The annual World Book Day (April 23) was celebrated this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Though locked down in their respective community quarantines, the bookworms were not to be stopped in celebrating the occasion -- mainly by participating in book challenges, readathons (reading marathons), and other collaborative bookish pursuits that one can do … Continue reading The Books As Outfits Book Tag
Tag: quarantine life
Book Recommendations for Non-Readers
“That's the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.” ― Jhumpa Lahiri A couple of weeks ago, my Qatar-based radio jockey friend @allyontheradio asked me for book recommendations. She needed a list of easy reads for non-readers (or beginners) for her daily After Shift program at Qabayan Radio. The … Continue reading Book Recommendations for Non-Readers
Book Tag: #QUARANTINEMEMOIR
Joining in on another fun book tag from #bookstagram! This time it's #quarantinememoir. Like all book tags before it, I am sure it has evolved from one thing to another, but when I chanced upon it, the rules are simple: just make an account of your quarantine thoughts or experience using book spines. Unlike … Continue reading Book Tag: #QUARANTINEMEMOIR
The #BOOKSTASOLIDARITY Project
I first discovered #bookstagram (books + Instagram) towards the end of 2017, and life has never been the same for me ever since. It’s basically an online community full of people from around the globe who share the same passion for books and reading. Opening #bookstagram doors is like finding your way to Narnia, … Continue reading The #BOOKSTASOLIDARITY Project