5 short books you can read and finish on Eid day
Here is a list of 5 short and swift books for fellow bookworms (people who would much rather stay in than socialise) to nestle in with on this Eid day.
3w ago
5 of your favourite iftar items as books
The youthful adventurers in the story spare no effort in unravelling a mystery that proves as elusive as the unyielding strands of jilapi, while also exploring deeper, sweeter themes such as friendship.
3w ago
5 mystery thriller books to look out for at and after Boi Mela
Sanjana has killed her husband. She had not meant to kill him, but the odds never seem to be in her favour. Desperately trying to grasp the reality of her situation, she flees the crime scene, leaving her family, friends and life behind.
2m ago
5 new releases to look out for at Boi Mela this week
With the advent of the most anticipated literary festival for lovers of the written art, we have curated a list of five books for you to keep your eyes open for at Amar Ekushey Boi Mela this week.
2m ago
9 most anticipated new releases of 2024
In 'Knife', Rushdie pens in delicate detail the unforgettable events of August 12, 2022, giving out to the world his verdict on the act of violence
2m ago
5 books you should read before 2023 ends
As 2023 draws to a close, we have compiled a list of books we think you should read that capture the essence of the year and prepare you for another vibrant year of reading.
4m ago
Human virtue questioned in the not-so-small things
At a time when everyone is grappling with financial instability while combating the icy spree, Bill is grateful enough to have survived another year with his wife Eileen and five daughters.
4m ago
The alter ego of Agatha Christie
Absorbing these books is like viewing the world through the writer’s eyes—the pain she felt, the love she did not receive and the manner she perceived the people around her.
7m ago
July 14, 2023
5 travel books to get you in the mood for travelling
It must be surreal to observe the same moon from another destination of the world, from a place that is unfathomable to you, that for a long time seemed like a stranger.
May 18, 2023
Flesh in ruins
It is the disease that maintains the upper hand in the plot. A jarring voice of its own, the toxins spilling across the pages in bold, chaotic words.
May 17, 2023
5 books exploring the found-family trope in fiction
A cast of strangers come together as a family based on their common experiences, situations, and relationships rather than their kinship or blood relations.
May 1, 2023
5 books to read for International Workers’ Day
Concentrating on women workers from Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan, Women and Work in South Asia also tackles the advancement of individual corporate sectors due to the involvement of women workers.
April 23, 2023
Only books and longing for this year’s Eid
Since I did not have a busy itinerary on Eid days, books were my unwitting companions
April 18, 2023
5 books to present as Eid gifts
Though the month of Ramadan is nearing its end, it brings with it the glories of Eid celebrations, and the perfect time to shower loved ones with gifts.
April 13, 2023
6 books to enjoy the spirit of Pahela Baishakh
These books, among many others, can help readers feel the spirit of the Bangali new year in all its vibrant colours
March 30, 2023
How reading the Quran turned from a hobby into a habit
Every evening, after coming home from school, the first thing I would do is sit with the Quran and an English translation of it that my father had on his shelves.
March 27, 2023
What to read to feel the magic of spring
Regardless of the ambience of these part-sunny-part gloomy days, there is always a book to suit to the mood
March 22, 2023
5 new books that explore family life in fiction
Among the new books we’re excited to read this season, these March releases hold special promise.
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