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- 12 Years: My Messed-up Love Story by Chetan Bhagat–an age-gap cross-cultural Indian romance–Book Review
12 Years: My Messed-up Love Story by Chetan Bhagat is an age-gap cross-cultural Indian romance where we see Saket Khurana, a 33-year-old, recently divorced man and Payal Jain, a 21-year-old who comes from a conservative family and has never been in a relationship. Read the review to know more about the book. - Game On by Himanjali Sankar – A Sci-Fi Horror Adventure story that presents the not-so-dystopian horrors of advanced scientific technology as a setting for a children’s book : Book Review
Game On by Himanjali Sankar is a Sci-Fi Horror Adventure story where we see the siblings Sammy and Simmy getting trapped in a world they have no idea about – a video game. Read the review to know more about it. - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie – My first book by Christie and it blew my mind : Book Review
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie is a murder mystery and psychological thriller where ten strangers are invited to Soldier Island, which has been in the news for quite a while. Things become dreadful for them when they find that they are being murdered one by one. Read the review to know more about the book. - The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
A disillusioned millennial ghostwriter who, quite literally, has some ghosts of her own, has to find her way back home in this sparkling adult debut from national bestselling author Ashley Poston. Read the post to know more about the book. - What’s Your Price, Mr. Shivaswamy? written and translated by the author M.R.Dattathri himself – Book Review
What’s Your Price, Mr. Shivaswamy? is the English translation of ‘Ondondu Talegu Ondondu Bele’ written and translated by the author M.R.Dattathri himself. Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Kalakari: A Journey Through Indian Folk Art by Simran Tapadia – Colouring Book Review
Kalakari: A Journey Through Indian Folk Art by Simran Tapadia is a Mindful Colouring Book that shares India’s rich folk traditions. Read the post to know more about it. - Animals On The Train by Ruskin Bond – An illustrated short story for children aged 6+ : Book Review
Animals On The Train by Ruskin Bond is an illustrated short story for children above 6, where we meet a young Ruskin who boards a train for Lucknow with his grandparents, until an unexpected member joins them. Read the review to know more about it. - Sneaker Paati by Anita Nair: Book Review
Sneaker Paati by Anita Nair is the story of an eight-year-old Kittu and how his life takes a turn when her Japanese-speaking, headstand-doing grandmother enters his life. Read the review to know more about the book. - The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath by Amish Tripathi – Book Review
The Chola Tigers – Avengers of Somnath by Amish Tripathi and The Immortal Writers’ Circle (Ram Sivasankaran and Bhavana Roy) is a historical fiction that takes place during the reign of Rajendra Chola, one of the few kings who expanded beyond South Asia. Read the review to know more about it. - She Stood By Me by Tarun Vikash: Book Review
She Stood By Me by Tarun Vikash is the story of two individuals who belong to different backgrounds and how they cross the differences after falling in love to find each other. Read the review to know more about it. - Book Review: Reaching for the Moon by Menaka Raman, illustrated by Adrija Ghosh
Reaching for the Moon is the story of Valarmathi, who wants to bring snow to to her place in Tamil Nadu after the announcement of the district-wide science fair to celebrate the success of Chandrayaan 3. Read the review to know more. - Book Review: The Wild by Mahendra Jakhar
The Wild by Mahendra Jakhar is a thriller novel that takes the readers on the journey of survival, love and finding oneself. Read the review to know more. - Book Review: Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston – A romance story that makes you believe in love, magic and happiness in life!
This is a romance novel between a songwriter who is unable to put down a word on paper and a singer who played the “bad” boy of a boy band once, and now is away from the limelight. - Book Review: Tara-The Dream Chaser by Nelofar Currimbhoy
What happens when you are suppressed so much that the only thing you are left with is to break free? This is the story of Tara. Read the review to know more about the book. - Book Review: The Calico Cat at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi, translated from the Japanese by Cat Anderson
This is the story about Chibineko Kitchen, a kitchen which is known for its remembrance meals – meals that can bring someone you’ve lost back to you, for one last time, until the food stops steaming. - Book Review: Swept Away by Beth O’Leary – Where romance stays with you and characters you feel attached to!
