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The book jacket describes this book as a parenting manual. My perspective differs. Lalitha’s brand of self-deprecating humour, the puns, the tongue-n-cheek moments elevate this book to something that’s far above the mundanity of being labelled. This isn’t a book that lectures you about being a “better parent.” It’s a …

This book is not just a biopic. It is a free dive into waters most civilians can’t imagine. It is a glimpse into a spartan, danger-fraught life shaped by a singular purpose… to protect others. A soldier’s sacrifice is unlike any other. While most men protect their families, a soldier …

Hindi literature hails Rajkamal Choudhary’s Machhali Mari Hui as a radical milestone. Now, for the first time, it the book reaches an English-speaking audience as The Dead Fish, in Mahua Sen’s outstanding translation. What emerges is a haunting, fearless work that probes sexuality, emotional dissonance, and human frailty with startling …

  Every housing society has its share of nosy aunties, but Richa’s nosy aunties don’t just gossip; they serve justice in their hilarious, heartwarming, and slightly dangerous world. It’s a universe of middle-aged women who swap knitting needles for vigilante missions, showing us that superheroes don’t always wear capes. Sometimes …

With this book, Anupama Jain once again proves her mastery of tongue-in-cheek humour and sharp characterisation. The long-awaited sequel to When Padma Bani Paula follows our beloved Padma as she navigates the challenges of balancing her ambitious, rebellious persona with the realities of married life. With her tantrums, her husband’s …

  Beetashok Chatterjee’s non-fiction Mayday! grips the reader from the very first page, much like his previous works of fiction. The veteran sea captain recounts 13 civilian maritime tragedies, some infamous, like the Titanic, and others less familiar but each retold with clarity, empathy, and a keen professional eye. What …

Wind Chimes by the Sea is a warm collection of eleven short stories that gently tugs you into the world of seafarers—their lives, sacrifices, and silent struggles. I have long been a fan of Mr B’s work. His previous books have been brilliant, and this book offers a rare, insider’s …

  I received a copy of this book from the publisher for an unbiased review. Tejaswi Priyadarshi’s Berserk is not a novel you read; it’s a novel you survive. A dark, relentless descent into the human psyche. A harrowing psychological thriller that blends horror, drama, and emotional trauma, this book …

Vandana Bhasin’s ‘The gift of self’ is a 231-page compilation of 71 poems subdivided into 6 sections. Published by Novoquill Publications, each section holds certain kinds of poems, which show the theme of that section. The title of the book itself evokes deep thought. It makes one wonder, ‘Isn’t the …

Srivalli’s ‘The scattered purple flowers’ is a 117 pages long compilation of poetic verses that serenade nature, tickle the funny bone, and pay a tribute to survivors of abuse, genocide, etc. The poems are an ode to free verse poetry and other poetic forms. Srivalli wrote these poems in response …