In 2019, my New Year Resolution was to read atleast one new author every month. In 2020, I wanted to read at least one non-fiction every month. In 2021, I just wanted to read more.
In 2022, I want to continue reading at least one new author every month and also read more translated work from Bangla. Recommendations are welcome 😊
My reading Journey in the year 2021:
Books Read: 42
New authors: 25
Favourite New Authors (in no particular order)- Anthony Horowitz, Kazuo Ishiguro, Alexander McCall Smith
Most Read Genre: Mystery
Favourite Debut Novel: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
Favourite Fiction: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Favourite Non- Fiction: Atomic Habits by James Clear
Most Disturbing Read: Why Men Rape by Tara Kaushal
Favourite Poetry book: Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
Read with your child- India’s Adventures in Space by Spoorthy Raman
#Booksin2021 #LoveReading #Happiness #LoveBooks
Below are the snippets posted on Facebook. Each one speaks volumes of my
mental space at that point of time and my reading journey.
Book 42- The Story of the Lost Child- Elena Ferrante. 27th
Dec 2021
A dear friend introduced me to this book almost 2 years back. As I come
to the final book of the Neapolitan series, I cannot wait to know what happens
to Lila and Lenu and their friendship.The fourth book in the series. This time,
water in a new favourite mug gives my Kindle company:)
#CurrentRead #BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #AboutFriendship #TranslatedWork #Sequel #KindleRead #NeapolitanNovel #Book42
Book 41- The Nothing Man- Catherine Ryan Howard. 25th Dec 2021
Amidst nature, the song of birds, solitude and some me-time. 
#Book41 #ThirdNewAuthorOfTheMonth #CurrentRead #LoveReading #LoveBooks #MurderMystery #HolidayRead #BooksIn2021 #KindleRead #WomenAuthors #Happiness #Gratitude
Book 40- Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982- Cho Nam Joo. 18th Dec 2021
Travelled on work after 21 months and finished this book in exactly two
sittings. A rivetting book that hits you hard. You relate to many experiences
and you know exactly what the female protagonist has gone through. A must read.
This year has been about discovering some fabulous writers.
#Book40 #SecondNewAuthorOfTheMonth #BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #WomenAuthors #TranslatedWork #GenderDiscrimination #WorkTravels #ReadWhileTravelling #Happiness #Gratitude #Gift
Book 39- Atomic Habits- James Clear.
1st Dec 2021
This book was part of our #BlossomsLoot in 2021 January. Picking it up as my first read of December.
Habits are an integral part of our lives.
Just like how Marie was always the perfect accompaniment to my Assam
Chai. While Chai and I have parted ways, Marie now gives company to my Black
Coffee.
Some Habits stay on, they are a reminder to another set of habits.
#BooksIn2021 #CurrentRead #LoveReading #Book39 #OneNewAuthorEveryMonth #NonFiction #Learnings #Gratitude #Habits #PowerOfHabits #AtomicHabits #TinyHabits #LoveCoffee
Book 38- Inhale Exhale- Dr. Ishan Capoor. 30th Nov 2021
Thanks to a dear friend who sent this today by India Post. A happy
surprise. Cannot wait to read it. Thank you Sonali Bhatia
#BooksIn2021 #CurrentRead #LoveReading #Book38 #ThirdNewAuthorOfTheMonth #Poetry #Learnings #Gratitude #BookByAPulmonologist #Covid19 #LoveCoffee
Book 37- Circe- Madeline Miller-4th November
His and Mine. This Morning.
#BooksIn2021 #CurrentRead #LoveReading #Book37 #SecondNewAuthorOfTheMonth #Rereading #Learnings #Mythology #Pramadhs #LoveCoffee
Book 36- India’s Adventures in Space-Spoorthy Raman- 1st Nov
2021
We bought this book a few weeks back and gave it to Ira this morning.
She finished it already 
I am also starting
my November with this book. The excitement of reading a book, written by
someone you know!
Spoorthy Raman , the book looks absolutely beautiful and Ira shared some interesting
facts that stayed with her as she read.
Congratulations
on this amazing feat! To reading more books written by you
#BooksIn2021 #CurrentRead #LoveReading #Book36 #OneNewAuthorEveryMonth #SpaceAdventures #India #ScienceWriting #IraReadsMammaReads
Book 35- Kiara and the Sun- Kazuo Ishiguro-20th October 2021
Back to Ooru, back to life.
Picked this dystopian Science fiction by an author I began reading this
year as my next read!
