The Shelf Life: Champaca Bookstore Blog — review
Book Review – Michael Pollan's "This Is Your Mind on Plants"
This month, Shakti Swaminathan writes about one of her recent favourite popular science books, Michael Pollan's This is Your Mind on Plants. Read on for her thoughts, and get your copy of the book from Champaca.
The Lost Pianos Of Siberia — A Playlist
Sophy Roberts' The Lost Pianos of Siberia takes us through Siberia through the stories of its pianos. A journey through time and space, this is also a journey through music. Thejaswi Shivanand writes.
Book Review – Calvin Kasulke's "Several People Are Typing"
This month, Nirica recommends Calvin Kasulke's Several People Are Typing, a satirical WFH comedy about a character who finds his consciousness stuck in Slack. She also recommends some of her favourite books and movies that explore the internet age. Get your copy here.
Book Review – Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe”
After a hiatus, we’re happy to bring you another book review. Champaca intern Ishika Somany writes about Benjamin Alire Sáenz’s Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Read on for her thoughts, get your copy of the book from Champaca.
Book Review – Octavia Butler’s Parable Series
This little note about Octavia Butler’s Parable Series was written by Kavya Murthy in May 2020, when things around the lockdown were very pressing. Read Kavya’s review, and get Butler’s books from Champaca, available as a limited edition gift box.