Swept Away by Beth O’Leary is the story of Zeke and Lexi, who, after their one-night stand, had planned to move on and go ahead with their life until life decided to move on with them, or rather, swept away with them in the ocean! - Book Review – The World Of Butterfingers: The Halloween Adventure And Other Stories by Khyrunnisa A., Illustrated by Abhijeet Kini
The World Of Butterfingers: The Halloween Adventure And Other Stories is a 3-in-1 comic where we meet Amar Kishen aka Butterfingers for his ability to drop things, and his bunch of friends on different adventures. - Book Review: Left-Out Paru by Bijal Vachharajani, Illustrated by Rajiv Eipe – A children’s book that’s an essential read for adults as well!
Left-Out Paru by Bijal Vachharajani, illustrated by Rajiv Eipe, is the story of Paru, a student in the 5th grade and her struggles with being a left-handed person. - Book Review: Voices In The Waiting Room by Mayank Gupta
Voices In The Waiting Room is a debut novel by Mayank Gupta, where he takes the readers to the corridors of the hospital and introduces the lives of five doctors and their struggles. - Writing a letter to the author Varsha Seshan for the book The Wall Friends Club – An Epistolary Novel that celebrates the beauty of friendship!
The Wall Friends Club by Varsha Seshan is an epistolary novel that shows the story of Sriya and Anandi, the members of wall friends club who haven’t met each other and communicate through letters thay they tuck in the crevice of a wall! - Dakini by K. Hari Kumar: An Indo-Gothic epic horror that captivates from the word go! – Book Review
Dakini by K. Hari Kumar is an Indo-Gothic epic horror, where an internationally renowned Mumbai-based journalist Mamta, goes into a remote village of Birpoor for her work and finds her tragedies and past get interlinked with the miseries of the village. - Book Review: Festivals of South East Asia by Anita Bose
Through Festivals of South East Asia, author Anita Bose takes the readers to the vibrant and distinct cultures of Thailand, Indonesia, Burma(Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. - Book Review: It’s Me by Vinay Narayan – Tiny tales celebrating the mundanity of Zindagi!
Set in Mumbai, this bilingual book in English and Marathi not only takes the readers to the city of dreams, it shows their value in day-to-day life and relationships. - Books that can be your Xenagogue – who will guide you in the journey called life : Part 2
Xenagogue is someone who guides strangers or new arrivals and I feel that books can be one of the best Xenagogues. And thus, here I am recommending 3 books that will guide you when you feel lost and loveless and that can make you more inclusive and more human. - Book Review: Hold On To Your Dreams by Ruskin Bond – A heartfelt letter that emerges from his experiences
On the eve of his 90th birthday, Ruskin Bond pens down a letter for the readers in the form of ‘Hold On To Your Dreams’. Mr. Bond pens down a heartfelt letter that emerges from his experiences. - Wuhan: Not Quite A Love Story by Razi – Book Review
Wuhan: Not Quite A Love Story by author Razi is a Science Fiction that delves into the theory of the origin of the COVID virus through the protagonists Celina Chan, a Harvard molecular biologist. - Book Review: But What Does Science Say? by Dr. Manan Vora
In “But What Does Science Say?”, Dr. Manan Vora debunks 101 common health myths with science and humour. - Book Review: Unexpectedly by Maithree Wickramasinghe
Unexpectedly by Maithree Wickramasinghe is a poetry collection that captures life in Sri Lanka from the 1970s onwards. - Book Review: Tides Of Being by Tanvi Agarwal, illustrated by Ruchi Sinha – Poems that will take you on the journey of introspection
Tides Of Being by Tanvi Agarwal is a collection of 100 poems that takes the readers on the evolved form of basic childhood emotion – curiosity, into the questionnaire. - Book Review: The Spice Gate by Prashanth Srivatsa – A debut fantasy novel showcasing the deeply-rooted historical baggage of marginalization, untouchability, oppression and dominion
The Spice Gate by Prashanth Srivatsa is a debut fantasy novel that takes us to the world of eight far-flung kingdoms, each separated from each other by a distant spice but connected through the Spice Gates, which are accessible only to the ones who are born with a special mark. - Book Review: Ram C/O Anandhi by Akhil P. Dharmajan, tr. by Haritha CK – An unconventional enemy-to-lovers romance!
