no 5-star reads this year?? tbt old favourites and great reading days Meera Nair 2024-09-06 | The year is almost over, and my reading diary is missing out on great 5-star reads.Some of the books I’ve read so far were my anticipated reads of 2024. But I just couldn’t enjoy them as much as I’d been hoping to. I honestly don’t know what’s going on.So I’m taking this time to reminisce about a few stellar 5-star reads from the past several years. 00:00 Reading Update02:28 Animal Farm03:42 The Song of Achilles05:35 A Face Like Glass07:34 In Order To Live08:43 Heroine10:26 The Turn of The Key10:41 The Palace of Illusions10:57 Goat Days11:06 My Lady JaneKnow any books like these that you think I might love to read? Do share your recommendations! SOCIALS:Blog- thelifestories2.wordpress.comInstagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesGoodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
AUGUST BOTM ANNOUNCEMENT & GIVEAWAY | #LostinStoriesBookClub Meera Nair 2023-08-03 | If you love a good mythological retelling, join us in reading the August BOTM - Girl Goddess Queen by Bea Fitzgerald! It's an empowering twist to the myth of Persephone! I am ready to dive into a Greek mythology book, especially one that is a TOME! ^^ 👉 How to participate in the giveaway? 1. Join our Discord community - discord.gg/QQP4QpBY2. Comment and let me know why you want to read this book.3. Share this giveaway with your friends (send the video, tag your friends, etc.)4. DM me (separately) on Discord to show that you've spread word about the book & giveaway.I will confirm your giveaway entry through DM and pick 3 winners who'll each receive a SIGNED paperback copy of Girl Goddess Queen. 😍😍This giveaway ends on Sunday, 6th August at 1 pm IST, and is only for those who live in India. Results will be announced on Sunday evening itself. Please stay tuned.Good luck! And Happy Reading!Audiobook - https://rb.gy/tms2sKindle eBook - amzn.to/3OFelBo
IN CONVERSATION WITH NAZNEEN AHMED PATHAK | CITY OF STOLEN MAGIC | 2023 INDIAN FANTASY BOOK TO READ Meera Nair 2023-07-29 | It's time for the FIRST EVER author chat for our Lost in Stories book club! Say hello to Nazneen Ahmed Pathak, author of City of Stolen Magic. COSM is an Indian fantasy novel set in 1855 during the British colonial era. It chronicles the story of Chompa as she grapples with her magical abilities and is sent on an adventurous journey across borders when her mother is kidnapped by the Company. I hope you enjoy reading the book. Send some love the author's way and tag #lostinstoriesbookclub in your social posts. Nazneen's Instagram Page - https://rb.gy/nj3er Get your copy of City of Stolen Magic - amzn.to/3OzjeMk00:00 Intro01:52 About City of Stolen Magic05:02 Historical Themes11:26 Magic System16:11 Multi-Cultural Identities22:00 Chompa's Storyline25:15 This Or That Game Segment28:00 Favourite Scene To Write31:31 Section Illustrations34:00 Concluding Thoughts Comment and let us know what you liked the most about reading City of Stolen Magic.
