The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga

The White Tiger details the cast system in India and the rise of a person from the lowest cast to an upper cast.  When I mention this book, people say, oh.  It’s like Slum Dog Millionaire.  Uhmmm.  No.  I don’t think so.  It’s very different.  It starts off with our main character writing a letter to the premiere of China before the […]

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern.  Let’s get into it. Not literally.  Literally would not be possible as it’s fantasy, but what a fantasy it is. Before I continue with this review, please check out the podcast version of this review. When I started The Starless Sea, I felt entranced and enchanted.  I looked forward to the most […]

American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

American Dirt by Jeanine Cumins is an important book for our times.  Yes, the book has been likened to the modern day version of The Grapes of Wrath.  I’ve read those reviews and sometimes the expectations can be high. Below is my podcast audio of this review. I can’t recall what my expectations were but American Dirt […]

Ikigai by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles

Ikigai

Ikigai by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles.  What is Ikigai?  Ikigai translates to a reason to live.  Here’s the review of the book Ikigai.  If you prefer to listen to the podcast version, click on the audio below or the link to the podcast where this episode can be found. Ikigai is a book that […]

China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan

China Rich Girlfriend review comes from the script of the podcast by Living a Life Through Books. For more episodes by Living a Life through Books, click the link to her podcast. Hello everyone and welcome to living a life through books reviews.  I’m your host Dr. Shahnaz Ahmed and my friend Monique who talked about […]