#BooksIn2021 #Book35 #ScienceFiction #CurrentRead #Happiness #LoveCoffee #LoveReading #KindleRead #NobelLaureate
Book 34- The Thing around your Neck - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie -14th
October 2021
Sitting amidst the mountains, watching the fogs play hide and seek.
Humbling.
Will miss these mornings
The one constant is my company and a book in hand.
#BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #Book34 #Happiness #Travel #Pramadhs #LoveMountains #CurrentRead #ShortStories #FavouriteAuthor #KindleRead
Book 33- Milk and Honey- Rupi Kaur-13th October 2021
Another day.
Another morning.
Hello from another place in the Western Ghats! Finding solace in the
silence, the rains and the poetry.
#BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #Book33 #Survival #LovePoetry #Happiness #Travel #Pramadhs #LoveMountains #CurrentRead #SecondNewAuthorOfTheMonth #KindleRead
Book 32- The Full Cupboard of Life- Alexander McCall Smith- 12th
October 2021
Hello from the Western Ghats! In a quaint place that had a small bookshelf
welcoming us. Picked this book with one of my favourite protagonists I
discovered this year. A fabulous coincidence that this is the second book in
the series.
#BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #Book32 #LoveMystery #CurrentRead #Series #Library #BookShelf #Happiness #Travel #Pramadhs #LoveMountains
Book 31- Then She was Gone -Lisa Jewell- 4th October 2021
When in between meetings, you want to read. Because what better thing to
do while you wait.This year has been a record on the number of murder mysteries
that I have read<3
#BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #Book31 #MurderMystery #OneNewAuthorEveryMonth #CurrentRead #KindleRead #BetweenMeetings
Book 30- The Shivering- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie- 30th
September 2021
Another short story<3
#Book30 #LoveReading #CurrentRead #BooksIn2021 #FavouriteAuthor #ShortStory #KindleRead
Book 29- Before the Coffee Gets Cold - Toshikazu Kawaguchi- 30th
September 2021
The last few weeks I haven't been able to read much. This book was
gifted by two dear friends. Time to read it as I sip my coffee.
The longpi mug was bought at Dastkar few years back from this Artisan
from Manipur. Like the book, the mug is special too
#BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #Book29 #TimeTravel #OneNewAuthorEveryMonth #LoveCoffee #LongpiCoffeeMug #Memories #BooksAreTheBestGifts #LoveBooks #CurrentRead #TranslatedWork
Book 28- One of Us is Lying- Karen M McManus- 27th August
2021
Nothing in life is just B&W. Neither stories, nor those mugs of
coffee nor existential thoughts!
My last book was an extremely difficult read. So, picking up something
light, hopefully.
#BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #Book28 #KindleRead #DebutNovel #MurderMystery #OneNewAuthorEveryMonth #ExistentialThoughts #LoveCoffee #EnamelCoffeeMug #CurrentRead
Book 27- Why Men Rape- Tara Kaushal-25th July 2021
This book was bought online in 2020, the year it released. I have many
times picked it up and put it back because wasn't sure I could read it. Few
pages in. I want to continue reading. I want everyone to read it.
#CurrentRead #BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #Book27 #NonFiction #InvestigativeJournalism #SecondNewAuthorOfTheMonth
Book 26- Those who leave and those who stay- Elena Ferrante- 8th
July 2021
Lila and Lenu and their friendship. One of those translated works that
tugs at your heart. The third book in the series. This time, some Black tea for
company!
#CurrentRead #BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #AboutFriendship #TranslatedWork #Sequel #KindleRead #NeapolitanNovel #Book26
Book 25- The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency- Alexander McCall Smith- 6th
July 2021
This book came highly recommended from a close friend. Halfway into it,
I absolutely love Mma Precious Ramotswe and the narration of life and culture
in Botswana
A perfect company to my quiet mornings.
Can't wait to read more in the series. There are 20 books.
#Book25 #LoveReading #BooksIn2021 #CurrentRead #OneNewAuthorEveryMonth #LoveMystery #KindleRead #Series
Book 24- Zikora- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie- 1st July 2021
July begins with one of my top favourite authors. Was introduced to her
writing by a dear friend and my reading life just got better.
#Book24 #LoveReading #CurrentRead #BooksIn2021 #FavouriteAuthor #ShortStory #KindleRead
Book 23- Moonflower Murders- Anthony Horowitz-22nd June 2021
My journey with Sophie is slow. Picked up another book to read
simultaneously. Loved the first book by Anthony Horowitz. This also seems
intriguing.
