In 2005:
I remember those times when I was playful, childish and irresponsible ( wait, I'm still all of them. uh! Never mind.) ie; SCHOOL, I had this whole notion about boring people which meant, anybody who used their library card frequently (read novels or any kind of books) and would miss all the other FUN like running around the class, bossing over people, making fun of all the WEIRDOS and many more unproductively-fun-memory lasting activities.
Present Day:
And now I cannot get enough of my novels. Its not like I am crazy about them, but then I love them. They take me to a different world. Fantasising has been my birth right.
Here's a list of my read over the years ( In no particular order, listed them as they came into my BRAIN ):
Five Point Some one: For first time novel readers, this is for you! Its light on language, easy on brain, fun and a CB book. CB has certainly made India read like never before. And the reason is very simple you don't have to think much before or after you pick/finish a CB book coz you go with the flow.
The Kite Runner: This is the first book written by Khalid Hosseni. He followed it up with The thousand splendid suns. This book talks about two different characters, one who is loyal until his last breath and the other who is self centred. The way story is started and then taken forward, is certainly worth a read. Its a journey through Afghanistan in its heydays and the days after Taliban invasion.
The Thousand Splendid Suns: There is a thin line of connect between The Kite Runner and this book. If the above novel spoke about two diverse characters this talks about two similar characters and their sacrifice. There's friendship, love and hatred in equal amounts.The plight of women in Afghanistan has been written so delicately that its difficult for you to not shed a tear. Its one of the best written books I have come across.
Two States: The most popular of the CB books. Reality mixed with some good sense of humour. Nice read!
Love Story by Erich Segal: Its been a favourite with romantics for about 4 decades now. Need I say more.
A walk to remember and Notebook: Love is in the year. A must for die hard romantics.
P.S. I Love You: Awesome! Splendid read. Its about how a girl who is madly in love with her husband copes up with his sudden demise just by following the letters that she keeps getting from him ( He knows about his death and pre plans her way to recovery after he's gone) . It makes you believe in LOVE.
Twilight Series: Yes, I am a twilight fan. I love the way the story is woven. Its an addictive read if you totally get into the skin of the book.
Alchemist: Interesting book with an amazingly written storyline which becomes a little bore in between and picks up towards the end. The moral in simple terms is Life is a circle and What goes IN comes OUT.
The famous dialogue from Om Shanti Om " Agar kisi cheez ko dil se chaho toh puri kayanat tumhe usse milane ki koshish mei Jhut jati hai" is the Hindi version of /stolen from the book " The universe seemed to be conspiring to fulfil my hidden desires."
The Devil Wears Prada: A picture perfect boss and her surprisingly smart by chance secretary. Witty and smart read.
Until You: A classic love story between the Earl of Langford and a school teacher based in England. Its those fantasy love story kinds. If love stories are your thing then the book is custom made for you.
Agatha Christie Novels: I have read too many Agatha Christie books.
The first book I read was The Sittaford Mystery.
When you begin reading her novels, you'll like them because they are engaging and you keep guessing who the killer is, but once you get used to her style of writing, it gets a little predictive ( Could be because you cannot stop with one Agatha Christie novel and then you start thinking like her ) Nevertheless, for starters its a thrill, that'll keep you hooked and she writes thrillers like nobody does.
Sidney Sheldon Novels: Its perfect blend of everything. There's friendship, love, betrayal, murder, investigation and what not. I have read too many to pick up one. They are good for a long read.
Ruskin Bond Short Stories: The Himalayan foothills + Anglo Indian house + the adventures = A Ruskin Bond Book. I have had his stories as lessons in school days. And I started loving the easy narration since then. It hasn't ceased yet.
Panchatantra/ Snow White/ Cinderella/ Bed time stories: These were the books that I kept reading time and again when I was young, while all my friends had progressed uptil the famous five and such other Enid blyton books. I liked these books because they were short and they had pictures which would make it a fun read. Yes I still like books with pictures. ( When someone asks why!?!, All I say is the kid in you should be kept alive. ;) ). They are perfect feel good books.
Tinkle Comics/chandama : This is where it all started. They are not novels. But they are my favourites. I can read a tinkle on any given day. I would read it with as much enthusiasm as I read it the first time. Its an ALL time and ANY time read.
The above are all the ones that I can recollect. There are many more which would be posted as they hit my currently malfunctioning BRAIN.
