A serious illness put Vibha Sharma through a testing time in 2018, but she has emerged with gratitude and values every breath now, she writes.
THE LOUNGE | TURN OF THE PAGE Vibha Sharma reviews Ruskin Bond’s latest collection of essays, ‘A Book of Simple Living’, pointing out that the author’s simple language, his observations and the beauty in the simplicity of his life make for a fascinating read.
THE LOUNGE | TURN OF THE PAGE A tight plot and a subtle commentary on Calcutta’s transitioning social makeup make ‘Culling Mynahs and Crows’ an interesting read, says Vibha Sharma in her review of the book.
Vibha Sharma lists five books written by non-Indian authors that she thinks come close to capturing the diversity and chaos that is inherent to India.
THE LOUNGE | TURN OF THE PAGE ‘What I Talk About When I Talk About Running’ by Haruki Murkamai is a wonderful reflective memoir which gives a feeling of a wide colourful spread on the platter – ranging from reflective and philosophical to vivacious and spirited, says Vibha Sharma in her review of the book.
THE LOUNGE | TURN OF THE PAGE Ashok K. Banker’s ‘The Forest of Stories’ is a must-read, suggests Vibha Sharma. Banker not just narrates the stories; rather, he adorns them beautifully with drama and action while keeping it simple and contemporary for the new generation, she says.
There’s nothing that could be more delightful for a book lover than curling up with a good work of fiction. Vibha Sharma lists and reviews ten must-read novels that captured her interest and imagination for various reasons. It’s story time, folks!