Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon is a contemporary retelling of Beauty and the Beast set at an elite boarding school in the mountains--think Beauty and the Beast meets Gossip Girl!Continue Reading
This picture book should be in every elementary school classroom. Every parent and child should read it. It is bright, inspirational, and full of amazing representation.Continue Reading
Young Adult fiction today is telling some amazing diverse stories. And listening to them on audiobook is a great way to dive in and experience them. Here are some amazing YA audiobooks.Continue Reading
As you know, I need to read any Pride and Prejudice retellings I can find. And this one...oh this one. Ayesha at Last is my favourite Pride and Prejudice reimagining yet. Continue Reading
A new book by the author of When Dimple Met Rishi, From Tinkle, with Love is all about Indian-American teen filmmaker Twinkle and her chance to direct a movie. It may just get her closer to her long-time crush Neal...except that she starts falling hard for his twin brother Sahil.Continue Reading
In this stunning graphic novel, Priyanka Das has so many unanswered questions: Why did her mother abandon her home in India years ago? What was it like there? And most importantly, who is her father, and why did her mom leave him behind? But Pri's mom avoids these questions--the topic of India is permanently closed.Continue Reading
At the end of December I wrote a post about last year's goals and how I didn't meet most of them... This year, my goals are a lot simpler and less specific to make them, hopefully, easier to meet and more flexible as the year and life happens.Continue Reading
This book is exactly what I look for in a YA Fantasy. It has really neat fantasy elements (an interesting magical system, thought-out cultures and political systems), diverse characters, who are also interesting and multi-dimensional characters, relationships (and romances) that develop over time, interesting plot and subplots, an intriguing mystery, lots of action, twists and turns that Continue Reading
I read this book in one day. That's right. All 320 pages, the story of five girls over three generations. In one day. It's that good.Continue Reading
A super geeky, fandom-filled Cinderella reimagining, Geekerella is a sweet romantic comedy that is totally delightful! Also, enemies to lovers trope -- yes please.Continue Reading