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The Storyteller's Secret
The Storyteller's Secret | Sejal Badani
59 posts | 55 read | 50 to read
From the bestselling author of Trail of Broken Wings comes an epic story of the unrelenting force of love, the power of healing, and the invincible desire to dream. Nothing prepares Jaya, a New York journalist, for the heartbreak of her third miscarriage and the slow unraveling of her marriage in its wake. Desperate to assuage her deep anguish, she decides to go to India to uncover answers to her family's past. Intoxicated by the sights, smells, and sounds she experiences, Jaya becomes an eager student of the culture. But it is Ravi--her grandmother's former servant and trusted confidant--who reveals the resilience, struggles, secret love, and tragic fall of Jaya's pioneering grandmother during the British occupation. Through her courageous grandmother's arrestingly romantic and heart-wrenching story, Jaya discovers the legacy bequeathed to her and a strength that, until now, she never knew was possible.
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Sharpeipup
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I‘ve come to realize that books keep me from overthinking my life because the story distracts my brain.

Anyone else feel this way? 🙋🏻‍♀️

vivastory This is me 100% 7mo
marleed Oh yes! 7mo
5feet.of.fury Yep! 7mo
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Lunakay All the time! 7mo
IuliaC Exactly! 7mo
Librarybelle Yup! 7mo
Princess-Kingofkings Absolutely ~ the best escape / rescue for my busy brain 7mo
Ladygodiva7 Yes! All I want to do is read ☺️ 7mo
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KristiAhlers
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Pickpick

I joined another reading challenge. This is my first read for #travelthroughbookschallenge. This book was set in India. Truly an emotional read. It‘s a book about the strength of women and our empowerment through life experience. Jaya travels to India after she suffers a miscarriage and separates from her husband to learn about the story of her grandmother. This book is about acceptance and family. #springread

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BarkingMadRead
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I let my friends choose some of the books I will read this year and this is the first one. Should be a fun year of reading!

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dustys_bookshelf
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

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Texreader
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Ebook on sale today. #foodandlit2022 #India

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TheSpineView
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#QuotsyApr21 @TK-421
Prompt: Earth

tracey38 Happy Earth Day! 4y
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Cathyloves2read
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“If at first you don‘t succeed, skydiving isn‘t for you.” I found this quote funny!!

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SanjanaGhosh
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Pickpick

This is one of the best books I've read this year ❤️
(Pick, Pick, Pick)

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MelKelsey
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Pickpick

Book 99 Jaya, a woman struggling after her third miscarriage and a separation from her husband, goes to India to learn her grandmother's story. The writing is good, but the story is excellent and emotional. Themes of women finding their voice and having choice in who they love, as well as the evils of a social caste system, with a strong emphasis on the power in storytelling. I want to read her other novel.

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Elladean
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This book left me in tears because I wish I had a friend like Ravi. How blessed I would be if only I had a friend like him.

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ElishaLovesBooks
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Reading in between running errands. Halfway through and really enjoying this one!

squirrelbrain I really enjoyed it too! 5y
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squirrelbrain
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arlenefinnigan Good choice! 5y
Cathythoughts Thanks so much Helen for your lovely card & friendly words ♥️✨ 5y
squirrelbrain @Cathythoughts 👍😁❤️ 5y
BarbaraBB Thank you so much dear Helen for your lovely card. It is so nice to hear from you. Autumn has definitely reached the Netherlands, I hope camping in the UK will still be possible! Although the south of France does sounds good too! Thanks again 😘😘 5y
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Maria514626
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This book is super! It does suffer from flashback syndrome—the modern day is much less interesting than the past. I wanted to hear more and more about the grandmother. I wasn‘t that interested in Jaya (present-day MC). #readaroundtheworld

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Maria514626
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Pelé—aka Cozyboy—loves the #readathon as much as I do! #deweys24hourreadathon

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Headinherbooks_27
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It was heart-wrenching !

BooknerdsLife I feel the pain!!! 😭😂 5y
Headinherbooks_27 @BooknerdsLife I'm still trying to recover😁 5y
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Headinherbooks_27
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I'm excited to start this.
I hope it lives up to my expectations🤞

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Krystle13
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Pickpick

LOVED THIS STORY! Learned some info about India I had never known. I did guess the 1 secret early on, but the story was delightful and heartwarming. Definitely read her other books.....On to the next Read while camping!

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Krystle13
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What a moving book so far. Every night I read for hours. Now I finally get to sit at the beach and read. RAIN RAIN STAY AWAY!!!!

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Krystle13
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Didnt forget to bring books this camping trip! Wooohooo
Thank you @scripturient for the awsome bookmark. Came in handy today after one I have been using for years tore my page!😢

scripturient You‘re welcome! Hope it will be of good service. :) Enjoy your trip! 5y
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Booknerd222
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Tattooedteacher
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Really enjoying this book so far. Not high action but I feel like I‘m learning more about a different culture... a different way of thinking.

Crazeedi Yes I felt the same way reading his, it was interesting 5y
Leftcoastzen Welcome to Litsy!👋 5y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy 🤗🌺 5y
rretzler Welcome to Litsy! 📖 5y
JohannaRose Welcome to litsy! I hope you enjoy it here!😊 5y
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Booknerd222
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Krystle13
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One book in, waiting for my others to arrive!🤓📖📚

Crazeedi I enjoyed this book! 6y
Krystle13 @Crazeedi I have heard good things about it. I like the cover! 6y
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bewareofwords
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Pickpick

First #24b4Monday book complete—and also April‘s #bookclub choice.

This book was interesting. Seeing the Indian country and culture was both beautiful and heartbreaking. I thought that the writing itself was cheesy and amateur, and the plot was predictable (though that isn‘t necessarily a bad thing). Overall, I‘m glad that I read it.

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Lexicon1982
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Pickpick

Beautiful story of female strength

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Macnjen
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Pickpick

Lovely told story about a woman finding herself while learning of her past. The writing was good as was the story, though it was a touch predictable. Still, definitely worth the read. #litsyAtoZ challenge @BookishMarginalia

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Lexicon1982

So far I have been sucked into this story. I love books about other cultures, places and times and the dual story of two women trying to build a place in their worlds has me hooked! I can‘t wait to see how these women develop.

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Macnjen
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Next up, this one is for Serious Book Club #litsyAtoZ challenge. Hope I didn‘t already post this; my apologies if I‘ve lost my mind!

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Jcwamp
Pickpick

Really enjoyed this book

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SW-T
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Pickpick

Jaya is stunned and heartbroken after her latest miscarriage. Her husband has left her and is seeing someone new, and her mother seems as cold and distant as always. She travels to India and discovers both family secrets and a core of inner strength she never knew existed.

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Lynnsoprano
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@Crazeedi thank you so much for your thoughtful gift. It really lifted my spirits on a day when this sinus infection has me feeling wiped out. But I can‘t believe you did this while preparing for your surgery. Thanks again and wishing you a speedy and easy recovery 😘

Crazeedi You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy. My surgery went well, 6y
Crazeedi You have been very kind to me 🌷⚘ 6y
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Kellyomealia
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Mehso-so

Enjoyable vacation read but didn‘t live up to expectations. 2019: 2/?

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Karisa
Storyteller's Secret | Sejal Badani
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Bailedbailed

Has great reviews, but I just couldn't settle into it. 🤷‍♀️ Anybody read it? Is it worth another try later?

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Crazeedi
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#anewchapter #diverseread
January 15
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88
I just recently read this very good book. Jaya goes to India to discover her history and heritage. I learned a lot about that culture

Jerdencon I have this one - need to get to it! 6y
Crazeedi @Jerdencon I think you will enjoy 6y
Headinherbooks_27 I have this one too. It's in my "very soon" tbr pile. 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🙌🏻📚 6y
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Crazeedi
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Pickpick

4⭐ the story of Jaya, whose marriage is falling apart because of miscarriages, she goes to India and is told the story of her grandmothers life. The secret Amasha's friend Ravi kept to pass on to Jaya. Recommend

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Crazeedi
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Next up!

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Jessianjel
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I got this based on the title but it is so amazing I‘m so glad I did

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Crazeedi
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Has anyone read this? Opinions? I bought since I couldn't find at library or on overdrive. It's on my tbr pile for holidays

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irrelevance10
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Pickpick

Occasionally, I come across a book that speaks to me so intimately that I feel like I've been punched in the gut or that someone has their hand around my heart and is just squeezing it as hard as they can. This is one of those books. Had I any notion of what the subject matter was, I might have chosen a different book. I'm so glad I didn't. It was worth every single ugly cry it got out of me (and it got several). Five out of five stars from me.

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irrelevance10
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Amit stares into the distance. “In America, have you seen prayers answered with miracles?” “There are miracles every day,” I say, although I have never witnessed one and stopped believing in miracles after my miscarriages. “Is that what you want for your sister?” “Yes,” he answers. He motions toward the statues. “And there is nothing I can do but pray.”

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irrelevance10
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With humility may I reap my own power, and at the end of the journey, I hope I learn when to stand small so others can feel tall.

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jouleian
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was too drawn out in certain areas. I didn't care for Jaya's portions but Ravi and Amisha really saved things. Especially Ravi.

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jouleian

This book is beautifully written but it's taking its sweet ass time getting to the point and I'm beginning to lose interest. I'm about to ghost it like bad blind date...#ihopethisgetsbetter 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

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jouleian

This book really reminds me of blood of flowers. I like it 😊

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jouleian

"Sometimes Jaya, it is better to leave things if they cause you harm." - Jaya's mother....ironic I should find this.

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MelAnn
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Now reading ... & it begins with endings. “His call is no longer my beacon.”

jouleian @MelAnn any good? 6y
MelAnn @jouleian I am enjoying it so far. Easy to read so far. 6y
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irrelevance10
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The miscarriages have stripped me of my sense of self. In my desperation for a child, everything else fell to the wayside—including me.