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 …
Read More »Aiyyo, What Will the Neighbours Say?
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 …
Read More »When Padma bani wifey
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 …
Read More »When Padma bani Paula
If you like your fiction served with equal parts sass, heart, and life lessons smuggled in between witty one-liners, Anupama Jain’s novel is def your next pick. This isn’t just the story of Padma (erm, later Paula) trying to escape the straitjacket of tradition; it’s also a crash course …
Read More »Mayday! Maritime Disasters that shook the World
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 …
Read More »Wind chimes by the sea
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 …
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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 …
Read More »Till fate do us part
‘Till fate do us part’ by Smita Das Jain is a sensitive portrayal of human relationships put on trial by life. The book is a fast-paced drama that unfolds in the twin settings of a hospital and the protagonist’s home. Both the settings bring the protagonist face to face with …
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Book title – A window to her dreams Genre –drama Publisher – Readomania Pages – 320 Language – English Author – Harshali Singh Available on – Amazon.in Purchase link – https://www.amazon.in/Window-Her-Dreams-Harshali-Singh-ebook/dp/B06VT8GR1F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1451VWSMJ1D93&keywords=a+window+to+her+dreams&qid=1658801198&sprefix=a+window+to+her+dream%2Caps%2C268&sr=8-1 _______________________ At the heart of this book is an ancestral Haveli, 150 years old that stands as a testament …
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