While this lockdown has bought its set of problems, (think home confinement and social distancing), there is a silver lining to be found during this free time. With our social calendars left wide open, we can indulge in activities that we often sidelined in the pre-coronavirus world. Some are taking on new skills, learning cooking or knitting and some are rediscovering their love for old hobbies. I identify with the latter, as now I find ample time to curl up on the couch with my favourite novel. As I delve deeper into my bookshelves, I’m constantly looking for new suggestions. So, I decided to tap into the Nykaa Fashion Army’s booklist for inspiration!
I rarely get the time to catch up on my reading, but during this lockdown, I’ve had the chance to re-acquaint myself with some new books. With the current work from home situation, I needed some motivation to ensure that I remain productive. So, I turned to The Miracle Worker by Hal Elrod, a productivity book that has been helping me remain positive and energetic with its visualization techniques and affirmations.
– Priyanka Iyer, Content Executive
I’ve been devouring the book, The Tea Girl Of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa Lee. I stumbled upon this book by chance while browsing the fiction bestsellers category on Scribd. I couldn’t have asked for a more nourishing novel than this one! It deals with subjects spanning traditions, relationships and tea farming but what I thoroughly enjoyed about the book was the scenic pictures it paints for me. Right from the lush mountains of Yunnan to the buzzing streets of L.A, it gives me a much-needed escape from the mundane reality.
– Drishti Mistry, Fashion Writer
I’m currently reading Remnants of a Separation by Aanchal Malhotra. I love to lose myself in the historical tales from the past and Aanchal Malhotra weaves a gripping narrative around the partition of India. This particular quote from the book has stayed with me: “Memorialization is not a passive practise but an active conversation.”
– Paavni Varma, Senior Marketing Executive
I decided to start my binge-reading sessions with Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford, a book that has been on my to-read list for the longest time. I favour fiction novels, particularly historical and contemporary romance, and Jamie Ford’s sweet love story about two American-Asians during the 1940s, kept me hooked on. The emotional relationships the author weaved in the book almost had me in tears and I simply didn’t want to put the book down!
– Aakanksha Rathod, Social Media Executive
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