ANNOUNCEMENT + FANTASY BOOK GIVEAWAY! Meera Nair 2023-07-05 | Hey, everyone! HOW have you been? I have been reading barely a couple of books the last few months. And I miss chatting with all of you about my reads. So, I have a super fun announcement to make!*drumroll*I am hosting a book club in collaboration with Penguin Random House where each month we read one book and discuss it together. There are going to be giveaways and author interviews too! ARE YOU EXCITED OR WHAT?! :D Our first group read is City of Stolen Magic by Nazneen Ahmed Pathak. This is a historical fantasy fiction set in India in the 1850s. For the giveaway - There'll be 5 winners who each get a copy of City of Stolen Magic. Here's how you can participate:1. Tell me in the comments why you are eager to read City of Stolen Magic. 2. Share this giveaway with at least 3 other people (tag your friends on the Instagram post, share this video on WhatsApp, etc.) 3. DM or email me to show that you've done the above and I will confirm your giveaway participation. This giveaway ends on 7th July at 11:30pm. It is only for those who live in India. The winners will be announced on 9th July, and they'll receive their giveaway prize from Penguin Random House. You'll have ample time to read the book and join the month-end discussion with everyone. If you have any questions, please feel free to comment. I can't wait to get started!SOCIALS:Blog- https://thelifestories.blog/Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesEtsy Store- https://www.etsy.com/shop/thelifestor...Twitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
FAVOURITE READS OF 2022 | GOOD BOOKS TO READ IN 2023 Meera Nair 2023-02-25 | Need some book recommendations to make your 2023 reading great? Here are my favourite reads of 2022. From psychological thrillers to contemporary romance, there's a good mix of genres in this top 10 books list. 00:00 Intro02:15 Asian Historical Fiction03:58 Science Fiction05:33 Contemporary Romance 06:59 Mystery08:34 Historical Fantasy 10:34 YA Fantasy12:01 Asian Historical Fantasy 13:40 Psychological Thriller15:17 Nonfiction - Memoir16:31 Gothic Historical Fiction18:27 - Outro & Notable MentionsWhich is your best read of 2022?SOCIALS:Blog- https://thelifestories.blog/Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesEtsy Store- etsy.com/shop/thelifestoriescoTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
WATCHING MONEY HEIST KOREA, BOOK SHOPPING & READING A MYSTERY NOVEL VLOG | BOOK HAUL Meera Nair 2022-12-23 | Heyy, everyone! This video is all about my thoughts on Money Heist Korea Part 1 & 2. Come along as I also go book shopping and show you the books I bought that weekend. I filmed most of this vlog sometime in June. Some of it in December. You're getting to see it now. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy watching it! Macrame Bookmarks - instagram.com/asagaofknots00:00 Intro00:35 Food & Book Shopping02:13 General Update 04:00 The Satapur Moonstone Update 105:18 Money Heist Korea Update 108:33 The Satapur Moonstone Update 209:34 Book Haul17:27 Bookish Photoshoot17:57 Money Heist Korea Update 219:51 The Satapur Moonstone Update 321:19 Outro 121:31 Money Heist Korea Update 3SOCIALS:Blog - https://thelifestories.blog/Instagram - instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter - twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads - bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook - facebook.com/meeranair05
I READ A FANTASY BOOK FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 3+ MONTHS! House of Earth and Blood Reading Vlog Meera Nair 2022-03-27 | Did you enjoy reading Crescent City book 1? Here's me sharing my thoughts on House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas. I hope you enjoy watching this reading vlog!00:00 Intro02:33 Reading + Initial Thoughts on Part 108:36 Day 2 + Thoughts on Characters13:34 Part 3.5 Wrap Up17:09 Day 320:57 Part 4 Wrap Up22:28 Concluding ThoughtsINDIAN BOOKTUBER SPOTLIGHT:I Read 3 Books Recommended by Ankur Warikoo [Book Tales By Pritha] - youtu.be/2mzLxcC64_cAMAZON AFFILIATE LINK: amzn.to/3qWs5e5SOCIALS:Blog- thelifestories2.wordpress.comInstagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
