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? Continue reading The Drowning by Nidhi Upadhyay: A psychological thriller-suspense Indian novel that keeps you on edge till the end!

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. Continue reading Book Review: The Magical Everything by Jenny Pinto, illustrated by Sharon Dev – A graphic novel on our environment, surroundings and the climate crisis!

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. Continue reading Book Review: Luv (un)Arranged by N.M. Patel – A Contemporary Romance with all the Bollywood vibes!

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. Continue reading Book Review: The Homecoming by Preeti Shenoy – A tale of forbidden love, longing and survival!

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. Continue reading Book Review: A Murder Is Fixed by Madhav Nayak – A story that connects Cricket and Crime!

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. Continue reading Book Review: Timeless Tales – a collection of Children’s Stories from Bengal and Bangladesh, translated by Ayushmita Kundu

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. Continue reading Book Review: Coins In River by Rochelle Potkar – A poetry collection that demands time!

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. Continue reading Book Review: One Galaxy Old by Rashmi Raghunath – poems on love, longing and relationships!

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. Continue reading Book Review: The Dog Who Unleashed The Truth and Other Stories by Suresh Nair – A collection that is full of Humour and Satire!

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. Continue reading Book Review: The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl – a book that explores the wonders of Paris, especially through Food!

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. Continue reading Book Review: The Black Orphan by S. Hussain Zaidi – A Crime Fiction inspired by True Events

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. Continue reading Book Review: Lives Not Lived by Monika Bhatti – A debut novel that gives the readers a sense of calmness that arises from numbness!

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. Continue reading Book Review: Mum In A Mess by Sanjana Kapur – A book to initiate conversations around some topics between partners, parents’ and children

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! Continue reading कविता: प्यार में एतबार के लिए, उस प्यार का इकरार तो ज़रूरी है न – जयनंद गुर्जर

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, … Continue reading Book Review: Mehar’s World Of Colours by Arti Sonthalia

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. Continue reading Book Review: A Choice Of Love by Vijay N. Koli

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. Continue reading Book Review: If I Have To Be A Soldier by Nikhil J. Alva

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! Continue reading Book Review: The Hoopoe On The Lawn by Ruskin Bond – A New Story, A New Favourite, Again!

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. Continue reading Book Review: Start Living Again by Saranya Umakanthan – An Exploration of Love and a Quest for Meaning

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. Continue reading Book Review: Ostrich Girl by Lesley D. Biswas – A Fun and Engaging Book that aims to bring a change through Unity and Collaboration

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. Continue reading Book Review: First Loves, Last Loves by Ruskin Bond – A collection that re-affirms the significance of Love and Romance!

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. Continue reading Book Review: Love On The Second Read by Mica De Leon – A romance fiction set in a publishing world!

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. Continue reading Book Review: I Won’t Wash My Hair by Aparna Kapur, Illustrated by Ogin Nayam

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. Continue reading Book Review: What Happened to Grandpa by Nandini Nayar, illustrated by Aditi Anand – A Heartwarming and Emotional Read

Book Review: The Royal Heist by Alisha Kay – a Fun, Light-hearted, Engaging Romance

The Royal Heist by Alisha Kay is a royal romantic comedy having the grumpy sunshine trope showing the story of Maharaja of Savanur His Highness Jaidev Raisingh and Naina Gulati, the family member of legendary thieves. What happens when the goal of saving their family and heritage is intervened by a new profound love? Read the review to know about the characters and the book in detail. Continue reading Book Review: The Royal Heist by Alisha Kay – a Fun, Light-hearted, Engaging Romance

5 Underrated Romance Reads that makes you feel Happy, Comfortable and Reflective!

When all you see around you is romance, why not enjoy romance in books and stories as well? So here are 5 book recommendations from me that you don’t see much often around you as they’re quite underrated but deserve your love and attention and in return can provide you with a good time, and a comfortable space, and make you reflect things around you with a different perspective. Continue reading 5 Underrated Romance Reads that makes you feel Happy, Comfortable and Reflective!

