About Me


Hey everyone,
Welcome to Solitaire words and I'm Veena. I have always loved reading and I always loved getting lost in the world of books. Books, like music, always liberates you and de-stresses you if you let it do so. I'll share from books to random thoughts of mine with you people. Stay tuned for more.

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