Have you seen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Tim Burton? What if I tell you I just read a “Desi” revisit of it, complete with “chatpata” tadka and masala? That’s right, Chandan Choor ki Churan Factory by Anuj Tikku is an ode to Roald Dahl’s ultimate classic of all time
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Study for Obedience: A “Survival for the Fittest” Tale, Meditative Yet Fickle
What if I tell you the town you have just stepped into is a stranger -not only from the point of view of language barriers but the entire perceptibility and thought process? Totalitarianism in a never portrayed before sort of style, Study for Obedience by Sarah Bernstein, is a book you must pick up today
The Booker Prize Shortlist: Western Lane by Chetna Maroo, a Book Review
How does it feel when you lose a loved one? Life seems to just dissipate in pieces, isn’t it? Or is it more like you seem to compartmentalize and live, a piece at a time because you have been blown into countless smithereens at the loss of their lives, ain’t it? Brutally out but elementally true, Western Lane by Chetna Maroo is a coming-of-age novella that explores much more than sisterhood, grief and the turnstiles of the funny journey called life.
A Crime Thriller Noir-Shantanu: A Thrilling Mumbai Underworld Hitman by Devansh Kamdar
How far can one go to protect the one they truly love? Can they defy all odds, even turning destiny? Presenting Shantanu: A Thrilling Mumbai Underworld Hitman by Devansh Kamdar by Devansh Kamdar, a thrilling tale of crime and emotions.
Parenting Tales | Anju Dhawan | Book Review
How do you wish there was a cosmic signboard in front of you every time you were stuck on important decision-making for your child and needed guidance? Or what if there was something to help you and steer you towards the right path when you struggled with the different aspects of parenting at various stages of your child’s life? Parenting Tales by Anju Dhawan is a collection of 12 such stories that discuss the nuances of parenting uniquely and engagingly through these heartwarming tales
AI-Boon or Bane? – The Technical (T)Error by Rohit Kothari, a Book Review
AI (artificial intelligence) It’s the single most important technological advancement of our era and times, isn’t it?
Making things simplified as well as decoded, all at the touch of a finger. Life itself becomes a cakewalk thanks to the advent of AI, which has become a compulsive sort of companion, especially for Gen Z. And yet, uncannily enough, I want to ask you all today, Is it safe? Mingling with technology at such a high and humane level? So the question arises, is AI-Boon or Bane? – The Technical (T)Error by Rohit Kothari, a Book Review
Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto: A Profound Connection Between Food, Grief, and the Human Spirit
In the realm of contemporary literature, there exists a treasure trove of novels that transcend the ordinary, touching the deepest corners of the human soul. One such gem is Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto. Originally published in 1988, this novella has captivated readers around the world with its lyrical prose, emotional depth, and exploration of the profound connection between food, grief, and the human spirit.
Killer Doll or Lopsided Faith: Putli Two by Anuj Tikku, a Review
Killer Alert! The murderous doll is back, this time with a renewed spirit. She will not stop at anything to “kill” this time. Can you escape her murderous intentions? Putli Two by Anuj Tikku is a racy thriller poised to keep you on the edge of your seats
Dogged Pursuit | Raghavan Srinivasan | Book Review
A bio-historical fiction set in the heart of Madras in the 1920s, Dogged Pursuit by Raghavan Srinivasan is a scintillating blend of emotion, fiction and history, having been compiled after an assimilation of carefully researched facts as well as crafting a fictional tale which is sure to appeal to all
Supernatural, Secrets, and Society: A Review of ‘The London Séance Society’ by Sarah Penner
Do you believe in ghosts and spirits? What if I told you there was a way to connect with them and summon them at will? And yet, be prepared; summoning those who have “moved on” might not be a safe idea, peeps! The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner is a horror thriller fiction which will make you question the norms of reality as well as surreal, altering your thoughts about life and death altogether