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Khushboo Aneja
Can't click pictures for bookstagram but I can surely talk about books. Tune in for book reviews, book recommendations, writing tips, editing books, publishing them and everything an avid reader can talk about books.
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I have some meet-cute layered romance books for you. Pick them up between heavy and sad reads. They will cheer you up!
Books I recommend:
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
The Flat Share by Beth O'Leary
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood (You can get Adam's perspective chapter if you sign up on Hazelwood's website)
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This was long due! After such a long time, I found a book I really love. I think it was always in front of me I just needed to pay attention.
I would have loved to see the portrait Finn paints of June and her sister.
Also playing in the woods, pretending to be a 19th-century character- love it!
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Hey! I am finally talking about the paper I wrote for Post Colonial Theory, not all of it.
In this episode, I talk about
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her TED talk 'Danger of a Single Story'
For more about African Literature, you can read books by Chinua Achebe and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
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Heya! Long time no see! I am back from whatever that held me back from talking about books again.
I am done with my Masters in English and have started working.
Since this is Pride Month, I wanted to start by talking about a though provoking essay by Judith Butler- “Performative Acts and Gender Constitution: An Essay in Phenomenology and Feminist Theory” It's a little complex but if you understand even half of what I talk about, do try to read up more about it.
Next up: African Literature.
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Hey nerds! I read We Are Okay by Nina LaCour and here's the review without any spoilers!
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The books I mentioned:
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino
The Phone Box at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina, Lucy Rand
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yōko Ogawa
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
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Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi- An extraordinary debut novel, Freshwater explores the surreal experience of having a fractured self. It centres around a young Nigerian woman, Ada, who develops separate selves within her as a result of being born “with one foot on the other side.” Unsettling, heartwrenching, dark, and powerful, Freshwater is a sharp evocation of a rare way of experiencing the world, one that illuminates how we all construct our identities.
“I held my breath, but it didn't feel like I was holding my breath, it felt like there should never have been breath. It felt like the entire concept of breath had been something I imagined. After all, my body was never meant to move like this. These lungs had to have been built for show. They should never have expanded and I should never have been alive.”
― Akwaeke Emezi, Freshwater
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Let's talk about different types of fictional love stories, the tropes you love and the tropes you don't.
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Hey nerds! Season 4 is here!! In this episode, I talk about how to create content that adds value to life.
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Hey nerds!
Here are the books I read from in the episode-
The Beautiful Creatures - https://amzn.to/3lao3xD
A Deadly Education- https://amzn.to/375zaj0
PS- These are affiliate links!
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Hey nerds! Here's the list of book merch you can order.
The Souled Store - https://www.thesouledstore.com/artists/harry-potter-official-merchandise
ChapterOne Bookstore Knick Knack sale- https://chapteronebookstores.com/knick-knack-sale.html
The Merch Street Co. - https://themerchstreetco.in/
Books etc store - https://booksetcstore.com/
Booksom- https://booksom.com/
Musings of a Reader- https://www.musingsofareader.com/
Whispering Flames - https://whisperingflames.com/
Hastnirmit By Mansi- https://www.instagram.com/hastnirmit_by_mansi/
Destino - https://www.destinostore.com/
Bushra 🇮🇳 HomeOfBookishChibis- https://www.instagram.com/doodlesandchibis/
Paperquirks- https://paperquirks.in/shop/
Living Waters- https://www.livingwaters.co.in/
The Bookish Pandora- https://thebookishpandora.com/
Storiarts- https://www.instagram.com/storiarts/
Litographs- https://www.instagram.com/litographs/
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Hey nerds! I am an Ally in case you didn't know. In this episode, I talk about sexuality and how it's okay to not know, to not put yourself in a box and keep exploring.
A good book to read on this would be Loveless by Alice Oseman- https://amzn.to/3itDhLa
PS: It's an affiliate link!
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Hey nerds! In this episode, I share some worldbuilding and narration tips for whatever you are writing.
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Hey nerds. In this episode, I read a chapter from Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin.
You can check out the book here- https://amzn.to/2U1i9Un
PS: This is an affiliated link.
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I have no idea what I talked about in this episode. Something about books and translations and getting fed the same tropes under very similar looking covers. I guess that was it.
