Etaf Rum invokes the strongest emotions by bringing to life a story that paints a picture of generational trauma and survivor's guilt. The story revolves around the life of Palestinian American Yara, who tries to steer away from the conventions expected of a traditional wife while trying to understand her own trauma and avoid passing it on to her two daughters.
Reading is a journey that is continuously evolving. Most kids do not enjoy reading. It is a learning process that needs to be entertaining. If you're planning on getting your kids to read, here's a rough guide on what books to get for kids at each age.
With bits and pieces of Felton's life leading up to his role as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies, Felton paints a picture of what it was like to be a part of the magical world of Harry Potter. From the challenges involved in directing a bunch of unruly children with little advancements in the technological sphere to the heartfelt advice given by some of the leading actors and actresses in British television, this book is an absolute goldmine for an ardent Potter fan (ME!)
This is a story about a bridge, and idiots, and a hostage drama, and an apartment viewing. But it's also a love story. Several in fact.
An intriguing set of characters, a magical heist, a mysterious past - what more could you want in a fantasy? This sequel to the Shadow and Bone trilogy will keep you hooked from beginning to end!
Between life and death there is a library... And within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived. To see how things would be if you had made other choices. Would you have done anything different, if you had the chance to undo your regrets?
The Surrogate Colony is set in a post pandemic world where its citizens routinely scan their surroundings for microbes using their x-ray vision, carry out extensive sanitization procedures on a day to basis and look down upon large gatherings. Needless to say, this dystopian world is built on our existing fears - the fear of catching a virus.
Witches, flying dragons, swamp monsters and magic that dates back to the beginning of time - these are the elements that make this fantasy worth a read. It's a story about a community that's being oppressed by a bunch of old councilmen and a witch who supposedly eats children.
It's hard to pick a favorite read when you're a total bookworm. Yet, I persevered and picked five! The five books I have picked are a mix of fiction and non-fiction that made me look at a range topics from a different perspective. Minus the Fire keeper's Daughter, all other books are quite underrated. They were published a couple of years before - BUT they still don't have the recognition they deserve. Which is why I am here to explain, why you should be adding these books to your TBR pile this year.
This is the story of a man who survived the holocaust by hiding in plain sight. A man who had to leave behind his name, identity and family to avoid being executed for his genetic construct. It's only decades later, that his daughter, Ariana Neumann uncovers the astounding story of her father's mysterious past by painstakingly piecing together the narrative from photographs, letters, official documents and countless interviews from long lost relatives. The end result is a story that will leave you gobsmacked!
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