Nonfiction
Rani Lakshmibai: The Fearless Warrior Queen of Jhansi. Content Warning.
The story of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi is a saga that resonates through the annals of Indian history—a tale of valor, resilience, and defiance against colonial oppression. Born as Manikarnika Tambe on November 19, 1828, in the vibrant town of Banares, she was later hailed as the Maharani consort of the princely state of Jhansi in the Maratha Empire. Her journey from a spirited young girl to a symbol of resistance against British rule is both inspiring and captivating.
By Avhishek Agarwal2 years ago in BookClub
List of Top NYT Bestsellers: Feb 2024
The year hasn’t even started yet, and we already have NYT Bestsellers: Feb 2024 list. There are millions of books being sold out there in the world, and basically, the sales data of a book and how much sales it makes determines if the book will become a New York Times bestseller or not. So now that we know what a New York Times bestseller is, lets dive into the list of it as of February 2024.
By Nonfictionalbooks2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: The Many Adventures of Donnie Malone by Paul E. Doutrich
The Many Adventures of Donnie Malone is just that: a book which describes the adventures of one man, mainly in aviation. However, that career and those adventures include the major wars of the last century, pilots being required to fight, and so, you have a war novel as well as one that charts the more personal struggles and triumphs of Donnie as an individual.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: A Paper Orchestra by Michael Jamin
Michael Jamin's collection of personal essays is a tour of his life in many ways, which has elements of memoir in its self-examination but is also full of humour throughout. In some ways, it reads like a performance so I wasn't surprised when I got to the end and discovered that Jamin is actually doing a talkback to coincide with this book: my impression was apt. As someone whose occupation is screenwriter, it perhaps is not surprising that there is awareness of theatricality present.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
Exploring Ancient Petra: A Journey Through Time
Exploring Ancient Petra: A Journey Through Time Intro Embarking on a journey through time, we delve into the engaging heart of one of the world's most historic sites. Nestled between rugged desert canyons and mountains, where East meets West, lies the ancient city of Petra. This piece offers an informative exploration of Petra, unravelling its enchanting stories and unveiling the secrets that lie beneath the city's stone facades.
By yeabsra ad2 years ago in BookClub