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My friends asked me if I had any 'good vibes' books. I did not so I got to work and found some for you all!
Attachments- https://amzn.to/3hmFtVr
Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce- https://amzn.to/3xsbz7S
Get a Life, Chloe Brown: A Novel- https://amzn.to/36karXI
Where’d you go, Bernadette - https://amzn.to/36hkxZw
Blackout - https://amzn.to/3hi3gFV
Kabul Disco - https://amzn.to/3hlgXUE
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Hey nerds! In this episode, I talk about the classics I read and how knowing the context enriched my reading experience.
Here the links to books I talk about-
Crime and Punishment - https://amzn.to/3jj5arm
Gulliver's Travels
Mansfield Park
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Hey nerds! In this episode, I discuss an essay by Stanely Fish that will give you food for thought.
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Hey nerds! Well, the book has ruined me and my good behaviour. I respect the author and the work that went into writing in this book. And these are my personal views- completely subjective.
Hope you don't like this episode ;-)
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Hey nerds! Today I am discussing a theory by Pierre Bourdieu- something that I read in my MA. It might be a little confusing because I spiralled but the basic message I want to share is you don't have to like a book because everyone does or because it won an award. Like what you want to like.
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Hey nerds! As promised I have put together a list of books on grief and loss.
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Letters to the Lost - https://amzn.to/3xjaD5e
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The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
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Everything All at Once - https://amzn.to/2TTiO9I
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A Prayer for Owen Meany - https://amzn.to/3gowGSt
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The Year of Magical Thinking - https://amzn.to/3zliLUp
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Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close - https://amzn.to/3wkCrWG
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A Grief Observed - https://amzn.to/3zpZy3S
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My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises - https://amzn.to/35eUly7
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Hey nerds! I am back with season 3 of The Lit Ladki. I recently lost a friend to COVID and I don't know how to feel. In this episode, I am reading some quotes on grief that resonated with me. Hope this helps!
You can now The Lit Ladki on Instagram for the latest updates @thelitladki
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Hey! In this episode, my friends Varun, Aryan, Suhasini and I talk about the book Deadly Education by Naomi Novik.
It's a deadly discussion full of spoilers. So, listen only if you have read the book. If you plan to read it, do it NOW! And then tune in to the episode.
Check out the book here (Affiliate link)- https://amzn.to/2QgnVPP
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Hey nerds! Sharing some wisdom with you that I also got from someone else.
Also, the book I mention is How To Do The Work: Recognise Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self by Nicole LePera.
I haven't read it yet and I generally don't read such books but I am planning to pick it up soon.
Let me know if you read it.
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Hey nerds! I have been talking about The Shadow of the Wind for almost a year now and I feel like I can't stop until I make every reader connected to me read this book. So, here's me reading a chapter from the first part of the series.
Check out the book here (affiliate link)- https://amzn.to/3mMJEL3
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Hey nerds! In today's episode, I share some of my favourite shows and movies on Netflix.
If I hadn’t met you- Spanish, Parallel Universe, Romance
The Gift- Turkish, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery, Psychological thriller
Russian Doll- Time Loop,Mystery, Comedy-drama
Derry Girls- Northern Ireland, School, Conflict, Comedy
Girls from Ipanema- Brazil, Strong female lead, based in the '90s
Home for Christmas- Norwegian, Romance, Online dating, Real relationships
The Luminaries- New Zealand, Historical Fiction, Based on a book, Mystery
W- Korean, Fantasy, Romance, Suspense
Extraordinary You- Korean, Fantasy, High School, Web Toon
Dilan, 1990- Indonesia, Based on a book, teenage romance, first love
What are the odds- India, Abhay Deol, Friendship
One way to tomorrow- Turkey, romance
Us and Them- Chinese, Romance, Real relationships
Tune in for love- Korean, Romance
Let me know if you like any of my suggestions!
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Hey nerds! Last Wednesday I read a chapter from Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and his years of pilgrimage. Today I am reviewing the book. I think I might have been biased towards Murakami. It's finally time to take off Murakami coloured glasses and see the writing for what it is.
It's followed by a tip on maintaining your mental health.
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Hey nerds! Today I read a chapter from a book by Lang Leav followed by some writing advice.
