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Happy Independence day
Independence Day is a powerful symbol of a nation’s identity, where the collective spirit of freedom and unity is celebrated. It marks the culmination of years of struggle, sacrifice, and unwavering determination by countless individuals who believed in the vision of a sovereign nation. On this day, the air is thick with patriotism as people from all walks of life come together to honor the sacrifices of their ancestors and the birth of their nation. Independence Day is not just about looking back at history; it is also about reflecting on the present and envisioning a future that upholds the values of liberty, equality, and justice. The celebrations often include…
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Everything Everything – by Nicola Yoon
Title: Everything EverythingAuthor: Nicola YoonOriginally published: September 1, 2015 by Delacorte Books for Young ReadersGenre : Young Adult, Contemporary, Fiction , Realistic Fiction, Audiobook, Young Adult Contemporary, Teen, Coming Of Age, Young Adult Romance, Contemporary Romance More books Nicola Yoon Literary awards South Carolina Book Award for Young Adults (2018), Teen Buckeye Book Award (2017), Pennsylvania Young Readers’ Choice Award for Young Adults (2017), Rhode Island Teen Book Award (2017), Evergreen Teen Book Award (2018), Soaring Eagle Book Award (2016), Milwaukee County Teen Book Award Nominee (2017), Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis Nominee for Preis der Jugendjury (2016), Iowa High School Book Award (2018), Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award (2018), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Debut Goodreads Author, and for Young Adult Fiction (2015), Gateway Readers Award (2018) My Review A book for Teens, Young Adults and Parents too. Awesome storyline.…
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The Shining – Stephen King
Title: The ShiningAuthor: Stephen KingEdition: PaperbackPublication: July 1, 1980 by New English Library (Hodder & Stoughton)Genre: Horror, Fiction, Thriller, Classics, Fantasy, Paranormal, Mystery, Audiobook, Suspense, Adult More books by Stephen King My Review The book gives you more chills than the movie. About the Author One of the best mystery and horror story writer Stephen King. Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine in 1947, the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. He made his first professional short story sale in 1967 to Startling Mystery Stories. In the fall of 1971, he began teaching high school English classes at Hampden Academy, the public high school in Hampden, Maine.…
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The Joy of Reading: Quality over Speed
Article: The Joy of Reading: Quality over Speed Author: Nicky Sinha Francis It’s Quora time again!!! While browsing through my Quora questions, I came across this frequent question of “Speed Reading”. Nowadays, I find people obsessing with speed reading, as if they are in a race. What is the average speed for reading? How many books can you read in a day, week, month or year? How can I develop the habit of reading fast? and many more. Enjoy Reading According to me, one should enjoy reading, no matter whether you are fast or slow. Reading should be a joyful feeling rather than a race. Some people like to read…
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The Wedding – Nicholas Sparks
Title: The WeddingAuthor: Nicholas SparksOriginally published: August 1, 2005 by VisionSeries: The NotebookGenre: Romance, Fiction, Woman Fiction, Contemporary, Adult, Adult Fiction, Love, Drama More Books by Nicholas Sparks My Review “If you love romance, this book should be on your list.” If you loved the movie or the novel “The Notebook”. Then “The Wedding – Nicholas Sparks” will surely touch your heart. This novel shares the true feelings of a married couple. About the Author Nicholas Charles Sparks is an American Novelist, screenwriter, and philanthropist. He has published twenty-one novels and two non-fiction books, all of which have been New York Times bestsellers, with over 115 million copies sold worldwide…
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Winnie the Pooh – A.A.Milne
Title: Winnie the PoohAuthor: A.A.MilnePublisher: October 1, 2001 by Dutton JuvenileGenres: Children, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy, Animals, Middle Grade, Audiobook, Picture Books, Young Adult, Juvenile More books by A.A.Milne My Review: “Must read book for every parent and their kids.”“Keeps you laughing and smiling the whole time. It’s just amazing!!!” About the Author: Alan Alexander Milne (18 January 1882 – 31 January 1956) was an English author, best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and various poems. Milne was a noted writer, primarily as a playwright, before the huge success of Pooh overshadowed all his previous work. Milne served in both World Wars, joining the British Army in…
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Jaya Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharat By Devdutt Pattnaik
Book Title: Jaya Illustrated Retelling of the MahabharatAuthor: Devdutt PattnaikPublisher: August 16, 2010 by India PenguinGenres: Mythology, Fiction, India, Indian Literature, Religion, Classics, Fantasy, Philosophy, Spirituality, Hinduism, Epic More books by Devdutt Pattnaik My Review “Devdutt Pattnaik has broken the traditional way of thinking. He reveals how myths, legends, and stories are changed according to the difference in culture and places.” “Please read Devdutt Pattnaik’s Jaya because he has not only beautifully explained the events of the Mahabharata but also shares the details of the stories and myths. Additionally, he explains how these stories and myths change according to the different states and cultures.” About the Author Devdutt Pattanaik is…
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The Songs of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Book Title: The Songs of Achilles Author: Madeline Miller Publisher: August 28, 2012 by Ecco Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction, LGBT, Historical, Greek Mythology, Queer, Retelling. More books by Madeline Miller My Review “Love has no boundaries. That can be seen in this novel.” “Have an open mind while you read this Book” About the Author Madeline Miller (born July 24, 1978) is an American novelist, author of The Song of Achilles (2011) and Circe (2018). Miller spent ten years writing The Song of Achilles while she worked as a teacher of Latin and Greek. The novel tells the story of the love between the mythological figures Achilles and…
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The Sandman – Neil Gaiman
Book Title: The Sandman Author: Neil Gaiman Publisher: January 1, 1998 by Vision Genres: Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Romance, Psychology, Drama More books by Neil Gaiman My Review The best comic book for the year. The best of Audible. About the Author Neil Richard Gaiman, (born November 10, 1960, Portchester, Hampshire, England), British writer who earned critical praise and popular success with richly imagined fantasy tales that frequently featured a darkly humorous tone. About the comic “The Sandman” The Sandman was a completely new kind of comic, and it became one of the flagship titles for Vertigo, a line of adult-themed horror and fantasy series launched by…
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Similarities between Greek and Hindu Mythologies
Greek and Hindu mythologies, originating from different cultural and geographical contexts, exhibit fascinating similarities that reveal universal themes and possibly ancient connections through shared Indo-European roots. These mythologies are rich in stories of gods, heroes, creation myths, and moral lessons, reflecting the human desire to explain the mysteries of the universe and human existence. https://www.youtube.com/@nickysinhafrancis2639 Creation Myths Both Greek and Hindu mythologies present elaborate creation myths that start with a primordial void or chaos. In Greek mythology, the universe begins with Chaos, a gaping nothingness, from which emerged Gaia (Earth), Tartarus (the Underworld), and Eros (Love). This cosmogony emphasizes the emergence of order from disorder. Similarly, Hindu mythology describes the…
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