Book v/s Show: Normal People and the Youthful Understanding of Love and Other Things
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Book v/s Show: Normal People and the Youthful Understanding of Love and Other Things

The popular 2018 coming-of-age book, Normal People, written by Sally Rooney and its 2020 adaptation follows its protagonists through the turmoil of Gen-Z relationships. The book derives its brilliance from spools of internal monologues; the show turns them into silent sequences while the action marinates in your head. While certain omissions could have enriched the show, it still remains a fabulous viewing experience.
Anthony Bourdain Devours the Underbelly of Cities Across the Globe in World Travel
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Anthony Bourdain Devours the Underbelly of Cities Across the Globe in World Travel

Anthony Bourdain’s “World Travel: An Irreverent Guide” is an encyclopedia of all things food. In this hefty collection of anecdotes, Bourdain recreates the pages of his passport through a culinary lens. As the name suggests, he documents his travels around the world offering fresh perspectives on obscure delicacies that otherwise popular cities have to offer.