You can check out the book here (affiliate link)- https://amzn.to/39Sin4R
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You often come across posts, organisations, people talking about the stigma around mental health. Everyone keeps talking about therapy but it's not happily ever after. In this episode, I share my experience from my therapy sessions.
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Hey nerds! Today I am recommending a book that I recently read. It has culture, war, some fantastical creatures and it is inspired by true events. Historical fiction plus magic realism.
You can check out the book here- https://amzn.to/3mfKSOA
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Hey nerds! Sorry for being away for too long without telling you. Today I am reading from a book that felt close to what I am feeling right now. I will finish reading it and talk to you about it later!
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Hey nerds! In the last episode, I read from this wonderful book Once Upon a River.
Check it out here, https://amzn.to/3k1kbMC
Also, Madhumita recommended a brilliant book called The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
Check it out here - https://amzn.to/3ufUtbM
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Hey nerds! I have read a chapter from a wonderful book and also LIT Matchmaking.
The book I suggested is The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared
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Hey nerds! Let's clear up the air about some confusing words.
So “atleast” is not a word. The correct version is “at least.”
“At” is a preposition denoting a particular time, place, date, state of being, or condition. The word “least” is an adjective. People may also say “at the very least,” which means the same as “at least” with a tad more emphasis.
Someday is an adverb. It refers to future events that will occur at an indefinite time. Here is an example: Someday I will invest in a new laptop, but until then I will make do with the old one.
Some day- We have an adjective (some) and a noun (day). Some means “unspecified” in this context. When it describes day, it means a single day that is unknown or unspecified. Let’s clarify with an example:
I have a doctor’s appointment some day next month.
Sometime: Adverb When you use sometime as an adverb, it refers to an unspecified point in time. It doesn’t refer to a span of time—that’s what some time is for. Example
I’ll get around to finishing that book sometime.
Some Time: Two Words
When some time is two words, it refers to a span of time. In fact, it often means “a long time.”
For some time, humans have known that the world is round.
Sometimes: One Word
Sometimes is a one-word adverb that means “occasionally” or “now and then.”
Sometimes I just don’t understand what that man is saying.
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Hey nerds! It's Valentines Day and I put in some extra efforts to find out some fresh reads for you.
Here's the list:
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Tash Hearts Tolstoy - https://amzn.to/2N6DGHt
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You Know Me Well - https://amzn.to/2OCUlTD
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This Love Story Will Self-Destruct by Leslie Cohen- https://amzn.to/2ZiXpq5
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The Course of Love by Alain de Botton- https://amzn.to/3ddodA0
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If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino, William Weaver- https://amzn.to/3rSyZ2N
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Hey nerds! I have only loved one classic and that's A Little Princess. Do make sure to watch the movie.
Check the book here -https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3008.A_Little_Princess?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=bd1XWPGHxk&rank=3
And my lovely friend Aarti recommended The Twentieth Wife
Check the book here - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27298.The_Twentieth_Wife?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=5wjLMEE7l3&rank=4
Here's the version of the movie that I liked https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113670/
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Hey nerds! It's Woven Wednesdays, the day we read a new chapter from a book. Today's chapter is called Sara.
This is also the day for LIT Matchmaking, today's suggestions are:
The Art of Racing in the Rain- https://amzn.to/3rBx5na
A Dog's Purpose - https://amzn.to/3aNQ33f
Lily and the Octopus- https://amzn.to/2Nh2rQX
Purple Hibiscus- https://amzn.to/3724Jui
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Hey nerds! A lot of times while editing I encounter this mistake of 'me and I'. It does get a little bit confusing, doesn’t it? Here’s a trick to know which one you should use. Whenever you are having trouble deciding which one to use in a particular sentence, take out the other person, and it should be clearer.
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Hey nerds! In today's episode, I give you a few pointers to start writing the story you have been dreaming of writing for long.
Once you listen to the episode, you can join my Guided Writer's Group for daily motivation, keeping up with your writing deadlines and any sort of help you might need if you get stuck while writing.
All I ask for is a synopsis and an outline. A synopsis is:
The synopsis is a short, lively overview of your novel. It sits alongside the opening of your novel and your agent pitch letter in your pitch package, and it lays out the complete narrative arc of your plot.
