Nadia Hashimi’s A House Without Windows powerfully portrays Zeba, a woman accused of murdering her husband in Afghanistan. Through prison life, sisterhood, and a flawed justice system, the book reveals how women are condemned more for moral transgressions than crimes. A poignant, gripping novel, it celebrates resilience amidst oppression.
Rhythms of renewal exist all around us, from nature’s cycles to cultural traditions. Inspired by Rebekah Lyons’ book and Blue Zones research, this piece explores the power of rest, restoration, connection, and creation. By embracing purpose, routine, and community, we can sustain passion, foster well-being, and celebrate life’s evolving rhythms.
In Aftertaste of a Half-Lived Life, Barnali Roy explores the beauty of imperfection through nine poignant short stories. Love, loss, resilience, and rediscovery intertwine as characters grapple with fractured relationships, societal judgments, and personal liberation. The book captures the essence of embracing life’s incompleteness—finding wholeness in halves, strength in vulnerability, and love in unexpected places.
Sonali Swain shares a curated list of five must-read books for women, offering diverse perspectives across various genres. The list includes Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s We Should All Be Feminists, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Palace of Illusions, and Katy Brent’s How to Kill Men and Get Away with It, among others, encouraging self-awareness and reflection on societal norms.
Pronounced Guilty delves into second chances and societal redemption. Through the intertwined journeys of Vijendra, Dushyant, and Anusuya—each grappling with loss and stigma—it questions the rigidity of the legal system and our labels of “criminal.” A powerful narrative advocating humane reform, it inspires empathy, action, and belief in new beginnings.
