romance

ESSAY / Musings of a romance reader

Navigating the lines between gender politics, feminist beliefs and love for romance

ESSAY / Romance and unfulfillment in the past and the present

Much like most media geared toward women, romance novels have frequently received flack for its supposed shallowness, absurdity, and flamboyancy.

BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / A sip of sweet, comforting 'saa'

Review of Priyanka Taslim’s ‘The Love Match’ (Simon and Schuster, 2023)

THE SHELF / What's trending among writers in 2024?

Readers follow trending genres and the latest writing practices, which change within seconds. Keeping up with these trends is difficult for writers

Fiction / It’s a Love Story, baby just say yes

Sameer’s mother looked at her husband before quickly stepping in and attempting to defuse the situation. “You know it’s just a heritage thing. We’re not really Biharis".

Are you the perfect couple? 6 signs that say you are compatible

Here are 6 signs that hopefully reaffirm you are in the right place with the right partner.

When BookTok amplifies diversity, who controls the narrative?

When certain types of books are consistently marketed and sold more than others, it can result in a lack of diversity in the types of stories and perspectives that are being shared

#Perspective / How to fix underlying problems in any relationship

Relationships are a vital part of human life, providing emotional support, love, and companionship. However, even the best relationships can experience underlying problems that, if left unresolved, can lead to deeper issues and even separation. Fortunately, many of these underlying problems can be addressed and fixed, provided both parties are committed to working through the issues together. Keeping that in mind, here are some steps you can take to start working on your relationship and hopefully change things for the better.

Romance novels for those who aren’t in love

These books have made me fall for the idea of love, and believe in it.

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

How to avoid destroying your relationships

Relationships are slippery. One moment, you have the most loving, caring partner in the world, and in the other, you’re at loggerheads with the same person. Arguments, silent treatments and resentments can build up fairly quickly and before you know it, you are thinking — how did it go from 10 to 1 so quickly? Well, even if it doesn’t feel like it right then, there are ways to pivot back to a better position.

November 22, 2022
November 22, 2022

Why you shouldn’t be sleeping on Kaguya-sama: Love is War

One of the most popular and emotional character-driven stories in the industry.

July 26, 2022
July 26, 2022

(Not My) Home: Musings of a Reluctant Immigrant

Despite all her flaws, Dhaka is still the home that loves with reckless abandon

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

Who will you fall in love with based on their zodiac signs?

Find your perfect partner by your zodiac signs.

June 21, 2018
June 21, 2018

Date ideas within your budget

At this point, going on a date at a restaurant is just not that fun anymore.

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