The Coward and the SwordAuthor: Jugal HansrajPublisher: Harper Collins, India Children’s fiction has always intrigued me for two reasons: one, it leaves the door ajar for imagination and two, it caters to the young mind by utilizing the creativity of writers (such a noble cause). The Coward and the Sword is one such book that …
Best IntentionsAuthor: Simran DhirPublisher: Harper Collins, IndiaRating: 3.5/5 Often what lies before the eyes is untrue! This holds true for relationships too. Man is a social animal and to meet his needs, man can go to any length, take advantage of anyone or anything and can even give up what’s most precious to him. Best …
The Shadow on the WallAuthor: Ruskin BondPublisher: Aleph Book CompanyRating: 4/5 Ruskin Bond might not be my favourite author yet I cannot deny the feeling of joy and contentment that I get when I read his stories. They are written straight from the heart. The vivid imagery and use of literary devices make the reading …
I Think Your’re on MuteAuthor: Ellie RossPublisher: Bonnier Books (UK) Stuck in the house, glaring at the webcam for hours and trying to earn the bread by working from home, each one of us has experienced the frustration of socializing virtually and spending umpteen hours working like machines. I Think You’re on Mute comes like …
The Ascendance of Evil (Book #3 in the Kalki Chronicles)Author: AbhinavPublisher: Penguin Books Here comes the final book in the Kalki Chronicles that concludes the battle between good and evil, leaving the readers more hopeful and enlightened. Anirudh’s mysterious death and his revival help in the progression of the story. In this book, Anirudh’s character …
Kali’s Retribution (Book #2 in the Kalki Chronicles)Author: AbhinavPublisher: Penguin Books The Kalki Chronicles is part mythology and part contemporary fiction that traces Anirudh’s journey of retrospection and realization as the tenth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This is one of those book series where the author deftly shuffles between two timelines and piques the interest …
The Sage’s Secret (Book #1 in the Kalki Chronicles)Author: AbhinavPublisher: Penguin Books Activists are adopting various methods to make people aware of the consequences. One such means of awareness is books. Merging mythology with contemporary fiction, Abhinav does justice with ‘The Sage’s Secret’. He illustrates the sublime truth that every action has an equal and …
The Day My Brother Became My Best FriendAuthor: Raisha LalwaniPublisher: Rupa Publication A neatly illustrated book, The Day My Brother Became My Best Friend is well-suited for the likes of young children who are about to become an elder brother or sister. Using poetry as the medium to convey the emotion, this book highlights the …
My Suitcase HeartAuthor: Deepti Singh GuptaPublisher: Rupa PublicationsRating: 3/5 My Suitcase Heart is a sweet novella that exposes the readers to a wide number of emotions that, when simultaneously felt, trigger a burst of anxiety and apprehension. Revolving around the lives of several friends who, by the call of fate and cupid, have changed roles …
A Saint, a Folktale and Other StoriesAuthor: Rana SafviPublisher: Rupa PublicationsRating: 5/5 Well-researched and curated by an expert in the field, A Saint, a Folktale and Other Stories is a collection of short narratives that describe some of the uncommon monuments in India that have a story to tell. Right from Sheikh Chehli’s Tomb and …