About Me

MeI absolutely love reading! I can’t remember a time in my life when I didn’t like reading. In fact, I’m pretty sure I liked reading even before I could read! – I hope that adequately establishes the fact that books are my favourite past time.

Apart from reading, I also like learning new things. These days I’m trying to learn Swedish. I’ve learnt the basics and now I’m trying to read the Hunger Spelen (Hunger Games in Swedish). It’s taking sometime since I have to have my laptop in front of me at all times (the book is practically made up of difficult words!). I also like experimenting – be it clothes, food, books, and yes, even hair – especially if it’s someone else’s hair that I’m experimenting with.

Reading in Pink Laced Shoes

Reading in Pink Laced Shoes

I’ve completed a Bachelors degree in Psychology with minors in Political Science and Sociology. Right now I’m working as a Medical Social Worker/ Genetic Counselor. Most of the time work is exciting and I don’t feel too bad that I only get 15 days leave in 6 months. Plus my colleagues are really nice people. But I must say that one major reason I love my work is because I get time to read between patients.

I don’t necessarily read the latest books. I usually just read whatever I manage to get my hands on. As you can probably guess, this blog is primarily about books and reading. I hope my blog proves useful and interesting. Happy reading!

P.S. You can email me: geetanjali(dot)s(dot)isaiah(at)gmail(dot)com

55 thoughts on “About Me

  1. HIiiiii Geetanjali :) ! I am so glad that you directed me to your blog . You know all the things you said just resemble me so much ! ! ! :) Its awesome we have the same interests. Thanks . I will keep reading and updating you . I love books and reading is my favourite past time too !! Btw , very cute pictures :)

  2. Aw, this was a really nice post. In idea I would like to put in writing like this additionally – taking time and actual effort to make a very good article… but what can I say… I procrastinate alot and by no means seem to get something done.

  3. Hi Geets like as yeah might know i am not a big fan of reading rather be on the playground :) But managed to read the Angels and Demons the only complete novel that i completed reading :) .
    I would love to read would get yeah a buzz if i need to get some suggestion . Nice pictures in the blog …….. :)

  4. Hi, I’m a book lover and writer too. Have you visited authonomy.com yet? It’s where emerging authors post their novels and non-fiction manuscripts. I have a few chapters from my Franco-American comedy “Agnes et Yves” posted on the site. You can also select by genre.

  5. HI .. your life sounds nice and busy! And I also have loved reading since I was a little kid .. all throughout my life and just love having books all around me. There are library book sales here in Victoria, B.C., and I usually buy bags and bags and bags of books!! & I normally have 2 or 3 on the go at the same time. Great blog!! A.M.

  6. I’m so glad I found your blog today! I’m an avid reader too & can’t wait to see which books you recommend. By the way, you look much too young to be such an accomplished professional! I love the pink laced shoes!

    • I’m really not as accomplished as I try to sound. As a medical social worker I bear the brunt of the daily paper work. Thank you so much for the lovely comment! I look forward to visiting your blog!

  7. Hello, Geetanjali!
    Just exploring your blog, as promised!
    Your bio is interesting to read, and the pictures are a great touch!
    I look forward to reading your future posts!

    Patricia

  8. Wonderful blog!! Enjoyed some pieces….am new to the blog world and trying to organise my blog –aarghh! Shall vist again.
    Keep penning….

    Regards,
    Shaheen Sultan Dhanji
    blog: bloodinkdiary

  9. I just went through quite a few posts on your blog and I absolutely admire the way you go through books (not only the new ones) and how passionately you talk about them.

    I used to pride myself in being a bookworm (there have been occasions during my school & college days when I’ve gone through the pages of a dictionary on not being able to find something better to read)…..and all that till I started working!

    And now every time I come across a self-proclaimed book bug, they always seem to be reading the latest bestseller or some book which has a movie to its name. Saddens me a great deal.

    Your blog is seriously refreshing. Keep up the great job!

    • There was a time during college when I’d stopped reading because I was never able to get my hands on any good books. And it’s only because of my kind-of-laid-back job that I’m able to go back to reading as avidly as I once liked.

      Thank you so much for the very kind comment! I value it immensely.

  10. Hi Geetanjali,
    I really like your blog and the fact you are a voracious reader! Have you read the bible? It’s incredible! I recommend it to you. You’ll find all sorts of different genres-from straight narrative, to poetry, to songs and longings of the heart. And of course you’ll meet the greatest person to ever walk this earth-Jesus!

    Cheers,
    rita
    http://messychristians.wordpress.com/

    • This is a great suggestion, Rita! I’m reading the New Living Translation right now which makes the narrative so easy to understand but I also like reading a chronological version because it takes the biblical history and rearranges it into the order in which it actually happened. And yes, meeting Jesus is the ultimate!

    • Thank you for the recommendation! I actually have read the Bible a good many times. And I always try to read a new translation every time. Right now I’m reading The Clear Word. It’s certainly helping me in my relationship with God.

  11. I’m so glad to have stumbled onto your blog. I also have a bachelors and masters in counseling psychology and I LOVED the Hunger Games. Although, I admittedly read it in English. Looking forward to exploring more of your blog. Keep reading and writing!

    • Thank you for commenting! I read the Hunger Games in English as well, the first time. And I thoroughly enjoyed it! Sadly, I’m still plodding through the Swedish version.

    • Thank you, Neel, that is the sweetest thing that anyone could say to me! I look forward to visiting your blog.

      I’m pretty new to the blogging world myself but so far I’ve learnt that it’s important to stay focused. There will be days when blogging is a drag and you don’t seem to have any readers, but don’t lose hope. Just keep writing and remember that the blogging community is as active as any other community. As far as writing is concerned, working extra hard on grammar has helped me. Things seem to fall into place after that ;) Happy blogging!

      • Remember to check my comment on your post “book fiend’s fantasy” and do reply must for that..i wll be waiting eagerly to read the words the way you write!! looking forward to talk to you someday soon.
        p.s- I really do mean it by strawberries :)

        Neel.

  12. Hi Geetanjali :) Nice meeting you :) Your blog is just awesome with so much of reviews over various genre writing and reading :) You are a fabulous writer i must say… Keep going :)
    Nice to hear that you have time to read… Though am fascinated a lot about reading i don’t find enough time which makes my reading habit lagging behind these days… Happy Blogging :) :)

  13. An amazing blog, so recent and yet so popular! Congratulations are in order. Keep up the good work, and may you never tire or reading. Or, for that matter, of writing.

  14. I too like books and like those who like books. My son gave me a sony tablet that can hold hundreds of book, but I hate it and cannot hold it. real books real boks.
    (May I recommend ‘Provinces of night’ by William Gay. Wonerdful 52′s American south atmosphere with hillarious style language.

    • Nothing can beat paperbacks or hard cover Real Books! I have a tonne of books on my laptop too and I read them only when I have nothing else to read at hand.

      Thank you for the recommendation. I’ll keep an eye out for it!

  15. hi geetanjali……………the fact is that i never like to reading however this grumpy sis of mine use to always read books day in day out and she was the one who encouraged me to read books and today i owe a lot to her…and going through ur blogs i thoroughly enjoyed kip it up:)

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