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The Lit LadkiEp 99: Romance RecommendationsI have some meet-cute layered romance books for you. Pick them up between heavy and sad reads. They will cheer you up!
Books I recommend:
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
The Flat Share by Beth O'Leary
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood (You can get Adam's perspective chapter if you sign up on Hazelwood's website)
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2022-08-1710 minThe Lit LadkiEp 98: Tell the Wolves I'm HomeThis was long due! After such a long time, I found a book I really love. I think it was always in front of me I just needed to pay attention.
I would have loved to see the portrait Finn paints of June and her sister.
Also playing in the woods, pretending to be a 19th-century character- love it!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2022-08-1704 minThe Lit LadkiEp 97: Reading African LiteratureHey! I am finally talking about the paper I wrote for Post Colonial Theory, not all of it.
In this episode, I talk about
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her TED talk 'Danger of a Single Story'
For more about African Literature, you can read books by Chinua Achebe and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
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The Lit LadkiEp 96: Gender is an ActHeya! Long time no see! I am back from whatever that held me back from talking about books again.
I am done with my Masters in English and have started working.
Since this is Pride Month, I wanted to start by talking about a though provoking essay by Judith Butler- “Performative Acts and Gender Constitution: An Essay in Phenomenology and Feminist Theory” It's a little complex but if you understand even half of what I talk about, do try to read up more about it.
Nex...2022-06-0711 minThe Lit LadkiEp 95: We Are Okay!Hey nerds! I read We Are Okay by Nina LaCour and here's the review without any spoilers!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2022-04-1408 minThe Lit LadkiEp 94: Reading JapanThe books I mentioned:
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino
The Phone Box at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina, Lucy Rand
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yōko Ogawa
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2022-02-2512 minThe Lit LadkiEp 93: Freshwater- Book ReviewFreshwater by Akwaeke Emezi- An extraordinary debut novel, Freshwater explores the surreal experience of having a fractured self. It centres around a young Nigerian woman, Ada, who develops separate selves within her as a result of being born “with one foot on the other side.” Unsettling, heartwrenching, dark, and powerful, Freshwater is a sharp evocation of a rare way of experiencing the world, one that illuminates how we all construct our identities.
“I held my breath, but it didn't feel like I was holding my breath, it felt like there should never have been breath. It felt like t...2022-02-1707 minThe Lit LadkiEp 92: Valentine's Special!Let's talk about different types of fictional love stories, the tropes you love and the tropes you don't.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2022-02-1110 minThe Lit LadkiEp:91- Creating Valuable ContentHey nerds! Season 4 is here!! In this episode, I talk about how to create content that adds value to life.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2022-02-0909 minThe Lit LadkiS3:Ep 13- The Fantasy WorldHey nerds!
Here are the books I read from in the episode-
The Beautiful Creatures - https://amzn.to/3lao3xD
A Deadly Education- https://amzn.to/375zaj0
PS- These are affiliate links!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-07-2812 minThe Lit LadkiS3:Ep 12- My Book Merch!Hey nerds! Here's the list of book merch you can order.
The Souled Store - https://www.thesouledstore.com/artists/harry-potter-official-merchandise
ChapterOne Bookstore Knick Knack sale- https://chapteronebookstores.com/knick-knack-sale.html
The Merch Street Co. - https://themerchstreetco.in/
Books etc store - https://booksetcstore.com/
Booksom- https://booksom.com/
Musings of a Reader- https://www.musingsofareader.com/
Whispering Flames - https://whisperingflames.com/
Hastnirmit By Mansi- https://www.instagram.com/hastnirmit_by_mansi/
Destino - https://www.destinostore.com/
2021-07-2511 minThe Lit LadkiS3:Ep 11- My Sexual Orientation?!Hey nerds! I am an Ally in case you didn't know. In this episode, I talk about sexuality and how it's okay to not know, to not put yourself in a box and keep exploring.
A good book to read on this would be Loveless by Alice Oseman- https://amzn.to/3itDhLa
PS: It's an affiliate link!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-07-2109 minThe Lit LadkiS3:Ep 10- Worldbuilding TipsHey nerds! In this episode, I share some worldbuilding and narration tips for whatever you are writing.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-07-1811 minThe Lit LadkiS3:Ep 9- The InevitabilityHey nerds. In this episode, I read a chapter from Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin.