Ram C/O Anandhi, an enemy-to-lovers romance, Akhil P. Dharmajan webs a story full of dreams, delight and drama, translated from Malayalam by Haritha CK. - Book Review – Amazing Quotes: Quotes That Change Life by Prakash Bojja
This is a collection of more than 500 quotes, each offering a different perspective on our daily lives. - Book Review: My Encounters With A Peacock by Ramu Ramanathan
My Encounters With A Peacock by Ramu Ramanathan is a collection of poems where the poet shows the readers the conversations he had with the peacock! Read the review to know more about it. - Book Review: Ollie’s Glowing Discovery by Ruchi Mehta – A perfect book for children aged 2-7
Ollie’s Glowing Discovery by Ruchi Mehta is a short children’s picture book, illustrated by Amanda Letcher. - The Drowning by Nidhi Upadhyay: A psychological thriller-suspense Indian novel that keeps you on edge till the end!
When ASP Kanika is pulled into this investigation, she is muddled between the haunting crime that’s directed towards a serial criminal and the web of tantric practices. Can she find out who is behind all of this before it’s too late? - Book Review: The Magical Everything by Jenny Pinto, illustrated by Sharon Dev – A graphic novel on our environment, surroundings and the climate crisis!
In this hybrid graphic novel, the author takes the readers on an adventure into the eco-wonderlands in search of the magical everything – the magic of nature. - Book Review: Seasons of Love by Mamata Sampath
Seasons of Love by Mamata Sampath is a collection of poems and reflections by the poet about love, loss, longing, hope and belonging. - Book Review: Too Good To Be True by Prajakta Koli
Too Good To Be True by Prajakta Koli is feel-good contemporary romance fiction. It’s the story of a girl working in a bookstore and a businessman and how it’s fireworks from their first interaction! - The 7 Jewels Of Nature by Lakshmi Prasanna Paturi: Book Review
A a collection of seven illustrated stories where the authors take the readers to the wonders of nature through merman, flamingos, peacocks, owls and so on! - Rani and I by M. Ahmed – A book that captures the innocence of the relationship between animals and humans – Book Review
Rani and I by M Ahmed is a children’s book that narrates the story of Bhola, an orphan village boy who is appointed as the caretaker of an elephant! Read the review to know about the book. - Book Review- Legacies of the Homeland: 100 Must-Read Books by Punjabi Authors by Paramjeet Singh
It presents 100 books to the readers that have been written either in Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu and are translated into English. It includes Autobiographies, Novels, Poetry, Plays and Short Stories. - Goli And The Golden Temple by Rajinder Pal Singh: Book Review
This book gives the readers a glimpse of the beauty of the Golden Temple, the Punjabi hospitality, and the joy of exploring different cultures. - Thank You For Leaving by Rithvik Singh – A heartbreak companion on love and loss: Book Review
In this collection of write-ups and poems, Singh takes the readers on the turbulent journey of love and loss. - Elegy Of The Soul by Abhinav Sundar – 20 poems filled with love and loss: Book Review
Elegy Of The Soul by Abhinav Sundar is a collection of 20 poems where the poet dives deeper into the emotional turmoil within the heart arising from love and loss. - The Dancing River by Thanusree Shyamkumar – A Fantasy Adventure by a 9-year-old: Book Review
This adventure fantasy story shows the beauty of friendship and sibling relationships, and when it is combined with the adrenaline from the adventure, it’s a treat to read. Read the review to know more about the book! - Remember Me As Yours by Novoneel Chakraborty: Does this Romance Comedy fit in this genre? – Book Review
Remember Me As Yours by Novoneel Chakraborty is the story of two girls, Nityami Thakur and Falak Sultana. Though both come from diagonally opposite backgrounds, what unites them is a trip to Sikkim in the quest for calmness among chaos, again for different reasons. Read the review to know mode about them and the book. - Book Review: Luv (un)Arranged by N.M. Patel – A Contemporary Romance with all the Bollywood vibes!
Luv (un)Arranged is a Steamy, Desi Arranged Marriage contemporary romance, packed with before-marriage courting, the magical engagement period, and living with the in-laws after marriage. Just like a Bollywood Masala movie, it’s full of Romance, Dancing, and a very, chaotic Indian Family. Read the review to learn more about the book. - The Avatar’s Jewel by Namasvi NK Bandarupalli: Book Review
The Avatar’s Jewel, the first part of the duology by Namasvi NK Bandarupalli is a Contemporary Indian Mythological Fantasy that blends the elements of both the contemporary and mythological world into it. Read the review to learn more about the book. - Book Review: Malayali Memorial by Unni R., translated from Malayalam into English by J. Devika
Malayali Memorial by Unni R., translated from Malayalam by J. Devika is a collection of 17 stories written over more than a decade. Read the review to know more about the book. - Love Story by Lindsey Kelk : A romance novel set around the people from the literary world | Book Review
Love Story by Lindsey Kelk is contemporary romance fiction that takes the readers deep into the publishing world! Read the review to learn about the book in detail. - Book Review: The Homecoming by Preeti Shenoy – A tale of forbidden love, longing and survival!