FAVOURITE KOREAN DRAMAS OF 2021 | KDRAMA RECOMMENDATIONS Meera Nair 2022-01-29 | Here are my top 8 Korean dramas of 2021. These are the most memorable KDramas I've watched last year, and some of them are totally worth rewatching too!00:00 Intro01:00 Contemporary Romance03:58 Crime05:52 Slice of Life07:56 Action - Revenge10:34 Action - Revenge12:25 Historical Fantasy14:05 Zombie17:20 SciFi19:53 OutroWhat are some of your favourite Korean dramas of 2021? SOCIALS:Blog- thelifestories2.wordpress.comInstagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
TOP 10 FAVOURITE READS OF 2021 Meera Nair 2022-01-08 | Looking for some great books to read in 2022? Add these to your TBR!In this video, I talk about 10 books that I loved reading last year and would recommend to everyone. 00:00 Intro01:16 Mythological Fiction03:16 High Fantasy05:54 Classic07:42 Romance Contemporary10:15 YA Mystery12:29 Horror15:12 Surrealist Fiction17:10 Historical Fiction19:14 Psychological Thriller21:45 YA Contemporary24:09 OutroINDIAN BOOKTUBER SPOTLIGHT:Best Books I've Read in 2021 (so far) | Book Recommendation [Book Xp] - youtu.be/VCkPUbD9rqcAMAZON AFFILIATE LINK: amzn.to/3qWs5e5SOCIALS:Blog- thelifestories2.wordpress.comInstagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
2021 KDRAMAS THAT ARE WORTH THE WATCH | KOREAN DRAMA RECCOMENDATIONS PART 1 Meera Nair 2021-12-28 | Apart from my top 10 KDramas of 2021, there were several other dramas that I enjoyed watching quite a lot. So in this video, I'm going to be talking about 6 of those.Have you watched either of these? What are your thoughts on them?00:00 Intro01:00 Sisyphus: The Myth04:33 Beyond Evil06:14 Doom at Your Service07:57 Sell Your Haunted House10:34 Squid Game12:29 HellboundSOCIALS:Blog- thelifestories2.wordpress.comInstagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
READING PLANS FOR 2022 | 2022 TBR, ONLINE BOOK CLUBS & MORE Meera Nair 2021-12-26 | 2022 will be the year of re-reads, stepping more out of my reading comfort zone, and keeping up with some good ol' reading habits. What are your reading plans for 2022? Most Anticipated Releases of 2021: youtu.be/dhnYaUjlrUI5 Reasons to Start Reviewing Books Today: youtu.be/CF1YTuGBXEc00:00 Intro02:43 Reading Plans07:13 Some More Reading Plans10:17 Even More Reading PlansINDIAN BOOKTUBER SPOTLIGHT:The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - RANT REVIEW [What's Booking?] - youtu.be/QFCY-HQfxW0SOCIALS:Blog- thelifestories2.wordpress.comInstagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
8 MEMORABLE READS OF 2021 Meera Nair 2021-12-10 | If you are looking for some good books to read, this video will help you find some great book recommendations. Apart from my top 10 reads of this year, here are a few other books that I really enjoyed reading and would definitely recommend to you! On this list are mystery books, contemporary novels, historical fiction books & more. 00:00 Intro01:13 The Carpet Weaver03:02 One Last Stop05:06 Mirrorland07:10 The Maidens09:26 Frenchman’s Creek11:11 Malibu Rising13:11 Project Hail Mary15:37 Local Woman Missing17:24 Outro*There are detailed reviews of all books mentioned in this video on my blog. Link below.INDIAN BOOKTUBER SPOTLIGHT:House of Hollow is AMAZING!! [Tunnel of Books] - youtu.be/lsG6XXBD2rsAMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS:The Carpet Weaver - amzn.to/3IB7ILBOne Last Stop - amzn.to/3ELtV7cMirrorland - amzn.to/3Gulkq7The Maidens - amzn.to/3rSVgRnFrenchman's Creek - amzn.to/3ye8ucqMalibu Rising - amzn.to/3pLw90bProject Hail Mary - amzn.to/3EIJZ9OLocal Woman Missing - amzn.to/3IE793KSOCIALS:Blog- thelifestories2.wordpress.comInstagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
PROJECT HAIL MARY REVIEW | BOOKBOUND CLUB LIVE DISCUSSION Meera Nair 2021-11-14 | In today's #BookboundClub live show, we will be discussing the much acclaimed 2021 sci-fi release by Andy Weir - Project Hail Mary!The first part of this discussion is a non-spoiler section, so even if you haven't read the book, feel free to join us.Stick around till the end to participate in the giveaway, where you can win a copy of E. Lockhart's We Were Liars (our next group read).Subscribe to Sonali: youtube.com/channel/UCpzCD_tg6RekbSP7qIFjybASubscribe to Shruti: youtube.com/channel/UCRopIYn4M8h9V2hwD4JQ_Eg00:00:00 Intro00:03:55 A gist of the book00:04:35 Quick review (no-spoilers)00:18:56 Main discussion (spoiler-filled) Experience reading sci-fi00:42:28 Are the scientific explanations overwhelming?00:56:24 Flashback narrative structure01:08:38 Favourite & least favourite characters01:30:36 Sci-fi tropes01:40:35 Giveaway quizSOCIALS:Blog- thelifestories2.wordpress.comInstagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
MY FIRST ATTEMPT AT A MUKBANG AND TALKING ABOUT THE VINCENZO KDRAMA Meera Nair 2021-10-19 | Heard polarizing things about the Vincenzo Korean drama and not sure whether to watch it?In this video, I talk about what I liked and didn't like about the KDrama to help you decide whether to watch it or not. 00:00 Intro01:14 About the KDrama01:53 What I didn't like03:21 Should you watch it?03:42 What I LOVED I recently finished watching You Are My Spring and Nevertheless. What are some KDramas you've been watching these days? SOCIALS:Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
4 BIZARRE BOOKS I READ IN ONE SITTING Meera Nair 2021-10-12 | Looking for #BookRecommendations for the fall? Or just any time of the year? Here are 4 books that have peculiar plots or storylines. I love reading such stories that go beyond the realm of regular mysteries and suspense. If you have any similar recommendations for me, please let me know! :)00:00 Intro01:05 Gothic Historical Fiction03:20 Psychological Horror SciFi05:34 Mystery Thriller08:11 Apocalyptic Dystopian FictionINDIAN BOOKTUBER SPOTLIGHT:10 Must Read Classic Novels For Beginners [Mrinalini Raj] - youtu.be/WeNhavZXKHMBOOKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO [AFFILIATE LINKS]:Mexican Gothic - amzn.to/3iWdRXzArachnid - amzn.to/3v41lKkThe Family Upstairs - amzn.to/3DvC1jmBird Box - amzn.to/3BzmZZfSOCIALS:Blog- thelifestories2.wordpress.comInstagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
MYSTERY BOOKS TO READ ABOUT CHARACTERS TRAPPED IN A LOCATION Meera Nair 2021-08-06 | Enjoy reading mystery novels? Here are 6 interesting books you could check out!00:00 Intro01:07 OBO04:08 TGL05:32 OOUIL07:10 ATTWN08:34 AYTS10:13 THP(AFFILIATE LINKS) BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO:One by One by Ruth Ware - amzn.to/3jH90crThe Guest List by Lucy Foley - amzn.to/3yqSi6ZOne of Us is Lying by Karen McManus - amzn.to/3Ae2AYNAnd Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - amzn.to/3lDULaHAll Your Twisted Secrets by Diana Urban - amzn.to/3CmEHjtThe Hunting Party by Lucy Foley - amzn.to/3fvuJTaINDIAN BOOKTUBER SPOTLIGHT:How To Stay Focused While Reading [Read Travel Become]- youtu.be/emL0hmb0TWQSOCIALS:Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
DISCUSSION & REVIEW OF THE SHINING BY STEPHEN KING | #BookboundClub LIVE SHOW Meera Nair 2021-07-31 | Join us for this #BookboundClub discussion where we talk to our heart's content about our 2nd group read - The Shining by Stephen King! There's a fun #giveaway at the end, so stick around to win a HARDCOVER copy of The Maidens by Alex Michaelides.Subscribe to Sonali: youtube.com/channel/UCpzCD_tg6RekbSP7qIFjybASubscribe to Shruti: youtube.com/channel/UCRopIYn4M8h9V2hwD4JQ_EgSOCIALS:Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
DISCUSSING THE HORROR GENRE #BookboundClub | HORROR BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS + HORROR MOVIE BOOK TAG Meera Nair 2021-07-10 | Enjoy reading horror books? You'll love what we have planned for this special live show with the #BookboundClub 😃👻 Tune in to discuss the horror genre, get some recommendations, and have a fun time playing the Horror Movie Book Tag.Subscribe to Sonali: youtube.com/channel/UCpzCD_tg6RekbSP7qIFjybASubscribe to Shruti: youtube.com/channel/UCRopIYn4M8h9V2hwD4JQ_Eg00:00 Intro05:31 Horror Movie Book Tag48:58 The Shining Readalong Giveaway Prize52:40 Horror Genre DiscussionSOCIALS:Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
LOCK THE BOX BANGALORE SALE UNBOXING PT. 3 | 2021 BOOK HAUL Meera Nair 2021-07-02 | Are you eagerly looking forward to buying books online from the Lock the Box sale? In this video, I'm unboxing the 3rd box I got from the Bangalore LTB sale that took place in Jan-Feb 2021. There's a good mix of dystopian, historical fictions, and classics in this one.Disclaimer: This book haul was filmed earlier this year. LTB SALE PT. 1 - youtu.be/-5Ruv7itGjALTB SALE PT. 2 - youtu.be/MjGeWqGqvsMIndian BookTuber Spotlight:Best 5 YA Books to Read in Life [Ronak Shah]- youtu.be/7kZ72ujRXHMIf you are considering buying books on Amazon, I'd love it if you could use my affiliate link: amzn.to/2UmGun5SOCIALS:Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
5 NOVELS TO READ FOR ASIAN READATHON 2021 | ASIAN BOOKS TBR Meera Nair 2021-05-11 | Here are 5 Asian books you can pick up this month for the Asian Readathon. I'm currently reading and loving Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri. What's your latest read?Cindy's Asian Readathon announcement video: youtu.be/wxxOc_rW8goBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:The Carpet Weaver- amzn.to/3f95RzKThe Refugees- amzn.to/3vVz7k9Empire of Sand- amzn.to/3o4WKEfIn Order To Live- amzn.to/3uFruhyLast Tang Standing- amzn.to/3tAtRAIIndian BookTuber Spotlight:Reading 7 Romance Books in One Day [The Bookish Nook]- youtu.be/bUtC20yuM7w0:00 Intro1:17 LGBT Historical Fiction2:05 Contemporary Short Stories2:48 Fantasy Fiction3:50 Memoir4:40 Women's FictionSOCIALS:Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
WHERE TO BUY CHEAP BOOKS ONLINE IN INDIA? | LOCK THE BOX SALE UNBOXING PART 2 Meera Nair 2021-04-06 | Are you looking to buy secondhand books at good prices & great quality? Watch this unboxing video to know whether Bookchor should be your go-to store for all things books in India! This is part 2 of 3 videos. Watch Part 1 here: youtu.be/-5Ruv7itGjARead my favourite March BOTM: amzn.to/31ThognIndian BookTuber Spotlight:10 book recommendations for teenagers [Wise with Grace]- youtu.be/0xdLvL1XQWQInstagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
BOOKCHOR BOOK HAUL | LOCK THE BOX BANGALORE SALE UNBOXING PART 1 Meera Nair 2021-03-05 | Trust us, readers, to find a way to buy books even when we can't visit offline sales! I'm so glad that BookChor organised this Lock The Box online event. This is part 1 of 3 videos, where I talk about the amazing books I managed to get - historical fictions, classics, paranormal fictions, thrillers & more!Indian BookTuber Spotlight:Ghachar Ghochar by Vivek Shanbhag [Bookshot]- youtu.be/0Ruy5fFxwNcInstagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
5 BEST KDRAMAS OF 2020 Meera Nair 2021-03-02 | Too many KDrama releases and you can't make up your mind about which ones to watch? Let me help you! In this video, I talk about the top 5 Korean dramas of 2020 that you must not miss out. 00:00 Intro00:40 #5 02:26 #404:41 #305:49 #207:18 Special Mention07:59 #1 SOCIALS: Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomes/Twitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
5 REASONS TO START REVIEWING BOOKS TODAY | LEARN A NEW SKILL IN 2021 Meera Nair 2021-02-16 | Have contemplated writing book reviews but never pushed yourself to do it? Or do you think it's not a habit worth pursuing? In this video, I share a few reasons why you should consider starting to review books this year.Indian BookTuber Spotlight:5 Indian Authors Your Child Must Read [Shaloo Walia]- youtu.be/G4rYhHbyPm8SOCIALS: Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomes/Twitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2020 | BOOK GIVEAWAY [INDIA ONLY] Meera Nair 2021-01-27 | Here are 10 books that were my top favourite reads of 2020. Add these to your TBR, get copies, and get started. That's my best advice to you! [CLOSED] To participate in the giveaway, make sure you fill this form: https://forms.gle/Umtx42sKvoF1v8YU700:00 Intro00:53 Indian Historical Fiction02:11 WW2 Historical Fiction03:15 Classics05:24 Contemporary Romance06:24 Indian Fiction07:13 Psychological Thriller08:04 Indian Mythology08:56 Classics09:55 High Fantasy 10:44 Giveaway AnnouncementRead my favourite Jan BOTM: amzn.to/3rY1ko3Indian BookTuber Spotlight:10 Series I Want To Read In 2021 [Divyam Kharey]- youtu.be/-CKjufeYkNYSOCIALS: Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK RELEASES OF 2021 Meera Nair 2021-01-15 | Wondering what to read in 2021? I've got you sorted! In this video, I talk about 14 books that are at the top of my TBR list for the year. 00:00 Intro01:43 Fantasy Fiction07:48 Thriller12:37 Historical FictionIf you want to buddy-read either of these titles, please do let me know & we can work something out!Indian BookTuber Spotlight:Blindfold Book Challenge [Sant Reads]- youtu.be/mYKc8ovWvsISOCIALS: Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
2020 TBR TITLES, ANTICIPATED READS & PLANS FOR 2021 | THE END OF THE YEAR BOOK TAG Meera Nair 2020-11-17 | If you're looking for some books to add to your 2021 TBR, watch this video to know which ones I'm planning to read before this year ends. Original tag by Ariel Bissett: youtube.com/watch?v=hHf0O4e2Z6AIndian BookTuber Spotlight:Empire of Gold Reading Vlog [Pretty Little Bibliophile]- youtu.be/Q7gEgxKxKPsSOCIALS: Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- twitter.com/meera5495Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
A SUITABLE BOY BY VIKRAM SETH | WEEKEND READING VLOG Meera Nair 2020-08-19 | In this reading vlog, I talk about the A Suitable Boy book and also share my thoughts on the BBC miniseries to help you decide whether you'd like to read and/or watch it. Who is your favourite character from the book? And did you like how they were represented in the TV show? Indian BookTuber Spotlight:On Book Minimalism [Jyotsna's Bookscapades]- youtu.be/XBLPzTaMI6QSOCIALS: Instagram- instagram.com/ahavenoftomesTwitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
GOAT DAYS BY BENYAMIN IS A MUST-READ INDIAN CONTEMPORARY FICTION Meera Nair 2020-08-11 | Originally titled Aadujeevitham, the Malayalam novel by Benyamin was translated into English. In this video, I review the book, Goat Days, and talk about the themes that are prevalent in the narrative. What did you think of the storytelling in this book?Know More About Jasmine Days: youtu.be/eEB2sWVjIqUIndian BookTuber Spotlight:7 Books About Books [My Book Nook]- youtu.be/cyuFublOFeUConnect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
REVIEWING AN INDIAN BOOKTUBERS SHORT STORY COLLECTION | NONET BY @TheMelodramaticBookworm Meera Nair 2020-08-04 | In this video, I talk about what I liked and didn't about Sonali Dabade's short story collection, Nonet. It is an immersive book that displays a range of themes and genres, while giving us a glimpse of characters from all walks of life. What is the one thing you look for in a short story collection?Nonet (Amazon Link): https://www.amazon.in/dp/B089NPKMLD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_6KTkFbA6TVWY3Indian BookTuber Spotlight:Reader Shaming Has Got To Stop [The Melodramatic Bookworm]- youtu.be/-d8SOtnkvqcConnect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaTFacebook- facebook.com/meeranair05
STAY AT HOME BOOK TAG Meera Nair 2020-06-19 | In this stay at home-themed book tag, I talk about my guilty pleasure read, self-care habit, hyped books, and more!Madison's Original Tag Video: youtu.be/Wyir0th7HE4What is your opinion about having to stay at home?Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
3 ASIAN BOOKS TO READ THIS MONSOON | ASIAN READATHON WRAP UP Meera Nair 2020-06-16 | If you've been looking for an Asian novel to read, this video might come in handy. In this Asian Readathon wrap up, I talk about 3 titles I read in May. 0:00 Reading Choices & Participating in the Asian Readathon1:13 Middle Grade Fiction3:18 Indian Mystery Novel6:09 Adult Contemporary FictionCindy's Announcement Video: youtu.be/qweYGWPAmWUWhat are some of your favourite Asian titles?Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
