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Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

Last thing I knew about myself was that I would enjoy Mathew McConaughey’s Greenlights – a gross, manly, “boys will be boys” kinda account! But this is not the only surprise this book held for me! I walked into this book knowing almost nothing about Mr. McConaughey except that I remembered him from Time to …

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Ramadan 2021

And before we know the Holy month of Ramadan will be here with all its blessings and festivities! As always we are here with a list of Ramadan must-haves for you, your family and friends from Muslim business owners who are extremely creative and have been working to make our Ramadan extra special! Keep the …

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Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents

I have considered myself to be quite broadminded, aware person who would not tolerate discrimination based on color, religion, gender or any other proclivity that people may hold dear. However when I look at my-“mindful”-self before reading the book, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent, my the then take on the color-based discrimination appears to …

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Snobs A Novel by Julian Fellowes

“There’s nowt so queer as folk” – Aristotle “Snobs” is written by Julian Fellowes, the person behind Dowager Countess’ wit, flawless period aesthetics and emotion-rich storyline of Downton Abbey. A detailed and vivid account of different classes of England, more than his later production of the aforementioned famous masterpiece, Snobs is his debut novel. The …

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2020 Reads and Listens!

This year made history for the world, so it had its own moments. But like any other year, as we approach December, #bookstagrammers start their reflection on their reads, listens and goals. Some set their goals in numbers of books they want to tackle that year. Some set their goal to add a new genre …

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For Your Collection ~

We do so many things while we live in this world – some we do because life tells us to and some because we are lucky enough to find opportunity to!! I feel so blessed to be able to run a passion-led business for more than 10 years – vintage china and accessories!! Now the …

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Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

“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 …

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Milestones During Lock-Down

Quarantine is going on at its own pace and life reaching its own milestones. Our oldest turned 20 in early March as the Covid-19 hit the US and our second one turned 18 right in the middle of the pandemic. Usually we are not keen on elaborated birthdays or making a big deal, nor are …