Also, you should be able to complete this:
My story is a [genre] novel about [theme]. It’s told from [perspective] and is set in [place and time period]. It follows [protagonist], who wants [goal] because [motivation]. But [conflict] doesn’t make that easy, putting [stake] at risk.
If you are ready for this and serious about finally writing your book, send me the synopsis, outline and this statement at contact@khushbooaneja.com
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Hey nerds! In the last episode, I read a chapter from Go by Kazuki Kaneshiro, Takami Nieda.
Check out the book here - https://amzn.to/39PJ4aL
And my partner has recommended Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuk
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Hey nerds! Find a new and a different read from today's episodes. Tune in on Friday to find out the name of the book.
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Guess what! We don't know the idioms in their correct form and its time that we do!
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Hey nerds! Today we are talking about random books I found on Instagram and added them to my list. Let’s explore books. The books in my TBR are:
The Golem and the Djinni- https://amzn.to/36s6xwF
The Editor- https://amzn.to/3j3vdkb
The Mountains Sing- https://amzn.to/3cs5QH9
The Last Song of Dusk- https://amzn.to/36siJxa
Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage- https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/0099590379/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=3638&creative=24630&creativeASIN=0099590379&linkCode=as2&tag=thelitladki-21&linkId=9458340b9e5293c8f150a475fcbd9b97
Toffee by Sarah- https://amzn.to/3j2Ef0x
Have fun exploring!
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Hey nerds! If you liked the chapter I read from on Wednesday, you can go and read the book. I read from Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood.
You can buy the book here - https://amzn.to/2MClfd3
Also, Aryan recommended Humans by Matt Haig, you can check out the book here -https://amzn.to/3achzHo
See you on Sunday!
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Hey nerds! It's Wednesday and I am reading a new chapter from a book followed by some LIT Matchmaking.
If you want some suggestions, find the form in my bio on Instagram and fill-up the form!
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Hey nerds! Looks like it's been a writing weekend. Yesterday we talked about dialogue writing and today I am back with another writing tip. All good!
But I am also talking about affirmations and trust me they do work.
Stay well!
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Hey nerds! Today I am talking about how to write dialogue in fiction. Hopefully, these rules will help you come up with compelling dialogues in your story.
And obviously, I took help from some authors and bloggers online. These are not my rules. This content is curated from various sources.
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Hey nerds! The book I read from in last was The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera.
And the book Varun recommended is - The Extraordinaries by T J Klune.
Don't forget to send in your recs!
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Hey nerds! It's Wednesday and I am reading a chapter from a book. It's a bit hard so make sure to listen closely. And this is followed by LIT Matchmaking!
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Hey nerds! Today I am about to give you a writing tip. If you are a writer or if you have attended any writing classes, you would have heard people advising you to Show not Tell. What does it mean?
Let’s talk about some examples.
Ria was angry with Kritika for hogging the blankets- this is the writer telling us what is going on.
Ria shivered and clutched the shawl tighter around her shoulders. She glared at Kritika who lay bundled in the blanket next to her- this is the writer showing us.
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Hey! In this episode, I review the book The Invisible life of Addie LaRue by V.E Schwab. If you have read the book, do let me know!
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Hey nerds! Today I am talking about the book The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom
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Hey nerds! Today I have Sagar with me reading a chapter. The book might be easy to guess for there are a lot of clues if you have listened to my previous episodes well.
And there's also LIT Matchmaking which you can also go for by filing up a form in my bio on Instagram.
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Have you ever wondered what's the difference between Enemy and Nemesis? It's a huge one!
If you have some grammar or writing query, send me a mail, dm or audio message!
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Hey nerds! It's time for Sublime Sunday and today I am talking about the books I read in 2020.
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Hey nerds! It's Forgotten Fridays time! On Friday I tell you the name of the book I read from on Wednesday and play or read out recommendations from you.
So the chapter Waiting was from The Last Summer (of You and Me) by Ann Brashares the author of The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants.
If you loved the chapter and the blurb, go ahead and pick it up!
Don't forget to send your recommendations through audio message/dm/or email.
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It's Wednesday and on Woven Wednesdays I read a chapter from a book to help you meet your next read. I will reveal the name of the book on Friday.
Also, Wednesdays are for LIT Matchmaking. The form is in the link in my bio on the Instagram handle. So make sure you fill it up and I will suggest you books!
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The Lit Ladki is back with Season Two. Messenger Mondays are for grammar/writing tip with some insights to my mental health journey.
Today we are talking about everyday and every day.
Don’t fall in to the everyday trap of using every day and everyday incorrectly every day (each day).
If you have a grammar query you can email me at contact@khushbooaneja.com
send me a dm at still_a_draft
or send an audio message through the link in bio on my Instagram.
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Hey nerds! Today I have my dearest friend Aarti with me who is reading from Jane Eyre.
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Hey nerds! In this episode, I talk about my journey from being someone who wanted to kill herself to someone who is trying to be happy. It's my 26th birthday and I want to share a few things that actually helped me. Hope you feel happy too while listening to this.
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Hey nerds! Today I have Ritu with me who is reading a few tips from The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma.
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Hey nerds! The Lit Ladki went extra lit in this episode and invited Mridula- the owner of ecstatic_yet_chaotic. In this episode, we talk about bookstagram life and how it works...
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Hey nerds! Today I have Aryan reading a beautiful excerpt from A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.
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Hey guys! In this episode, I talk about The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and I read a passage from the book too.
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Hey nerds! In this episode, I read something from The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Do listen carefully and talk to me about it!
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Hey peeps! In this episode, I talk about my journey that brought me where I am. I also talk about my life as a literature student.
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Hey nerds! Today I have Tanya with me who is reading from They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera.
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Hey Nerds! Today I have Srijita from The Purple Box talking about the world of book boxes!
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Hey nerds! Today I have Yashwant with me who is reading the chapter Sulking from the book The Course of Love by Alain de Botton.
If you have a passage you want to read out, record and mail it to me at khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com
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Hey nerds! The lit ladki went extra lit this time and invited Papiya- the curator of Books n Beyond to talk about book boxes. In the interview, Papipya spilt some secrets about behind the scenes. Make sure you listen to it!
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Hey Nerds! Today I have Parth with me who is reading self-written poetry. Show some love!
Also I talk about the feature in Humans of Jaipur City.
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Hey nerds! In this episode, I talk about the books that have been stuck in my head. Here's a list:
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The Dutch House by Ann Pratchett.
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Pachinko by Min Jee Lee.
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10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World by Elif Shafak.
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The Last Watchman of Old Cairo
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The book is The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks.
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Hey Nerds! Today I have Vijit with me who is reading a self-written poem.
If you have something you'd like to read do send it to me at Khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com
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Hey nerds! Thank you for supporting The Lit Ladki. We have reached 25 episodes. Yay!
Here are the links talked about in the episode:
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Hey nerds! In this episode, Aryan is reading from The Great Indian Novel by Shashi Tharoor. Pay attention!
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Let's talk and understand poetry with Sagar Arora!
This is the poem Sagar reads-
Paradise Lost by Milton, the classic about the fall of man, it's a poem spread across in 10 books.
Sing Heav'nly Muse, that on the secret top
Of Oreb, or of Sinai, didst inspire
That Shepherd, who first taught the chosen Seed,
In the Beginning how the Heav'ns and Earth
Rose out of Chaos
Lines by Emily Dickinson
Behind Me—dips Eternity—
Before Me—Immortality—
Myself—the Term between—
Below are all the links I talk about in the episode:
When Love Arrives by Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPG6nJRJeWQ&t=213s
Benedict Cumberbatch recites Keats ode to a nightingale- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdphtMWjies&t=3s
Penguin edition of Romantic Poetry- https://www.amazon.in/Penguin-Book-Romantic-Poetry-Classics/dp/0140435689/ref=asc_df_0140435689/?tag=googleshopdes-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=397081195847&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8192345716305083176&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9298040&hvtargid=pla-466992840708&psc=1&ext_vrnc=hi
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Hey nerds! I have tried something different this time with my friend Varun Iyer.
We read a conversation from the book A Year of Wednesdays.
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Hey Nerds! Today I am talking about the book Latitudes of Longing bu Shubhangi Swarup.
