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Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi – a Book Review

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Alka Joshi has this knack for creating memorable narratives. This novel, loosely based on the story of the artist, Amrita Sher-Gil, a celebrated female painter of the early 20th century, follows Sona, a nurse in a hospital in Bombay. When … Continue reading →

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The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal – a Book Review

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

A while back I read my first Jaswal novel, Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows. I seriously loved this book. It was charming, witty, and more than a little bit raunchy. If you’d like to read my detailed thoughts, you can … Continue reading →

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