When your sister basically says, I need to borrow your boyfriend for a few years to stay in the county, most normal people say, no. But, you wouldn’t have this story if that happened and most sisters have not lived the lives that Simi and Rupi have. For their own reasons, both seem to pull […]
This is a new feature I developed where each month we will look at our favorite – the best – series in a genre or topic. The topic here, by my definition, is a series with Jane Austen retellings. Sophia did the honors in picking these series as she is more knowledgeable than I will […]
The Vibrant Years is a standalone multigenerational story about three very different women. They stand by each other and try to lift one another up in the best ways they know how. Each of them is currently fighting for a dream of sorts and trying to make their way through this time of endless opportunities, […]
All the stories in the Rajes series, are smart and emotional. I can’t speak to the Jane Austen aspects as it has been too long since I read those books. There is a twining of personal growth and evolving relationships, along with the daily aspects of life and careers. There is only one unattached Raje […]
I read the first book, Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors for the diversity Read-athon for COYER. I was also thrilled because I met the author at three events and she was wonderful. I looked forward to reading her works. I really enjoyed the first book and went on with the next book Recipe for Persuasion. […]
After one brief, disappointing romantic encounter, two dutiful, put together people go on with their set paths until unforeseen circumstances make them take stock and also bring them back together for a possible second chance. The Raje family stories are a heartwarming encounter with Austen in a modern Indian American family. Incense and Sensibility is […]