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.

Originals by Adam Grant

2023-08-12 2 min read Sincheenz
Adam Grant’s books are not your typical self-help guides. I’m often turned off by authors who insist on prescribing perfect habits and practices to become great, awesome, or the best. When I picked up “Originals,” I initially expected it to be another one of those “do this to get that” books. I had made a decision in 2021, to be more open-minded about selfhelp books and not be overly judgmental. I’ve come to realize that there’s always something to learn or rediscover in any book. Continue reading

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Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

2023-08-12 1 min read Sincheenz
Finally sat down and read the Sapiens and I loved it. I have to complement the author for making a history book so interesting. I could write a whole book about this book 😊 It gets you thinking and questioning a lot. About religion, about our upbringing, about how we react to things around us, how we should educate our children, the financial system, the political system, the shortcomings, etc etc. Continue reading

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A Promised Land by Barack Obama

2023-07-12 2 min read Sincheenz
It is a unique experience to have the author read to you, and with a voice like Obama’s, it feels good to be read to. There was so much I learned about American capitalism, the advantages, and shortcomings of their political system, social system, and economy. It was very insightful. I think Obama had a good vision; only the country was not ready for him. He would have made the best president and would have done so much for the world in general if he were to be the president in 2028. Continue reading

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Lean in by Sheryl Sandberg

2023-05-01 2 min read Sincheenz
In 2018, a friend introduced me to the Lean In movement during one of our conversations. At the time, I dismissed it as just another American phenomenon—a sort of feminist hype or a gathering where women came together to collectively voice their grievances about perceived disadvantages cause by male counterparts. My perspective on such groups underwent a significant transformation after reading “Invisible Women” by Caroline Criado-Perez last year. It proved to be an eye-opener and a stark wake-up call, making me realize my own naivety and ignorance. Continue reading

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