Book Review:  Revolutionaries by Sanjeev Sanyal

The author Sanjeev Sanyal through his book – “Revolutionaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom” highlights and narrates the story of the armed resistance and the people involved in it against the Britishers, and how it has been ignored carefully throughout History. Through this book, the author tries to fill that void. Read the detailed review to know more about the book. Continue reading Book Review:  Revolutionaries by Sanjeev Sanyal

Book Review: Conversations With Aurangzeb by Charu Nivedita, tr. by Nandini Krishnan – A genre-blending book that fascinates and irritates at the same time

Conversations With Aurangzeb by Charu Nivedita, translated from Tamil by Nandini Krishnan is a genre-blending fiction book. In the story, the writer while researching for his new novel wishes to speak to the spirit of Shah Jahan. But Shah Jahan is elbowed out by Aurangzeb. And this started a series of conversations. Read the detailed review to know more about the book. Continue reading Book Review: Conversations With Aurangzeb by Charu Nivedita, tr. by Nandini Krishnan – A genre-blending book that fascinates and irritates at the same time

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff – A debut novel where “Research meets Compassion” : Book Review

Longlisted for The Women’s Prize for Fiction 2023, The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff is a genre-blending debut novel that makes the story a lot more than what it seems on paper. Read the detailed review to know more about the book. Continue reading The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff – A debut novel where “Research meets Compassion” : Book Review

कविता: सब कुछ, थोड़ा बिखरा बिखरा सा – जयनंद गुर्जर

अक्सर बिखरी चीज़ों में कुछ बिखरा हुआ मिल जाता है! एक कविता, उसी बिखरेपन को समझते हुए। Continue reading कविता: सब कुछ, थोड़ा बिखरा बिखरा सा – जयनंद गुर्जर

Book Review: Hot Stage by Anita Nair – A new book in the Borei Gowda Series

Hot Stage by Anita Nair is a crime and thriller story in the Borei Gowda Series, which can be read as a standalone as well. What happens when a Professor who is a well-known critic of right-wing forces is found dead? Is it a political motivated murder or something else? Read the detailed review to know more. Continue reading Book Review: Hot Stage by Anita Nair – A new book in the Borei Gowda Series

Under The Mistletoe & Other Stories by Manali Desai – A heartwarming read to accompany you in the festive season : Book Review

Under The Mistletoe & Other Stories by Manali Desai is a collection of 12 short stories and 6 poems that share the love of festivals and the joy and hope they bring. Read the review to know more about the book. Continue reading Under The Mistletoe & Other Stories by Manali Desai – A heartwarming read to accompany you in the festive season : Book Review

The Henna Start-Up by Andaleeb Wajid – A YA Romance Fiction that covers a range of social issues : Book Review

The Henna Start-Up by Andaleeb Wajid is the story of Abir who wants to become independent and make a name for herself, but her family wants her to complete her graduation and get married afterward. Read the review to know more about the book. Continue reading The Henna Start-Up by Andaleeb Wajid – A YA Romance Fiction that covers a range of social issues : Book Review

Madam Commissioner by Meeran Chadha Borwankar: A book giving the first-hand insights into the Administrative Services – Book Review

Madam Commissioner is a memoir by Meera Chadha Borwankar where she revisits her experience and journey of being a woman officer of the Indian Police Service. She started narrating her journey from the time she graduated from the National Police Academy as the sole woman of the 1981 batch! Read the review to know more about the book. Continue reading Madam Commissioner by Meeran Chadha Borwankar: A book giving the first-hand insights into the Administrative Services – Book Review

Book Review: The Night Has A Thousand Eyes by Ruskin Bond – A book that celebrates love, warmth and friendship

The Night Has A Thousand Eyes by Ruskin Bond is a collection of 36 favourite stories of the author that celebrates love, warmth, and friendship. The stories in the collection strike the human emotions that everyone goes through – Love! Read the review to know why this book is one of the favourites compilation of Bond’s Stories. Continue reading Book Review: The Night Has A Thousand Eyes by Ruskin Bond – A book that celebrates love, warmth and friendship

Book Review – The Blogchatter Book Of Thrillers: Short and Crisp Stories having diversity at its core

What happens when a community of people who read each other’s works frequently comes together to manifest their writing in a book? The answer to this question is “The Blogchatter Book Of Thrillers”. It is a collection of 15 stories, each written by a different author. Read the review to know more about the book. Continue reading Book Review – The Blogchatter Book Of Thrillers: Short and Crisp Stories having diversity at its core

Review of Faf Through Fire by Faf du Plessis: A raw, honest and fascinating journey of a celebrated cricketer!