Giving my read company is a bowl of happiness!
*The Cover page picture is sourced online.
#Book23 #CurrentRead #LoveReading #BooksIn2021 #LoveMystery #KindleRead
Book 22 –Baby and Dubdub- Khyrunnisa A.
Book 21- The Puppy who was Left behind- Holly Webb- 14th June
2021
"Mamma, read this story about Dubdub. It is really nice"
"Ok Ira, how about the book by Holly? "
"That is a sad story, about a puppy who is left behind"
"But don't they get back together in the end?"
"Yeah, they do."
"So, it is a story with a happy ending?"
"Yes actually".
Ira sat with me as I read the final pages of Baby and Dubdub's story.
Two delightful books that made my weekend
#Book21 #Book22 #ChildrensLiterature #IraRecommendsMammaReads #LoveReading #CurrentRead #BooksIn2021 #IraLovesDogs #ThirdNewAuthorOfTheMonth #FourthNewAuthorOfTheMonth
Book 20- Jostein Gaarder-Sophie’s World- 9th June 2021
Picked this book up in 2010 at the Bangalore Book Festival. Many times
picked it up and just put it back on the shelf. Finally, this morning seemed
right to begin reading it.
"It seems as if in the process of growing up we lose the ability to
wonder about the world".
The pretty coffee mug is courtesy Hamsa Venkataraman . It is pure love.
#Book20 #LoveReading #CurrentRead #BooksIn2021 #PhilosophicalThoughts #Wonder #BBF #SecondNewAuthorOfTheMonth #DebutNovel #TranslatedWork #CoffeeMugs
Book 19- Rebirth- Jahnavi Barua-5th June 2021
A book from two of my besties, with their personalised messages is what
makes this one even more special. Also, the fact that the protagonist hails
from the state, where the moda at home is from. Random connections, you know.
Kaberi could just become one of my favourite protagonists ever.
#Book19 #CurrentRead #LoveReading #BooksIn2021 #Gratitude #Happiness #Friends #OneNewAuthorEveryMonth
Book 18- Go Set a watchman- Harper Lee- 30th May 2021
Another treasure from Blossoms, Bengaluru. I was fascinated by
Scout and Atticus Finch when I read, To Kill a Mockingbird years back.
For me, Scout challenged gender norms and was someone to look up
to.
As I picked this book up yesterday to read, I couldn't help but
find comfort in wanting to know how is Scout doing.
#LoveReading #BooksIn2021 #CurrentRead #Sequel #SecondHandBook #Book18 #Gratitude #Memories #SundayThoughts #FavoriteCharacters
Book 17- When we were Orphans- Kazuo Ishiguro- 24th May 2021
Picked this book from Blossoms 2 summers ago when it was one of
the most normal things to do! Miss those moments.
#LoveReading #BooksIn2021 #CurrentRead #SecondNewAuthorOfTheMonth #SecondHandBook #Book17 #Gratitude #Memories #MondayMusings
Book 16- Daughter by Court Order- Ratna– 17th May
2021
Arnie's life seems as complex as my multilayered breakfast!
#Book16 #CurrentRead #BorrowedBook #OneNewAuthorEveryMonth #LoveReading #IndianAuthor #Gratitude #HappyBreakfast #MondayMusings #BooksIn2021
Book 15- Anxious People- Fredrik Backman- 1st May
2021
'May' we reach out to each other, 'May' we be there for each
other.
'May' we find solace in the little things we do. 'May' we
reflect on our words, thoughts and actions.
#Book15 #CurrentRead #BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #FavouriteAuthor #LoveCoffee
Book 14- Bipradas- Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay-23rd
April 2021
#Book14 #TranslatedWork #BanglaLiterature #LoveReading #BooksIn2021 #CurrentRead #GiftedBook
Book 13- Magpie Murders- Anthony Horowitz- 5th
April 2021
Hello April,
Let just the books I read be full of mystery. I want you to be
mundane, calm and boring; just a regular sort of month.
Much love.
HE has already read this and highly recommends it.
The original cover of the book is red and black; some red apple
for thought, giving my book company!
#Book13 #CurrentRead #LoveReading #BooksIn2021 #OneNewAuthorEveryMonth
Book 12- Honour- Elif Shafak-29th March 2021
Picking up an author I love and whose books give a sense of
comfort. Protagonists who are so real, so flawed and so endearing at the same
time.
