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Sidra Javed

Sidra Javed is a home maker yet reading enthusiast. She loves reading different genres and likes to share her views with others, hoping this will inspire others to take up reading books. On the contrary she's interested in Calligraphy and Art too. She loves adding creativity and delicacy in food.

1984 – George Orwell – Book Review

1984 by George Orwell

1984George Orwell 1984 is a very serious book. But when I sat down to write a review I couldn’t help yet recalling a joke I read about it. So I am sharing it here with you too. ~ Him: Do you like to read books?Her: yes I love it.Him: Which is your favourite book?Her: 1984Him: So many????The novel 1984 tells, …

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The Long Game | Dorie Clark | Book Review

The Long Game

The Long GameDorie Clark The Long Game is excellent for revamping or managing and developing careers. It emphasises the importance of long term thinking and taking small steps for future. It tells about the setbacks you might come across and how to keep your eyes on the ball. Dorie Clark talks about different forms of success perceived by individuals. We …

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City Of My Heart | Rana Safvi | Book Review

City Of My Heart

City Of My HeartRana Safvi City Of My Heart is a selection of accounts on day to day routine of Mughals and their lavish lifestyle. The is era of the last Mughal king Bahadur Shah Zafar and the city is Dilli (Delhi). Rana Safvi actually translated the writings of Syed Wazir Hasan Dehlvi, Mirza Ahmad Salim and Khawaja Hasan Nizami. …

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I Have Lost My Way | Gayle Forman | Book Review

I Have Lost My Way by Gayle Forman After reading some heavy, emotionally draining fiction and serious self help stuff, I wanted to read something light. Picked up “I Have Lost My Way” from the bookshelf. This is a light story with simple narration but thoroughly engaging. There are three main characters who lost something or other. Freya, who is …

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The Testaments | Margaret Atwood | Book Review

The Testaments

The Testaments by Margaret Atwood Review by Sidra Javed I had heard a lot about Handmaids Tale and about how sad and dark it is. Although The Testaments is also on our bookshelf, I have not yet given it a shot. I would dust it and put it back. As I read mostly for pleasure and to distract my mind …

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