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By Atharva Deshpande

"Give me a little bit of paper, and the vibe of your being with me I will write the best poem of my life."

The cover is simply beautiful😍

This book is a beautiful combination of poetry and prose which portrays author's young self.

This book has fantastic and unique writing style😍

The best thing about this book is that it is a mixture of hindi and english❤️

I loved this book so much that I completed it in one sitting😍

This book contains beautiful drawings and illustrations which make it more amazing ❤️

Would love to read more work from this author😍

A Must Read!

JAMBUDVIPA - The drift of Bodhidharma

By Arpit Bharat

This book beautifully portrays the land of ancient India and the depths of its ethereal richness. The story is revolves around a young warrior prince, Yashodhamman, who was the ruler of Ujjaini and how he tried his best to defend his kingdom. Author takes us on a mysterious journey, through various kingdoms, the nature, oceans, mountains and forests in pursuit of the truths that the philosophers for ages have been trying to endeavor. The author gives detailed beautiful description of the ancient land of Jambudvipa, the people there and the historic events have given the story a strong perspective.

The plot is very wide, and yet the knitted meticulously. The most significant aspect is that book is not merely for entertainment, rather, for self-transformation itself. It is a perfect combination of mysticism, literary-highness, entertainment, and thus prods for self-contemplation.

The narration is very much crisp and lucid which made the story a page turner💙

The author has done a great job in describing and developing all the characters and situations that one can visualise it easily😍

This book is an amazing page turner which will hook you up from the very first page.

A Must Read for Mythology lovers!

DEATH IN COLABA BAY

By Ambika Subramanian

The story revolves around Arun and Tara. In the late nineteenth century the crowdy city of Bombay is intoduced to a mystery. Three girls have been abducted from their school, the case got more complicated when a girl was found dead on the shores of Colaba bay. The case resembles a other case. Inspector Arun has been handling this case. Tara, a young widow involves herself in the case. Are these cases linked? Will Arun and Tara be able to solve this mystery? If yes then how? To get the answers Grab your copy now!

The twists and turns are very well plotted and executed😍

The narration is very much crisp and lucid which made the story a page turner💙

The author has done a great job in describing and developing all the characters and situations that one can visualise it easily😍

This book is an amazing page turner which will hook you up from the very first page!

The Good Wizard By Prasun Roy Just take a look at this attractive cover!😍 The cover perfectly represents the story. The title is totally amazing and made me pick this book. After a long time I got a chance to read children's fiction, and absolutely loved it. This book is about a popular magician Badshah Bisht who was respected by everyone including the Emperor. He was the only person of his time who was able to perform a difficult trick 'Dance of the Phoenix'. Oneday, he was affected by a deadly disease, and someone destroys his book in which the technique to play that trick was mentioned, he had only one way left, he had to find a successor whom he can trust and pass that knowledge to before he dies. After searching for long, he met 11-year-old girl, Titli. She wished to become the first ever female magician. There was a task in front of Badshah. With in little time he has to train the vivacious and energetic Titli. She was his last hope. Will wizard succeed to reincanate himself inside little Titli ? Will there be any cure for magician? You will find it an amazing and interesting read. Definitely recommended! https://www.instagram.com/p/CK0s4FGgWJW/?igshid=1gfwvwhcjf6oy

Zoravar By Maharsh Shah Have a look at the cover, doesn't it look like a attractive film poster?😍 Impressed by the book's cover and blurb i kept my other reads aside and started with this book. The storyline was so interesting that i completed the whole book in one sitting. It was truly an amazing book. The storyline is set in 1945, Lahore, India. This book is about Zoravar Cheema. At the age of sixteen he fell in love with the big screen and dreamt of becoming a movie star. By the time india got independence and got divided in two nations, he had made an important decision of his life. He decided to leave his family and go to Bombay. He started his journey without maps, passed his nights on the streets. To know how he struggled in the cinematic world and how he make his dream come true, grab your copy now. The language is simple and the book keeps us hooked till the very end! https://www.instagram.com/p/CKitO--AZZr/?igshid=1vbepdjg0xvip

‘BELIEVE IN YOURSELF’: LIFE LESSONS FROM VIVEKANANDA Edited by Nanditha Krishna Published by @alephbookco Starting with a beautiful quote, " You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself. " - Swami Vivekananda. From the time i got to know about the book, i was super excited to read this book. So as soon as i got time i started with this book. I took almost a week to read the book as i was going through each and everyword in deep. I got a immense knowledge from this book. Swami Vivekananda was a monk, nationalist, philosopher of nineteenth century. This book is collection of his main teachings. The book is amazingly edited. I loved the way how this series is designed to give the reader essential teachings from the India's most famous spiritual teachers. A very informative read! Looking forward to read more books from this series🤓 (at Pune, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKc_jL5gtmj/?igshid=51r9j62hqcm6