The Homecoming by Preeti Shenoy is the sequel to ‘A Place Called Home’ and continues the story of Alka, Subbu and Krish from where it left and shows the changed dynamic between the three with the accident of Subbu, and refurbishes the hidden secrets of love, longing and people from the past! Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Book Review: Folk Tales From Meghalaya by Sobhona Bhattacharjee, translated by Utsa Bose
Folk Tales from Meghalaya is a collection of sixteen folk tales, that explores the rich tradition of folktales from the mentioned region, written with the intent of preserving it and spreading it to other people as well. Read the review to know about it in detail. - Book Review: A Place Called Home by Preeti Shenoy
A Place Called Home by Preeti Shenoy is the story of Alka, Subbu and Krish, and how their life is entangled with each other. Read the review to know more about the book. - Book Review: Naam Namak Nishan 2 – The sequel of India’s first Quiz Book on the Indian Military Trivia!
Naam Namak Nishan 2 is “The Ultimate Indian Armed Forces Quiz Book” written by a team of quizzer doctors from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. It is the sequel to India’s first quiz book on Indian military trivia, Naam Namak Nishan. Read the review to learn more about the book. - 5 Children’s Books that would help to keep the child in you alive – Books that can and should be read by adults and grown-ups!
Children’s books remind us again and again that they are not exclusively for children! And thus, here I am with 5 book recommendations that can and should be read by Adults and Grown-ups, to not only keep the child in you alive, but at the same time, talk to you personally about different things. Read the post to learn about them. - Book Review: A Touch of Salt by Anita Agnihotri, translated by Arunava Sinha
A Touch of Salt by Anita Agnihotri tries to break this tradition where she incorporates the famous Dandi March of Mahatma Gandhi as a central theme, and waves a multi-generational saga. Read the review to learn about the book in detail. - Book Review: On the other side by Rahman Abbas, translated by Riyaz Latif
Originally published as Khuda Ke Saye Mein Aankh Micholi in 2011 in Urdu, the book that awarded Rahman Abbas with the Maharashtra State Urdu Sahitya Akadami Award for the year, which he returned in 2015 against the wave of intolerance, is now translated by Riyaz Latif in English. Read the review to know what the book is about in detail. - Book Review- Jyotirlingam: Shiva and the Twelve Columns of Light by Amit Kapoor, Bibek Debroy
Jyotirlingam: Shiva and the Twelve Columns of Light is a compilation of four narratives/essays/columns that try to capture the essence of Jyotirlingams through different perspectives – spiritual, mythological, artistic, and Western. Read the review to know about it in detail. - Book Review: The Distaste of the Earth by Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih – a JCB Longlisted title that celebrates the culture of Khasi Land
Inspired by ‘the true and tragic love story of Manik Raitong, or Manik the Wretched, and Lieng Makaw, the wife of a famous king who ruled an ancient Khasi state’, Nongkynrih weaves an enchanting story that incorporates the Khasi folktales, culture, language and celebrates it to the fullest. Read the detailed review to know more about the book. - Book Review: World’s Best Ex-Girlfriend by Durjoy Datta
World’s Best Ex-Girlfriend by Durjoy Datta is a romance fiction that takes the story forward from ‘World’s W̶o̶r̶s̶t̶ Best Girlfriend’. Read the review to know more about the story. - Book Review: Rama – A Man of Dharma by Priya Arora
Rama: A Man of Dharma by Priya Arora is a retelling of Valmiki’s Ramayana that brings alive the Sanskrit epic for a wider audience without diluting the intent of the original. Read the review to know more about the book. - Book Review: A Murder Is Fixed by Madhav Nayak – A story that connects Cricket and Crime!