You can check out the book here- https://amzn.to/2U1i9Un
PS: This is an affiliated link.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-07-1419 minThe Lit LadkiS3:Ep 8- Born TranslatedI have no idea what I talked about in this episode. Something about books and translations and getting fed the same tropes under very similar looking covers. I guess that was it.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-07-1121 minThe Lit LadkiS3:Ep 7- Good Vibes only!My friends asked me if I had any 'good vibes' books. I did not so I got to work and found some for you all!
Attachments- https://amzn.to/3hmFtVr
Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce- https://amzn.to/3xsbz7S
Get a Life, Chloe Brown: A Novel- https://amzn.to/36karXI
Where’d you go, Bernadette - https://amzn.to/36hkxZw
Blackout - https://amzn.to/3hi3gFV
Kabul Disco - https://amzn.to/3hlgXUE
PS- These are affiliate links!
...2021-07-0616 minThe Lit LadkiS3:Ep 6- How to read classics?Hey nerds! In this episode, I talk about the classics I read and how knowing the context enriched my reading experience.
Here the links to books I talk about-
Crime and Punishment - https://amzn.to/3jj5arm
Gulliver's Travels
Mansfield Park
PS- This is an affiliated link.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-06-2724 minThe Lit LadkiS3:Ep 5- How to recognise a poem when you see oneHey nerds! In this episode, I discuss an essay by Stanely Fish that will give you food for thought.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-06-2310 minThe Lit LadkiS3:Ep 4- You have already ruined me!Hey nerds! Well, the book has ruined me and my good behaviour. I respect the author and the work that went into writing in this book. And these are my personal views- completely subjective.
Hope you don't like this episode ;-)
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-06-1925 minThe Lit LadkiS3:Ep 3- Why do we like what we like?Hey nerds! Today I am discussing a theory by Pierre Bourdieu- something that I read in my MA. It might be a little confusing because I spiralled but the basic message I want to share is you don't have to like a book because everyone does or because it won an award. Like what you want to like.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-06-1624 minThe Lit LadkiS3: Ep2 - On Grief and LossHey nerds! As promised I have put together a list of books on grief and loss.
1. Letters to the Lost - https://amzn.to/3xjaD5e
2. The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
3. Everything All at Once - https://amzn.to/2TTiO9I
4. A Prayer for Owen Meany - https://amzn.to/3gowGSt
5. The Year of Magical Thinking - https://amzn.to/3zliLUp
6. Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close - https://amzn.to/3wkCrWG
7. A Grief Observed - https://amzn.to/3zpZy3S
8. My Grandmother...2021-06-1319 minThe Lit LadkiS3:Ep 1- Grief is not a one time thingHey nerds! I am back with season 3 of The Lit Ladki. I recently lost a friend to COVID and I don't know how to feel. In this episode, I am reading some quotes on grief that resonated with me. Hope this helps!
You can now The Lit Ladki on Instagram for the latest updates @thelitladki
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-06-0913 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep36- Can you survive the Scholomance?Hey! In this episode, my friends Varun, Aryan, Suhasini and I talk about the book Deadly Education by Naomi Novik.
It's a deadly discussion full of spoilers. So, listen only if you have read the book. If you plan to read it, do it NOW! And then tune in to the episode.
Check out the book here (Affiliate link)- https://amzn.to/2QgnVPP
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-04-1842 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep35- This is why you procrastinate.Hey nerds! Sharing some wisdom with you that I also got from someone else.
Also, the book I mention is How To Do The Work: Recognise Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self by Nicole LePera.
I haven't read it yet and I generally don't read such books but I am planning to pick it up soon.
Let me know if you read it.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-04-1707 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep34- The Shadow of the WindHey nerds! I have been talking about The Shadow of the Wind for almost a year now and I feel like I can't stop until I make every reader connected to me read this book. So, here's me reading a chapter from the first part of the series.
Check out the book here (affiliate link)- https://amzn.to/3mMJEL3
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-04-1410 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep33- Netflix with me!Hey nerds! In today's episode, I share some of my favourite shows and movies on Netflix.
If I hadn’t met you- Spanish, Parallel Universe, Romance
The Gift- Turkish, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery, Psychological thriller
Russian Doll- Time Loop, Mystery, Comedy-drama
Derry Girls- Northern Ireland, School, Conflict, Comedy
Girls from Ipanema- Brazil, Strong female lead, based in the '90s
Home for Christmas- Norwegian, Romance, Online dating, Real relationships
The Luminaries- New Zealand, Historical Fiction, Based on a book, Mystery
W- Korean, Fa...2021-04-1119 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep32- Taking off Murakami coloured glassesHey nerds! Last Wednesday I read a chapter from Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and his years of pilgrimage. Today I am reviewing the book. I think I might have been biased towards Murakami. It's finally time to take off Murakami coloured glasses and see the writing for what it is.
It's followed by a tip on maintaining your mental health.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-04-0913 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep31- The Original Sad GirlHey nerds! Today I read a chapter from a book by Lang Leav followed by some writing advice.
You can check out the book here (affiliate link)- https://amzn.to/39Sin4R
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-04-0711 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep30- What happens in therapy?You often come across posts, organisations, people talking about the stigma around mental health. Everyone keeps talking about therapy but it's not happily ever after. In this episode, I share my experience from my therapy sessions.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-04-0432 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep29- The World That We KnewHey nerds! Today I am recommending a book that I recently read. It has culture, war, some fantastical creatures and it is inspired by true events. Historical fiction plus magic realism.
You can check out the book here- https://amzn.to/3mfKSOA
DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-04-0212 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep 28- The Colourless LifeHey nerds! Sorry for being away for too long without telling you. Today I am reading from a book that felt close to what I am feeling right now. I will finish reading it and talk to you about it later!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-03-3106 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep27- Once Upon a RiverHey nerds! In the last episode, I read from this wonderful book Once Upon a River.
Check it out here, https://amzn.to/3k1kbMC
Also, Madhumita recommended a brilliant book called The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
Check it out here - https://amzn.to/3ufUtbM
DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-02-1907 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep26- The Story beginsHey nerds! I have read a chapter from a wonderful book and also LIT Matchmaking.
The book I suggested is The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared
Check it out here - https://amzn.to/2OMjL1b
DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-02-1708 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep25- Someday vs Some dayHey nerds! Let's clear up the air about some confusing words.
So “atleast” is not a word. The correct version is “at least.”
“At” is a preposition denoting a particular time, place, date, state of being, or condition. The word “least” is an adjective. People may also say “at the very least,” which means the same as “at least” with a tad more emphasis.
Someday is an adverb. It refers to future events that will occur at an indefinite time. Here is an example: Someday I will invest in a new laptop, but until then I will make d...2021-02-1504 min
The Lit LadkiS2: Ep24- 5 unheard of romance books!Hey nerds! It's Valentines Day and I put in some extra efforts to find out some fresh reads for you.
Here's the list:
1. Tash Hearts Tolstoy - https://amzn.to/2N6DGHt
2. You Know Me Well - https://amzn.to/2OCUlTD
3. This Love Story Will Self-Destruct by Leslie Cohen- https://amzn.to/2ZiXpq5
4. The Course of Love by Alain de Botton- https://amzn.to/3ddodA0
5. If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino, William Weaver- https://amzn.to/3rSyZ2N
DISCLAIMER: This description c...2021-02-1418 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep23- A Little PrincessHey nerds! I have only loved one classic and that's A Little Princess. Do make sure to watch the movie.
Check the book here -https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3008.A_Little_Princess?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=bd1XWPGHxk&rank=3
And my lovely friend Aarti recommended The Twentieth Wife
Check the book here - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27298.The_Twentieth_Wife?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=5wjLMEE7l3&rank=4
Here's the version of the movie that I liked https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113670/
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Send in...2021-02-1205 minThe Lit LadkiS2: EP22- Sara and the dogs?Hey nerds! It's Woven Wednesdays, the day we read a new chapter from a book. Today's chapter is called Sara.
This is also the day for LIT Matchmaking, today's suggestions are:
The Art of Racing in the Rain- https://amzn.to/3rBx5na
A Dog's Purpose - https://amzn.to/3aNQ33f
Lily and the Octopus- https://amzn.to/2Nh2rQX
Purple Hibiscus- https://amzn.to/3724Jui
DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll re...2021-02-1007 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep21- Me Vs IHey nerds! A lot of times while editing I encounter this mistake of 'me and I'. It does get a little bit confusing, doesn’t it? Here’s a trick to know which one you should use. Whenever you are having trouble deciding which one to use in a particular sentence, take out the other person, and it should be clearer.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-02-0803 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep 20- How to start writing your book?Hey nerds! In today's episode, I give you a few pointers to start writing the story you have been dreaming of writing for long.
Once you listen to the episode, you can join my Guided Writer's Group for daily motivation, keeping up with your writing deadlines and any sort of help you might need if you get stuck while writing.
All I ask for is a synopsis and an outline. A synopsis is:
The synopsis is a short, lively overview of your novel. It sits alongside the opening of your novel and your...2021-02-0717 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep 19- Crushing It!Hey nerds! In the last episode, I read a chapter from Go by Kazuki Kaneshiro, Takami Nieda.
Check out the book here - https://amzn.to/39PJ4aL
And my partner has recommended Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuk
Check out the book here - https://amzn.to/2YM3hI1
DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-02-0505 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep18: Hawaii!Hey nerds! Find a new and a different read from today's episodes. Tune in on Friday to find out the name of the book.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-02-0309 minThe Lit LadkiS2: E17- Did curiosity really kill the cat?Guess what! We don't know the idioms in their correct form and its time that we do!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-02-0107 minThe Lit LadkiS2: EP 16- Books in my TBRHey nerds! Today we are talking about random books I found on Instagram and added them to my list. Let’s explore books. The books in my TBR are:
The Golem and the Djinni- https://amzn.to/36s6xwF
The Editor- https://amzn.to/3j3vdkb
The Mountains Sing- https://amzn.to/3cs5QH9
The Last Song of Dusk- https://amzn.to/36siJxa
Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage- https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/0099590379/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=3638&creative=24630&creativeASIN=0099590379&linkCode=as2&tag=the...2021-01-3120 minThe Lit LadkiS2: E15- Alias GraceHey nerds! If you liked the chapter I read from on Wednesday, you can go and read the book. I read from Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood.
You can buy the book here - https://amzn.to/2MClfd3
Also, Aryan recommended Humans by Matt Haig, you can check out the book here -https://amzn.to/3achzHo
See you on Sunday!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-01-2905 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep 14- Jagged EdgesHey nerds! It's Wednesday and I am reading a new chapter from a book followed by some LIT Matchmaking.
If you want some suggestions, find the form in my bio on Instagram and fill-up the form!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-01-2707 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep 13- Affirmations!Hey nerds! Looks like it's been a writing weekend. Yesterday we talked about dialogue writing and today I am back with another writing tip. All good!
But I am also talking about affirmations and trust me they do work.
Stay well!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-01-2504 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep 12 - Dialogue WritingHey nerds! Today I am talking about how to write dialogue in fiction. Hopefully, these rules will help you come up with compelling dialogues in your story.
And obviously, I took help from some authors and bloggers online. These are not my rules. This content is curated from various sources.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-01-2417 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep 11- The Unbearable Lightness of BeingHey nerds! The book I read from in last was The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera.
And the book Varun recommended is - The Extraordinaries by T J Klune.
Don't forget to send in your recs!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-01-2204 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep 10- Lightness and WeightHey nerds! It's Wednesday and I am reading a chapter from a book. It's a bit hard so make sure to listen closely. And this is followed by LIT Matchmaking!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-01-2009 minThe Lit LadkiS2: EP 9 - Showing vs TellingHey nerds! Today I am about to give you a writing tip. If you are a writer or if you have attended any writing classes, you would have heard people advising you to Show not Tell. What does it mean?
Let’s talk about some examples.
Ria was angry with Kritika for hogging the blankets- this is the writer telling us what is going on.
Ria shivered and clutched the shawl tighter around her shoulders. She glared at Kritika who lay bundled in the blanket next to her- this is the writer showing us...2021-01-1804 minThe Lit LadkiS2: EP 8 - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueHey! In this episode, I review the book The Invisible life of Addie LaRue by V.E Schwab. If you have read the book, do let me know!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-01-1710 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep 7- Magic StringsHey nerds! Today I am talking about the book The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-01-1503 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep 6 - The PrizeHey nerds! Today I have Sagar with me reading a chapter. The book might be easy to guess for there are a lot of clues if you have listened to my previous episodes well.
And there's also LIT Matchmaking which you can also go for by filing up a form in my bio on Instagram.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-01-1306 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep5- Enemy Vs NemesisHave you ever wondered what's the difference between Enemy and Nemesis? It's a huge one!
If you have some grammar or writing query, send me a mail, dm or audio message!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-01-1106 minThe Lit LadkiS2: Ep4- 2020 in BooksHey nerds! It's time for Sublime Sunday and today I am talking about the books I read in 2020.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-01-1012 minThe Lit LadkiS2: EP3- The Last SummerHey nerds! It's Forgotten Fridays time! On Friday I tell you the name of the book I read from on Wednesday and play or read out recommendations from you.
So the chapter Waiting was from The Last Summer (of You and Me) by Ann Brashares the author of The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants.
If you loved the chapter and the blurb, go ahead and pick it up!
Don't forget to send your recommendations through audio message/dm/or email.
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Send in a voice message: https...2021-01-0806 minThe Lit LadkiS2: EP2- WaitingIt's Wednesday and on Woven Wednesdays I read a chapter from a book to help you meet your next read. I will reveal the name of the book on Friday.
Also, Wednesdays are for LIT Matchmaking. The form is in the link in my bio on the Instagram handle. So make sure you fill it up and I will suggest you books!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2021-01-0613 min
The Lit LadkiS2: Ep 1 Everyday Vs Every DayThe Lit Ladki is back with Season Two. Messenger Mondays are for grammar/writing tip with some insights to my mental health journey.
Today we are talking about everyday and every day.
Don’t fall in to the everyday trap of using every day and everyday incorrectly every day (each day).
If you have a grammar query you can email me at contact@khushbooaneja.com
send me a dm at still_a_draft
or send an audio message through the link in bio on my Instagram.
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The Lit LadkiAs I love, loved I am- Jane EyreHey nerds! Today I have my dearest friend Aarti with me who is reading from Jane Eyre.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-10-2105 min
The Lit LadkiIt had to be MEHey nerds! In this episode, I talk about my journey from being someone who wanted to kill herself to someone who is trying to be happy. It's my 26th birthday and I want to share a few things that actually helped me. Hope you feel happy too while listening to this.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-10-1721 min
The Lit LadkiFrom the 5 am club by Robin SharmaHey nerds! Today I have Ritu with me who is reading a few tips from The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-10-1405 min
The Lit LadkiInterview with a featured bookstagrammerHey nerds! The Lit Ladki went extra lit in this episode and invited Mridula- the owner of ecstatic_yet_chaotic. In this episode, we talk about bookstagram life and how it works...
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-10-1148 min
The Lit LadkiFrom A Thousand Splendid SunsHey nerds! Today I have Aryan reading a beautiful excerpt from A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-10-0710 min
The Lit LadkiA night at The Midnight LibraryHey guys! In this episode, I talk about The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and I read a passage from the book too.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-10-0415 min
The Lit LadkiBut Do I want to live?Hey nerds! In this episode, I read something from The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Do listen carefully and talk to me about it!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-09-3009 minThe Lit LadkiInsights into the life of a literature studentHey peeps! In this episode, I talk about my journey that brought me where I am. I also talk about my life as a literature student.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-09-2721 min
The Lit LadkiNever ending sunrise- They Both Die at the EndHey nerds! Today I have Tanya with me who is reading from They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-09-2304 min
The Lit LadkiInterview with The Purple BoxHey Nerds! Today I have Srijita from The Purple Box talking about the world of book boxes!
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The Lit LadkiWhat is wrong with you? - The Course of LoveHey nerds! Today I have Yashwant with me who is reading the chapter Sulking from the book The Course of Love by Alain de Botton.
If you have a passage you want to read out, record and mail it to me at khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com
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The Lit LadkiWhat is a book box? - Interview with Books n BeyondHey nerds! The lit ladki went extra lit this time and invited Papiya- the curator of Books n Beyond to talk about book boxes. In the interview, Papipya spilt some secrets about behind the scenes. Make sure you listen to it!
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The Lit LadkiMasquerade - Poetry readingHey Nerds! Today I have Parth with me who is reading self-written poetry. Show some love!
Also I talk about the feature in Humans of Jaipur City.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-09-0906 minThe Lit LadkiBooks stuck in my head- part oneHey nerds! In this episode, I talk about the books that have been stuck in my head. Here's a list:
1. The Dutch House by Ann Pratchett.
2. Pachinko by Min Jee Lee.
3. 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World by Elif Shafak.
