Book Reviews by Simran

  THINKING OUT LOUD TAPAN GHOSH ABOUT THE AUTHOR Hailing from a world that is defined by machines, engines, and innovation, the author possesses a unique gift of expressiveness. An immense understanding of various aspects of life and a willingness to dive into challenges are best expressed in this book that comes forth as a beautiful blend of Tapan Ghosh’s perceptions and adventures of life. Having authored a number of fiction and philosophical books, this piece of art in words gathers life and its bearings in an intriguing and amazingly compelling voice. Like his frequent flying feats as a licensed pilot, across the terrains, daring the winds, the book is certainly going to be a tumultuous sail across smooth and rough experiences as we live and grow.   BLURB Life is nothing but a bag full of simple joys, some instances of surprise, few coincidences of craziness, and some days of melancholy often sheathed as destiny or suffering. Thinking Out Loud is a beauteous conglo...

  T HE WEILDER OF THE TRISHUL SATYAM SRIVASTAVA About the Author Satyam is an Indian author. Born in a middle-class family, he grew up in many cities across north India. He moved to Mumbai to complete his graduation from IIT Bombay. Satyam worked in Bengaluru for six years before he qualified Civil Services Examination, and transformed from a technocrat to a taxman. His first posting as an IRS officer brought him back to the Maximum City. He started to write during the long commuting hours between his office and his home in gridlocked Mumbai's roads. Soon he realized, he has found his second love in the most unlikely places! Being a dreamer, he enjoys writing across genres and varied themes. He was the lead author for his first book Neelkanth which is a crime-mystery- thriller. The Wielder of the Trishul – book one of a mythological fiction – is his first solo book. He can be reached at: satyam@satyamsrivastava.com www.satyamsrivastava.com.   REVIEW The Wie...

  The Calling: Unleash your True Self Priya Kumar Blurb: The Calling is a spiritual adventure. It is an encounter with the truth, the wisdom, and the force that is innate to us all. At the brink of a divorce and personal breakdown, Arjun took a trip into the heart of the Himalayas, on the insistence of a sadhu, who predicted that the journey up to Hemkund Sahib would align him to his purpose and change his life forever. At every turn, the mountains hold secrets and tests that urge Arjun to evolve into the person he had denied to be – himself. Pretenses, falsities, confusions, and untruths fall apart as Arjun is forced to confront the mess he had created in his life. What started off as an opportunity to escape reality, turned out to be an opportunity to escape from the dwindling spiral of self-created misery. Filled with spiritual insights and sprinkled with light humor, this story will help you find your calling, your voice, and who knows, even your true self. About the Au...

  A house full of men Parinda Joshi Blurb: Twenty-five-year-old Kittu has left Lucknow only on two occasions in her life. The first trip involved the last rites of her grandmother. The second involved a wedding, thankfully, but she returned home to her mother's funeral. She has never forgiven her mother for leaving her alone in a house full of men. Is there anyone at home she can share her deepest thoughts with? Anyone who can lend an ear to her endless relationship issues, manic obsessions, and simple aspirations? Who's got the time? Kittu might live in a full house, but sometimes, she feels like she's all alone in the world. A House Full of Men is a novel about false starts and failed attempts, love, and the importance of being understood. About the Author Parinda Joshi was born and raised in Ahmedabad and later immigrated to Los Angeles with her new husband where she navigated the challenges of starting life from scratch in an unfamiliar milieu, enriching herse...

  “Not without your love” by Arvind Parashar Blurb   KABIR  – a young and dynamic travel journalist, he lands in Afghanistan for a special project. But his actual destination is Noosh, the love of his life. NOOSH  – smart and spirited, she has known Kabir since her college days. In her hometown, buried under political unrest, she is waiting for Kabir, the man of her dreams. When Kabir’s idol, Professor Sizov, offers him this special project, it comes with baggage – he has to be a spy. Little does he know that he is a part of a larger conspiracy that will ultimately lead to a war and crush his existence. After multiple setbacks and betrayals, he takes it upon himself to fight for love. Spread over years,  NOT WITHOUT YOUR LOVE  is a story of unresolved hatred and lasting friendships, of suspicions and unwavering faith, and of the power of true love that beats all odds. About the Author Born and brought up in Dehradun, Arvind Parashar's heart belon...

  “Death served cold” by Sourabh Mukherjee Blurb A woman relishes the last cries of her husband on the phone as he is brutally murdered by her lover. A teenager poisons her family for the love of her tutor. A woman driven by greed ruthlessly bludgeons eight members of her family. Beautician gangs up with her lover to rob a house, killing innocent women from three generations of a family. A practicing lawyer strangles her lawyer husband with the cord of a mobile charger. A friendly and jovial teacher commits at least six murders over fourteen years in a sleepy town down south. DEATH SERVED COLD  is a painstakingly researched collection of true, blood-curdling accounts of gruesome murders committed by India’s most dangerous women over the last three decades. These stories explore the dark recesses of the female psyche and challenge popular stereotypes by revealing shocking excesses of sadism and aggression rarely associated with women. About the Author Sourabh Mukherje...

  “God is a person” God is a person is a book that connects the law of physics and even the concept of spirituality to form a dialogue about the thinking of two renowned personalities. The Author asks them about their belief in God, about science, philosophy, etc. All in all, it is a really good book and is full of knowledge. One who seeks the answers to questions related to God and the connection with science should definitely try giving it a read, you might find answers in this little book.

  “Somewhere beyond hope” by Deepali Adhikary Somewhere beyond hope is a tale of grief, loss, and a promise of tomorrow, as described in the title of the book. The Author did justice with the title, the cover, and the whole plot as well. This review would be free of spoilers, so let’s start talking about the book, shall we? The first part of the story talks about a little girl named Jenny, she loves dancing, singing, watching movies, and everything a little girl would love at her age. She believes firmly in a ‘happily ever after’ and lives with her mother. One day, her mother tells her that there is a new person coming into their lives who’ll become an important part of each of their life and that is the day when her life changes and takes a turn. The other part of the story talks about Jatin, who is the same age as Jenny and is dealing with a different scenario in his life, both of them relate to each other and after thinking a lot about it, become friends. One fine ...

  MAPPING LOVE ABOUT THE AUTHOR ASHWINY IYER TIWARI is an artist, filmmaker, and writer. A gold medallist in Commercial Arts from Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai, she spent over a decade in the advertising world, telling stories for the biggest brands in India and Southeast Asia. She has won several advertising ‘craft’ awards across the world for her layered ideas and in-depth understanding of human psychology at the grass-root level. She directed the critically acclaimed, award-winning short film, ‘What’s for Breakfast?’, ‘Brothers’ and ‘Ghar ki Murgi’ (Taken for Granted). Her first highly acclaimed Hindi feature film, ‘Nil Battey Sannata’ also known as, ‘The New Classmate’ helped her spread the message of ‘education for all’ and won Indian and International gender sensitivity awards. She remade it in Tamil as, ‘Amma Kanakku’ (Mother’s Calculation). Her next movie, ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi,’ a slice of life romantic comedy continued her passion for storytelling won many popular and criti...

  IN LOVING MEMORY BLURB Daniel Paul Singh is the best-selling author of '11 Hours', a romantic thriller. The book was well-received by readers and reviewers alike and was one of the fastest-selling debut novels of 2017. Since its release, the book has ranked among the Top 15 novels in the Indian Writing category on Amazon for 25 consecutive weeks and continues to do well. Dani, as he likes to be called, has a huge fan following on Facebook and Instagram, and keeps its followers engaged with his daily quotes that are read and shared extensively on overall social media platforms. He's a dreamer and a storyteller: he writes his memorable dreams and dreams of becoming a memorable story. When he isn’t doing any of those, he works as a learning consultant in an MNC. Dani lives with his wife and his parents, who seem to tolerate his alter ego. And him. He is available 24/7 on Facebook and Instagram, excluding his eating, sleeping, and personal times - basically times when he...

This book talks about leading a life that is free from diseases and living a healthy lifestyle full of positivity. This is one of those books which I’m sure we would want to pass it on to other people as well because of the profound knowledge it contains. The title of the book tells us the meaning behind being alive. I am sure many of us are breathing but who exactly is living his/ her life to the fullest, that is the question? I would recommend this book to every single person out there to read it and implement all the things from this book in their real lives as well.