A Murder Is Fixed by Madhav Nayak is a mystery thriller that connects the world of crime and cricket. A light engaging mystery that could be easily finished in a sitting or two and would be enjoyed by the lovers of crime and cricket. Read the review to know what the story is all about. - Book Review: Timeless Tales – a collection of Children’s Stories from Bengal and Bangladesh, translated by Ayushmita Kundu
In this collection of 23 stories, the readers, along with children can dive into the world of joy, wit and fantasy with the added comfort and fun of the storytelling. Read the review to know more about the book. - Book Review: Married In Hate by Shilpa Suraj – An Enemies to Lovers Billionaire Romance
Married In Hate: An Enemies to Lovers Billionaire Romance is the first book in the Dynasty Rebels series by Shilpa Suraj. Read the review to know more about the book. - Book Review: The Big Book Of Mountain Tales by Ruskin Bond – Stories that make you closer to the Mountains!
The Big Book Of Mountain Tales by Ruskin Bond is a collection of 38 stories. These stories capture the essence of mountains written by the author over decades. Read the review to know more about the book. - Book Review: Coins In River by Rochelle Potkar – A poetry collection that demands time!
Coins In River by Rochelle Potkar is a collection of 78 poems, divided into 9 parts. With themes as diverse as politics, love, relationships, womanhood and much more, giving voice to the unheard, unrecognized, untendered, under-appreciated words, feelings, emotions and people. Read the review to know more about the book and why the poems demands time. - Book Review: Not Just A Joke Book by S. Ramkumar
Not Just A Joke Book by S. Ramkumar, as the name suggests is not just a joke book, but a book that carries anecdotes from life that carries humour in it. Read the review to know more about it. - Book Review: One Galaxy Old by Rashmi Raghunath – poems on love, longing and relationships!
One Galaxy Old by Rashmi Raghunath is a collection of poems and photographs that show the readers the heartstrings and the heartbreak of love and relationships, the inner feelings, longings, and emotions attached to them. Read the review to know more about the book. - Book Review: The Dog Who Unleashed The Truth and Other Stories by Suresh Nair – A collection that is full of Humour and Satire!
The Dog Who Unleashed The Truth and Other Stories by Suresh Nair is a collection of a novelette and other short stories that arise from the daily life situations that all of us face and come across with the pinch of humour and absurdness in it. Read the review to know more about the book and why you should check it out. - Book Review: Endless I Will Be by Sonia Oinam – A refreshing collection of poetry!
Endless I Will Be by Sonia Oinam is a collection of 68 poems, that are divided into 3 sections – Behold Not, Come Changes Come, and Hope. Read the review to know about it in detail and why you should check it out. - Book Review: The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl – a book that explores the wonders of Paris, especially through Food!
The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl is the story of Stella, a copy editor working in New York who suddenly finds herself in the City Of Love – Pairs because of her mother’s will! Read the detailed review to know about the journey of Stella and why it is a comfort and clam read. - Book Review: The Fabulous Mums Of Champion Valley by Zarreen Khan – A book having the perfect amount of wit, humour and drama alone with the incorporated social issues!
The Fabulous Mums Of Champion Valley by Zarreen Khan is a contemporary fiction that takes the readers on the journey of lives of the teachers, mums, and students of the Champion Valley School, which is located in Gurugram and famous for its reputation and the associated elites. Read the detailed review to know more about the story and why you should read it! - The Getaway List by Emma Lord – A romance that brings out the magic of coming together and finding oneself : Book Review
When two friends are separated from each other for four years and are trying to keep their friendship going with the messages and calls, it becomes overwhelming at times and the essence of it might start to fade away. And thus, it’s important to keep the essence of it alive, by keeping the thread of it intact. The Getaway List by Emma Lord just provides for the same. Read the review to know more about the book. - Book Review: The Enclave by Rohit Manchanda
Set in the late 2000s, the novel shows the changing dynamics of the economy and the nation through Maya, who finds herself at some unsettling crossroads, where she needs to find a way for herself beyond her anger, grief and past! Read the review to know about the book is detail. - कविता: प्रेम में ‘स्वयं’ होना – जयनंद गुर्जर
एक कविता जो दर्शाए प्रेम में दूसरों के साथ खुद को समझना, प्रेम में प्रेम को सहेजना, प्रेम में स्वयं को समझना। - Book Review – Hotel Arcadia by Sunny Singh: A book that shows the psyche of people facing the repercussions of terrorism directly
Hotel Arcadia by Sunny Singh is a Crime Thriller/Suspense book that is set in Hotel Arcadia during a terrorist attack. What will happen to Abhi, the hotel manager and Sam, the war photographer when they are forced to work together, to not only save their own life but of Billy, a five-year-old as well who is found alive under the bodies of his parents, because if they make it out alive, they would never be the same? Read the detailed review to know more about them and the story. - Vigil Aunties by Richa S. Mukherjee : An engaging, dramatic, humourous mystery-thriller that integrated some important themes through the story – Book Review
Vigil Aunties by Richa S. Mukherjee is a thriller-mystery that shows the game of cats and mice of the group of ‘Aunties’ with Bhartendu Bandopadhyay, the most unusual investigator! Read the detailed review to know more about the book and why you should check it. - Book Review: The Black Orphan by S. Hussain Zaidi – A Crime Fiction inspired by True Events
The Black Orphan by S. Hussain Zaidi is a crime fiction with the elements of thriller and mystery set in the city of dreams- Mumbai. Inspired by true events, this is a story of bold and daring cops, a passionate human rights lawyer and a deadly terror plot! Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Book Review: Lives Not Lived by Monika Bhatti – A debut novel that gives the readers a sense of calmness that arises from numbness!
