American Books Being Read During the Pandemic: Essay I have been let down in many ways and by many people, but today I was cheated by the great father of American Literature, Mark Twain himself. Indeed, I have been, because you see, I was supposed to type a short-story analysis on his most memorable medieval story titled ‘A Medieval Romance’. I researched the short story … [Read more...] about American Books Being Read During the Pandemic: Essay
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American Books, Reviews, and Analysis: Essay
American Books, Reviews, and Analysis: Essay During this winter season, I hope to review and analyze American bookish content. In other words, I will be focusing only on American fiction and non-fiction books, essays, short stories, and everything literary by Americans on American themes. I have already posted many book reviews and short story analysis on the same. I have … [Read more...] about American Books, Reviews, and Analysis: Essay
Scenes of a Reclusive Writer & Reader of Mumbai is a 2020 DBW Awards Finalist
Scenes of a Reclusive Writer & Reader of Mumbai is a 2020 DBW Awards Finalist The Finalists for the 2020 DBW Awards were announced on September 1, 2020. With a deep sense of gratitude and honor, I announce that my book Scenes of a Reclusive Writer & Reader of Mumbai is a Finalist for the 2020 DBW Awards in the Non-Fiction category. Congratulations to all … [Read more...] about Scenes of a Reclusive Writer & Reader of Mumbai is a 2020 DBW Awards Finalist
My Take on books like A Wonderful Stroke of Luck by Ann Beattie: Essay
My Take on books like A Wonderful Stroke of Luck by Ann Beattie: Essay I had a lot of expectations when I picked up this 2019 published novel by celebrated author Ann Beattie. I had picked A Wonderful Stroke of Luck from the bookstore Wayword and Wise, at Fort area in Mumbai. The book came with a lot of recommendations from the publishing world. Everyone seemed to be … [Read more...] about My Take on books like A Wonderful Stroke of Luck by Ann Beattie: Essay
Reading during the Times of Covid-19: Essay by Fiza Pathan
Reading during the Times of Covid-19: Essay by Fiza Pathan I knew it would take longer than expected, that is why I paid my library’s annual fee but did not promise to come back. Sometimes at the rate, the cases of Covid-19 are multiplying in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, I wonder whether I will ever see my local libraries again. Or for that matter, will I ever live … [Read more...] about Reading during the Times of Covid-19: Essay by Fiza Pathan