Anushree Nande

This!!! Now, whether the author's picked the right choice as the vehicle for their story and how well the POV is used are fair game for a discussion (again, a subjective one), but I have no time or patience for those with an unexamined bias who refuse to try and break out of it. Their loss honestly!

Since The Everlasting and Warm Hands of Ghosts have already been named, Mad Sisters of Esi by @tashanmehta.bsky.social!

only 6 1/2 months into the premier league season. i feel like i've aged years.

That was horrible really. We played poorly, but defended stoutly 2nd half.

But it's a HUGE night in the title race, a massive win for Arsenal and City have dropped points. Results wise, it could hardly be better.

And Fabian Hurzeler is very unhappy, which adds the icing to this particular cake.

And the Forest result on top of that!

Hopefully fans of rival clubs can take some solace from the fact that we also aren't enjoying a second of this.

That said – at this stage of the season, it matters less and less HOW you win, just that you do win.

We had to respond to City's win yesterday, and while it wasn't pretty (and was quite frightening towards the end), we got the points.

Now, put this one to bed, and focus on Wednesday. 9 to go.

Me in the Hindu Sunday Magazine today with a book review of Julian Barnes' Departure(s).

www.thehindu.com/books/book-r...

#booksky #JulianBarnes

28. “How can we possibly exist alone in this world when you know how much we need each other?” More February reading, March new releases, and a Creative Mini chat with Shubham Mamgain

Issue number 4. Some reading, some writing, some anticipated releases, and Creative Mini chat #3.

anushreenande.substack.com/28-how-can-w...

Between me today and @poorlydrawnarsenal.com yesterday, I'd say we utilised our birthday luck for a good cause 🤭😉❤️🤍

The best!!! ❤️🤍

Got an ARC for this too, looking forward to swapping thoughts!

Review of Mariana Enriquez’s Somebody’s Walking on Your Grave, translated by Megan McDowell Explore Mariana Enriquez's captivating essays on 21 cemeteries, blending history, culture, and personal memoir in "Somebody’s Walking on Your Grave."

I'm also in the Hindu with a review of Mariana Enriquez's Somebody's Walking on Your Grave (translated by Megan McDowell).

www.thehindu.com/books/review...

#booksky #writersky #translatedlit

27. "It's not pathetic to want things." Some writing, lots of reading, and a reminder

And now issue number 3 of 2026, for those interested. Lots of book talk about my recent reading, some new writing, and a reminder.

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Drafts have arrived—finally!!!

Want to know what Faustian pact Carrick has signed to get Fergie Time back on the menu.

hello this is the official petition to bring back mass market paperbacks!! mmpbs are good actually and everyone should do them!! i think esp romantasy readers would really love that shit! and you can still spray those edges!!! bring back mass market paperbacks thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm working on my review for this so won't read yours until after, but I too strongly recommend it!

#booksky

13. The Name Game by Beth O'Leary

12. Giants by Huthuka Sumi

11. The Antiquarian's Object of Desire by India Holton

10. Departures by Julian Barnes

9. The Table Where We Meet by Jess Janz

8. Little Movements by Lauren Morrow

7. The Apple and the Pearl by Rym Kechacha

6. The Princess Game by Soman Chainani

5. The Princess and the Troll by Rainbow Rowell

4. We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian (Bells are Ringing: a holiday epilogue)

Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree What happens when that comfortable, cozy life starts to feel stifling?

Wednesday's review at SH is from @anushreenande.bsky.social, who reads Travis Baldree's Brigands & Breadknives and asks: can cosy fiction "rais[e] the question of what happens when those once cherished elements—that comfortable, cozy life—start to feel stifling"?