Lives Not Lived by Monika Bhatti is a debut novel by the author that shows the readers the stories of Haree and Naina – the stories that are quite different from each other, and yet similar because of the pain. Read in detail why this debut book is a must read book and what makes it stand out amongst others. - Book Review: Mum In A Mess by Sanjana Kapur – A book to initiate conversations around some topics between partners, parents’ and children
Mum In A Mess by Sanjana Kapur is a children’s fiction that narrates the story of Vishi and her family. Through this delightful book, the author very appealingly raises some important issues regarding mental health, well-being and the support system in the daily life of an individual, especially a mother. Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Book Review: Under The Bakul Tree by Mrinal Kalita, tr. by Partha P. Goswami – a story that narrates the brutal realities of the Education System!
Under The Bakul Tree by Mrinal Kalita is a winner of Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2021, which is translated from Assamese to English by Partha Pratim Goswami. It is book a the coming-of-age tale that shows the brutal realities of the education system and the hope that can be brought up – the hope that blooms like the flowers of the Bakul tree. Read the review to know about the book in detail. - कविता: प्यार में एतबार के लिए, उस प्यार का इकरार तो ज़रूरी है न – जयनंद गुर्जर
सुनो, शायद हम तब मिलेंगे जब हमारे एक दूसरे से मिलने और प्यार करने की सारी संभावनाएं खत्म हो जाएंगी। एक कविता, जो इस प्यार और एतबार के करार को थोड़ा नजदीक से देखने की कोशिश करती है! - Book Review: Why Men Are Suspicious Of Yoga by Robert “robear” Isenberg
Why Men Are Suspicious Of Yoga – Some Funny Stories & Some Not So Funny by Robert “robear” Isenberg is a book of humourous tales, anecdotes, essays, and stories. Divided into seven parts, this book takes us to the author’s experiences with different people and objects. Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Books that can be your Xenagogue – who will guide you in the journey called life!
Xenagogue is someone who guides strangers or new arrivals and I feel that books can be one of the best Xenagogues. And thus, here I am recommending 3 books that will guide you when you feel lost and loveless and that can make you more inclusive and more human. - Book Review: Mehar’s World Of Colours by Arti Sonthalia
Book: Mehar’s World Of Colours Author: Arti Sonthalia Genre: Middle-Grade Children’s Fiction Publisher: Puffin BooksPages: 176 Mehar’s World Of Colours by Arti Sonthalia is a Middle-Grade Children’s Fiction that tells us the story of Meher and her journey of sustaining the passion that gives her identity and makes her world colorful. Meher loves reading books, … - Book Review: A Choice Of Love by Vijay N. Koli
A Choice Of Love by Vijay N. Koli is a contemporary romance fiction that narrates the story of an immigrant girl who is in a dilemma because of the cultural conflicts.The constant clash of cultures – Indian vs American, takes a toll on our protagonist. And it is about this choice of choosing her own identity, that the novel talks about. Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Book Review: A Fish That Grows Tomato by Sushant Madaan
A Fish That Grows Tomato by Sushant Madaan is an illustrated educational children’s book that uncovers the story of farming and agriculture in a fun, enhanced, and innovative way through Professor Sushi, a fish! Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Book Review: If I Have To Be A Soldier by Nikhil J. Alva
If I Have To Be A Soldier by Nikhil J. Alva is a story of two long-lost friends in the backdrop of 1966’s Mizo National Front(MNF) uprising and their armed rebellion. The author blends facts and fiction, history and imagination and shows how the negligence of the people in power can lead to a change in life, thoughts, psychology and thus, the ideology of the people. Read the review to know more. - Book Review: The Hoopoe On The Lawn by Ruskin Bond – A New Story, A New Favourite, Again!
