Shilpa’s Blog

15/07/2025

In a seemingly laid-back community of Sycamore Glen, two women-Sloane Thompson and Clara Gartner, tell a story. A story about a teenager called Margaret who is connected to both of them through their children. Margaret works as a part time babysitter for Sloane’s daughter Daisy who is suffering from poor health since childhood and requires special attention despite her age. In the case of Clara, Margaret is dating her son....

In a seemingly laid-back community of Sycamore Glen, two women-Sloane Thompson and Clara Gartner, tell a story. A story about a teenager called Margaret who is connected to both of them through their children. Margaret works as a part time babysitter for Sloane’s daughter Daisy who is suffering fr...

11/07/2025

The Cass family has everything that a seemingly normal upper middle class family aspires and requires. This family unit is made up of Dad-Jason, Mom-Erica, daughter- Hannah and son- Liam. They are living a hum drum life in a township on Long Island. There are no evident tensions or struggles on the surface of this typical American family life. While Jason is busy building successful business ventures, Erica has taken a backseat in her journalism career to focus on family....

The Cass family has everything that a seemingly normal upper middle class family aspires and requires. This family unit is made up of Dad-Jason, Mom-Erica, daughter- Hannah and son- Liam. They are living a hum drum life in a township on Long Island.   There are no evident tensions or struggles on ...

11/07/2025

Life-Changing Personal Finance Books (8-Minute Guide to Financial Freedom!)

Welcome to Bookish Reshuffle! In this video, we delve intoLife-Changing Personal Finance Books .Hey everyone, welcome to Money Mastery in Minutes, where we b...

08/07/2025

The second novel in the Beartown saga starts where the first one left off. The town so passionately dedicated to hockey is bracing for the aftermath after the disastrous events taken place during the Spring season. From the fallout of those disturbing allegations put forth by Maya Anderson, Kevin Erdahl, the erstwhile Beartown hockey player is leaving the town. Not by his own accord but as forced by his parents....

The second novel in the Beartown saga starts where the first one left off. The town so passionately dedicated to hockey is bracing for the aftermath after the disastrous events taken place during the Spring season. From the fallout of those disturbing allegations put forth by Maya Anderson,  Kev...

04/07/2025

Every once in a while, you read something so stunning that it surprises you with its central theme, characters and ex*****on in an astonishingly pleasant way. Dark Matter by Blake Crouch is one such novel which I came across this year and decided to read on an impulse. So much so that I am really looking forward to exploring his other books....

Every once in a while, you read something so stunning that it surprises you with its central theme, characters and ex*****on in an astonishingly pleasant way. Dark Matter by Blake Crouch is one such novel which I came across this year and decided to read on an impulse. So much so that I am really......

04/07/2025

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04/07/2025

Olive Kitteridge | Elizabeth Strout- Dive into the complex, often prickly, but undeniably human world of Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher whose life intertwines with the residents of a small Maine town. A poignant and profound exploration of aging, love, and the quiet struggles that define us.

Lock Every Door | Riley Sager-Unlock the chilling secrets of The Bartholomew, a luxurious Manhattan apartment building where an apartment sitter’s dream job turns into a nightmare.

Tom Lake | Ann Patchett-A beautiful and reflective novel about memory, family secrets, and the paths not taken.

The Women | Kristin Hannah-Step into the harrowing yet inspiring world of Army nurses in Vietnam.

Great Big Beautiful Life | Emily Henry-She ventures into new territory with this captivating story of two writers competing to tell the life of a reclusive heiress, uncovering family secrets and an unexpected connection along the way.

Us Against You | Fredrik Backman-Return to Beartown, where the small, hockey-obsessed community grapples with the aftermath of tragedy and the fierce rivalry that threatens to tear them apart.

You Must Be New Here | Katie Sise-When a charismatic new neighbor moves in, Sloane finally finds the friendship she craves, until a local disappearance shatters their quiet suburban community.

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Additionally, I managed to publish two blogposts on Medium.

And that’s a wrap on June 🍋🍸

01/07/2025

If you’re looking for the best books to buy in July 2025, this handpicked list has you covered. From pulse-pounding psychological thrillers and emotionally charged literary fiction to insightful nonfiction tackling history, politics, science, and technology, these are the top new book releases readers are buzzing about this summer. Whether you want gripping summer reads, thought-provoking nonfiction, or hot fiction releases for July, each of these 15 titles offers something fresh and impactful....

If you’re looking for the best books to buy in July 2025, this handpicked list has you covered. From pulse-pounding psychological thrillers and emotionally charged literary fiction to insightful nonfiction tackling history, politics, science, and technology, these are the top new book releases rea...

28/06/2025

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