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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!

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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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! Continue reading 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! 

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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

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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!

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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

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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. Continue reading 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!

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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. Continue reading Book Review: Why Men Are Suspicious Of Yoga by Robert “robear” Isenberg

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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Mahi by Anand Neelakanthan: A book that not only children will devour but grown ups as well for the push it gives to their dreams – Book Review

Mahi: The Elephant Who Flew Over The Blue Mountains by Anand Neelakanthan is a captivating Children’s Fiction that shows the readers the story of Mahi, a baby elephant whose dream is to fly. When Mahi decides to fly over the Blue Mountains, he isn’t aware that fulfilling his dream could lead to endangering his life, but the future of his mother, family, and the whole of Anastan. Read the review to know more about the book in detail and why it is a perfect read for everyone. Continue reading Mahi by Anand Neelakanthan: A book that not only children will devour but grown ups as well for the push it gives to their dreams – Book Review

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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

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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

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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

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What You Are Looking For Is In The Library by Michiko Aoyama – A book that comforts you through the recommendations of a librarian : Book Review

What You Are Looking For Is In The Library by Michiko Aoyama, translated from Japanese to English by Alison Watts shows us the story of people who are looking for some hope, trust, motivation, and maybe a book as well. And the recommendations for the book come from the librarian Sayuri Komachi, who not only looks for what one is looking for in the book, but for life, for something that not only helps them in reading a book, but also, living the life. Read the review to know more about the book. Continue reading What You Are Looking For Is In The Library by Michiko Aoyama – A book that comforts you through the recommendations of a librarian : Book Review

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Book Review: The Parents I Met by Mansi Zaveri – a book that seeks answers about parenting from the Parents of Successful Individuals

The Parents I Met by Mansi Zaveri is an anthology of the interviews that the authors did with the parents of successful individuals in society to find out how they raised their children and the fundamentals of their parenting. To know more about the book and why this book is not only for parents but children as well, read the detailed review. Continue reading Book Review: The Parents I Met by Mansi Zaveri – a book that seeks answers about parenting from the Parents of Successful Individuals

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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

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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

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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

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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.