This year, I challenged myself to read ten books. I was able to complete this challenge, and it was the most books I had read in a year in a long time. There was a mix of romance, historical fiction, and self-help. Here are the ten books I read this year and my thoughts~ 1.Continue reading “Reading Challenge: My Favorite Ten Books of 2024”
Category Archives: Entertainment
Exploring ‘October’: A Heartfelt Journey in Indian Cinema
Overview Inspired by my recent trip to India, I wanted to cover the film “October” directed by Shoojit Sircar. The film covers the themes of love, loss, and resilience. It also highlights stark socioeconomic issues, areas for improvement in the healthcare setting, and issues with strict and tough work environments. The film stars Varun DhawanContinue reading “Exploring ‘October’: A Heartfelt Journey in Indian Cinema”
Reflections from Never Have I Ever’s Final Season
There’s a reason this show is one of my all-time favorites. The following are my thoughts on the final season of Never Have I Ever (spoilers below). Initial thoughts First of all, right off the bat, you can tell everyone has grown up from sophomore year. Even just by observing the characters’ clothes and hairstyles,Continue reading “Reflections from Never Have I Ever’s Final Season”
Review: Queen Charlotte (A Bridgerton Story)
After Kate and Anthony’s enemies-to-lovers romance in Season 2 of Bridgerton, I didn’t think the future Bridgerton seasons could get any better. I was so wrong. In this season, we get to learn more about the upbringing of core Bridgerton characters like Lady Danbury, Violet Bridgerton, and of course, Queen Charlotte and King George. OverviewContinue reading “Review: Queen Charlotte (A Bridgerton Story)”
Book Review: Where the Crawdads Sing
Summary Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, centers on Kya Clark aka the “Marsh Girl”. The story takes place in the 1940s-1970s in North Carolina in a small town called Barkley Cove. The story opens with the murder of Chase Andrews and then flashes back to our main character, Kya Clark’s childhood. When Kya’sContinue reading “Book Review: Where the Crawdads Sing”
March Media Picks: Bridgerton and Dating Dr. Dil
Here’s one show and one book from this past month that absolutely blew me away. Full of South Asian representation, love, family, and drama, these picks will leave you hooked on the stories and unable to rest until you have gotten to the end. Bridgerton Season two just came out and I am obsessed! SetContinue reading “March Media Picks: Bridgerton and Dating Dr. Dil”
Book Review: What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City
Written by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the doctor who uncovered the Flint water crisis, this book covers exactly how she discovered the high lead levels in Flint water and the brave and admirable fight she led for environmental and social justice. What’s the Flint water crisis? In short, the Flint water crisis refers to the tragicContinue reading “Book Review: What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City”
The Tennis Partner: A genuine tale of two friends (Book Review)
Description The Tennis Partner is a beautifully authentic story about two friends who meet each other through medicine and bond through tennis. Abraham is a practicing physician in El Paso, Texas who loves all things internal medicine and all things tennis. His love for tennis is so tunnel-visioned that his wife Rajani feels that heContinue reading “The Tennis Partner: A genuine tale of two friends (Book Review)”
Book Review: The Spanish Love Deception
It had been a long time since I picked up a romance novel. After a deep dive into historical fiction, I decided to give this book a try after seeing an amazing review on TikTok by @aymansbooks. I am so glad I read this one! Elena Armas did a great job of setting up aContinue reading “Book Review: The Spanish Love Deception”
The Circle Season 2 (2021): Netflix Show Review
As a huge fan of Season 1, I was so excited to see Season 2! Never heard of The Circle? Here is an overview: Overview The Circle is a reality show centered on social media and gaining popularity in a virtual environment. We begin with a group of eight players who can choose to eitherContinue reading “The Circle Season 2 (2021): Netflix Show Review”
Life of an Aloo 