Everybody needs time alone. When you have spent the whole day at work being harassed by others, and then return home to find your family won’t leave you in peace, you can easily become annoyed or angry. At such times, do not blame yourself for getting annoyed. Instead, take some time for yourself by stopping by your favorite bookstore, coffee shop, or a temple perhaps. Go for a quiet walk alone and listen to your favorite songs. Being alone makes the world pause for a moment and helps to restore harmony. So, I have been reading this book called “ Love for imperfect things: How to accept yourself in a world striving for perfection ” by Haemin Sunim , and this was one of the quotes I read in the novel. What do you think about this quote dear one? Do we really need some time alone or is it just a myth? Well, I think taking some time alone is a necessity. After having a tiring day at work when you are on your way home, your mind is full of chaos, stress, and worries of the whole...

  VITAMIN H(APPINESS) III- EDITION The third and the last part of the series called Vitamin H(appiness). One can start reading even without having read the earlier parts of the book but you’ll definitely, live-in suspense of the content of the other two books so go read them right now. This series is a collection of quotes and poems that readers can read on a daily basis, this book is actually designed that way. The other two books kept their focus on self-worth, empowerment, and spiritual lifestyle but this one talks about the mantras of success and I think it is safe to say that you will be applying them in your life if you commit to these mantras. Other than the review of the content of the book, the cover, and the writing style along with the language was pretty nice and the Author has truly done a great job by writing this precious book (along with the other two).

 Of the heart and soul- a mellifluous whisper   A beautiful book that can be easily read within an hour because of its length. The cover is really pretty and the title is appropriate as well. We oftentimes relate to nature and this book will exactly let you do that; it’ll connect your emotions with mother nature and will let you live them. For a nature lover, this is definitely a go-to book and for someone who isn’t, pick this one and read it and you’ll definitely come back saying that you’ve fallen in love with the beauty of nature.

When the wildflowers bloom Cover: The cover of the book is alluring. Look at the cover, why won’t you pick up such a beautiful book? I absolutely fell in love with it. Title: The most appropriate title the Author could have thought of is this one truly. Blurb: Don’t try to predict life, try to explore it instead. Even the roughest, most crooked trails can sometimes lead to magnificent places. After suffering public humiliation at the hands of her husband on what would have otherwise been a memorable evening, Tara Grewal, a homemaker and mother of two, finds herself thrust onto a crossroads. She cannot readily go back to the life she once knew, nor can she move forward without a career or life skills to sustain her. As she transitions from questioning her choices to surrendering to the flow of life, an unfamiliar journey leads her to her grandmother’s village in Punjab. Amid the simple joys of rural life and heart-wrenching struggles of daily survival, Tara unknowingly kindles a spark o...

The art of being grateful and other stories The art of being grateful is a book divided into several different topics such as: ·        Warned in love ·        The art of being grateful ·        Unlike in movies ·        Self-happiness above all ·        As you please ·        A fairy tale Christmas ·        Love is in the air ·        No witnesses Me being someone who loves talking about self-love, this book was heaven. Also, this is a short book with just 64 pages in total, the cover is really beautiful and the title is well chosen as well. The Author tried giving us a surprise element by adding a bonus chapter too. Honestly, all the different topics were well discussed and I appreciate the Author for talking about all these ...

  If we are asked to talk about something that doesn’t make us think too much then I’m sure we will all talk about something we adore or absolutely love which we call our passion. For me, this little girl, that you are listening to, it is reading and writing. Such a cliché thing, you might think but wait, my friend, I wasn’t always a reader or I didn’t always keep a diary or a pen in my bag. It all started a few years back when I went out to eat with my family and stumbled upon a stall which had thousands of novels on it, at first, I was a little shy to even go forward and have a look but I walked towards it anyways and picked up a book which was called “Life is what you make it”. Another cliché thing to say but, somewhere deep down in my heart I could listen to a voice asking me to buy that book and therefore I started my reading journey. Yes, all of them say the right thing when they say that you should take that one little step and that one step can lead you to a path un...

Hello sunshine, It’s been a long time since I last wrote anything to you. How have you been coping up with daily life which is usually a roller coaster ride, my dearest? I know, not every day is the best but not all days are bad as well, right? The same was the case with me, I was having an emotional breakdown this past week and had no one to share it with. The people who wanted to know weren’t the ones I wanted to tell things to. Therefore, no one. If you ask me, how am I doing today? Pretty good would the answer you’ll receive. Some days, I find it hard to wake up and some nights it is difficult to fall asleep, these feelings and emotions just know their way inside someone’s mind but no way outside it. Sometimes listening to the lyrics of each peaceful song helps and sometimes just talking to an old friend and reminiscing helps.  Healing is something that will start the minute you decide it for yourself, this is the lesson that I learned through a series of emotion...