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Nishita's Rants and Raves
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A blog about books, movies, restaurants, and everything else under the sun.
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Wordless Wednesdays: Draw Like the Egyptians
It’s been a while since I showcased anything Snubnose has done. Here’s one Egyptian-style one that she finished recently. Snubnose creates some Egyptian-inspire... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2014 BOOKS -
Teaser Tuesdays: Salem’s Lot
Stephen King is known for his horror, but in my opinion he doesn’t get enough credit for how well he sets a scene. Here’s an excerpt where he describes very... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2014 BOOKS -
Washington Square
The shy and sweet daughter of a well-to-do physician, Catherine Sloper seems destined for lifelong spinsterhood until the sudden appearance of a dashing suitor... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2014 BOOKS -
Drooling Over iPhone Covers
The Rifle Paper Co. first came to my attention when I saw their lovely Puffin in Bloom editions on Amazon. I absent-mindedly signed up for emails from them,... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 BOOKS -
Wordless Wednesday: Halloween Fun
Halloween is not something we celebrate normally. However this year, Snubnose and her friends were very into going trick or treating for candy. Read more
Posted on 05 November 2014 BOOKS -
The Name of the Wind
My book review backlog is getting out of hand. Partly because I have cut down on the accepting books from publishers thing (so no review pressure), partly... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2014 BOOKS -
Teaser Tuesdays: The Goldfinch
I really enjoyed the beginning and middle sections of the book, it’s really gripping, but towards the end it’s pretty slow and depressing. Ughh, it’s so... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2014 BOOKS -
Ski Dubai
Now we come to our most meh experience of our entire trip – Ski Dubai – an indoor Ski center in Dubai. This attraction is quite famous and we were really charge... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2014 BOOKS -
Aquarium and Kidzania – Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall has got to be one of the craziest places I’ve ever been to. For starters, though it’s linked to the Dubai Metro, there’s a 3km long walk through... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2014 BOOKS -
Top Ten Tuesdays: Ten Books I Recommend for Halloween Reading
Today, the bloggers at The Broke and the Bookish have asked us to list the books that get us into the Halloween spirit. I haven’t read much horror or thriller... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 BOOKS -
The Phantom Tollbooth
This is another book whose review is long-pending. I finished this book a couple of weeks back. Actually, this was a book that Snubnose was wanting to read as... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 BOOKS -
Weekend Cooking: Pat Chapman #GrillstheWorld
When an invitation to attend a grilling event at Barbeque Nation popped into my inbox, I was super-delighted to say yes. I am a frequent visitor of Barbeque... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 BOOKS -
Wordless Wednesday: Random Dubai
I have tons of photos and experiences to share about our trip to Dubai, but it’s been crazy busy since I got back. Until I have the time and energy to bang out ... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2014 BOOKS -
Teaser Tuesdays: The Name of the Wind
I am almost close to the end of this book and while it started off slow, it’s really picked up the pace and if you ignore comparisons to A Song of Ice and... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 BOOKS -
Aquaventure
We took tons of photos of all our fun in Dubai, but though the quality of the photos is average (a 5-year old camera + playful kids is not a good combo when it... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2014 BOOKS -
Tamanna – Book Trailer and Review
Tamanna- A True Story of Forbidden Love is a journey through a man’s heart, exploring, as it does, how it is possible to love more than one person at the same... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2014 BOOKS -
Making Money Writing Online // Guest Post
Searching the web for methods on how to make money will return a high volume of guides on how to go about doing it. If you’ve never dipped your feet into the... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2014 BOOKS -
Buying Books Just Got Easier Online
Shopping for books is always a fun activity, especially if it is with proper planning. With the advent of online shopping buying books has become a lot easier... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2014 BOOKS -
Travel Smoothly Using the Best Airport Transfer Service Providers // Guest Post
Travelling brings out our inward adventures and takes us to new planets. Despite the fact that it sounds energizing, there are always worrying moments because o... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2014 BOOKS -
Teaser Tuesdays: Memoirs of a Geisha
I mentioned in my review that I didn’t like the plot of the book much, but the writing and setting more than made up for the silly plot. Read more
Posted on 14 October 2014 BOOKS