You can read the whole review at my Goodreads account here - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51964497-latitudes-of-longing?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=mZO8qlY3WT&rank=1
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Hey nerds! Today I have Sukirti with me and she is reading some great lines from Looking For Alaska.
Spoiler Alert
If you haven't read the book, maybe don't listen to this episode.
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Hey nerds! Ever thought about content writing but didn't know where to start from? I have put together a few things you can do to become one.
The freelance websites I talk about are Fiverr and Upwork.
The book I talk about- Spin the Dawn
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Hey nerds! Today I have Sagar Arora on the show who is reading from Creative Unity by Rabindranath Tagore. There's a little poetry added in there too!
Close your eyes and enjoy the secrets of the universe being whispered in your ears.
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Hey nerds! You probably buy two books a month but do you know if you are getting the book worth your money? Here I talk about different formats of books available and how you can tell if a book is a pirated version or paperback original? I also talk about how to buy books on Amazon.
For any queries reach out to me at still_a_draft
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Hey Nerds! Today I have Mansi, a very dear friend, who is reading an excerpt from And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini.
Don't forget to send your recording at Khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com
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Publishing may seem like a far off dream since there is not much information about it in the Indian context.
But here is your own insider with helpful information when it comes to publishing.
The series I talk about is YoungER.
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Hey Nerds! Today I have Anisha reading from a self-help book by Jeff Keller.
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Hey nerds! Today I have Sannidhya Baweja, a digital marketing expert, taking interview of Miss Editor. If you are looking for a career in books, it's a must-listen.
You can find Sannidhya's YouTube Channel here- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_ShKxDZ0uIwFe6VQTJbPg
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Hey nerds! This time I have Haroon reading a beautiful passage from The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon.
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Hey nerds! Today I have Vaishnavi reading from her favourite Hindi book.
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Hey nerds! Today we talk about writing like you guys requested.
Here's the link to TED Talk you should watch-
https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius/reading-list#t-718938
Stay safe!
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Hey! This Wednesday I have Dev Ryshi who read a beautiful passage from Turtles All the Way Down by John Green.
It does have a minor spoiler in it. You have been warned.
If there's something you want to read for the world to listen send it to me at Khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com
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Hey book nerds! Haruki Murakami is one of my favourite authors. I had a lot of fun recording this episode.
But I am not the expert here. I did a lot of research and there's one particular blog which helped a lot.
Here's the link for all short stories of Murakami-
https://bookoblivion.com/2016/12/05/free-haruki-muakami-short-stories-essays/
Here's an interview where he talks about how his journey started-
https://lithub.com/haruki-murakami-the-moment-i-became-a-novelist/
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Hey! This Wednesday, I have a reader, Mehak Vohra, reading a passage from Circe by Madeline Miller.
About the book:
In the house of Helios, the god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child—not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power—the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.
Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus.
But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.
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Hey bookworms! I have curated a list of books in different categories for you to read if you are feeling low and sad.
Here's the treasure:
Fantasy:
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Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
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The Night Circus
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The Priory of the Orange Tree
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Court of Thornes by Sarah J
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Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
Fiction on Mental Health:
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Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T Lee
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All the Bright Places
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Turtles All the Way Down
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It's kind of a Funny Story
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When We Collided by Emery Lord
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The Memory of Light
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Finding Audrey
Workbooks:
- How to Be Happy (Or at Least Less Sad): A Creative Workbook by Lee Crutchley
2.The Artists Way by Julia Cameron
- Start Where You Are by Meera
Memoirs:
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Reasons to stay alive by Matt Haig
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It's Not OK to Feel Blue (and other lies): Inspirational people open up about their mental health by Scarlett Curtis
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My Sh*t Therapist: & Other Mental Health Stories by Michelle Thomas
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Shadows in the Sun by Gayathri Ramprasad
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An Unquiet Mind
Warm fuzzy books:
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Eat Pray Love
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I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
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Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
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What if it's Us by Adam Silvera
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The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain
Breathe!
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Hey! This Wednesday, my dear friend and a fellow book nerd, J Varun Iyer, reads a beautiful passage from The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Cbhosky.
