Diya Nathan

Miscommunication and the Subtle Brilliance of Normal People

April 3, 2024

While Normal People may be Sally Rooney’s most popular novel, it’s become deeply polarizing. A majority of readers are moved by Rooney’s style and feel deepl... Read More

Elena Ferrante and the Key to Ever Relevant Literature

March 20, 2024

Elena Ferrante released her first novel in 1992, yet the only thing we confidently know about her is that she’s a woman from Naples, Italy. While there have ... Read More

The Goodreads Reading Challenge, Booktok, and the Way We Read

February 28, 2024

If you’re not an avid reader, you may be unfamiliar with the Goodreads Reading Challenge. Simply put, Goodreads is a platform to form book lists and share re... Read More

Diya Nathan

Columnist

Hi, I’m Diya! I’m the writer of “Diya’s Reading Nook” and my column focuses on analyzing different pieces of literature and the act of reading through a sociological lens. I want to explore how reading can be a cultural act and how literature speaks a larger volume about our society, but moreover what exactly that means in the twenty-first century. I joined the Rutgers Review as a columnist to have a creative space to flesh out my ideas and improve my writing skills. I love writing for fun and I can’t wait to share my thoughts with you all! In my free time I love to read, dance, draw and watch movies and TV. Besides that I also enjoy traveling to new places and listening to music. Some random things I love are my headphones, blue eyeliner, Pinterest, reddish lipstick, and fruit. Follow me on Instagram: @_diyanathan