Today's Featured Book:
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
by Kiran Desai
Genre: Fiction
Published: September 23, 2025
Page Count: 645 pages
Summary:
When Sonia and Sunny first glimpse each other on an overnight train, they are immediately captivated yet also embarrassed by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them, a clumsy meddling that served only to drive Sonia and Sunny apart.
Sonia, an aspiring novelist who recently completed her studies in the snowy mountains of Vermont, has returned to her family in India. She fears that she is haunted by a dark spell cast by an artist to whom she had once turned for intimacy and inspiration. Sunny, a struggling journalist resettled in New York City, is attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. Uncertain of their future, Sonia and Sunny embark on a search for happiness together as they confront the many alienations of our modern world.
The sun was still submerged in the wintry murk of dawn when Ba, Dadaji, and their daughter, Mina Foi, wrapping shawls closely about themselves, emerged upon the veranda to sip their tea and decide, through vigorous process of elimination, their meals for the rest of the day.
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Night thoughts assaulted him. Why was he here? What could it lead to? His life was elsewhere. It was foolishness. He wasn't going to stay in Delhi. How could Sonia come to New York City? It would take two unwavering wills. It would take considerable money. It would take asking her to be his wife. He was too young for a wife.
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After reading Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., it seemed logical to read The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny.
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December 5th - What kind of book do you like to curl up with in the winter? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)
Any kind of book! A hot cup of coffee is nice, too.
Nice! I'm usually up for whatever's on my TBR as well! I don't do too many holiday themed reads as my genres don't really put much focus on the time of year. Occasionally one might, but it's super rare.
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Have a GREAT day!
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I am away birding in Colombia right now, with not much free time, so forgive me if I neglect your blog for another week or so.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy, David! I look forward to seeing your photos when you return home.
DeleteI admit I start a bit early on Holiday Books, especially if I’m undecided what book to start next.
ReplyDeleteYou have convinced me that I MUST read this book! Great review.
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of this one! :D
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like an interesting book. Quite a large one!
ReplyDeleteI'm not too bothered about genre, but I would prefer a wintery type background 😂
Hot Chocolate would be my first choice of drink 😂
Have a great weekend!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
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https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2025/12/05/book-blogger-hop-what-kind-of-book-do-you-like-to-curl-up-with-in-the-winter/
I too love the story telling vibe of this one.
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