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” – Cicero

The Night of Fear by Abha Sharma Published by @rupa_publications “We are not always what we think we are, but we can become what we choose to become.” Our protagonist is Pritha, she is an 19 years girl fighting with dark forces within her. The story starts with the Pritha searching for residence of Babulal, she met his wife there. The truth she knows was eating her from inside. She could not share it with anyone neither with any friend nor with her parents. The name of chapters are in single word such as Trouble, Danger, Fear, Disgust, Woman, Lonely, Love?, Hope etc. and the way those chapters are written which follows the concept of the title is amazing. Book brings out many topics ignored in today's society such as how teenagers take a wrong decision just in the name of love and end up being used. It is perfect blend of drama, suspense, emotional roller coaster and psychological thriller. And this story is about girl discovering a truth regarding Temple on mountaintop. She can neither reveal it nor she can live with it. Rating= 4⭐/5⭐ https://www.instagram.com/p/CKQGtx0AWsv/?igshid=145tv46lgp3je

Excess Baggage By Richa S Mukherjee Published by @harpercollinsin The backstory of the friction unveils slowly, and it was quite interesting to see that each of the characters has their own baggage of the past, and hence the title perfectly coordinate with content. Our main protagonist of this story is Anviksha Punjabi. She is thirty years old and is successful in every field of her life except her love life. She got divorced twice. She wanted to escape from this situation and to provide peace to her soul, she decided to have break - a Bollywood - style solo - trip - across - Europe kind of break. So decides to go for a solo trip to London, inspired by Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. But what she doesn't expect is that her mother Smita Punjabi, will insist on coming along. Finally Smita Punjabi convinces Anviksha and they go to London together, explore different places. In the end, they(mother and daughter) confess everything and sort out their differences.The different places of London were Beautifully described. The plot of the story is intriguing which keeps the reader hooked.The story is simple yet unique and well-paced. (at Pune, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKB2_lHA3Vr/?igshid=le0etgkmwo9h

FINDING MEANING IN LIFE WITH THE BHAGAVAD GITA By Neema Majumdar, Nandini Mirani and Saloni Jhaveri Published by @alephbookco "The body and mind are subject to destruction, but Awareness is not. We are one constant Awareness in which an infinite continuum of forms come and go. " - Bhagavad Gita. Finding Meaning in Life with the Bhagavad Gita will enable us to address the larger challenges of life that we have little control over, such as pandemics, wars, and economic crises, as well as concerns that are unique to each one of us—the search for meaning in our daily existence, success in our careers, happiness in our personal lives, as well as our longing for personal fulfilment. The Bhagavad Gita is one of the world's oldest and most influential spiritual texts with practical and empowering lessons. The Gita has eighteen chapters Comprising 700 verses and is a part of the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The core teachings of the Bhagavad Gita on how to lead a fulfilling and meaningful existence. Book is divided into five parts that are - Vision, Action, Cause, Growth and Knowledge. They then are further divided into chapters. The verses are in the format of a conversation on a battlefield between the accomplished warrior prince Arjuna, representing the typical human condition of helplessness and disenchantment, and his charioteer Lord Krishna, representing insight, clarity, and wisdom. Demystifies the Bhagavad Gita for the contemporary reader. Book has easy language so it is more easy to grasp the knowledge from it. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ_E8juAjBq/?igshid=6fier0zrbt69

THE BHAGAVAD GITA FOR MILLENNIALS By Bibek Debroy A millennial’s guide to the Bhagavad Gita, the foundational text on dharma. The book answers various questions as a typical reader may have about the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita. This book combines Bibek Debroy's knowledge of Sanskrit, encyclopedic knowledge of Hindu texts, and woven together with fine felicity. Author recasts the Bhagavad Gita in a simple and cohesive form for millennials, so that its content and deeper meaning are not lost with the generations of our grandparents and parents. I liked the translation and meaning done by the author. It’s simple, near to perfect and easily understandable. Author has divided the book into ten chapters so we can understand it easily. Definitely Recommended! (at Pune, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJx9k7MgdgK/?igshid=800b8b01gq0m

KAIKEYI The Mother of a God By Suresh Kala This book is dedicated to the mother who sacrifices her entire happiness of life for well being of her children. She is the mother of the universe, the primum mobile of the cosmos. Book covers many point about kaikeyi that we haven't heard in traditional Ramayana or anywhere else like about her childhood, etc. Stories are from kaikeyi point of view. She talks about her upbringing, her marriage, her decisions that turned her evil in front of the world. Language can be understood easily. Cover is beautiful. Kaikeyi addresses the emotional issue relevant even today, Inspiring one to see the ramkatha in a new light. If you want to know Ramayana story from different point of view, then this book is definitely for you. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJgWxgGgd-A/?igshid=95a2xjzl8ztv