4. The Last Watchman of Old Cairo
5. The book is The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks.
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The Lit LadkiGrappling With TwingeHey Nerds! Today I have Vijit with me who is reading a self-written poem.
If you have something you'd like to read do send it to me at Khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com
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The Lit LadkiMarketing 101 for Bookstagrammers: An interview with Sannidhya BawejaHey nerds! Thank you for supporting The Lit Ladki. We have reached 25 episodes. Yay!
Here are the links talked about in the episode:
Sannidhya's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3ehfb1U
Sannidhya's Instagram handle: https://bit.ly/3gHinVZ
Instagram Reels: https://bit.ly/3hHQzC2
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
Snapseed:
Android: https://bit.ly/2EMtJuw
IOS: https://apple.co/3hH7CUB
Design with Canva: https://bit.ly/2YOtsyb
Dee Nimani (Snapseed): https://bit.ly/3hGNX...2020-08-3031 min
The Lit LadkiTo be continued...Hey nerds! In this episode, Aryan is reading from The Great Indian Novel by Shashi Tharoor. Pay attention!
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The Lit LadkiUnderstanding Poetry with Sagar AroraLet's talk and understand poetry with Sagar Arora!
This is the poem Sagar reads-
Paradise Lost by Milton, the classic about the fall of man, it's a poem spread across in 10 books.
Sing Heav'nly Muse, that on the secret top
Of Oreb, or of Sinai, didst inspire
That Shepherd, who first taught the chosen Seed,
In the Beginning how the Heav'ns and Earth
Rose out of Chaos
Lines by Emily Dickinson
Behind Me—dips Eternity—
Before Me—Immortality—
Myself—...2020-08-2351 min
The Lit LadkiLetting people in- A Year of WednesdaysHey nerds! I have tried something different this time with my friend Varun Iyer.
We read a conversation from the book A Year of Wednesdays.
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The Lit LadkiLost in Latitudes of LongingHey Nerds! Today I am talking about the book Latitudes of Longing bu Shubhangi Swarup.
You can read the whole review at my Goodreads account here - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51964497-latitudes-of-longing?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=mZO8qlY3WT&rank=1
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The Lit LadkiWe can never be irreparably brokenHey nerds! Today I have Sukirti with me and she is reading some great lines from Looking For Alaska.
*Spoiler Alert*
If you haven't read the book, maybe don't listen to this episode.
You can submit your recording at khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-08-1207 minThe Lit LadkiBeginners guide to content writingHey nerds! Ever thought about content writing but didn't know where to start from? I have put together a few things you can do to become one.
The freelance websites I talk about are Fiverr and Upwork.
The book I talk about- Spin the Dawn
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-08-0922 minThe Lit LadkiThe Gramophone and the moon manHey nerds! Today I have Sagar Arora on the show who is reading from Creative Unity by Rabindranath Tagore. There's a little poetry added in there too!
Close your eyes and enjoy the secrets of the universe being whispered in your ears.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-08-0510 minThe Lit LadkiDo you own pirated books or originals?Hey nerds! You probably buy two books a month but do you know if you are getting the book worth your money? Here I talk about different formats of books available and how you can tell if a book is a pirated version or paperback original? I also talk about how to buy books on Amazon.
For any queries reach out to me at still_a_draft
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The Lit LadkiThe Journey to KabulHey Nerds! Today I have Mansi, a very dear friend, who is reading an excerpt from And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini.
Don't forget to send your recording at Khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-07-2907 minThe Lit LadkiHow to publish your book?Publishing may seem like a far off dream since there is not much information about it in the Indian context.
But here is your own insider with helpful information when it comes to publishing.
The series I talk about is YoungER.
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The Lit LadkiAttitude is Everything- Self-Help WednesdayHey Nerds! Today I have Anisha reading from a self-help book by Jeff Keller.
Send in your recording at khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com
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The Lit LadkiThe Nerdy Life of an Editor- Interview by Sannidhya BawejaHey nerds! Today I have Sannidhya Baweja, a digital marketing expert, taking interview of Miss Editor. If you are looking for a career in books, it's a must-listen.
