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GAME OF THRONES SPOILERS . Did you guys watch it? Liked it? Hated it? Can’t get your head around it? . The more I think about what happened, the more it starts to make sense. The ending was absolutely perfect. . And yes, we could have used a lot more screen time for every single character, but GOT is going to be something we will always crave more and more of. . ❗️What are your thoughts on the finale? . #BetterReadsChallenge 140/365 (link in bio) . #bookstagram

If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking. Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood . This is one of my favorite quotes, it makes the perfect quote to print and along you shelves 😬 . ❗️What do you think about quotes? Do you have a favorite? . #BetterReadsChallenge 139/365 (link in bio) . #bookstagram

I didn’t want my heart broken the way it was. Good thing is it’s a book about hope and by the end there is a wholesome feeling. . #theguywiththebookreview presents After The End by Clare Mackintosh (Gifted by @littlebrown) . This book is divided into two parts, Before and After. Pip and Max have a son who is terminally ill and they are faced with the heartbreaking decision to either let him go or try unconventional medication which might delay the inevitable but will not improve his health. . Max and Pip do not agree and end up in court to decide the fate of Dylan. . ‘Before’ deals with this part of their journey as parents (up-to the courts decision) . ‘After’ follows their lives after the courts decision and is surprisingly even more heavy on the heart than ‘Before’. . There are three perspectives in the book, Max, Pip and Dylan’s Doctor Leila. . All are in first person and that gives each chapter a very personal touch making the impact of their tough situation even more haunting. The inclusion of Leila is especially helpful as it adds another dimension to the story which breaks the alternating chapters between Max and Pip. Really effective story telling. . I cannot write more without spoilers but I really want to. (Please don’t read onwards if you have already made your mind to read it) . Spoilers... . ‘After’ is made extremely interesting because Clare takes us into two directions: One where the court decides that Dylan is in too much pain to live and the other where Dylan should get the medication required to live for as long as possible. . These two directions are managed in alternating chapters and are again told from Max and Pips perspectives. In each they get what they wanted from the court (Max - Dylan lives; Pip - Dylan is let go) . After I read the book, I read Clare Mackintosh’s Note where she tells how more than a decade ago she faced a similar situation. Reading that made my heart fall and so I couldn’t wait to write what I felt about the book. Clare does acknowledge this would be a difficult book for many readers to get through so please pick it up only if you are okay with reading a tough story. . #BetterReadsChallenge 138/365 (link in bio)

Want a SHOUTOUT!? Play the game! . Time for #ThisOrThatThursday (I know it’s Friday 🤣) and the questions will be about random stuff! . Rule is simple: ▪️Answer the This or That style questions in the comments. . I will choose 4 accounts I like and feature them on my IGstories next Thursday. . #BetterReadsChallenge 137/365 (link in bio)

More books for the shelves! . I finally know why I have so many unread books, I’m not in the mood to read almost any of them right now. But I also know as soon as I pick one of them I’d want to read like 10 of the ones I didn’t want to. . Pictured are a few books I received recently, hopefully I’ll read at-least a couple of them soon! . ❗️How long after you get hold of a book do you read it? . #BetterReadsChallenge 136/365 . #bookstagram

Watched it? Loved it? Hated it? Don’t care about it? . 🚨Comments will be full of spoilers, you have been warned. . Except 1 or 2 things, I am 100% on board with the writers of the show. . #BetterReadsChallenge 135/365 . #bookstagram

Book Covers! . ❗️Do you think with the rise of visual social media avenues like Bookstagram publishers have started to pay more attention to book covers? . I can’t remember if covers were always this bright or they have gotten brighter over the last few years? . What colors dominate your bookshelves? . #BetterReadsChallenge 134/365 . #bookstagram

I’ve been thinking a lot about this book and I have to say it very much could be the perfect sampler to the Raw experience of Indian Lit. . #theguywiththebookreview presents Between The Assassinations by Aravind Adiga. . The first book I read by Adiga was the very much critically acclaimed and Man Booker Prize Winner, The White Tiger. . Surprisingly this book was actually written by Adiga before that one but published later. . Between The Assassinations is a collection of short stories based in Kittur, India and encompasses a wide range of characters from different parts of its society which make for a very intriguing experience when these characters come together. . Each type of character seems to have been researched meticulously and Adiga manages to touch a plethora of topics, from terrorism to casteism to poverty and corruption. Some of the short stories mildly intermingle to give them a much richer experience which sometimes short stories might lack. . There are many books based in India which make for great picks to start with Indian Lit but if you’re undecided on where to start, I’d definitely recommend this book or The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. . #BetterReadsChallenge 133/365 (link in bio, join us!) . #bookstagram

There are so many things to talk about this book but discussing almost anything is potentially a spoiler, so I’m going to try sneak through this review like a kitty cat 🐈 . #theguywiththebookreview presents If Cats Disappeared from The World by Genki Kawamura . In this surprisingly heartwarming story of our unnamed protagonist who is diagnosed to die soon, The Devil appears and offers one extra day to live against making one thing disappear from the world. . Then starts the grueling daily routine where he has to choose what thing to get rid of from the world for one day of life. The characters, pace and writing all come together very nicely to give a short yet impactful experience. There is a sense of nostalgia portrayed in the book which might make you pause and reminisce. . Not necessarily meant to be a very serious book, but it does take a nice detour in the closing chapters and the book wraps ups very nicely! Would definitely recommend it to cat lovers and especially those who loved The Travelling Cat Chronicles. . #BetterReadsChallenge 132/365 (link in bio) . #bookstagram

