romance
#Perspective / Sleepless in Dhaka
At 3 AM, a desolate neighborhood leads to an unexpected encounter with a stranded woman. A writer’s late-night walk turns into a memorable story, highlighting the beauty of spontaneous connections and the charm of quiet streets.
BOOK REVIEW: POETRY / About romances ever-appealing
Irrespective of the ambivalence that marks Metaphysical poetry of the 17th century, Selim marvels us with his choice of words and precision of utterance.
#Fiction / Two monsoons, and counting
Monsoon has always been a joyous season for me. People speak of the monsoon blues but the rains come with a sense of thrill and awe, especially in the brief minutes just before it actually starts pouring.
ESSAY / Musings of a romance reader
Navigating the lines between gender politics, feminist beliefs and love for romance
ESSAY / Romance and unfulfillment in the past and the present
Much like most media geared toward women, romance novels have frequently received flack for its supposed shallowness, absurdity, and flamboyancy.
BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / A sip of sweet, comforting 'saa'
Review of Priyanka Taslim’s ‘The Love Match’ (Simon and Schuster, 2023)
THE SHELF / What's trending among writers in 2024?
Readers follow trending genres and the latest writing practices, which change within seconds. Keeping up with these trends is difficult for writers
Fiction / It’s a Love Story, baby just say yes
Sameer’s mother looked at her husband before quickly stepping in and attempting to defuse the situation. “You know it’s just a heritage thing. We’re not really Biharis".
Are you the perfect couple? 6 signs that say you are compatible
Here are 6 signs that hopefully reaffirm you are in the right place with the right partner.
Sleepless in Dhaka
At 3 AM, a desolate neighborhood leads to an unexpected encounter with a stranded woman. A writer’s late-night walk turns into a memorable story, highlighting the beauty of spontaneous connections and the charm of quiet streets.
About romances ever-appealing
Irrespective of the ambivalence that marks Metaphysical poetry of the 17th century, Selim marvels us with his choice of words and precision of utterance.
Two monsoons, and counting
Monsoon has always been a joyous season for me. People speak of the monsoon blues but the rains come with a sense of thrill and awe, especially in the brief minutes just before it actually starts pouring.
Musings of a romance reader
Navigating the lines between gender politics, feminist beliefs and love for romance
Romance and unfulfillment in the past and the present
Much like most media geared toward women, romance novels have frequently received flack for its supposed shallowness, absurdity, and flamboyancy.
A sip of sweet, comforting 'saa'
Review of Priyanka Taslim’s ‘The Love Match’ (Simon and Schuster, 2023)
What's trending among writers in 2024?
Readers follow trending genres and the latest writing practices, which change within seconds. Keeping up with these trends is difficult for writers
It’s a Love Story, baby just say yes
Sameer’s mother looked at her husband before quickly stepping in and attempting to defuse the situation. “You know it’s just a heritage thing. We’re not really Biharis".
Are you the perfect couple? 6 signs that say you are compatible
Here are 6 signs that hopefully reaffirm you are in the right place with the right partner.
When BookTok amplifies diversity, who controls the narrative?
When certain types of books are consistently marketed and sold more than others, it can result in a lack of diversity in the types of stories and perspectives that are being shared