If you enjoyed New Nigeria County and are looking for similar books that tackle social issues with humor and sharp commentary, here are a few recommendations: 1. Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid This contemporary novel explores race, privilege, and the awkward intersections between personal relationships and societal expectations. It follows a young Black …
The long-awaited Thanksgiving was taken real easy at our home this year. We have been travelling this year so we decided to take this is a complete stay-at-home break. In the past years, we either invited people to our home or were invited and it always got busy one way or other. Just as a …
The spooky season of Halloween is one of favorites for many people- it evokes a feeling different from the rest of the year in many ways and opens a doorway to the much-awaited festive holiday season leading to end of the year. October with its spooky scary and autumnal vibes is also a time for …
June 29th, 2024 If you haven’t watched Bridgerton yet, you’re not alone—I was in your shoes just a few weeks ago, wondering if the series is worth my streaming time. My preference for Regency-era shows has mainly been the artfully produced classics like Emma, Rebecca, and Great Expectations—unless Julian Fellowes is behind a period production …
China Patterns in Queen Charlotte and Bridgerton are the perfect blend of aesthetic and historical Imagination!
Spending time watching a movie together is a wonderful way to bond, create lasting memories, and, on special occasions, turn on the films we’ve already loved. Movies have the power to help us relive treasured memories or create new ones. Father’s Day brings a mix of emotions, from joy to nostalgia and this year, we …
May 16th, 2024 Thanks to the world of streaming, we have the ability to watch any new series in one go (the only thing you need is time on hand- the ability to stay awake is mostly there). So, when the much-awaited Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar was released on Netflix last in the beginning of …
Umrao Jan Ada is a fine, historical piece of literature, the plot and characters of which have been loved by many generations. When it was announced that the Musical is making its way to Dallas, we group of friends re-arranged our busy schedules and reserved our seats to ensure we didn’t miss the play. We …
“Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again…” “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier – a timeless classic, Gothic mystery and somewhat horror! A young girl, with not much exposure to finesse and fineries of the gentry, falls in love with a widower, a Mr. de Winter of Manderley. She lands at the grand house …
