Welcome to my blog, which is a quick trip inside of my mind. I write about the books I love, the places I’ve been, the music I’ve found, and the thoughts I’ve had along the way. Hope you enjoy!
I am a staunch supporter of the power of representation, and as a Indian growing up in America - like many other communities - I've felt woefully underrepresented. I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite South Asians who I've seen in the public eye. These are not all of the famous South Asians, by any means, but some of my personal favorites.
In a surprising addition to the Shatter Me series, Mafi picks up the universe almost exactly where she left off. Though I tore through this book and finished it on the day of its release, it took a while for me to collect my thoughts on the story. I have mixed feelings about this book, and I'm still not sure if I've fully reconciled them.
Despite my hesitation, I was still intrigued at the prospect of a sequel. When I was debating reading A Torch Against the Night anyway, a Barnes & Noble employee told me, "I love that series. That world is my favorite!" Deciding it was worth a try, I purchased the novel. It did not disappoint.
I wish I had been able to see how a true version of India portrayed in the media, a country filled with too many people and all of their stories, people who aren't afraid to drive into oncoming traffic without batting an eyelash. So here is a little of my own representation: snapshots from rural India to some of the cities.
Sometimes I think there's magic in re-recognizing the familiar. It happens when when you pick up an old favorite book, or hear a melody on the radio - and it sings to your heart, a tune you have memorized inside and out, like when you realize that you still remember all the worlds to your old favorite song from a decade ago.
