For our first newsletter in 2021, we focus on those whom either we have spent a lot of time with or yearned to even have a single hug - family.
We show you how cool idea it is to read with family - the kids, spouses, grandparents - reading amazing stuff in their own domains, age groups and sharing a mutual love for curiosity and imagination.
So check out articles, podcasts and videos on the same, along with brilliant recommendations by the community across books and articles.
Oh, and we have extended deadline for our #readeroftheyear contest till 10th Jan on multiple requests! - more details here
BioScope Thursdays
Every Thursday, 9 PM, we will be screening some interesting short films/videos/talks, across the world, especially book adapted ones!
One can even join discussions on the same once the movie is done! Join us to have some fun night out along with intellectual talks with fellow readers 😉
We will be screening a TED Talk - Reimagining masculinity - my journey as a male sexual assault survivor by Landon Wilcock.
As a survivor of sexual assault, Landon came to view his life as one broken into many pieces. He offers a unique perspective on how we can move forward as a society in dealing with not just male survivors, but all victims of sexual assault.
Join the reading room discussion by clicking on ‘Request to Join’ - Register here
Discuss
#Merrative-Reading-Room
We had our first reading room of 2021 with Author Kavita Kane discussing her book - Ahalya’s Awakening. Spanning across women, Ahalya, Mahabharat and other works of Kavita, if you’ve missed it, we have got you covered.
Past Sessions:
- Ahalya’s Awakening by Kavita Kane hosted by Neha - view discussion
Upcoming sessions:
- To kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee -Â Click here to set a reminder
If you would like to discuss any book, article, film, web series, just let us know via message on Instagram or email at hello@merrative.com
Know more about Reading Rooms -Â click here
#From-the-community
Here are some interesting discussions available on books and articles by Merrative Community!
Books:
- Learning to live with 'The Last Lecture' - by Agnes
- An intriguing Japanese thriller - by Lekha
Articles:
- The world in 2021 - by Harshala
- Why are we blind to probability - by Harshala
Read
Deep Basu writes an article on - "The greatest journeys are the ones that bring you home" - The Namesake
2020 has been the year of families coming together. People staying away started living with their families yet again. It reminded me of my favourite story about the Gangulys from The Namesake. It's really close to my heart and I resonate with it for so many reasons. I have tried to pen a few of those reasons why The Namesake is and probably will remain the most special story about a family for me. Hope you find some common threads too.
Check it out on our Merrative's Blog-Â @Merrative!
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Listen
The Reading With Your Kids Podcast is all about inspiring families to spend more time reading, exercising, cooking, creating and being together. We introduce listeners to some of the best authors in all genres of children's Literature.
Click here to listen to the podcast
Watch
Leigh Ann Dutton shares how she completed a family reading challenge together and their reward was to get birds! In this video, they share their adventure to the pet store and all about the challenge: what it is, how they did it, and what they learned through the process!
Read something awesome?
Join our community of avid readers and writers to discover recommended books and articles and expand your ideas on them via discussions at Merrative.com!
