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A beautiful cover, the world of the Cholas, mythology, travel, and a love story shaped by history. My 4-star review of An Odyssey of Love by Avijit Dutt explores what I loved, what I wished had more depth, and why Sita's perspective became one of my favourite parts of the book.
Read More →To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee had been on my TBR for a long time, ever since a friend gifted me a copy. When I finally picked it up as our book club read, I understood the praise surrounding this classic. Told through a child's perspective, the novel explores prejudice, justice, empathy, and growing up, but it wa…
Read More →Rabindranath Tagore’s Chokher Bali is a classic of love, betrayal, jealousy, and complicated human emotions. I rated it 4 out of 5 stars, but while its characters made me think, Mahendra left me frustrated, Binodini confused me, and Bihari and Asha earned my sympathy. Would I recommend it? Yes. Would I reread it? Proba…
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Some books feel like a story. Others feel like a place you can rest for a while. From quiet convenience stores and charming bookshops to magical candy stores and a mysterious pastry shop, these four cosy Japanese and Korean reads are perfect for when you want your next book to feel like a warm cup of tea.
Explore List →Forget the stories you think you already know about India. These four books take you into forgotten royal histories, extraordinary mythological characters, the world of Goddess Sarasvati and the turbulent 14th-century Tiwa kingdom of Assam.
Explore List →Want to read Hindu scriptures but don't know where to begin? These three accessible books offer different entry points into the vast world of Hindu Shastras, from understanding the scriptural landscape to exploring the Upanishads and the ancient hymns of the Rig Veda
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A personal reflection on my lifelong relationship with books, how reading became a natural part of my life, the influence of my Nani and Mom, and why finding the right book can transform anyone into a reader.
Read More →A tender short story about flowers, books, and quiet love — where small gestures and pressed petals become memories between pages.
Read More →A relatable reflection on PMS, work pressure, emotional burnout and the need for empathy — a quiet story of strength behind everyday smiles.
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A debut psychological-thriller author exploring suspense, supernatural mysteries, and the complicated choices people make when survival is on the line.
Psychological Thriller · Mystery · Supernatural Thriller
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An Indian techno-thriller author who transforms today's technology, relationships, and ethical dilemmas into page-turning stories that feel both entertaining and unsettlingly real.
Techno Thriller · Contemporary Thriller · Crime Thriller
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A storyteller blending mythology, philosophy, history, and human emotion to explore karma, choice, consequence, and the delicate space between truth and attachment.
Mythological Fiction · Philosophical Fiction · Literary Fiction
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