Faf Through Fire by Faf Du Plessis is this account from his childhood days to playing the domestic and then for the Proteas, and his long journey from debuting in ODIs to Tests, playing in IPL, World Cup, and experience with Dhoni, CSK, and RCB! Read the review to know more. Continue reading Review of Faf Through Fire by Faf du Plessis: A raw, honest and fascinating journey of a celebrated cricketer!

Book Review – Caste As Social Capital by R. Vaidyanathan: Looking at caste through the lens of Economy

Caste As Social Capital by Professor R. Vaidyanathan provided the perspective of caste from the lens of business, economics, and entrepreneurship and its importance in finance, markets, and the workforce. Read the review to know more about the book. Continue reading Book Review – Caste As Social Capital by R. Vaidyanathan: Looking at caste through the lens of Economy

कविता: कभी किसी का फोन आए, तो उठा लिया करना – जयनंद गुर्जर

कभी किसी का फोन आए, तो उठा लिया करो। अक्सर एक फोन कॉल जिंदगी बदल सकता है। कहने को एक कविता है, तुम इसे कहानी समझना। पढ़ना ज़रूर। Continue reading कविता: कभी किसी का फोन आए, तो उठा लिया करना – जयनंद गुर्जर

Book Review: A Second Chance by Subhashini Prasad – A story about finding love in the 60s

A Second Chance By Subhashini Prasad is a Contemporary Fiction that explores the life, relationship, and love of Padma Rajagopalan and Narendra Rathore. This is the story 9f finding love in 60s, of giving life a second chance. Read the review to know more about the book. Continue reading Book Review: A Second Chance by Subhashini Prasad – A story about finding love in the 60s

Book Review: I’m A Fan by Sheena Patel – A debut novel that created sensation!

I’m A Fan by Sheena Patel was one of the most anticipated reads for me. Longlisted for the 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction, this debut novel sounds like something that could be relatable to many of us, because of the theme of social media! Read the detailed review to know more about the book. Continue reading Book Review: I’m A Fan by Sheena Patel – A debut novel that created sensation!

I Named My Sister Silence- A tale of Distruction and Displacement By Manoj Rupda

Originally written in Hindi as “Kaale Adhyaay”, this book by Manoj Rupda is now translated into English by Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar as “I Named My Sister Silence”. Longlisted for the JCB Prize For Literature, this novel screams through its themes. Read the post to know in detail about the book. Continue reading I Named My Sister Silence- A tale of Distruction and Displacement By Manoj Rupda

“Forget Me Not” by Alyson Derrick – The solo debut by the co-author of “She Gets The Girl”

Forget Me Not by Alyson Derrick is the solo debut by the author, after co-authoring “She Gets The Girl” with Rachael Lippincott. This is a romance novel showing the story of Stevie and Nora. Coming from a small, conservative town, they were done with hiding their love from all and keeping it a secret. Read the post to know more about the story! Continue reading “Forget Me Not” by Alyson Derrick – The solo debut by the co-author of “She Gets The Girl”

When The Vibe Is Right by Sarah Dass – a delightful enemies-to-lovers contemporary romance set during Trinidad’s Carnival celebration.

When The Vibe Is Right By Sarah Dass is an enemies-to-lovers, contemporary romance fiction, set during Trinidad’s Carnival celebration. Read the review to know what the book is about and what to expect from it. Continue reading When The Vibe Is Right by Sarah Dass – a delightful enemies-to-lovers contemporary romance set during Trinidad’s Carnival celebration.

