most, if not all of the time.
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The idea of poison and how humans can be poisonous to each other is also explored. In the beginning, I wondered and this is what I wrote in my notes, "Is Nell a poison to herself and to Joan?" I found it comforting when this idea was brought up towards the last few pages - between Joan and Nell, of how in a marriage, the person marries oneself but poisons the other. It again brings to the fore, the idea of balance and of equanimity between the two parties in the relationship (of whatever kind).
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While the book felt very unsettling towards the beginning I have to admit that it ended on a note of hope, with the characters finally turning over a new leaf(except maybe Barry) and at peace with themselves. I wouldn't say I was pleased reading this book but my grey cells were thoroughly intrigued throughout, more so post the first 50 pages of the book. On that note, this is a stunningly original work. Definitely recommend!

SWIPE FOR GIVEAWAY! . So on this day I decided to

SWIPE FOR GIVEAWAY!
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So on this day I decided to give back to this community! A few days ago as I was unhauling books, I put up a story asking you guys if you would like to get some of the books as wins in a giveaway (my only condition being you pay for the shopping charges). And surprisingly, so many of you said yes!
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So today on occasion of my birthday, I'm blessing your feed with my face (LOL) and hosting this giveaway!
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Well, as for me, I'm going to spend my 22nd birthday in relative peace. My #Undergraduate #finals start from tomorrow and is your girl tensed af! But, fingers crossed! Wish me luck!
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Also made a few resolutions and I'll go over them again in maybe 6 months to see how far I've come by then. Here's to growing and becoming a better version of myself! Also, I decided to finally do the #meetthebookstagrammer post today since so many of you are new!
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Who am i//
I'm an English student, and I'm from the beautiful land of Assam, India. Books are my passion but recently I've been really thinking of and influenced by #minimalism so the giveaway is a result of that!
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Describe your typical outfit//
Contrary to this pic, I do not get dressed up everyday! Hahah I'm more of a long dress or boxers+dad's tshirt girl, these days. There's no in between!
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Favourite flower//
Peonies! Especially after Anushka's wedding pics came to light!
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Favourite colour//
A beautiful lush green! Sadly I haven't met my perfect dress yes!
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Favourite animal//
My brother 🌚🤣
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Favourite book//
#GoneWithTheWind #MemoirsofaGeisha #YouWillBeSafeHere #AnAtlasofImpossibleLonging
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I always set monthly TBRs and almost always fail to follow them. I love journaling and reorganizing my shelves again and again. I have a wonderful best friend and we've been together for 16 years, since kindergarten!
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I have had a wonderful couple of years here and made some amazing friends and I hope you get to know them all as well!
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Hola bibliophiles! I hope you are doing well! Toda

Hola bibliophiles!
I hope you are doing well!
Today I am sharing with you all a book which I think everyone should read. It is based on real events although the author has given a fictional touch - #Pokhran nuclear tests!
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Pokhran by @uday_singh_0000 is a book we all need to read. Inspired from the real event that propelled India into the nuclear-powered nation scenario, Pokhran is a book that rather focuses on the grey bits that are often ignored while people applaud the amazing feat of the creation of the nuclear bomb in a haze of patriotism.
As the name suggests, it is about the secret nuclear bomb test of 1974, coded SMILING BUDDHA, in Pokhran, in Rajasthan. When the test concluded successfully, the world (well, rather the allies of India) congratulated on her silent arrival to this stage. What was a side topic (that was much ignored and glossed over) was the fallout of this test. The people of the area were never informed. The book follows the trials and tribulations of Chaitanya, for he is one kid who was in his pregnant mother's belly while the test was conducted. And she was not the only one. There were quite a few pregnancies at the time, and even for some time after the test, many of the babies born were affected by the radioactive waves and thus had severe deformations or disabilities. It was clear that this was all due to that fateful test!
Chaitanya was born with stubs for hands and feet. As such, he found it really difficult growing up.
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Besides the obvious social consequences of this test, the author also explores various themes. For instance, the bond between brothers and sisters, being bullied because of differences, how disabilities can affect families (and my heart broke reading the father's treatment of his son, all in the name of his twisted sense of thinking that he will be making his son stronger for the world) and so on. There was also a romance angle and the book also explored how loss can affect people psychologically and affect their actions.
Overall, it is a slow paced thriller, I would say, for the path that Chaitanya is irrevocably pushed upon and that he ultimately conquers, all triggers from the SMILING BUDDHA.
4/5⭐