I guess it was ‘maktub’ that I won’t like this book at all and struggle to finish it without making faces every other page. . #theguywiththebookreview presents The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo . The book is about chasing our dreams and giving everything to fulfill our ‘personal legend’ which for Santiago according to a fortune teller, is to travel to the Pyramids wherein lies a treasure waiting to be found by him. . Obviously the journey to find the treasure isn’t expected to be easy and Santiago keeps taking risks and working hard to get closer and closer to his goal. At no part dod I feel any empathy, sympathy or any emotion towards Santiago or his so called journey, I just couldn’t be bothered. Extremely bland protagonist and so were the rest in the book. One of the worst aspects about this book was the repetition. We get it, the whole universe conspires to make our dreams come true. I don’t need being told that half a dozen times. . That’s basically what the Alchemist is about with a lot of life lessons, some subtle but most of them forced towards the reader making them feel extremely unnatural. It’s very much like how The forty rules of love crammed in 40 rules randomly making it sound more like a lecture you don’t want to be part of. . There was one part in the book where it’s implied that Hijab is for Married women but not for single women, so yeah...Maktub indeed. . #BetterReadsChallenge 131/365 . #bookstagram

Current read is After The End by Clare Mackintosh gifted to me by @littlebrown . I’m about a quarter of the way in and it’s heartbreaking, the first few chapters were a bit confusing since a lot of characters kept being introduced but the plot starts flowing very smoothly a few chapters in, hoping to finish the first part tonight! ➖ ❗️Check the summary and let me know if you’d pick this up! Max and Pip are the strongest couple you know. They're best friends, lovers—unshakable. But then their son gets sick and the doctors put the question of his survival into their hands. For the first time, Max and Pip can't agree. They each want a different future for their son. ▪️ What if they could have both? ▪️ A gripping and propulsive exploration of love, marriage, parenthood, and the road not taken, After the End brings one unforgettable family from unimaginable loss to a surprising, satisfying, and redemptive ending and the life they are fated to find. With the emotional power of Jodi Picoult's My Sister's Keeper, Mackintosh helps us to see that sometimes the end is just another beginning. ➖ #BetterReadsChallenge 130/365 . #bookstagram

Want a SHOUTOUT!? Play the game! . Today I’m introducing #10Thursdays where I ask you 10 questions to answer in the comments. . Rule is simple: ▪️Answer the questions 😋 . I will choose 4 accounts I like and feature them on my IGstories next Thursday. . #BetterReadsChallenge 129/365 (link in bio)

The pages are still blank, but there is a miraculous feeling of the words being there, written in invisible ink and clamoring to become visible. - Vladimir Nabokov . I have realized that I have this annoying habit of over committing to things and ending up not finishing a lot of them. I did start writing my reviews in this journal but 4 months later I’ve barely written anything. . It’s tough to sometimes accept the fact that you just can’t do whatever it is you want to do...oh well... . 👁‍🗨What is something you want to do regularly but just haven’t been able to? Writing? Running? Cooking? Anything...? . #BetterReadsChallenge 128/365 . #bookstagram

Our House by Louise Candlish gifted to me by @berkleypub . I might be reading a couple of thrillers this month and this one is right on top of my tbr pile! . 🏡Read the summary and tell what you think! . When Fiona Lawson comes home to find strangers moving into her house, she's sure there's been a mistake. She and her estranged husband, Bram, have a modern co-parenting arrangement: bird's nest custody, where each parent spends a few nights a week with their two sons at the prized family home to maintain stability for their children. But the system built to protect their family ends up putting them in terrible jeopardy. In a domino effect of crimes and misdemeanors, the nest comes tumbling down. Now Bram has disappeared and so have Fiona's children. As events spiral well beyond her control, Fiona will discover just how many lies her husband was weaving and how little they truly knew each other. But Bram's not the only one with things to hide, and some secrets are best kept to oneself, safe as houses. . #BetterReadsChallenge 127/365 . #bookstagram

Day 1 of Ramadan and half an hour to go for us to break the fast, I’d almost forgotten how thirsty I get while fasting 😭 . Anyway, first days are always a bit tough and hope tomorrow is easier! . Reading wise, I crossed the halfaway point of Malamander and will continue tonight! . 👁‍🗨Picture was taken at Kinokuniya, Dubai. What’s your favorite bookstore to visit? . #BetterReadsChallenge 126/365 . #bookstagram

Ramadan Mubarak! . We start fasting tomorrow. Fasting for Muslims is when we don’t eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. But Ramadan is more than just not eating/drinking, it’s equally about contemplation and having patience. Not losing your temper even if you feel you’re temper is valid. It’s about being charitable and doing good towards those who have wronged us too. . So, this Ramadan I wish the best for you and your family and i have ever wronged any one of you (which I have, I know) this is my apology. I hope to be a better person by the end of the month Insha’Allah. . #BetterReadsChallenge 125/365 . #bookstagram

Middle Grade books! . I’m reading my first Middle Grade fiction/fantasy and it’s absolutely adorable! . It’s called Malamander and I’ll give more details in a post soon. . Have you read any Middle Grade book? It’s basically books targeted towards 8 to 12 year olds. My main reason to pick it was to read something light and also get an idea into what the genre is like so I could get similar books for my niece who turned 8 a while ago. . 👁‍🗨Do you sometimes pick genres you usually wouldn’t? Or do you like to read things you’re certain you might like? . #BetterReadsChallenge 124/365 . #bookstagram

My first 20 reads of 2019! . It’s been 4 months since the new year and the commencement of the #BetterReadsChallenge and I am so glad that many of you have joined and are still joining everyday! We now have almost 6000 post under the hashtag! . If you haven’t heard of the challenge, its where you try and read every single day, even if it’s 5 pages. Link in bio has full details on how you can join today! . 🤯What’s one book you’ve read this year that blew your mind!? . #BetterReadsChallenge 123/365 . #bookstagram

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