Ashwini MenonSweet nothingsThis 60 year old copy of Gitanjali belongs to my Grandfather . An avid reader and bibliophile , he has a habit of marking the date of…Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
Ashwini MenonTo all the Morries in my lifeReading Tuesdays with Morrie is like being enveloped in a warm , affectionate hug. It’s heartwarming , reassuring and definitely moving…May 30, 2020May 30, 2020
Ashwini MenonBROKENI gather the broken pieces, To put it back, To stick it all together. But the cracks don’t disappear. They stand out in all ruggedness and…May 26, 20202May 26, 20202
Ashwini MenonHarry Potter and growing up . . .Reading in the times of pandemic.May 14, 2020May 14, 2020
Ashwini MenonIt’s a rarity I re-read a book .But off lately , I find myself going back to the books that filled my childhood-teen years. Revisiting a stanza or a particular page. And…May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Ashwini MenonAmma’s tryst with booksAmma is not fond of novels, fictions or non fictions, unlike me. Oh! But she loves to read, and would rather read newspapers all day over…May 12, 2020May 12, 2020
Ashwini MenonAtonement by Ian McEwan : Book ReviewHow does one live with guilt in their hearts and spend rest of their lifetime knowing that nothing they do would change the past or…May 11, 2020May 11, 2020
Ashwini MenonThe other half of the Palakkad StoryThe story of my achamma and achacha ; my paternal grandparentsAug 7, 20192Aug 7, 20192
Ashwini MenonRemembering my Grandparents…Summer holidays ,back when I was in school, meant a trip to the quaint but big town of Palakkad . Many might disagree with the adjective…Jul 30, 2019Jul 30, 2019
