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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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An anthology of 16 short, women-centric stories that resonate with resilience and an unbreakable spirit. Even though the stories are woven with grief, loss, love, oppression, injustice… all towards women; there’s also a silken (barely visible and yet innately felt) thread of hope that runs through them. I connected deeply …
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My Jeans Fit Well & The Ice-Cream Didn’t Melt (The Illustrated Life of a Goofy Writer) by Manali Desai is a quirky book. Yes, there’s no other way to describe it. It is quirky (like the book’s title, which is actually what drew me), funny, crazy, hilarious, weird — all …
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Aiyyo, What Will the Neighbours Say? – is not just time-pass humour. Aruna Nambiar delivers a sly, sparkling collection that made me laugh and then quietly examine my own hypocrisies. This book brings together 13 short stories that focus in on the everyday chaos of Indian life: family politics, society …
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Book title – The mistress of Bhatia house Publisher – Penguin Pages – 432 pages Language – English Genre – drama Authors – Sujata Massey Available on – amazon.in Purchase link – https://www.amazon.in/Mistress-Bhatia-House-Sujata-Massey/dp/0143463519/ref=sr_1_2?crid=EZKM9UN9CQQL&keywords=the+mistress+of+bhatia+house&qid=1694403590&sprefix=the+mistress%2Caps%2C292&sr=8-2 ************************************************** About the author – The author was born in England to a father from India …
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Book title – The Indian café in London Publisher – EP publishers Pages – 318 Language – English Genre – drama Author – Veena Nagpal Available on – amazon.in Purchase link – https://www.amazon.in/Indian-Cafe-London-Veena-Nagpal/dp/8190590375/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WYI4WIY720UU&keywords=the+indian+cafe+in+london&qid=1689395385&sprefix=the+indian+cafe+in+london%2Caps%2C218&sr=8-1 ************************************************** About the author – Veena Nagpal is tiny but she’s fierce! She has always fiercely …
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‘Eighty hours to save Karen’ is a book with such a vein of thrill in its body. The 69 page volume is the author’s first commendable attempt at writing a thriller. The storyline, sans any superfluous language, is straightforward and takes you straight into the mind of the protagonist Air Commodore Mathew Williams. The story explores the lengths to which a devoted grandfather would go to ensure the safety and well-being of his only grandchild, entrusted to his care.
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Sonal Singh On Sonal's Table