In this latest novel – The Hoopoe On The Lawn, Ruskin Bond narrates the story of himself when he was eleven, and visits his grandmother’s home in Dehra during his winter vacation. Read the detailed review to know more about this new novel and why it is a favourite read! - Book Review: Start Living Again by Saranya Umakanthan – An Exploration of Love and a Quest for Meaning
Start Living Again by Saranya Umakanthan is a contemporary romance fiction. It shows the story of Ananya, a girl who lost everything she had in a single day. After losing everything she had, she met Anshik – the one who saw the ignite in her eyes from her dreams earlier – and here comes an unexpected reunion. Read the review to know more about the book. - Book Review: The Tale of a Naughty Prank by Anand Neelakanthan
The Tale of a Naughty Prank by Anand Neelakanthan is a Puffin Chapter Book. This book shows a glimpse of Hindu Purana Stories through the characters of Narada Ji, Kubera and Lord Ganesha in a fun way. Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Book Review: Ostrich Girl by Lesley D. Biswas – A Fun and Engaging Book that aims to bring a change through Unity and Collaboration
Ostrich Girl by Lesley D. Biswas is a Children’s Book that takes the readers to Henry Island, which is famous amongst travellers and visitors for the birds. When a visitor mistakes Ritu’s bird call for an ostrich’s and wants to see the bird which are nowhere on the Island, where will Ritu find one to show him? Read the review to know more about the book. - Book Review: Nalisa’s Universe by Nalisa Chopra
Nalisa’s Universe by Nalisa Chopra is a collection of 101 poems that are divided into 7 chapters. Through the poems, the poet covers a range of themes, emotions, events, experiences, and anecdotes that can easily be interpreted through the names of the chapters. Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Book Review: My Little Book Of Holi by Ashwitha Jayakumar, Illustrated by Swarnavo Datta
My Little Book Of Holi by Ashwitha Jayakumar, illustrated by Swarnavo Datta is a stunning board book that highlights the customs, traditions and stories behind the festival of colours: Holi. Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Book Review: First Loves, Last Loves by Ruskin Bond – A collection that re-affirms the significance of Love and Romance!
First Loves, Last Loves by Ruskin Bond is a collection of 12 stories that have love as a key theme in them. The love that comes from the various aspects of life, and something that stays for long for someone, and while for some, let’s just say trial and error. And these stories by Mr. Bond beautifully expresses these emotions. Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Book Review: The Shortest History Of Democracy by John Keane
The Shortest History Of Democracy by John Keane is an attempt to make the readers familiar with the concept of democracy from the time of its origin to some recent debates around it. Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Book Review: The Shortest History Of China by Linda Jaivin
The Shortest History Of China by Linda Jaivin attempts to cover the vast history of China in a short, readable account that can capture the attention and make the readers intrigued and informed about it. Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Book Review: Love On The Second Read by Mica De Leon – A romance fiction set in a publishing world!
Love on the Second Read by Mica De Leon is a romance fiction set in a publishing house in the Philippines. What happens when two editors working on a sci-fi romance manuscript share friendly―flirty―literary smackdown, stares and some emotions, and are interrupted by an obsessive ex-boyfriend, gorgeous ex-fiancée, and a friend worth having, things will get dramatic! Read the review to know about the book in detail. - Book Review: I Won’t Wash My Hair by Aparna Kapur, Illustrated by Ogin Nayam
I Won’t Wash My Hair by Aparna Kapur is the story of Divya, who in the absence of her parents—who have gone away to Kolkata for two weeks didn’t want to wash her hair. And her wish gets fulfilled as she is living with her Aunt and her dog who is as unaware and uninterested as Divya would have liked. But for how long would she be able to avoid washing her hair? Read the review to know about the adventures of Divya and the book in detail. - Book Review: What Happened to Grandpa by Nandini Nayar, illustrated by Aditi Anand – A Heartwarming and Emotional Read
What Happened To Grandpa is a heartwarming picture book that shows us the story of our little protagonist Neha and his Grandpa. Grandpa is old and not able to keep up with things, and his family seems to be losing him. But Neha is the one who reminds them of all her Grandpa is. In this tale of love and loss, would she be able to remember and celebrate her Grandpa? Read the review to know more.
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