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Books That Celebrates Books

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Heya! As bibliophiles, we sometimes look for books about books, bibliophiles and books set in libraries or book stores. After reading some books in this sub-genre, here are some books that I recommend as a bibliophile (or a bookdragon, a new word formed by Bookstagram).    The Book Thief  by Markus Zusak- Is any list of books about book lovers complete without this one? It is a must-have on any book lover's shelf. The book features lead character, Liesel Meminger, who steals books to read. As the World War 2 intensifies in the Nazi Germany. she steals and reads books, finding comfort and strength in the written words. Its uniqueness lies in its narration of the events by Death itself. A solid 10/10 recommendation.  The Lost Bookshop  by Evie Woods- Set in Dublin (for the most part), it is a story of three characters and a disappearing bookstore! The author weaves elements of magical realism with the themes of feminism, books and familial relationships. The title...

Top English Dramas I Love

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  The theater is the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.                                                                                           - Oscar Wilde   Just as much as I love novels and poetry, plays hold an important part in my heart, mind and soul, as long as it is well written (which is subjective) and has good content of course.  From my undergraduate days, I have been exposed to several great plays, some of which have secured a place in my favourites. Several of the plays mentioned below were introduced to me through the syllabus for my graduation, and currently, master's in English. I have been exposed to canonical dramas, right fr...