Shivesh Bhatia's Desserts for Every Mood Baking has come to mean many things for author over the years: memories of watching his grandmother make cakes to spending hours experimenting in the kitchen and sharing the joy with friends to baking becoming his quiet refuge after a hectic day. Book is a collection of 100 amazing desserts. Book is divided in six parts (cakes, cookies, cupcakes and muffins, frostings and fillings, tarts and pies, and last one more sweet treats).The quality of the book and pictures are impeccable and enticing at the same time. Mostly recipes contains eggs. Being a vegetarian i didn't find the book very practical for me. It is a perfect read for all those with a sweet tooth out there and would like to try out new and exotic yet simple desserts to extinguish their sugar craving. All desserts are mentioned along with their method and ingredients required for it's preparations. In this book, author shares a range of desserts from a gooey caramel, chocolate tart, mini Lemmon chiffon cakes to an exotic litchi rose tiramisu. (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJTxOHigHJ0/?igshid=vw1wg8t2e46t

Food and Faith: A Pilgrim's Journey through India By Shoba Narayan QOTD: What is your favorite Prasad? Mine is suji ka halwa (Semolina Pudding) and Gajar ka halwa (Carrot Pudding). They are my all time favorites. Coming to the book, Book is a perfect combination of food and spirituality. That's Why I picked it up. Cover is beautiful. And the title perfectly matches with the content. Most of the place and Prasad of them unknown to me, but because of this book we get to know about them. Although the book is around 270 pages, it can be consumed in three to four sitting. A quick page turner, throwing googlies at you, at the drop of a hat.There are fifteen places and their stories and Prasad. All religions have some teachings in common. They all preach the values of leading a good life and developing courage, character and tenacity to cope with ups and downs of the life. Faith, at its best, is about giving strength and succour. In the end, this is a book largely about Hinduism Written by a Hindu who seeks to answer larger questions about faith. Must read! (at Pune, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJFdzwHgqGH/?igshid=16ab65sawvq7a

Padmavati the harlot and other stories By Kamala Das Kamala Das is bold and unflinching in her exploration of themes such as violence, desire, sex, marriage, family, communalism, and death. She researched a lot of her stories By just listening to people. The book ' Padmavati the Harlot and the other stories ' includes some of her very best fiction work. Book is forwarded by Jaisurya Das. Book contains nineteen stories. All were beautiful but some of my favorite are The young man with pitted face, the sign of the lion and the sanatan choudhuri's wife.In ‘a little kitten’, a newly married woman finds her life turning dull and insipid as the tedium of marriage begins to settle in. An old woman believes she is a princess and is delighted to be courted by three suitors in ‘the princess of avanti’. a man realizes, too late, that he is in love with the woman he is breaking up with in ‘the sea lounge’. Book has easy language to understand. Impressive cover and storytelling. (at Pune, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJCuJA7ATn1/?igshid=7eu630isz6am

Project Falcon By Rajaram Balajee Do you love reading thrillers? Or do you like unexpected endings? Language is simple and easy to understand. Book is well paced. Overall, it's an impressive book, with great visualised writing, and you won't be a disappointment for sure. It has a wonderful cover with intriguing title. The twists will keep you hooked till the very end. Coming to the characters that make the story the way it is. I loved the element of mystery that shrouds the story. The story starts with Ganesh and Vasanth seating in the car and enjoying the chill wind breezing on the Besant Nagar Beach road. After some time they were talking about their cases in hand and remembering their senior Sujatha sir. They returned home. Ganesh was sleeping suddenly when someone banga at the door. He opened it, there was his housekeeper, Murugan. Their car was searched. What do you think had happen? What will happen next in their life? Worth recommending to those who love suspense. https://www.instagram.com/p/CJATfZ8A3af/?igshid=8vbfyow5uyn2

The Curious Case Of The Boarding School By Mahnaz Mir Published by @rupa_publications In this book our main protagonist is Sameer. He was from small town, and was admitted to the boarding school. He was living their from one month, but not made new friends yet. It was hard for him to adjust. As other students have their weekend plan he does not have any. Suddenly a football match changed everything. He was getting popular slowly as co-captain of the team and was a rising football star. Because of it he was getting into scraps and misadventures with his new-found friend, Ravi. As we all know good times don't last long time. Just before the end of the first semester, a boy goes missing, causing an uproar on campus. The storyline was refreshing and beautiful. Language is easy to understand. Definitely a Must Read! (at Pune, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlZxmWgiCi/?igshid=6htr7dirtaar

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