SHOULD HAVENFALL BE YOUR NEXT READ? Meera Nair 2020-06-12 | In this video, I talk about a fantasy book, Havenfall by Sara Holland. If you can't decide whether to read it or not, let me help you make up your mind. Are there any fantasy series you would recommend to me?Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
STORIES OF US BY BOBBY SACHDEVA | BOOK REVIEW Meera Nair 2020-06-10 | Bobby Sachdeva's Stories of Us is a short story collection that provides food for thought. In the span of 2-7 pages, each of these stories sheds light on human vices and virtues. There's a lot you can take away from these stories. If you've read it, comment and let me know which was your favourite story.Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
AM I REALLY GOING TO READ ALL THESE BOOKS IN JUNE? | THE OLYMPIC GAMES TBR Meera Nair 2020-06-05 | Anyone from #TeamApollo here?I am so excited to be participating in the Olympic Games Readathon. This is honestly one of the best readathons I've heard of. Take a look at Ishi's announcement video: youtu.be/0ETUce-ypo4 Here are the co-hosts:Ally: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ-u...Nicole: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfat...Sasha: youtube.com/c/thewildSashaThe number of books I am supposed to be reading in June is no joke! But let's hope for the best, huh? Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
I READ MYSTERY & ADVENTURE BOOKS FOR DRAMAQUEENATHON | MARCH WRAP UP Meera Nair 2020-06-02 | These books either had some element of surprise or revolved around extraordinary themes. And so, March was a satisfying reading month. In this monthly wrap up video, I share my thoughts on 4 titles worth checking out. Let me know what recent reads you have been enjoying?Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
HOW I SPENT MY 25TH BIRTHDAY AT HOME DURING LOCKDOWN Meera Nair 2020-04-07 | The current lockdown due to COVID-19 has been hard on many people. I am grateful to say that, even if I couldn't celebrate my 25th birthday the way I had planned to, I had the luxury of staying home and staying safe. This is my birthday vlog, in which I also talk about Havenfall by Sara Holland, a newly released YA fantasy fiction. Join us in reading our BOTM, Circe by Madeline Miller: instagram.com/bookishbengaluruConnect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
CHOOSING DRAMATIC TITLES FOR MY DRAMAQUEENATHON TBR Meera Nair 2020-02-28 | Trying my hand at participating in readathons yet again! This one is quite chill and I just might be able to pull it off! Read more about DramaQueenAThon here: bit.ly/3aeNd58Are you going to participate in this readathon? Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
JANUARY WRAP UP & READING GOALS UPDATE | Meera Nair 2020-02-25 | I may have set a lot of reading goals for 2020, but I DID NOT make sufficient progress in Jan. In this video, I talk about the titles I read and how I've been doing so far with my reading plans for the year. If you feel like buying books, you could use my Amazon Affiliate link: amzn.to/32nweLuWhat has been your favorite read of 2020 till now? Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
10 REASONS TO PICK UP THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY Meera Nair 2020-01-25 | I've had this book lying on my bookshelf for ages and stupid me, I only thought of picking it up now! Don't make the mistake I did of procrastinating, because The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society deserves ALL your immediate attention!Those of you who have read it will surely (no?) mirror my enthusiasm. So help me persuade the others to read this gem of a historical fiction, okay?If you'd like to buy the book using my Amazon Affiliate link: amzn.to/38E70dyConnect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
RAPID FIRE BOOK TAG Meera Nair 2020-01-21 | Speaking at the speed of light about my book format preferences, favorite genres, favorite book to TV adaptation and more!Here's the original Rapid Fire Book Tag video: youtu.be/q-46EzDWdSYWould you rather borrow a book or buy it?Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
