Bameskaur Pabla
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A personal blog that features book reviews, reading lists, simple recipes and random thoughts
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Book Review: Essence
Essence by Lisa Ann O'Kane My rating: 1 of 5 stars I received a copy of the book from NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased and honest review. Read more
Posted on 20 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Celebrate Small Things: May 9, 2014
Okay... I am a day late. But... Better late than never as they say. I have soooo many things to be thankful for and I shall list the top 5 just to keep you... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Review: Then and Always
Then and Always by Dani Atkins My rating: 2 of 5 stars I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Read more
Posted on 06 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Review: Throwaway Girl
Throwaway Girl by Kristine Scarrow My rating: 3 of 5 stars I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Read more
Posted on 05 May 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Favorite Things: Z is for Zucchini
The zucchini is also referred to as summer squash. It is a delicious and very nutritious vegetable that is a recent addition to my Dad's beloved veg garden. Read more
Posted on 30 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Favorite Things: Y is for Yard
We are so lucky that we have a yard. Because my Dad has an amazing green thumb, we have a lot of greenery (and flowers too) that really lifts our spirits up... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Favorite Things: X is for X-Files
There are many television shows that I love to watch but there are only a few shows that I really would love to watch over and over again. Read more
Posted on 28 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Favorite Things: W is for Watermelon
Summers in India can get pretty hot. Last year we had quite a number of days with the heat reaching 48*C (118.4*F). There are areas where temperatures can... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Favorite Things: V is for Velcro
Unbelievable! Only a few more letters left and I would be able to complete the 2014 A to Z Challenge! Yay!!! (However, I need to really cram on visiting the... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Favorite Things: U is for Ube
Ube or purple yam (scientific name: Dioscorea alata) is a yummy root vegetable with an incredibly beautiful lavender color and delicious taste. It is commonly... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Favorite Things: T is for Tomato
"The tomato is a vegetable fruit. The tomato is a special type of fruit called a berry, that consists of a single ovary with many seeds surrounded by juicy... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Favorite Things: S is for Supernatural
No, I am not plugging the television series nor am I about to get anything from this post about the said series. ;) I love watching Supernatural ever since... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Favorite Things: R is for Reading
By now, most of you are probably sick and tired of my posts about how I love to read books. I would be totally sick of it if I were you... Which means... I do... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Review: Doubt
Doubt by Anne-Rae Vasquez My rating: 1 of 5 stars I received a copy of Doubt through NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Read more
Posted on 19 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Favorite Things: Q is for Queso
Queso is the Spanish word for cheese and cheese is one of my favorite things. I have to admit that I have not tried most of the varieties of cheeses. Read more
Posted on 19 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Celebrate Small Things: April 18, 2014
It is Friday once again and that means it is time to celebrate some of the good things that have happened during the week. This week, I am celebrating: 1. Read more
Posted on 18 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Favorite Things: P is for Potato
Okay... I like food... which is why most of my A to Z Challenge posts are about food. But then how can anyone not like food? Among the many vegetables and fruit... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Review: Progeny
Progeny by Anita Bihovsky My rating: 3 of 5 stars I received a copy of Progeny through NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased and honest review. Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Favorite Things: O is for Oranges
Me like oranges... :) When they are in season, I make sure I get my Dad to buy a lot of them and do so often. As much as I love fresh orange juice, I never get... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Favorite Things: N is for Novels
I am a bookaholic. Among my favorite reading materials are novels. Thriller, sci-fi, mysterie, supernatural, horror, young adult, or even children's books -- I... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE