#Ruskin Bond Collection

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what books have you read 👀

aha! yapper 101 unlocked.

soo, it goes long back ofc, but i began with Geronimo Stilton, god i was OBSESSED, little me and my cousin, wanted to open a library dedicated to Geronimo Stilton, so we'd hoard books like crazy, but then i moved on to ruskin bond for a while, if i had to pick my favourite out of his collection, it'd be "A gathering of friends" it's a compilation of little stories and is totally worth the read, then came enid blyton, Roald Dahl, nancy drew and every teen book, then i read the inescapable, The fault in our stars, and Looking for Alaska, then came the book that legitimately changed the literature world for me, "The Book Thief" by Marcus Zusak, from then i transitioned to a lot more mature? themed books, i read The Secret History, Frankenstein and Dead Poets Society, i've also ventured into non fiction, with some self help and autobiographies, but nah, i like fiction more, i also read the og Dracula (stole it from my dad) also stole "The strange case of Dr.Jekyl and Mr.Hyde", for a little while i had this phase of subconscious mind and read a book about it don't remember the name thought and ofc The Alchemist, though i have a whole literal pinterest board dedicated to the books i want to read, so hopefully when i'm done with jee, i'd get back to reading, i REALLY want to read The Picture of Dorian Grey and If We Were Villains.

sorry yapped too much 😭

[somerabbitholes]

Hello

Do you have recommendations for collection of short stories?

Yes, here are few I've enjoyed:

Landour Bazaar by Ruskin Bond: all stories from, set in, and inspired by his time in Landour near Mussoorie. They're so lovely and so kind

Also, while we're on Ruskin Bond: Time Stops at Shamli, The Night Train at Deoli, and Season of Ghosts

Dark Satellites by Clemens Meyer: about people living on the margins in Germany, particularly in what used to be East Germany

The Dangers of Smoking Bed by Mariana Enriquez: spooky, gothic horror from Argentina. All stories are set in Buenos Aires, all are centered on women, and all of them definitely are creepy

No Presents Please by Jayant Kaikini: fiction on living in Mumbai, especially what the migrant, working-class encounter with the city is like

Antarctica by Claire Keegan: her debut collection, and a good place to start with Keegan. The language is tight but so, so clinical, and the stories have so much to unpack

Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman: partly fantasy, partly gothic, partly urban legend, partly just funny. It's a really varied collection and one I had fun reading because of the expanse of it

In A Free State by V. S. Naipaul: about colonial and postcolonial exiles and migrants; what rootlessness does or means on a daily basis; very moving

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btw suggest me some suspense bookss i would love to read if u will tell me tp

Ahakajqhkqhaka

The perfect murder by Ruskin Bond (I LOVE RUSKIN BOND'S WHOLE COLLECTION)

The metamorphosis by Franz Kafka ( I LOVE FRANZ KAFKA'S BOOKS TOOO)

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The Da Vinci code by Dan Brown

The secret garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett (cottage core aesthetic ka hai)

Now recommend some classical romantic novels

I should've need to enhance my genre

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Thanks so much for the tag a while back @bluesundaycake, and also @nv-md, and @lumosatnight, and @schmem14 as well! I'm so sorry for the late reply,, I've been catching up with my mentions now that my semester is over 😅

10 books to get to know me:

I am the messenger by Markus Zusak

I love so many of Jodi Picoult's books I think I've read almost all,, I'll just mention The Storyteller and House Rules

The Sandman series by Neil Gaiman

The Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella

The Sound of Sch by Danielle Lim (also love her book Trafalgar Sunrise so much,, and I have a signed copy!!)

The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom (again, he has many amazing books)

The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason

The curious incident of the dog in the nighttime by Mark Haddon

The Skulduggery Pleasant series by Derek Landy

Max by Sarah Cohen-Scali

Apart from these, I love short story collections, and poetry (mostly in Hindi and Urdu) as well,, short story collections I love include Dust on the Mountain by Ruskin Bond, and Jeeves and the Yuletide Spirit by Wodehouse

Tagging @julcheninred @curlyy-hair-dont-care @triggerlil if you'd like to do this (sorry if there's double tags!) and anyone else who wants to as well~

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details) [ad_1] A keepsake edition with 25 stories. Beautiful illustrations accompanying the stories make it a fun read Engages middle-school students--an essential book to be stocked in libraries A collection of Ruskin Bond's best stories with endearing characters--hand-picked by the author himself. All Time Favourites for Children celebrates Ruskin Bond's writing with stories that are perennially loved and can now be enjoyed in a single collectible volume. Curated and selected by India's most loved writer, this collection brings some of the evocative episodes from Ruskin's life, iconic Rusty, eccentric Uncle Ken, ubiquitous grandmother, and many other charming, endearing characters in a single volume while also introducing us to a smattering of new ones that are sure to be firm favourites with young readers. Heart-warming, funny and spirited, this is a must-have on every bookshelf! From the Publisher Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin (21 May 2021) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 232 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143451936 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143451938 Reading age ‏ : ‎ Customer suggested age: 7 - 11 years Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 160 g Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.37 x 12.9 x 19.8 cm Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India [ad_2]

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The Whistling Schoolboy by Ruskin Bond

There’s something magical about revisiting childhood through stories, especially when they come from the pen of Ruskin Bond. The Whistling Schoolboy and Other Stories of School Life is a delightful collection that takes readers on a nostalgic journey, bringing back memories of schooldays—those carefree moments of joy, curiosity, and a hint of mischief. A Peek into the Book This collection…

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My First Ruskin Bond Collection A Set o

Price: (as of – Details) Puffin Chapter Books is a series of short, illustrated books for young readers. From India’s favourite storyteller comes a curated collection of ten short, charmingly illustrated stories. Each book offers a splendid introduction to Ruskin Bond’s world through endearing characters and deliciously written tales in his unique style. Heart-warming, funny and spirited, this…

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#BookReview: Ruskin Bond, a well-known modern Indian writer of British origin, is renowned for his prodigious contributions to children’s literature. His outstanding literary talents earned him the coveted Sahitya Akademi Award.

Throughout his distinguished career, he has written over 300 short stories, essays, novels, and more than thirty fascinating children’s books. His autobiographical writings include “Scenes from a Writer’s Life” and “The Lamp is Lit: Leaves from a Journal.” The first dives into his formative years in India, while the latter is a compilation of diary entries, essays, and incidents detailing his freelance writing path.

“The Gold Collection” is a meticulously crafted collection of the author’s best-loved stories. This book takes readers on a pleasant journey through a diverse and vivid narrative, with locales ranging from foggy Himalayan slopes to lovely Indian countryside. The author’s novels capture the core of human experiences, depicting people, locations, and emotions with a remarkable warmth and beauty that appeals to readers of all ages. Each story transports the reader to innocence, wonder, and contemplation, leaving an indelible impression.

The book’s narratives span from the simplicities of rural life to the intricacies of human relationships. The author’s characters are wonderfully brought to life, each with their distinct voice and a story that remains in the reader’s mind long after the novel is finished.

The stories weave a complex tapestry of emotions, embracing the human spirit’s pleasures, sufferings, and triumphs via their excellent descriptions and sharp observations. Nature’s beauty is praised throughout the book, and the author’s love of the natural world infuses the stories with the tranquility and peace found in even the most mundane scenes.

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Day - 3

Feb 6, 2023

Monday, 8:05 AM

Hey Guys, 😃 welcome back and a warm welcome. Today I will give you some reviews about this Murder mystery.

First : Subhodip Chakraborty :-

"The book is an easy read and you can finish reading this in a few hours or a day to the most. You will certainly appreciate the taste of Ruskin Bond that made this collection of some of the interesting stories in this book".

Second: Jyotsna Dadlani :-

"Ruskin bond normally famous for short stories. Perfect Murder is a story of a husband who wants his wife to be killed without leaving any clue. How he plans and how his wife kills the murderer , is the story."

These are some reviews which I want to share with you all☺.... I hope these reviews will help you a lot .

Some preferences I want to give you all for reading:-

The Wind on the haunted hill

Face in the Dark and other haunt

Whispers in the dark : A book of spooks

The Blue Umbrella

The room on the Roof

A flight of Pigeons

I hope that all you are like my blog . 🥰

With lots of love and happiness ☺☺

[pustakbaaz]

How to Live Your Life

Ruskin Bond's honest and humorous writing style, as well as beautiful illustrations and personal photos, make this book a go-to for advice, motivation, and strength. Plus, it includes a handwritten letter from the author to the reader, urging them to follow their dreams. Don't miss out on this must-have addition to your book collection.

[somerabbitholes]

hi c what are the most absolutely readable books you've read

recency bias notwithstanding, here you go —

Beartown trilogy by Fredrik Backman: easily one of the best things I've read; about an ice hockey town and how the sport is both toxic and redeeming for the town; he does people beautifully and I have cried multiple times on public transport while reading this

Figuring by Maria Popova: it looks at how creativity is a collective human project and how the best things/the truth about the world is almost always uncovered when people encounter other people and ideas. The book has galaxy brain energy and it made me feel all fuzzy and soft about the human project after reading it <3

Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe: about the IRA and the Troubles in Northern Ireland and its bearing on politics now; how violence of this sort lives on in societies and cultures long after it has ended; how cultures deal with (or fail to) morally dubious histories. There's just so much to think about here!

Appliance by J. O. Morgan: a short dystopian novella about this machine that is basically teleporter. The book follows how its growth and occupation of the society is basically inevitable; makes really chilling and smart observations on authenticity and scientific progress along the way

The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen: follows the Lambert family at the end of the 1990s and through them, about everything up, socially and economically, with American culture then. Really well written and one of Franzen's best

The Room on the Roof by Ruskin Bond: a coming-of-age story he wrote when he was 17; somewhat autobiographical and captures his life between England and India as a child and teenager among friends and family

There but for the by Ali Smith: about the chaos that develops around a family and particularly a man when said man goes into one of the rooms at a dinner party and locks himself in it; he becomes a sort of lightning rod for a lot of politics and rhetoric, and the book shows this in really witty ways. There's great wordplay and endless puns and you'll have fun while reading it

Our Bodies, Their Battlefield by Christina Lamb: about what war does to women, and more specifically about how rape is and should be tried as a war crime; it's part journalism and in part an exploration of how we can make things better on this front. Very harrowing but very very good

I will also direct you here for some comfort books, and here for some more fiction i really like

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Emancipation and social justice

One of the most striking aspects of the whole project is that one can conclude by stating that the emancipatory value of the basic income is greater than its monetary value. This arises primarily from the fact that for most villagers money itself is a scarce commodity. In gaining the basic income, people gained a source of monetary liquidity, enabling them to avoid using expensive credit and having to borrow so much at seriously high rates of interest.

There are also emancipatory effects on the status and agency of women. The fact that the basic income was individualized and unconditional enhanced the agency and identity of women, and they themselves recognized that it gave them additional strength in decision-making. In the villages where SEWA was active, collective action helped women gain more traction in village life.

In short, the evidence is strong that the individualized payments resulted in women and other vulnerable groups, such as the disabled and elderly, having more independence, more voice and more equitable treatment within the households and within the village communities.

There is another aspect of the emancipation that derives from the community coverage of the basic income, which is what might be called a social multiplier effect. Put simply, because others are sharing in the economic security, the overall effects for individuals are more positive, because optimism spreads and social norms and expectations evolve.

Emancipation is linked to the Indian idea of Swaraj, of self-rule or self- reliance. As Tilak famously asserted, ‘Swaraj is my birthright, and I will have it!’ Gandhi’s idea of Hind Swaraj means more than political freedom. It means being in control of one’s work, undominated by exogenous forces. This sentiment has had its counterparts elsewhere, perhaps most notably in John Ruskin’s celebrated essay, ‘Unto This Last’. It is an abiding human value.

From emancipation to transformation

The most important conclusion is that ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’. It is this which makes the basic income potentially transformative. While the individual effects, on living conditions, nutrition, health, schooling, economic activity, agency and so on, were all major in themselves, the overall effect was transformative, in the sense that constraints on economic dynamism were weakened, inducing feedback effects, while the emancipatory outcomes

were likely to lend local communities a developmental energy that the alterna- tives of targeted, selective subsidy schemes could not hope to achieve.

What is perhaps the most transformative outcome of all was the impact on debt and savings. The basic incomes helped families to reduce their debt and to increase their saving. But the key is that the emancipatory value of the basic income exceeds the monetary value because it gives individuals and families vital liquidity, and probably access to liquidity possessed by others, with which to confront shocks, hazards and the simple uncertainties of life. The ability to avoid or reduce dependence on usurious moneylenders and landlords, and in some cases escape from bonded labour or naukar relationships of exploitation and oppression, should be counted as among the most transformative aspects of all.

It allowed families and individuals to focus more on gaining control over their lives and becoming more economically productive. In this way, emanci- pation boosted economic growth, in the spirit of Swadeshi and Swaraj.

We have seen how emancipatory effects spilled into development effects. This is consistent with findings in other parts of the world. People who feel a sense of basic security not only feel more free but become healthier (Marmot and Wilkinson, 1999), more productive, take more entrepreneurial risks, have a longer planning horizon and act more responsibly, in large part because they feel more in control of their own lives.

Concluding reflections

We initially feared that the actual level of the basic income would be too low to have a major series of effects on work and labour. However, we soon realized that the liquidity effect was likely to mean that the real value of the money was greater than it seemed and that it could unlock constraints to create mini- multiplier or transformative effects through the influence on work and labour.

