Read by (Sin)dhuja

If reading is your sin, dive in!

Welcome to my site!

Here, you will find reviews of the books I read, along with my insights and afterthoughts — which I like to call Beyond the Pages.

I’ve always been an avid reader, but I’ve realized that only a few books stay with me in detail — where I can recall their stories, and describe how they impacted me. Many of these, were books we read in school and wrote summaries for.

So, in 2019, I decided to start writing reviews as a way to remember what I read and why I liked them. Over time, I began adding my personal insights and reflections to each review. Also writing these reviews has also helped me see how my ideas evolve and change, with each new book and new thing I learn. The more I read, the more I realize how much there still is to know. The books I have reviewed on this page are non-fictional. I don’t consider myself much of a writer, but I believe I can learn to be one, so here I begin. Through my reviews, insights, and personal stories, I hope to offer you a glimpse into how I see the world. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them.

Happy Reading!

If you have any comments, suggestions, or book recommendations, feel free to email me at sindhuja@readbysin.com.

Elon Musk

Author: Walter Isaacson Publication Date: September 2023
January 31, 2025 2 min read Sincheenz
I listened to the audio version of this book. I wanted to understand how a libertarian, environmental champion, and technology visionary became an eccentric, detached dictator with no sense of reality. I find the book sad—not because of Elon’s tough childhood. I believe you can’t keep blaming your actions on past experiences. Yes, there’s baggage, but at some point, you are responsible for your present-day decisions. What makes it truly sad is the inconsistency. Continue reading

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AI Snake Oil - What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference

Author: Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor Publication Date: September 2024
January 12, 2025 4 min read Sincheenz
In the introduction, the authors present a witty definition of AI “AI is whatever hasn’t been done yet.” This sets the tone of this book, highlighting the existing hype around AI and the misconceptions that exist. Though the definition of AI is still not universally agreed upon, the authors pose three questions to qualify a product or solution as AI, serving as a starting point for this book: Does the task require creative effort or training for a human to perform? Continue reading

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Eve: How The Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution

Author: Cat Bohannon Publication Date: October 2023
December 24, 2024 3 min read Sincheenz
There are so many things to applaud in this book. Firstly, the very idea of writing a book on the role of females in evolution. Evolution has mostly explained from the male perspective and has been accepted as the norm. But it is a very fundamental fact that without women and their reproductive success, there would not be 8 billion Homo sapiens on this earth today. The author has done a brilliant job of bringing across this message. Continue reading

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Maya Angelou's Biographies

Author: Maya Angelou Publication Date: 1969 - 2013
November 30, 2024 4 min read Sincheenz
Maya Angelou’s autobiography is made up of seven parts. I loved all seven books. Each is unique—an easy yet captivating read. Maya Angelou’s attitude toward life and all she experienced is remarkable. Her stories allow us to learn about the struggles of African American people, especially African American women at that time. They teach us how they survived, laughed, and made the best of life despite immense challenges. Her work reminds us how privileged we are and to better appreciate what life has given us. Continue reading

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