You can find Sannidhya's YouTube Channel here- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_ShKxDZ0uIwFe6VQTJbPg
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The Lit LadkiLove- The Sun is also a StarHey nerds! This time I have Haroon reading a beautiful passage from The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon.
You can send your recording at khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com
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The Lit LadkiGhazal and Nazams - Hindi BudhwaarHey nerds! Today I have Vaishnavi reading from her favourite Hindi book.
Send your recordings at Khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-07-0807 minThe Lit LadkiBleed blue - WRITE!Hey nerds! Today we talk about writing like you guys requested.
Here's the link to TED Talk you should watch-
https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius/reading-list#t-718938
Stay safe!
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The Lit LadkiNo one ever says good-bye unless they want to see you again- Turtles All the Way DownHey! This Wednesday I have Dev Ryshi who read a beautiful passage from Turtles All the Way Down by John Green.
It does have a minor spoiler in it. You have been warned.
If there's something you want to read for the world to listen send it to me at Khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com
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The Lit LadkiWhat do I talk about when I talk about MurakamiHey book nerds! Haruki Murakami is one of my favourite authors. I had a lot of fun recording this episode.
But I am not the expert here. I did a lot of research and there's one particular blog which helped a lot.
Here's the link for all short stories of Murakami-
https://bookoblivion.com/2016/12/05/free-haruki-muakami-short-stories-essays/
Here's an interview where he talks about how his journey started-
https://lithub.com/haruki-murakami-the-moment-i-became-a-novelist/
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The Lit LadkiWhat it means to be alive - CirceHey! This Wednesday, I have a reader, Mehak Vohra, reading a passage from Circe by Madeline Miller.
About the book:
In the house of Helios, the god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child—not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power—the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.
Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted isla...2020-06-2404 minThe Lit LadkiBooks for your mental healthHey bookworms! I have curated a list of books in different categories for you to read if you are feeling low and sad.
Here's the treasure:
Fantasy:
1. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
2. The Night Circus
3. The Priory of the Orange Tree
4. Court of Thornes by Sarah J
5. Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
Fiction on Mental Health:
1. Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T Lee
2. All the Bright Places
3. Turtles A...2020-06-2115 min
The Lit LadkiI feel infinite - The Perks of Being a WallflowerHey! This Wednesday, my dear friend and a fellow book nerd, J Varun Iyer, reads a beautiful passage from The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Cbhosky.
Drop your suggestions for names at still_a_draft
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The Lit LadkiCuring my reading slump at Havenfall InnHey booknerds! If you are going through a reading slump, I have the cure for you. Here are the 10 ways to snap out of a reading slump-
https://www.bustle.com/articles/148413-10-ways-to-snap-out-of-a-reading-slump
I have also reviewed the book, Havenfall by Sara Holland, that cured my reading slump of two months. You can read it here on Goodreads.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44281011-havenfall?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=HDk3UolVKt&rank=1
Happy listening!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khushboo-aneja/message2020-06-1412 minThe Lit LadkiWhen Time fell in love with Fate -The Starless SeaAs promised, I have added a new segment for Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, we hear readers reading out their favourite passage from a book. This is the first one in the series. In this, I read a story from The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern. I hope after listening to this you find the courage to read out your favourite passage for the world out there. This is an example if you would like to do something like this. You can submit your recordings at Khushboo.aneja17@gmail.com. See you on Sunday!
“Once, very long ago, Time fel...2020-06-1011 minThe Lit LadkiWhy am I reading this book?In this episode, I have mentioned five rules you can follow to write a book review. I also talk about how to read a book for various purposes with a tip on writing for aspiring authors. You can implement these rules even if you don't write book reviews. Knowing the reason behind picking up a book serves a lot of purposes. So, make sure to ask yourself 'Why am I reading this book?'
If you'd like to read the reviews I have written you can reach out to me on Instagram at still_a_draft
I mentioned a few b...2020-06-0720 minThe Lit LadkiHow to pick the right book?“If you don’t like reading, you haven’t found the right book.” - J.K Rowling
For people who want to start reading, I know it's hard to pick the right book. It's like finding a needle in the haystack. This episode is to guide you on how to pick the right book.
For all the avid readers, you are almost always asked for recommendations, right? And most of the time you end up recommending your favourite read. It might not be the right book for the person. The art of recommen...2020-06-0317 minThe Lit LadkiThe Lit Ladki (Trailer)---
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