Muharram 6, 1448 AH NOTE: This is part of “write one post every day for a year” challenge. Want more of my trademark philosophy daily? Do three things, not necessarily in that order. Subscribe to my blog. Find my books on Amazon. Show some love! Shabana Mukhtar
Wordle 1839
Today’s wordle word is: MAVEN, 5 attempts, one silly mistake, shouldn’t have used T in fourth attempt. You can play wordle here:
Zanjeerain | Episode 18
Set in the beautiful, green mountains, Zanjeerain is a powerful story about love, greed, and the secrets we keep. In this world, everyone has something to hide—some are stuck following old rules, others are hungry for power, and some are just trying to protect the people they love. It is a big, exciting drama where…
Book Reviews | July 2025 to June 2026
Book Reviews | 2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30 I read somewhere that for every five books you read, you can buy one (for those who buy books on impulse). So, the whole point of this exercise is to list the books I’ve reviewed (I may have read more, but let’s stick to this list). July 2025 کتابی…
Sirf Shabana | Episode 29
Sirf Shabana presents the story of an educated, independent yet deeply sensitive young woman who longs for a simple but powerful right: to have her own name stand alone, without being defined by a father or a husband. Her journey unfolds as a courageous fight against societal norms, legal barriers, and emotional struggles, as…
Book Review | The Third Wheel | Diary of a Wimpy Kid #7 | Jeff Kinney
The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #7) by Jeff Kinney Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it’s cracked up to be? Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come…
Book Fair | BooksByWeight
Hey, bookworms! This is the first time in 2.5 years that I’m regretting not being in Pune. Is anyone planning to visit? If so, just want you to know that my birthday is coming up, and I wouldn’t mind a few kilos of preloved fiction books, even if from Rs 100/kg pile. I have…
Timeless Tales #001 | The Tell-Tale Heart دی ٹیل-ٹیل ہارٹ | Edgar Allan Poe
دی ٹیل-ٹیل ہارٹ(راز فاش کرنے والا دل) سچ ہے! میں اعصابی ہوں، بہت زیادہ اعصابی۔ ہمیشہ سے رہا ہوں۔ مگر آپ مجھے پاگل کیوں کہتے ہیں؟ اس بیماری نے میرے حواس کو کمزور نہیں کیا، بلکہ اور زیادہ تیز کر دیا ہے۔ خاص طور پر میری سماعت۔ میں زمین اور آسمان کی بے…
Reading Pile | July 2026
These are the books I plan to read in July 2026. We all know I will do something else entirely as some book cover, book title or book blurb entices me. That’s what happened to June reading pile, y’know. June Reading Pile Status Wimpy Kid #6: I finished this one, also picked up the next…
Wordle 1838
Today’s wordle word is: DEMUR, 6 attempts, very tricky it was! You can play wordle here: