Summary

Sanghita Pal creatively spells out her name using book titles and shares her experience of this endeavor, inspired by other writers' similar projects, emphasizing the personal and cultural significance of each book in her collection.

Abstract

Sanghita Pal embarks on a journey to spell her name using the titles of books from her personal library, a concept she encountered through the engaging narratives of other writers. This morning exercise led her to meticulously search through her bookshelves, cabinets, and half-read volumes to find the perfect titles. The process not only resulted in a playful photograph but also provided her with an opportunity for self-discovery and reflection on her reading habits, prompting her to clean out books that no longer held her interest. She expresses gratitude to her inspirations and the Six Word Photo Story Challenge, which fosters a community of storytellers.

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Sanghita Pal finds the act of spelling her name with book titles a meaningful and enjoyable task.
She acknowledges the influence of other authors' bookstack stories, which prompted her to undertake this project.
Each book she selects holds a personal significance, whether it's a birthday gift, a long-owned treasure, or a guide for personal growth.
The process of arranging the books for the photograph is seen as both challenging and rewarding.
She appreciates the sense of community and the enriching space created by the Six Word Photo Story Challenge and its participants.
The task of selecting books for the project also serves as a moment of introspection, leading to the decluttering of her collection.

That’s ‘11-book tall’ ME :)! Spelling ‘SANGHITA PAL’ with book titles [Image by Sanghita Pal]

PHOTOGRAPHY, BOOKS, LIFE EXPERIENCE

What’s in a Name?!

Six Word Photo Story: Freestyle

Books Bind Magic, Names Narrate Stories

I couldn’t settle properly since I have read the compelling narratives of Sandi Parsons, Ellie Jacobson, David Acaster, Nicole Anders, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles about their bookstacks (that spell their names) with beautiful backstories. That nudged me to spell my name via book titles.

Hearty thanks to you all for ‘unsettling’ me!

So, the first thing that I accomplished this morning was to spell my name via that 11-book tall stack of books (chuckles!).

It took me around two and half hours to:

# ‘ransack’ my three bookshelves;

# search two chests of a wooden cabinet;

# glance through some half-read books here and there;

# and then zeroing down to the ones in the click. Sigh!

After repetitive attempts to discover ‘ME’ (read my name) in book titles [followed by arranging them to click a decent picture :)], I finally settled down in the following order:

S- Sapiens- A Brief History of Humankind- A stimulating read on Us, Homo Sapiens

A- A Taste of Time- A Food History of Calcutta- A must read for food, travel and culture enthusiasts- a birthday gift by husband last year.

N- No Man’s Land- An exciting thriller

G- Gentleman Spymaster- A gripping story of a spymaster

H- History of the World- The name says all — I am a proud owner since 1984.

I- Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life- Little things that add up to a long and healthy life. A meaningful read!

T- Tintin And The Picaros- It would be criminal if I don’t name Tintin.

A- Atomic Habits- An intriguing read about a transformative effect on your life.

P- P.S. I Love You- A captivating love letter series of a young Irish widow.

A- A Textbook of Higher English Grammar & Composition- My Bible whenever I am clueless.

L- Lone Fox Dancing- My Autobiography- Laced with warmth and wit, this one is sheer magic from the master storyteller.

In the ‘self-discovery’ process, I cleaned a few books that were attracting dust rather than my attention.

A happy soul indeed!

Thanks much Mary Chang Story Writer for creating such a happy, enriching space. And the icing on the cake is that I get to read the wonderful photo stories of this friendly fraternity as well.

Six Word Photo Story Challenge

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Thanks and regards for stopping by. Stay blessed.

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