Hello my lovelies! How are you all doing? Any spec

Hello my lovelies!
How are you all doing? Any special Sunday plans?
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Today I'm sharing a few wonderful and #diverse #fantasy reads! I really enjoyed them all and I think if you are looking for some suggestions, these are the ones you should definitely check out!
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1. INKREDIA was a fast paced fantasy and I was left reeling after that end. Brilliant storytelling and a gripping narrative!
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2. THE SULTANPUR CHRONICLES was a book I never knew I needed to read! It was a fantastic tale of humans fighting against rakshasas, and banned magic!
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3. CITY OF BRASS is the introduction to a wonderful adult fantasy. If you are looking for such a series to start with, this is the one guys! And I am so excited for the last book #TheEmpireofGold !
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4. UPON A BURNING THRONE is inspired from the Mahabharata and it was superbly tailored into an original tale filled with fire and revenge 😉 (pun intended) so pick it up!
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5. REBEL OF THE SANDS is a trilogy I myself haven't read yet but if I convince you to pick it up, we are definitely in for a buddy read! Look at that stunning cover! And let me tell you, it only gets better!
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6. AND I DARKEN is an Ottoman inspired fantasy trilogy and I swear I never knew there could be such a finely crafted world with a wonderful culture to read about!
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7. CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE is an African inspired fantasy and it also features banned magic and a revolution!
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8. THE GODKILLER has another fantastic premise in which the #chosenone rises to kill the old gods and usher in the new!
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9. THE STAR TOUCHED QUEEN with its horoscopes and reincarnation and a superb romance, is the fantasy to quell our desi hearts!
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10. PATH OF THE SWAN is another stunning fantasy inspired from Buddhism! Also, it's by my former professor and mine is a signed copy! Asdfghjkl!!! Check it out!!
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I hope you really enjoy these books and if you have already read them, don't forget to comment how you felt or further recommendations, if any!
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Also, if you are a #taylorswift fan and a #bibliophile check out the original #folklorebooktag created by my bestie @per_fictionist !
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(Some of these were gifted to me as review copies. However, all opinions expressed are my own)

🥰🥰 And here's my twist on today's photo chal

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And here's my twist on today's photo challenge by @thereadingrush - take a pic of your #currentread with your pet. And since I don't have a pet, I thought I'd instead click a pic with these plant babies! SWIPE to see all the pics!
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So I read #FearlessLove from @mysecret.bookshelf for the challenge - Read a book outside of your house. Here I'm in my grandma's balcony. And I also decided to match my outfit to the book (part of the vlog challenge) with a favourite red top and black trousers.
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This is a collection of works (essays, stories, poems, song lyrics etc) published on the momentuous Supreme Court verdict of 2018 on LGBTQ+ rights. Pick it up! 5⭐
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#qotd : hey guys! What are you all #currentlyreading ?
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Fingers crossed! #rrbookpet #readingrush #thereadingrush #readingrush2020 #bookstagram
PC: @swati_saikia
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#booksforbeginners video is now uploaded so do che

#booksforbeginners video is now uploaded so do check it out! Link in bio! (It features many more books that the ones in this picture! 😉)
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Hello to all you lovely bibliophiles out there! In today's video I am suggesting a few books for Beginners, based on a wide variety of genres!
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𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒚 𝒘𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔: 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘.
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#qotd : off the top of your head, what were the books that made you fall headlong into the reading hole?
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I think it was the #famousfive series by #enidblyton for me! And then the #secretseven , #nancydrew and so on!
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I have included a wide variety of books from #fantasy , #horror , #literaryfiction , #romance , #classics etc! Don't forget to check it out and share!
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Onto a #readingupdate now!
1. I am currently doing a budduread of #Hex by @rebeccadinerstein with @per_fictionist @fannatality @miss_solstice and @ladybookamore . Thanks to @bloomsburyindia for the amazing #reviewcopy !
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2. I am also going to be participating in the #readingrush from tomorrow. It is a weeklong readtahin session and I will try to read like 9 books!!! Wish me luck! I have also made a #tbr video for it so do check it out as well, if you're interested!
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#bookstagram #unitedbookstagram #bookstagramindia #themagicofbookstagram #bookstafeatures #mybookfeatures #assambookstagrammers #lgbtqia #pridereads #callmebyyourname #bookflatlay #flatlayindia #bookstagramideas
Some of the books were sent to me as review copies but opinions expressed are my own.

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