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The Bride Test Book Review – It’s Complicated!

Updated on November 4, 2019 - This post may contain affiliate links which means I may make a small commission if you purchase something via a link on the site - at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See the disclosure policy for more information.

The Bride Test is the companion book to The Kiss Quotient, Helen Hoang’s super popular, super adorable debut (though both books work as stand alone reads too). It revolves around Khai, who is Michael’s cousin from The Kiss Quotient, and who is also autistic like Stella, the female lead of TKQ. Though there ends the…

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5 Must-Read Diwali Books for Kids | Books About Diwali

Updated on January 22, 2020 - This post may contain affiliate links which means I may make a small commission if you purchase something via a link on the site - at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See the disclosure policy for more information.

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Looking for Diwali Books for Kids? Check out 5 of the Best Books on Diwali for Kids. They are great to hand out to kids at Diwali Party or as Diwali Gifts for your own kids. Also good if you are looking for Indian / diverse books for kids to read to your kids class.

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Something in the Water | Thriller Book Review

Updated on October 31, 2019 - This post may contain affiliate links which means I may make a small commission if you purchase something via a link on the site - at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See the disclosure policy for more information.

There are many good books, but few that have a near-perfect first chapter. But this one does. The author absolutely nails the opening, which btw begins with a woman googling the correct way to dig a grave, the proper height, width & depth etc. And you tell me – how can any self respecting mystery…

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Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows – My Thoughts

Updated on November 5, 2019 - This post may contain affiliate links which means I may make a small commission if you purchase something via a link on the site - at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See the disclosure policy for more information.

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When I first came across this book and the initial reviews – there is one thing anyone and everyone who read the book told me – the title is misleading. And now after having read the book, I agree. Yes the title is misleading. BUT, not entirely. This book is NOT a compilation of erotic…

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Tackling the Physical TBR – One Challenge At A Time

Updated on October 3, 2019 - This post may contain affiliate links which means I may make a small commission if you purchase something via a link on the site - at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See the disclosure policy for more information.

A goal based monthly series, where I tackle my physical TBR (to be read) pile – one challenge at a time.

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Read-India-Thon: Indian Readathon – Wrap Up + Giveaway Winner

Updated on August 22, 2019 - This post may contain affiliate links which means I may make a small commission if you purchase something via a link on the site - at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See the disclosure policy for more information.

The Read-India-Thon Wrap Up Post, in which I share the books I read last week for the readathon (plus some bonus books), and also announce the Read-India-Thon giveaway winner!

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You Beneath Your Skin – COVER REVEAL #YouBeneathYourSkin

Updated on August 16, 2019 - This post may contain affiliate links which means I may make a small commission if you purchase something via a link on the site - at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See the disclosure policy for more information.

You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas – COVER REVEAL.

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Read-India-Thon: The Indian Readathon Giveaway

Updated on August 12, 2019 - This post may contain affiliate links which means I may make a small commission if you purchase something via a link on the site - at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See the disclosure policy for more information.

The Read-India-Thon Giveaway: Submit Your Readathon Challenge Entries in the linky at the bottom of this post.

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My TBR for Read-India-Thon – Books I Picked For The Challenges

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My TBR for Read-India-Thon: The Indian Readathon + The Books I Picked for The Reading Challenges.

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Introducing Read-India-Thon: Indian Readathon

Updated on August 9, 2019 - This post may contain affiliate links which means I may make a small commission if you purchase something via a link on the site - at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See the disclosure policy for more information.

The introductory / sign up post for the Read-India-Thon Readathon: A Readathon Dedicated to Reading Indian Books and Authors.

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