Neelam

An internationally accredited book blogger, voracious reader and the founder of Booxoul, one of India’s leading book and lifestyle blogs, Neelam is a person with a penchant for bringing out the best in people. A website designer, a renowned book blogger and a leading creative influencer on Instagram, here is a lady who is candid, closer to life and sensitive to the softest of emotions…

A Book Blogger, Reviewer, a true friend, honest critique, a relentless benefactor and more…

Parenting Tales | Anju Dhawan | Book Review
Book Reviews, Fiction, Short Stories

Parenting Tales | Anju Dhawan | Book Review

How do you wish there was a cosmic signboard in front of you every time you were stuck on important decision-making for your child and needed guidance? Or what if there was something to help you and steer you towards the right path when you struggled with the different aspects of parenting at various stages of your child’s life? Parenting Tales by Anju Dhawan is a collection of 12 such stories that discuss the nuances of parenting uniquely and engagingly through these heartwarming tales

AI-Boon or Bane? – The Technical (T)Error by Rohit Kothari, a Book Review
Book Reviews, Fiction, Sci-Fi

AI-Boon or Bane? – The Technical (T)Error by Rohit Kothari, a Book Review

AI (artificial intelligence) It’s the single most important technological advancement of our era and times, isn’t it?

Making things simplified as well as decoded, all at the touch of a finger. Life itself becomes a cakewalk thanks to the advent of AI, which has become a compulsive sort of companion, especially for Gen Z. And yet, uncannily enough, I want to ask you all today, Is it safe? Mingling with technology at such a high and humane level? So the question arises, is AI-Boon or Bane? – The Technical (T)Error by Rohit Kothari, a Book Review

Transitional Outfits- From Maternity to Postpartum
Lifestyle, Fashion

Transitional Outfits: From Maternity to Postpartum Elegance

Ever wondered which is the trickiest pursuit to be achieved for a woman? Call it dressing up or rather dressing right and comfy to achieve the best possible looks from maternity to postpartum elegance. From providing comfort to coming across as the perfect choice, women’s cotton dresses are the answer to all clothing qualms. The comfort, style and ease which cotton dresses provide are something which have been celebrated universally and univocally. Presenting the timeless women’s cotton dresses

Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto: A Profound Connection Between Food, Grief, and the Human Spirit
Book Reviews, Classics, Fiction, Short Stories

Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto: A Profound Connection Between Food, Grief, and the Human Spirit

In the realm of contemporary literature, there exists a treasure trove of novels that transcend the ordinary, touching the deepest corners of the human soul. One such gem is Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto. Originally published in 1988, this novella has captivated readers around the world with its lyrical prose, emotional depth, and exploration of the profound connection between food, grief, and the human spirit.

Wayward by Dethan, a Journey Towards the Soul, a Review
Book Reviews, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction

Wayward by Dethan, a Journey Towards the Soul, a Review

Imagine the plane you are traveling in crashes out in the open sea, yet you survive miraculously. Wait, there is another survivor alongside you—a 12-year-old kid? What if I tell you that you have to survive alongside that child out in the open seas and that help is not going to be coming anytime soon? Scared? Read on to find out about such a scenario in Wayward by Dethan, a tale like no other I have read before.