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Number of Pages
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a collection of thoughtful, humorous non-fiction essays that blend memoir with literary reflection. Centered on books, writers, mothers, travel, and other everyday provocations, the work offers warm, irony-laced observations that feel like bedtime conversations with a seasoned observer. Intended for adult readers who love literature, memory, and witty prose, the tone is comforting, insightful, and gently playful.
Presented as a series of short, story-led reflections, the content moves with anecdotal graceโsnippets from life, quotable lines, and footnotes that spark curiosity. The reading experience is intimate and reflective, weaving from personal memories to broader observations about reading, writing, and the small rituals that shape our days. Readers will encounter a distinctive voice that blends humor with honesty, making even longer passages feel like a thoughtful chat by the bedside.
For readers seeking a deeper look into the life of a writer and the everyday wisdom found in books, the book offers accessible explorations of craft, memory, and human connection. It rewards slow, contemplative reading and invites moments of pauseโperfect for quiet evenings, travel breaks, or a thoughtful companion during a busy day.
After finishing, readers gain a richer sense of how books and daily life intersectโboosting curiosity, warmth, and perspective. The book lingers as a comforting companion, encouraging ongoing reading, reflection, and a lighter, more amused approach to the world of literature.
Product Details
Author
Anita Nair
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
296
Language
English
SKU
9780143425595
ISBN
9780143425595
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Hardback
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Anita Nair Is The Author Of Seven Books For Children. Her Books For Adults Include Eleven Works Of Fiction, A Collection Of Poems Titled Malabar Mind , And A Collection Of Essays Titled Goodnight And God Bless . She Has Also Translated Into English T.S. Pillai'S Malayalam Cult Classic Chemmeen And Edited A Book Of Writings On Kerala Titled Where The Rain Is Born . Anita Nair Has Also Written Two Plays And The Screenplay For The Movie Adaptation Of Her Novel Lessons In Forgetting , Which Won The National Film Award In 2013. Among Other Awards, She Was Also Given The Central Sahitya Akademi Award And The Crossword Prize. Her Books Have Been Translated Into Over Thirty-Three Languages Around The World. Her Writing Is Included In Both School And University Syllabi. She Is The Founder Of The Creative Writing Mentorship Program, Anita'S Attic, And Is A High-Profile Supporter Of The Unhcr. Anita'S Last Book For Children, Bipathu And A Very Big Dream , Has Been Shortlisted For Numerous Children'S Fiction Prizes.