Overall, the effects were positive, reducing the extent of short-term labour migration, changing the nature of child work, raising economic opportunities for women, curbing naukar labour, and leading to a shift from casual wage labour to own-account farming and non-farm economic activity. The money helped households to buy more productive assets, which helped to increase economic security as well as raise incomes.

There are also indirect effects to bear in mind, such as the impact of improved health and nutrition that make work and labour more feasible and less onerous. And one should not ignore the possibility that by providing a steadier, more predictable income, basic incomes reduce the adverse shock of temporary periods of unemployment. Households are also less likely to default on debt repayments and thus are less likely to fall into an asset loss cycle.

We believe the effects of the basic income on the pattern of work and labour were positive. Overall, there was an increase in economic activity and thus a beneficial effect on economic growth and incomes. 

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what's crazy about this for me is that the basic income given was only one third of their normal yearly income

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Why Ruskin Bond will always remain our favorite

From our early school days to the age of stepping into our respective career paths - we all grow up undergoing many changes. But only the writings of Ruskin Bond remain our constant companion. The close relationship between Ruskin Bond and us emerged slowly. The first introduction happened through textbooks, mostly after which people regularly saw a curious kid sitting at the corner of a bookstore with amazement in his eyes. And this amazement continued to appear on our faces every time we opened a book by Ruskin Bond. Unknowingly, we formed a strong bond with our favorite, Ruskin Bond. 

It's pretty impossible not to smell the hills, our childhood, winter breezes, the old and rusty cottages in his words. Ruskin Bond's stories feel like a legit time machine that never fails to transport us into a newer world or the world of the past. His stories made us enjoy natural affection, subtleties, and the lucid pleasures of life without delving into the materialistic way of living. So, let's try to get lost in the world of Bond and relive our sweetest memories again to remind ourselves why he will always be our most favourite.

Nature as its best

"Never mind. Men come and go. The mountains remain." - "Our trees still grow in Dehra."

Due to his intimate understanding of nature, Ruskin Bond successfully presents how nature could actively become a significant part of a person's well-being. We can't help feeling the solitude and the peaceful purity of being amidst the forlorn mountains, the Magpies, the beautiful forest birds, and the freshness of trees while reading his stories. Nature in his reports does not only provide background, but it becomes a character itself. He allows the free-flowing river, the little birds, the wildflowers, the sky, and every aspect of nature to convey their own messages to the readers.

That's why we perceive nature as a catalyst for healing our minds and making us transcend in the spiritual world. So, in most of his stories, he tries to convey the message of preserving nature. For example, in "The Coral Tree," Ruskin Bond has painted an essential aspect of teaching children the importance of planting and nurturing trees, thus, making a lasting partnership with man and nature.

Many great critics of our generation have declared the significant presence of the pantheistic nature approach in Bond's writings. He profoundly portrays both the nurturing and the destructive sides of Nature in his stories like "The Blue Umbrella," "Time Stops at Shamli," "The Angry River," "Rain in the Mountains," "Roads to Mussoorie," "The Room on the Roof" and many others. It's evidently clear that nature is the Muse of Ruskin Bond, and he will continue to strengthen the friendship between us and nature.

Bond's Art of Characterization

One of the most captivating qualities of Bond's stories that make them so relatable is his art of characterization. He amazingly creates a fellowship between the reader and the characters by presenting various characters and showing every character's development through the thick and thin of life. The most amazing part is that his feelings are rooted in reality and possess a breadth of genuineness without pretensions.

Ruskin Bond is the master of creating various characters who fall into every social and economic background of the vast spectrum of our society. He beautifully paints the difference between the characters belonging to both the backward and underprivileged class and the flourishing upper-class. But most surprisingly, each character's life becomes significantly inspiring to the readers because of their physical and mental struggles, their realization and acceptance, and their close connection with their conscience. Our eyes suddenly get wet whenever we go through the brief encounter of the two potential lovers in "The Eyes are not Here." Similarly, we feel the same adrenaline rush while witnessing Binya's adventurous journey down the stream to save her most precious possession in "The Blue Umbrella."

Ruskin Bond's excellent insight into human psychology makes the readers understand exactly what the character is going through. That's what makes it way easier to discover the characters' reasons, hesitations, dilemmas, joy, anxiety, happiness, and all sorts of emotions. We somehow get attached to the characters without consciously knowing it and start to fascinate them most realistically.

Accurate Representation of the Indian Society

Bond's literary works serve a great purpose of expressing the social, economic, and political issues concerning the public and the country at large. He conveys the different opinions of the differently brought up characters in society in the most effective way. The state of India when it was under British rule, the bloodshed during partition, the ruins made by corruption, the conservative approach of the society, the superstitions, and the prevailing problems of dowry and child marriage - all have become an integral part of his writings. That's why his stories are considered proofs that aptly documented the then Indian society comprehensively.

Ruskin Bond's excellence also prevails in enriching the native language, bringing forth ethos and culture, and portraying the existing complexity of the socio-political scenario. At the grass-root level, his stories present a great insight into the ongoing social stigma without being a complete rant about problems only. His characters depict juxtaposition by making readers experience the constant tension that goes on within themselves between their rural and old values and the new urban moral code that they are exposed to.

Although Ruskin Bond Books is majorly known as one of the best writers of children's books, his adult and adolescent novels deal with the aspects we all go through in adulthood. For example, his "The Room on the Roof" brings up issues faced by the protagonist Rusty that had never been the table talk back in the 1950s. The life of Rusty resonates with us because we all have witnessed the problems like identity formation, wanting financial independence, emerging sexuality at some point in our lives. On the other hand, "The Room on the Roof" and its sequel, "The Young Vagrants," also successfully bring out the pain and loneliness of the orphan protagonist while depicting the prevailing social concerns such as racial and cultural differences, narrow-mindedness, and the social pretensions.

A Master of Stealing Children's Hearts

Risking Bond's fantastic insight into child psychology has contributed to making him our most favorite writer. The most incredible element found in his children's books is that he shows immense respect to a child's emotions, a thing which is not openly discussed or even given much value to. He captures the innocence of children in the best possible way while providing the utmost importance to the adventures, the hidden complexity, tragedies, and determination of the little minds. The self-seeking attitude of children is beautifully painted in the subtle yet strong words of Bond. "The Blue Umbrella" and "The Angry River" are perhaps the most outstanding examples for showing the strength and abilities children inherit along with the intricacies of life- all presented with a mesmerizing touch of simplicity. Through these stories, Ruskin Bond successfully raises a very pertinent question on the conviction of getting attached to trivial materialistic things of life, which exposes the futility of the entire concept.

Ruskin Bond is a master of depicting the innocence and simple pleasures of children, which contrasts with the cunning, shrewd, and envious nature of the adults in his children's books. It inspires the readers worldwide to adhere to the old pleasure-seeking and joyful spirit we have left in the past. The children's stories highlight the lessons of sympathy, kindness, and brotherhood among the readers of every age. 

That's why Bond's significant contribution lies in the fact that Bond's children's stories do not only evoke happiness in kids, but adults also perceive the same amount of gleeful experience while reading them.

Conclusion -

Ruskin Bond's simple style of writing delves deep into our conscience. It is a potent weapon of his that beautifully depicts both the complexities and the ease of life. Bond never wants to "make readers toil and sweat" because he never believed in the concept of putting complex and unconventional words to sound more serious. In "It's a Wonderful Life," he shared why he always chooses to write simply. He also shared his views on social media regarding his writing style by saying, "I have always tried to achieve proses that are simple and conversational. Those who think this is easy should try it for themselves." It is always astonishing to see how the subject matters of Bond's writings are given such high importance without presenting them in a twisted form by using complex words. That's why his stories can be read repeatedly regardless of the reader's age, as the Ruskin Bond Stories have something interesting to offer you each time you turn the pages. 

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Exploring Ruskin Bond Books

Introduction I’m currently reading “The Whistling Schoolboy and Other Stories of School Life” by Ruskin Bond. Ruskin Bond books have a unique charm that transports readers to a simpler time, filled with the innocence and adventures of childhood. This particular collection of short stories takes me back to the charming days of school life. Bond’s writing is simple yet evocative, so each story…

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All Time Favourites for Children

Price: (as of – Details) A keepsake edition with 25 stories.Beautiful illustrations accompanying the stories make it a fun readEngages middle-school students–an essential book to be stocked in librariesA collection of Ruskin Bond’s best stories with endearing characters–hand-picked by the author himself. All Time Favourites for Children celebrates Ruskin Bond’s writing with stories that are…

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Ruskin Bond - Best Selling Children Story Books Collection (Set of 4 Books)

Ruskin Bond – Best Selling Children Story Books Collection (Set of 4 Books)

Price: (as of – Details) From the Publisher This collection of books by Ruskin Bond is a treat for children who love the author’s work. The combo contains the story books i.e. The Blue Umbrella, Tales from the childhood, From the cradle of Nature and Stories of Wisdom. The combo has a flavour of humour, wisdom and much more. The stories are set in foothill of Himalayas and describe the life of…