The times are tough. Especially after the COVID-19 Pandemic, it seems like everybody needs a shoulder and people have thousands of battles to fight. Every once in a while, a book in your hands, with a cup of tea and some almonds on the side, sounds just perfect for a light reading session more like a self-care session.
But sometimes, you also need someone to talk to about the book you’re reading. To ask - the person who came up with that story questions about why the character did what they did, what happened to the ones left behind, what year they died in, and what names they ended up giving their children.
Remember The Fault In Our Stars, where Hazel Grace wanted the answers to so many questions after reading An Imperial Affliction (the imaginary novel)? But even if it isn’t for answering some questions, it always feels grand to compliment a writer on what they’ve written, and sometimes, you just want to send them presents and make them feel special for what they wrote for everyone, for you. And that is why there exist ‘fan mails’ in the form of ‘emails’ or ‘snail mails’ - a path so many readers choose because they’re now ‘fans of their favorite author.
WHY READERS WRITE TO AUTHORS IN THE FIRST PLACE
Everybody likes validation of some or the other kind. I hate to admit it, but I do too. When you write a secret letter or even an ‘open letter to your favorite writer, you feel you’re sharing a part of yourself that needs discussion. Moreover, you feel like a writer yourself. Of course, it’s not ‘pivotal’ for a writer to respond, but wouldn’t it be perfect, in a perfect world, where there are flying cars, a real Hogwarts, and a white owl brings you letters - replies from your ideals that you had always been waiting for?
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Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
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Hug Yourself by Vinitha
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How AI Will Change Your Life by Patrick Dixon
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India's street food scene is nothing short of a delicious love story, where every city has its own spicy romance brewing on the corner.
A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan
Sophie Jordan’s \"A Fire in the Sky - A Novel: A Forbidden Marriage, Hidden Secrets, and a Kingdom on the Brink\", is a realm haunted by the shadows of dragons and witches serves as the backdrop for an epic tale of loyalty, betrayal, and forbidden desire.
7 Lessons of Karm Yoga by Richa Tilokani
Karm Yoga plays a crucial role in today's life by encouraging individuals to approach their daily actions with a selfless attitude, focusing on the act itself rather than the outcome, which can help combat the stress and attachment to results prevalent in modern society, leading to a more mindful and fulfilling lifestyle by integrating spirituality into everyday tasks like work, relationships, and community service; essentially, it promotes a sense of purpose and connection to something larger than oneself through dedicated action.
