WinterMoon

​ “Love means, not ever having to say you are sorry!” I cried so much during the last two chapters that I could barely read through the tears. By the end, I even had a headache from all the crying! This is such a moving book. After It Ends With Us , this is probably the book that has made me cry the most. I had been meaning to read it for a long time, and then I happened to come across a reel that reminded me it was still waiting on my “TBR” list. I am so glad I finally picked it up. It was worth it! Erich Segal’s writing is simple, effortless, and deeply relatable. There is a certain warmth in his words that makes you feel every emotion alongside the characters. Oliver and Jenny are young, impulsive, and completely in love. They never spend time questioning their feelings; they simply embrace them. What I loved most was how naturally they became a part of each other’s lives. From their first meeting, to Jenny cheering at Oliver’s hockey games, to navigating studies, distance, marriage...

It’s interesting how brutally honest the author is while saying: “This book is born out of frustration and conviction.” I usually don’t pick up books that focus directly on careers or professional life. But after Shoaib’s recommendation, I decided to give this one a shot and I’m glad I did. One line that really stood out to me was: “Many companies are still playing the old game- hiring for pedigree instead of potential, experience instead of trajectory, compliance instead of creativity” And that’s exactly where many organizations go wrong. The focus is often misplaced, which eventually leads to talent shortages. The Talent Nexus by Mohammed Shoaib is much more than a book about hiring. It explores how organizations can build stronger teams and make better people decisions in a rapidly changing world. What I enjoyed most was how it connects hiring, leadership, culture, and business outcomes. It challenges the idea that recruitment is simply about filling positions and instead presents i...

Metamorphosis is probably one of the strangest and yet one of the most relatable books I have read. Thanks to my favourite cousin who shared this book with me! Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that you have turned into an insect. Sounds absurd, right? But that’s exactly what makes Kafka’s writing so fascinating. He takes an impossible situation and makes it feel utterly real. What stayed with me wasn’t the transformation itself, but everything that followed. The small, everyday struggles. The dependence on others. The awkwardness of needing help for basic things like food. And most importantly, the way family and people around you begin to react differently. Kafka’s brilliance lies in the depth of his observations. Every detail feels intentional, making you wonder how someone could think so deeply about human emotions and relationships. At its core, The Metamorphosis isn’t about a man turning into an insect. It’s about what happens when people stop seeing your value. It’s ...

What an interesting concept! Honestly, retirement is not something people of my age think about much. But these days, it almost feels like people do so much in their 20s and 30s that by their 40s they are already dreaming about slowing down and “retiring” from the hustle. That’s why I feel “Brew Your Retirement” by Rajat Mathur is a book for everyone who has crossed 10-15 years of their professional journey. One passage that really stayed with me was: “I’d linger a little longer over breakfast. Take the longer, more scenic route on my walk. Sit with a book, not because I had the time, but because I wanted to. And the oddest part? The guilt began to fade. I didn’t feel unproductive. I felt human. I felt myself.” This felt so true. And then there was this line: “And sometimes, imagining is the most important step before the real thing happens.” Loved it. One of the funniest yet deepest sections was about retirees continuing to wear work clothes for no reason. Ironing clothes just to rea...