Pages and Beyond

E-96: Happiness wrapped in a book, “Laugh With Me”

Laugh with Me by Ruskin Bond is a nostalgic collection of anecdotes from his life. He begins the book with: “When we are young, we laugh at everyone except ourselves. When we are a little older, we discover that others are laughing at us. Not so funny. But if you learn to laugh with them you will be happier than most. And when you grow old, like me, you will learn to laugh at yourself. Then you won’t feel angry or defeated.” He literally shares the funny moments from his life that made him laugh. Insta Handle: https://www.instagram.com/prickedinsight Youtube Podcast Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDMKwtsmXHoWbNl8kM3xdzm4bK3JsoMx4&si=sfLmnqIjdcg88Bo0 Blog Link: https://inklingsinsight.blogspot.com Audible Link: https://www.audible.in/pd/B0DP5DSVNW Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fDUjAn5g6Nil7OnnykgVr

E-95: Finding solace in children’s literature

Sometimes, you don’t need to read something heavy or something that demands your full attention. You need something easy, fun, and nostalgic. That’s where children’s literature comes into the picture. Today, I am back with another interesting episode where I am going to talk about books that will take you back to your childhood. Stay till the end, and you won’t regret it. While I was struggling to find a quick and easy read, I came across these books, and I finished them all in one go. Insta Handle: https://www.instagram.com/prickedinsight Youtube Podcast Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDMKwtsmXHoWbNl8kM3xdzm4bK3JsoMx4&si=sfLmnqIjdcg88Bo0 Blog Link: https://inklingsinsight.blogspot.com Audible Link: https://www.audible.in/pd/B0DP5DSVNW Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fDUjAn5g6Nil7OnnykgVr

E-94: Books That Feel Like Quiet Breakdowns at 2am

Let’s be honest. 2 AM thoughts hit different, right? Aur kuch books aisi hoti hain jo exactly uss feeling ko capture karti hain, that feels like breakdown at 2am. Today’s episode is an intense and interesting one, as I am sharing the list of five books that feel like quiet breakdowns at 2 am. Insta Handle: https://www.instagram.com/prickedinsight Youtube Podcast Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDMKwtsmXHoWbNl8kM3xdzm4bK3JsoMx4&si=sfLmnqIjdcg88Bo0 Blog Link: https://inklingsinsight.blogspot.com Audible Link: https://www.audible.in/pd/B0DP5DSVNW Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fDUjAn5g6Nil7OnnykgVr

E-93: Absolute Jafar

“Some books don’t need paragraphs to talk to you. Pictures are enough to surprise you, share a message, and deeply make you feel for the characters and the struggles they have been through.” Absolute Jafar explores an Indo-Pak romance set against the backdrop of toxic nationalism, leading the protagonists to search for belonging in a third nation, Europe. Insta Handle: https://www.instagram.com/prickedinsight Youtube Podcast Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDMKwtsmXHoWbNl8kM3xdzm4bK3JsoMx4&si=sfLmnqIjdcg88Bo0 Blog Link: https://inklingsinsight.blogspot.com Audible Link: https://www.audible.in/pd/B0DP5DSVNW Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fDUjAn5g6Nil7OnnykgVr

E-92: When Sakura Blooms

“Love can happen multiple times, in different ways. But life? Life happens only once. Make use of the one real life you’ve got - instead of chasing ghosts of what could’ve been.” When Sakura Blooms by Nikhil Sampath is a cross-border contemporary romance that not only explores love but also grief, pain, longing, and healing. Insta Handle: https://www.instagram.com/prickedinsight [https://www.instagram.com/prickedinsight] Youtube Podcast Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDMKwtsmXHoWbNl8kM3xdzm4bK3JsoMx4&si=sfLmnqIjdcg88Bo0 Blog Link: https://inklingsinsight.blogspot.com/2026/03/book-review-when-sakura-blooms.html Audible Link: https://www.audible.in/pd/B0DP5DSVNW Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fDUjAn5g6Nil7OnnykgVr