Belmondo Book Club

26th February 2026.

Hello! These are the books and themes that were explored during the session on a warm sunny day in February.

1. CONVERSATIONS ON LOVE BY NATASHA LUNN

2. THE PIVOT YEAR : BRIANNA WIEST

3. MEN EXPLAIN THINGS TO ME: REBECCA SOLNIT

4. TOP 5 REGRETS OF THE DYING: BRONNIE WARE

5. DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK: JOSEPH NGUYEN

6. MADHUSHALA : H BACHCHAN

We explored the meaning of the word 'Love' and discussed the various connotations and nuances that it holds and implies. Love as something other than just romantic or feral. Love that exists within friendships and other relationships that sometimes can be defined and sometimes undefined. Maybe the most intimate relationships have subtle undertones and layers that go beyond definition towards deeper meaning and understanding, however short-lived it may be,

Love as a frequency, an energetic pattern, adaptability, connection, authentic communication, acceptance and the feeling of growing old together.

Love which lies in paying attention and needs to be nurtured and tended to so that it can be preserved. The capacity to walk away when love dissipates is also an act of courage and a reflection of being able to act in accordance to your authentic self.

Love : The feeling that you have known each other longer than you actually have. The feeling of continuity from a past life or a sudden match of frequency that is instantaneous and organic.

Xoxo

Shukrita Sankaran