5 Books that teach you to be the better version of yourself!

Books teach us things before life does! And they help us to find the hidden gems in ourselves about which we didn’t know or were doubtful or don’t know if we are capable enough for it! They are our best confidants and source of motivation. And here are 5 books that can help you to become a better version of yourself! Continue reading 5 Books that teach you to be the better version of yourself!

भली लड़कियां बुरी लड़कियां: एक नजर दिल्ली पर, एक जद्दोजहद वाला नज़रिया

वह किताबें दिल के बड़े करीब होती है, जो आपको सोचने पर मजबूर करे, और अक्सर लिखने को भी। “भली लड़कियां बुरी लड़कियां” अनु सिंह चौधरी द्वारा लिखित उपन्यास एक ऐसी ही किताब, ऐसी ही कहानी है! Continue reading भली लड़कियां बुरी लड़कियां: एक नजर दिल्ली पर, एक जद्दोजहद वाला नज़रिया

Book Review: Rama Of The Axe by Ranjith Radhakrishnan

We all have heard about Parshurama somewhere or the other, like in Ram-Lakshman-Parshuramn Samvad (राम लक्ष्मण परशुराम संवाद), or because he is believed to be one of the Chiranjeevis (immortals). But somehow, we mostly saw him as a part of a story rather than of his own. And this mythological fiction, Rama Of The Axe by Ranjith Radhakrishnan shows us his story. Continue reading Book Review: Rama Of The Axe by Ranjith Radhakrishnan

Enemies To French Kisses by Elsie Woods: A treat for Romance Readers!

Enemies To French Kisses by Elsie Woods is the second book in the “Falling in Paris” series which can be read as a standalone as well, the first one being “Falling for French Kisses”, which was one of my favourite reads of the 1st half of this year. Read the detailed review to know more about the book and why romance readers should check it out. Continue reading Enemies To French Kisses by Elsie Woods: A treat for Romance Readers!

Book Review: Rooh by Manav Kaul, a book blurring the line between Past and Present of Kashmir!

Rooh by Manav Kaul, Translated from Hindi to English by Pooja Priyamvada is a novel, which looks like a confluence of genres, it’s mentioned as a novel in the description of the book, it is a travel account, and while reading, it almost feels like autobiographical! Read the detailed review to know about the book and why it is a deep, impacting book. Continue reading Book Review: Rooh by Manav Kaul, a book blurring the line between Past and Present of Kashmir!

कविता: एक किताब खुलेगी, एक पन्ना पलटेगा – जयनंद गुर्जर

एक कविता में एक किताब, एक पन्ना, एक कहानी और एक किरदार, अपने आप में एक पूरी दास्तान। Continue reading कविता: एक किताब खुलेगी, एक पन्ना पलटेगा – जयनंद गुर्जर

Book Review: Nikhil Out Loud by Maulik Pancholy

Nikhil Out Loud by Maulik Pancholy is a middle-grade novel that shows the story of Nikhil Shah. Nikhil is a thirteen-year-old Indian-American boy who works as a voice actor for Raj Reddy on the hit animated series Raj Reddy in Outer Space. What happens when he shifted to a new city all of a sudden. Read the detailed review to know more about the book. Continue reading Book Review: Nikhil Out Loud by Maulik Pancholy

Lessons In Fun And Frolic by Ruskin Bond: A Children’s Book which is not only for Children!

Lessons In Fun And Frolic- An Essential Collection For Children by Ruskin Bond is an anthology of 31 stories. This collection consists of the stories that can ignite the curiosity, imagination, excitement, thrill and at the same time, entertain the readers. Read the detailed review to know more about the book and my views. Continue reading Lessons In Fun And Frolic by Ruskin Bond: A Children’s Book which is not only for Children!

Book Review: Subversive Whispers by Manasi, Translated by J. Devika

P. A. Rukmini, known by her pen name Manasi, is a Sahitya Akademi Award-winning author for her book Manjile Pakshi and is known for her feminist short stories. And some of her prominent stories are translated by J. Devika in this collection, Subversive Whispers. Read the detailed review to know more about the book and my views. Continue reading Book Review: Subversive Whispers by Manasi, Translated by J. Devika