When Alba de Céspedes published “There’s No Turning Back” in 1938, she likely knew she was lighting a flame that would both illuminate and burn. The novel, which follows eight young women at a Roman boarding house during their university years, was immediately banned by Mussolini’s Fascist regime for its subversive portrayal of female independence
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In the “good old days” (though I sometimes wonder whether they were THAT GOOD), picking up a book from another country felt like stepping through a sci-fi portal. Everything was new, unfamiliar – the customs, the landscapes, the words and expressions, it all felt different. But within that foreignness, as we turned the pages, we
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Chenyasha is the third book by Arnav Agrawal, and although it is my first read by him, I approached it with an open mind and a genuine appreciation for young authors who dare to put their creative work into the world. Writing a book at the age of 13 is an admirable achievement, and Arnav
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Welcome to TRB Lounge! We’re thrilled to host author Robert A. Walker today, who will be unveiling an intriguing excerpt from their new fantasy series, The Legend of Baelon, Six Moons, Seven Gods. Dive in and get an exclusive sneak peek into the intriguing world they’ve crafted in their latest work! About the Book Six
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When literary genius meets adept translation, magic happens. And this is exactly what readers are treated to in The Middlemen of Vedapura, a political satire by Sahitya Akademi and Padma Shri awardee Indira Parthasarathy, now brought to life in English by M.K. Sudarshan. Originally written in Tamil, this 1995 novel has already claimed its rightful
Discover the magic of poetry with our curated list of the best poetry books to read and reread. From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, these collections capture the beauty of language, emotions, and imagination. Whether you’re a seasoned poetry lover or a curious newcomer, these books will inspire, comfort, and ignite your creativity with every
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Bertrand Russell’s The Problems of Philosophy is a seminal work that serves as both an introduction to and a profound exploration of some of the most enduring questions in philosophy. First published in 1912, the book remains a cornerstone of philosophical literature, offering readers a lucid and systematic examination of epistemology, metaphysics, and the nature of reality.
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Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop Welcome to Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum, Translated by Shanna Tan ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Print Length: 320 pagesFormat: eBookPublisher: Bloomsbury PublishingGenre: Urban fiction, Korean fiction, fiction Every action has equal and opposite reactions—consequences if you will. “Welcome to Hyunam-Dong Bookshop” is a collection of stories featuring mostly
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By Harsimran Kaur The self-deprecating Saif Ali Khan, the mysterious robber in a trance of maraud and the discreditable dagger! A typical Hindi movie scene but this time Saif was the protective father fighting the hair-raising antagonism of the intruder skirting his house in real. What were his intentions? Heated debates are doing the rounds,
Krithika’s Revenge The streets of Yamuna Nagar were enveloped in palpable darkness. The crescent-shaped moon occasionally peeped out of the horizon through the dark clouds as though it was doing its best to pep things up for the residents of the colony. The croaking of the frogs could be heard as they jumped hither and
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