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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 …

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 …

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 …

  Never Forget the Crows by Supriya Bansal I admit it—the title pulled me in. That, and the striking cover design by The Book Bakers. Never Forget the Crows promises intrigue, and it delivers a layered psychological thriller steeped in mystery, unease, and sharp social inquiry. Set in the capital, …

Islands in the stream is my first paperback that is a compilation of a few selected poems. This book is divided into two sections and contains 48 poems in total. The first part is titled ‘nature’s rhapsody’ and it contains poems that sing odes to nature in its many forms. The last two poems of this section pay homage to the peace that descended once the streets went silent due to the pandemic (covid-19). The second section is titled ‘Life’s foibles’ and represents life, its desires, its follies and human nature.