“Life is life no matter who or what is living it, boy—a thing to respect,” he said. “You don’t get that, then you’re just a waste of skin."”― Lynda Rutledge Why I’m Reading this Book? If you follow my blog, you must have got by now that I read a lot of books recommended by my… Continue reading West with Giraffes
Category: History
12 years a slave
“Life is dear to every living thing; the worm that crawls upon the ground will struggle for it.”― Solomon Northup Why I’m Reading this Book? This book popped up in some book club reading challenge for a month. I forgot which one, but I got the book from the library and after 1 month of delaying… Continue reading 12 years a slave
I, Claudius
“I am supposed to be an utter fool and the more I read the more of a fool they think me.”― Robert Graves Why I’m Reading this Book? I've had this book so long in my digital library that I forgot why did I get it in first place. But it must be from time, when… Continue reading I, Claudius
The Fixer
"In a sick country every step to health is an insult to those who live on its sickness.” - Bernard Malamud Why I’m Reading this Book? I heard this book mentioned in a movie. It was said that everyone should read it and it's a very good book. I’m always on prowl for good books… Continue reading The Fixer
The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper
The victims of Jack the Ripper were never 'just prostitutes'; they were daughters, wives, mothers, sisters, and lovers. They were women. They were human beings, and surely that in itself is enough - Hallie Rubenhold Why I’m reading this book? This book was awarded Goodreads choice award 2019 in History and biography category and storyline… Continue reading The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper
Musings of a Book Savant 