Pages – 129 Language – English Purchase link – https://amzn.in/d/25Ch7sW format – available in paperback and kindle format Publisher – Ukiyoto Publishing About the book – Somewhere between the ache of longing and the hush of acceptance, between what lingers and what lets go, lives a space where the shadow touches …

The panic that sets in the moment we step out for a journey is rarely about the journey itself. Or its uncertain outcome. It is about absence…our own. It is about ceding control because of our absence. We like to believe we are merely occupants of our homes (and I am …

You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas is a brooding psychological thriller. At its core lies a deceptively simple question: can we ever truly know another person, or even ourselves? Set against the gritty, unvarnished backdrop of Delhi, the novel dives into a world where appearances deceive and morality blurs. …

Twisted Tales and Turns by Smita Das Jain is an unapologetic nod to the storytelling style of Jeffrey Archer, particularly his signature ‘pull-the-rug’ endings. This anthology of twenty stories is thoughtfully divided into four sections, each unified by a shared emotional tone. Smita’s writing is refreshingly clean and linear. There’s …

Mysteries, Mountains and Mythology (Uttarakhand’s folktales retold) by Supriya Bansal is a book that I read with child-like glee. For me, it was childhood canoodled between the pages. The ease with which Supriya writes, weaving emotions and narratives rich in imagery and replete with metaphorical beauty; was a thoroughly engaging …

CALLING ALL FAUJIS (and brats!) If Top Gun gave us Maverick in Tom Cruise—reckless, brilliant, and unforgettable—then India had its own real-life maverick decades earlier in Sq Ldr Pushp Kumar Vaid. Extraordinary Life of a Helicopter Pilot by Sangeetha Vallat is a crisp, engaging tribute to a life that reads …

Joint review of two books by Anamika Kundu Book 1 – Jewels From the Treasure Trove is an anthology of 35 short stories spanning genres: fantasy, drama, thriller, mystery, crime, horror, served like bite-sized delights at a literary banquet. With no single thread binding them, each story arrives as a …

To those who carry both scars and stars—these are whom Prajkta dedicates her book to. I loved that. Just a simple dedication, and yet it encompasses everyone. The book has won the first century Emily Dickinson award. The book is Prajkta’s debut poetry collection (42 pages), a tender exploration of …

A poignant take on the archaic custom of child widow segregation from society, this book resonates with depth and emotion. The book captures the spirit of Banaras in breathtaking details right from the gulkand to the paans. The imagery is vivid, transporting the reader to the scenes with ease. The …

The book is an immersive experience. Mr B has a voice that is unique. It speaks of his years of experience at sea (literally, not metaphorically) as a seasoned Master Mariner. His love for the sea, salt, waves, oceanic folklore, shanties, songs… it’s clear in his verses, which are full …