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Unlock Free Audiobooks in the UAE – Here’s How!

Free Audiobooks in the United Arab Emirates? Yes, You Read That Right! The age-old debate continues—do audiobooks count as reading? Regardless of where you stand, one thing is undeniable: audiobooks are incredibly convenient. Whether you’re entering mindless data at work, driving, cooking, cleaning, or jogging, they let you enjoy books when your hands and eyes are busy. No more excuses about not…

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Twisted Minds & Deadly Secrets: Thrillers That Will Shock You

Step into the dark and unpredictable world of psychological thrillers, where nothing is as it seems, and every twist will leave you breathless. From unreliable narrators to shocking betrayals, these books will keep you on edge until the very last page. Get ready to question everything—you won’t see these endings coming! THE SILENT PATIENT  by Alex Michaelides “At the time I didn’t understand.…

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Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa

Book Review The story hooked me from the start. Sentaro, an unhappy man working in a sweet shop, spends his days making Dorayaki—a Japanese confection of sweet bean paste sandwiched between two pancakes. One day, a 76-year-old woman with deformed fingers approaches him, asking for a job. Initially reluctant, he eventually agrees, and an unexpected yet beautiful friendship begins to blossom. Set…

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Top 10 Must-Read Winter Books for Book Lovers

Coming from a tropical coastal climate to life in the desert, I’ve grown to love winter. And what better way to spend it than wrapped in a cozy blanket, coffee in hand, and lost in a good book? Here are 10 of my favorite winter reads! 1. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Liesel, a young orphan, steals her first book, ‘The Gravedigger’s Handbook’, from her brother’s gravesite—though she cannot yet…

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Book Review

Small Town Horror by Ronald Malfi ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Overall Impressions The book hooked me from the start, delivering an eerie and unsettling vibe. However, certain parts were a bit confusing and felt like a drag, slowing the pace down. Key Takeaways It felt like a classic, old-fashioned horror story, packed with twists and plenty of secrets shared between friends. As the title…

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None of This is True

Book Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. What did I just listen to? The audiobook, “None of this is True” by Lisa Jewell, blew my mind. The story was so gripping that I was hooked from the very beginning. It was a thriller that reminded me of “Gone Girl,” but with a unique twist that made it stand out. I loved that I was still second-guessing the ending even after I finished listening to it. What…

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Drowning by T.J Newman

Book Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. I recently read a book that truly captured my heart and kept me on the edge of my seat. The book, Drowning by T.J. Newman, is a thrilling page-turner that will grip you from the very beginning and hold your attention until the end. The story follows the passengers and crew of a flight that crashes into the Pacific Ocean mere minutes after takeoff due to an…

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Let Us Descend By Jesmyn Ward

Book Review ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Have you ever encountered a book that reads like a beautiful piece of poetry? If not, then you must check out this tragic story of black slavery, which has been masterfully woven with words that have the power to touch your heart and soul deeply. Jesmyn Wand is a genuinely talented author who can weave words into pure magic. The way the author crafted every…

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That's Not My Name by Megan Lally

Book Review ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. I went into the book knowing nothing, but it immediately captivated me. I found myself eagerly flipping through the pages. The story starts with a young girl who is found wounded in a ditch by a police officer. She has no recollection of her past and a man who introduces himself as her father provides documents and photographs to confirm that she is Mary,…

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A Girl's Best Friend

A Girl’s Best Friend

A girl needs a Best Friend and there definitely is no better friend than a Diamond. I for one met my best friend one day, while shopping. I passed by a Jewellery Store (okay, I didn’t pass by; I stepped in). I spotted this stunningnecklace with a big huge diamond pendant and the platinum chain further embellished with diamond studs. This exquisite necklace beckoned me with such force; I almost…

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7 Truths Everyone should accept for an Easy Life

7 Truths Everyone should accept for an Easy Life

It’s all about perception.  A few years ago, I had been to a debate contest where I was one of the judges. The topic of debate was, “Are old age homes necessary?��� I came across some fascinating points, both for and against nursing homes. It dawned upon me that there was no right or wrong. In fact, it was all about perception.  Perception – interpretation of how we view the world. What we…

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Leadership Lessons

Leadership is not something that can be taught in school. There is no special formula. And I wish I could say, “Just follow these 10 steps to be a successful Leader.” Nope! the bad news is Leadership cannot be taught, but the good news is Leadership can be learnt.  

A few weeks back as part of my project I took up the task to coordinate a Youth Leadership Program on behalf of ADK Toastmasters…

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Why I Now Complain Less and Appreciate More

Why I Now Complain Less and Appreciate More

“It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people who are happy.” ~Unknown

I used to be a complainer, a fault-finder, a grumbler. I would grumble a hundred times a day about mundane issues, be it the weather, the traffic, or my husband.

I complained when my husband didn’t help me around the house, and grumbled when he helped. It took me some time to realize that it was not him…

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Coffee with Friends

A cup of coffee with friends.

A warm handshake and a tight embrace.

Laughter and gossip as the day ends.

A day that seems to have gone apace.

As this strange cataclysm impends,

staying afar appears to be the only solace.

In our talks we never did apprehend,

being together would turn into an indulgence. 

Have confidence, we will emerge safe and sound,

and…

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To Change Or Not To Change

I was an introvert growing up, a gauche teenager among a sea of extrovert party lovers in school and college. It took me a tumble into life’s aching realities, a web of wrinkles and a paint of grey, to convert myself into the ambivert I am today. As an adroitambivert, I have quite successfully mastered the art of managing with or without the company of people. Now, adopting this lifestyle shift…

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The Alter Ego

It’s outright crazy that a person for whom the world revolves only around himself, the Egoist and the person who only talks of himself, the Egotist differentiate by an extra t. When we meet people who are mainly concerned about themselves, that extra t rarely crosses our mind. Frankly, whether they look only for their own interests or brag about their own magnificence, both are Egocentrics who be…

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Reading People (Not My Cup Of Tea)

Reading People (Not My Cup Of Tea)

I am too naive, too trusting. This is what I am often told. I am not proud of it. In fact, I get offended by these unintended harsh judgement of my character, though it is true. I do trust people easily. I take people for their words, the actions they portray and never try to unearth the truth behind their words and their intentions behind their actions. I get swayed by their smiles and…