Weekly Wrap up
Hello readers! I hope you all are well and had great weekend. It’s been a good week but it ended with sad news.
My husband’s cousin, just 2 year older than him, was in hospital for a month. He had COVID, got stable but had oxygen dependency and we got news he had stroke due to brain lesion. 5th and last attempt to put him on ventilator worked but it wasn’t adjusted right it and now family is thinking about the tough decision. It’s been tough weekend emotionally for my husband and his family. My husband might be traveling today to visit family. Please don’t take COVID symptoms lightly and take care of yourself and your family.
Last Week I Read
The Shadow Watch (The Shadow Watch #1) by S.A. Klopfenstein
This was impressive first book. I enjoyed characters and world that gave Grishaverse vibe. I hope I get a chance to read next books in series. If you missed my review, click HERE.
The Winter Song by Saurav Dutt
This was touching and emotional journey of 64 yrs old John who lost his wife and son and to atone his guilt and regret to feel closer to his wife he made promise to her while she was dying that he would go on pilgrimage on foot. It was well written and beautiful with past chapters that gave more character depth and present with journey. He was complex character. I enjoyed book until last 20% of the book. It might be 4 stars from me. Review will be up tomorrow.
Currently Reading
The Prince And The Nightingale by Abhishek Bhatt
On the eve of India’s Independence, Maharaja Uday Singh, the King of Ranakpour, urges his children to find their place in the new India as their 800-year rule on the princely state comes to an end. Stripped of his royal status, Uday Singh’s middle son, Abhimanyu, lands in Bombay to follow his passion – cricket.
While the young prince tries to adapt to life in the metropolis as a commoner, he meets Meera Apte, a struggling, working class singer with an angelic voice, and they bond over their common interest: Indian classical music.
Soon, Abhimanyu finds himself torn between familial duties and his growing passion for Meera.
Finally, the lovers make a choice that will change their destinies forever.
I’m 100 pages through this book and so far I’m enjoying this historical romance, a story of prince stripped off his title after his father signed merger of his kingdom with independent India, looking for leading his own fate and making his own name in Mumbai where he met a middle class Classical singer Meera. I’ve little idea where this is going but I’m curious to it.
Next I’ll be Reading
Everyday Magic by Charlie Laidlaw
Carole Gunn leads an unfulfilled life and knows it. She’s married to someone who may, or may not, be in New York on business and, to make things worse, the family’s deaf cat has been run over by an electric car.
But something has been changing in Carole’s mind. She’s decided to revisit places that hold special significance for her. She wants to better understand herself, and whether the person she is now is simply an older version of the person she once was.
Instead, she’s taken on an unlikely journey to confront her past, present and future.
Everyday Magic is an uplifting book filled with humour and poignancy, and reminds us that, while our pasts make us who we are, we can always change the course of our futures.
I’m always in for uplifting books. I have read two books by the author and I enjoyed both of them. I can’t wait to read this one.
Links I enjoyed last week
WHY DO PEOPLE LIE ABOUT READING BOOKS? @ Literary Lion
Book Series Review : Strange The Dreamer by Laini Taylor @celinelingg
WHY YOUR BOOK RECOMMENDATION POSTS SHOULD HAVE MORE THAN THREE BOOKS LISTED @ Pages Unbound
5 Amazing Fantasy Reads If You Loved Shadow and Bone @Reads & Reels
Posts on Blog
Shadow watch – Book Review
Her Sister’s Baby – Book Blitz
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Hi, I'm Yesha, an Indian book blogger. Avid and eclectic reader who loves to read with a cup of tea. Not born reader but I don't think I’m going to stop reading books in this life. “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
21 Comments
Lashaan Balasingam @ Bookidote
I am so sorry to hear about your brother’s cousin. That has to such a difficult period for everyone. I hope you all stay strong. Stay safe.
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you, Lashaan! They live 2 hrs away in different city. My husband went to meet his uncle and family on hearing the news. All were in so much shock.
ashley @ socially awkward bookworm
I’m so sorry to hear about your husband’s cousin. hugs
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We passed away day before yesterday. It’s really terrible. Only if he had taken it seriously early when he got his test positive, things would have been different.
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Teri Polen
So sorry about your husband’s cousin, Yesha – sending tons of positive thoughts your way.
Briana | Pages Unbound
I’m so sorry to hear about your husband’s cousin. I’ll be thinking of you and your family.
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Thank you! There are slim chances but I hope he recovers and family keep patience and faith.
happytonic
Such sad news about your husband’s cousin…I understand there is still hope that he will make a recovery. My prayers are with you and your family, Yesha!
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There are very slim chances so yes, maybe, if by miracle his health would improve.
Susy's Cozy World
I am so sorry to hear about your husband’s cousin!!
Hugs! ❤️
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Thank you, Susy! ❤️
Bookstooge
I am very sorry to hear about your brother’s cousin. Those are choices nobody should have to face 🙁
I’ll be praying for you.
Noriko🌷
I am so shocked to hear about your husband’s cousin. What a tough decision they have to make… it’s so horrible. I really hope he gets better soon!
I am especially curious to know your thoughts on The Prince and the Nightingale. The synopsis sounds good.
I hope your upcoming week will be a more relaxing one, Yesha 🎀
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you, Noriko! For now they decided not to turn off ventilator so I hope his health improve with whatever slim chance he has.
So far I’m enjoying the Prince and The Nightingale. I could guess about romantic aspect what might have happened from prologue but rest of the things were well written.
Mischenko
Yesha, I’m sorry to hear about your husbands cousin. That’s just horrible. I hope he makes a recovery.
Looks like you have some good books going right now. The Winter Song is on my list. Happy reading, and take care. Hugs ❤️
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I didn’t like end of the Winter Song and in few paragraphs I felt the names were wrongly placed- I mean “John” was typed where there should be “Jimmy” and vice versa but otherwise it was well written.
Mischenko
Darn, well, I’m still going to give it a shot. Glad it was well written though. 😊
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you, Mischenko! It was really terrible and surprising. It went wrong all of sudden and there are so many complications. I hope some miracle might happen.