:)
I remember those times when I was playful, childish and irresponsible ( wait, I'm still all of them. uh! Never mind.) ie; SCHOOL, I had this whole notion about boring people which meant, anybody who used their library card frequently (read novels or any kind of books) and would miss all the other FUN like running around the class, bossing over people, making fun of all the WEIRDOS and many more unproductively-fun-memory lasting activities.
Present Day:
And now I cannot get enough of my novels. Its not like I am crazy about them, but then I love them. They take me to a different world. Fantasising has been my birth right.
Here's a list of my read over the years ( In no particular order, listed them as they came into my BRAIN ):
Five Point Some one: For first time novel readers, this is for you! Its light on language, easy on brain, fun and a CB book. CB has certainly made India read like never before. And the reason is very simple you don't have to think much before or after you pick/finish a CB book coz you go with the flow.
The Kite Runner: This is the first book written by Khalid Hosseni. He followed it up with The thousand splendid suns. This book talks about two different characters, one who is loyal until his last breath and the other who is self centred. The way story is started and then taken forward, is certainly worth a read. Its a journey through Afghanistan in its heydays and the days after Taliban invasion.
The Thousand Splendid Suns: There is a thin line of connect between The Kite Runner and this book. If the above novel spoke about two diverse characters this talks about two similar characters and their sacrifice. There's friendship, love and hatred in equal amounts.The plight of women in Afghanistan has been written so delicately that its difficult for you to not shed a tear. Its one of the best written books I have come across.
Two States: The most popular of the CB books. Reality mixed with some good sense of humour. Nice read!
Love Story by Erich Segal: Its been a favourite with romantics for about 4 decades now. Need I say more.
A walk to remember and Notebook: Love is in the year. A must for die hard romantics.
P.S. I Love You: Awesome! Splendid read. Its about how a girl who is madly in love with her husband copes up with his sudden demise just by following the letters that she keeps getting from him ( He knows about his death and pre plans her way to recovery after he's gone) . It makes you believe in LOVE.
Twilight Series: Yes, I am a twilight fan. I love the way the story is woven. Its an addictive read if you totally get into the skin of the book.
Alchemist: Interesting book with an amazingly written storyline which becomes a little bore in between and picks up towards the end. The moral in simple terms is Life is a circle and What goes IN comes OUT.
The famous dialogue from Om Shanti Om " Agar kisi cheez ko dil se chaho toh puri kayanat tumhe usse milane ki koshish mei Jhut jati hai" is the Hindi version of /stolen from the book " The universe seemed to be conspiring to fulfil my hidden desires."
The Devil Wears Prada: A picture perfect boss and her surprisingly smart by chance secretary. Witty and smart read.
Until You: A classic love story between the Earl of Langford and a school teacher based in England. Its those fantasy love story kinds. If love stories are your thing then the book is custom made for you.
Agatha Christie Novels: I have read too many Agatha Christie books.
The first book I read was The Sittaford Mystery.
When you begin reading her novels, you'll like them because they are engaging and you keep guessing who the killer is, but once you get used to her style of writing, it gets a little predictive ( Could be because you cannot stop with one Agatha Christie novel and then you start thinking like her ) Nevertheless, for starters its a thrill, that'll keep you hooked and she writes thrillers like nobody does.
Sidney Sheldon Novels: Its perfect blend of everything. There's friendship, love, betrayal, murder, investigation and what not. I have read too many to pick up one. They are good for a long read.
Ruskin Bond Short Stories: The Himalayan foothills + Anglo Indian house + the adventures = A Ruskin Bond Book. I have had his stories as lessons in school days. And I started loving the easy narration since then. It hasn't ceased yet.
Panchatantra/ Snow White/ Cinderella/ Bed time stories: These were the books that I kept reading time and again when I was young, while all my friends had progressed uptil the famous five and such other Enid blyton books. I liked these books because they were short and they had pictures which would make it a fun read. Yes I still like books with pictures. ( When someone asks why!?!, All I say is the kid in you should be kept alive. ;) ). They are perfect feel good books.
Tinkle Comics/chandama : This is where it all started. They are not novels. But they are my favourites. I can read a tinkle on any given day. I would read it with as much enthusiasm as I read it the first time. Its an ALL time and ANY time read.
The above are all the ones that I can recollect. There are many more which would be posted as they hit my currently malfunctioning BRAIN.
:)
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