#CurrentRead #LoveReading #BooksIn2021 #Book12 #FavoriteAuthor #Gratitude
Book 11- Collected Stories- Gabriel Garcia Marquez- 7th
March 2021
I began reading this book in 2016. This year the idea is also to
finish the unfinished books. As I flipped the pages, I actually found some
boarding passes from 2016.
A grim reminder also of my last work travel that was on 7th March
2020.
#Booksin2021 #CurrentRead #UnfinishedBook #LoveReading #Gratitude #Memories #WorkTravel #ShortStories #Book11
Book 10- Fasting, Feasting- Anita Desai-1st March
2021
Marching into the new month, with a book that explores multiple
nuances of Indian families, through the food and the eating.
An interesting foreward by Rana Dasgupta, whose Tokyo Cancelled
I have read and immensely enjoyed.
#BooksIn2021 #OneNewAuthorEveryMonth #LoveReading #CurrentRead #IndianAuthors #Book10 #BookerPrizeRunnerUp #BorrowedBook #Gratitude
Book 9- The Other Shore-Enso-27th Feb 2021
Enso is a quest and the beautiful pen name chosen by this
author. This was a lovely book of poetry gifted to me by a friend, that makes
you ponder and reflect on the simple realities of life. I do have some favories
here- Creation, Free Spirit, Reaction and Flow.
#LoveReading #CurrentRead #DebutBook #BookOfPoetry #PenName #Book9 #ThirdNewAuthorOfTheMonth #BooksIn2021 #Gratitude #LovePoetry #ExistentialQuest #Reflection
Book 8- Palli Samaj- Sarat Chandra Chatterjee-18th
Feb 2021
#LoveReading #CurrentRead #BooksIn2021 #TranslatedWork #BanglaLiterature #Book8
Book 7- A Suitable Boy- Vikram Seth-7th
Feb 2021
There are some books that you may have been wanting to read for
years! This is one such book for me. Waiting to see what unravels in these 1349
pages!
A friend who is in a spree of reading Vikram Seth nudged me to
pick this one, and I borrowed it from another friend.
Look what I found in the pages. A memory? A story?
#Booksin2021 #CurrentRead #LoveReading #FriendsAndBooks #SecondNewAuthorOfTheMonth #Book7 #Gratitude
Book 6- The Tattooist of Auschwitz- Heather
Morris- 4th Feb 2021
A story of love and determination to begin February
#DebutNovel #CurrentRead #BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #OneNewAuthorEveryMonth #Book6
Book 5- Nudge- Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein-26th January
2021
Read this book 2 years back and reading this again. I teach
Behavioral Science to Public Policy Masters Students this semester. A fabulous
book to nudge those classroom discussions.
Also, Happy Republic Day Everyone. Nudge yourself to be a more
rational, conscientious, accepting and empathetic citizen. The Constitution
Preamble adorns a wall at home and triggers many a thoughts in the Pramadh
household.
#CurrentRead #BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #Book5 #NonFiction #RepeatRead #AcademicRead #Pramadhs #HappyRepublicDay
Book 4- The Story of a New name- Elena Ferrante-22nd
January 2021
Some days, you take comfort in the known.
#CurrentRead #BooksIn2021 #LoveReading #AboutFriendship #TranslatedWork #Sequel #KindleRead #NeapolitanNovel #Book4
Book 3- Parineeta- Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay-19th
January 2021
I love the sweetness of 'Patali gur'. For me, it is about
Kolkata winter memories- hot phulkas with Begun bhaja (Brinjal fry) and gur.
Last evening, a swiggy parcel from a dear friend brought the
same warmth, sweetness and happiness! I had shared a desire to read some Bangla
literature, translated books. I received some patali and a few books
Began reading one right away.
#CurrentRead #BooksIn2021 #TranslatedWork #BanglaLiterature #Happiness #Gratitude #Friends #LoveReading #Book3
Book 2- Queen of Dreams- Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni-11th
January 2021
Waiting for the week to begin! Starting a book by an author
whose books I absolutely love. And then to find a quote from another of my
favorite authors in the starting pages. I absolutely enjoyed reading Murakami's
Sputnik Sweetheart.
#BooksIn2021 #CurrentRead #LoveReading #OneOfMyFavoriteAuthors #MondayMusings #Gratitude #Happiness #Book2
Book 1- Girl in White Cotton- Avni Doshi-1st January
2021
Hello January!
#BooksIn2021 #OneNewAuthorEveryMonth #DebutNovel #CurrentRead #LoveReading #Book1