ATTACHMENTS BY RAINBOW ROWELL | BOOK REVIEW Meera Nair 2020-01-17 | While the premise of this novel is not anything like the other romance contemporaries I've heard of or read, it has some really childish and annoying characters! Here's a semi-rant review of Attachments by Rainbow Rowell. If you've enjoyed this book, please share your thoughts in the comments!Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
WORST BOOKS OF 2019 Meera Nair 2020-01-14 | I should've stopped reading these books the moment I realized they were going to be no good. But oh well, I didn't. So here we are!This video also includes a couple of titles I DNF-ed in 2019. Did you dnf any book last year? Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
LAST BOOK HAUL OF 2019 Meera Nair 2020-01-10 | Got a few more books in December 2019 (no surprises there!) and these were such a steal! One of them is my giveaway prize from Sonali and Moumita. Sonali's channel: bit.ly/39Ujy1NMoumita's channel: bit.ly/2N3FrCfWhat was the last book you bought or got in 2019?Some More Book Hauls: Annual Book & Bake Sale Vlog- youtu.be/jBvRFUHcfGQHuge Book Haul- youtu.be/RibxCVgLfm8Come Book Shopping With Me- youtu.be/ogsTMS9jdrILock The Box Bangalore Sale Vlog- youtu.be/F7xW56EgBkQConnect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
SLYTHERIN 2020 BULLET JOURNAL SETUP | SLYTHERIN HOUSE PLANNER Meera Nair 2020-01-07 | I am so proud of how my 2020 bullet journal looks! If you want to set up your own Hogwarts House-themed journal, watch this video for some ideas and tag me in your social media posts :)Hogwarts Student Maker: dolldivine.com/hogwarts-student-maker.phpIf you want to buy a basic notebook for bullet journaling, you could use my Amazon Affiliate link: amzn.to/304x9PJConnect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
YOUTUBE CHANNEL & READING GOALS 2020 Meera Nair 2020-01-03 | As usual, I'm aiming high with these goals and plans for the new year! In this video, I talk about some changes I want to introduce on my channel and what reading plans I have for 2020. What is one of your goals for the new year?Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
19 BOOKS I LOVED READING IN 2019 | BEST BOOKS OF 2019 Meera Nair 2019-12-31 | In this video, I share with you some of my #FavouriteBooksof2019 that I would definitely recommend to all of you. 1:03 - YA Contemporary Fiction2:14 - Adult Contemporary Fiction3:02 - Historical Fiction 5:01 - Non-Fiction5:26 - Horror Classics6:14 - Dystopian Fiction6:44 - Thrillers 7:50 - Fantasy Fiction If you're looking to buy any book, you could use my Amazon Affiliate link: amzn.to/2ZEUUxzConnect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, BOOK MAIL & BULLET JOURNAL SETUP | READING VLOG Meera Nair 2019-12-13 | This is my vlog of re-reading Pride and Prejudice, starting with the setup for my 2020 bullet journal and opening some book mail. Grab some snacks and join me, as I share my thoughts about this classic novel by Jane Austen. If you'd like to buy a copy of Pride and Prejudice for yourself, use my Amazon Affiliate link? amzn.to/2QOoDSnFor more bookish content, visit: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
MY WORST READING MONTH EVER! | NOVEMBER WRAP UP Meera Nair 2019-12-04 | Last month, I barely got any reading done! In this video, I talk about my thoughts on the couple of books that I did manage to finish reading in November 2019. Books Mentioned (Affiliate Links):Toba Tek Singh- amzn.to/2Ln0gYrThe Grace Year- amzn.to/37Zi8CtBreakfast At Tiffany's- amzn.to/2RpFviqPride and Prejudice- amzn.to/2QOoDSnThe Grace Year Reading Vlog- youtu.be/JLVbMTTrsrwWhat was your favorite read of November?Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
ALL ABOUT MY BOOK BUYING HABITS | THE BOUJEE BOOKTUBER TAG Meera Nair 2019-11-29 | In this video, I talk about where I buy books from, how much do I spend in a month on books and my general book-buying preferences. Olive's Original Tag: youtu.be/lpbnPj0B9XUIf you have any more questions about this, let me know! :)Connect With Me on: Instagram- @meeranair05 Twitter- @meera5495 Goodreads- bit.ly/2A88EaT