Drop your suggestions for names at still_a_draft
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Hey booknerds! If you are going through a reading slump, I have the cure for you. Here are the 10 ways to snap out of a reading slump-
https://www.bustle.com/articles/148413-10-ways-to-snap-out-of-a-reading-slump
I have also reviewed the book, Havenfall by Sara Holland, that cured my reading slump of two months. You can read it here on Goodreads.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44281011-havenfall?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=HDk3UolVKt&rank=1
Happy listening!
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As promised, I have added a new segment for Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, we hear readers reading out their favourite passage from a book. This is the first one in the series. In this, I read a story from The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern. I hope after listening to this you find the courage to read out your favourite passage for the world out there. This is an example if you would like to do something like this. You can submit your recordings at Khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com. See you on Sunday!
*“Once, very long ago, Time fell in love with Fate. This, as you might imagine, proved problematic. Their romance disrupted the flow of time. It tangled the strings of fortune into knots. The stars watched from the heavens nervously, worrying what might occur. What might happen to the days and nights were time to suffer a broken heart? What catastrophes might result if the same fate awaited Fate itself? The stars conspired and separated the two. For a while they breathed easier in the heavens. Time continued to flow as it always had, or perhaps imperceptibly slower. Fate weaved together the paths that were meant to intertwine, though perhaps a string was missed here and there. But eventually, Fate and Time found each other again. In the heavens, the stars sighed, twinkling and fretting. They asked the Moon her advice. The Moon in turn called upon the parliament of owls to decide how best to proceed. The parliament of owls convened to discuss the matter amongst themselves night after night. They argued and debated while the world slept around them, and the world continued to turn, unaware that such important matters were under discussion while it slumbered. The parliament of owls came to the logical conclusion that if the problem was in the combination, one of the elements should be removed. They chose to keep the one they felt more important. The parliament of owls told their decision to the stars and the stars agreed. The Moon did not, but on this night she was dark and could not offer her opinion. So it was decided, and Fate was pulled apart. Ripped into pieces by beaks and claws. Fate’s screams echoed through the deepest corners and the highest heavens but no one dared to intervene save for a small brave mouse who snuck into the fray, creeping unnoticed through the blood and bone and feathers, and took Fate’s heart and kept it safe. When the furor died down there was nothing else left of Fate. The owl who consumed Fate’s eyes gained great site, greater site then any that had been granted to a mortal creature before. The Parliament crowned him the Owl King. In the heavens the stars sparkled with relief but the moon was full of sorrow. And so time goes as it should and events that were once fated to happen are left instead to chance, and Chance never falls in love with anything for long. But the world is strange and endings are not truly endings no matter how the stars might wish it so. Occasionally Fate can pull itself together again. And Time is always waiting.”
― Erin Morgenstern, The Starless Sea*
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In this episode, I have mentioned five rules you can follow to write a book review. I also talk about how to read a book for various purposes with a tip on writing for aspiring authors. You can implement these rules even if you don't write book reviews. Knowing the reason behind picking up a book serves a lot of purposes. So, make sure to ask yourself 'Why am I reading this book?' If you'd like to read the reviews I have written you can reach out to me on Instagram at still_a_draft I mentioned a few books so I am going to list them here. You can check them out. You can also follow me on Goodreads. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto- Alias Grace Purple Hibiscus Who will cry when you die Tuesdays with Morrie The announcement: A new segment will be launched on Wednesday which will have your favourite passages read by you. What do you have to do: 1. Pick your favourite passage. Make sure it's at least 5 minutes long 2. Record it on your phone. Mention the name of the book and the author 3. Send it to me at khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com
PS: I know I said 'Who will cry when I die' in the podcast. Sorry!
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“If you don’t like reading, you haven’t found the right book.” - J.K Rowling
For people who want to start reading, I know it's hard to pick the right book. It's like finding a needle in the haystack. This episode is to guide you on how to pick the right book.
For all the avid readers, you are almost always asked for recommendations, right? And most of the time you end up recommending your favourite read. It might not be the right book for the person. The art of recommending books is a serious business and to be good at it, you need to know your books and the person you are recommending the book to. Don't take it lightly.
Also, there must be that one book that changed everything for you. This episode is a trip down that memory lane.
Don't forget to share the name of your first read with me.
And you can always reach out for recommendations at still_a_draft.
Talk to you on Sunday!
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