“How to Give Up Plastic” is a great book for somebody who wants to learn about the plastic crisis and the urgency to tackle it before it’s too late. Expect a book that talks about the plastic and its impact on our environment especially our oceans. Expect a book that is short and easy to read.
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Are you looking for some good Non-Fiction books to read? bookGeeks has one of the largest collection of reviews of Indian Non-Fiction Books written by authors like Shashi Tharoor, Anuj Dhar and Devdutt Pattanaik. These can generally be biographies, self-help books, history, economic and scientific writings.
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1. Subject: This is the main idea behind the book.
2. Relevance: Is the book relevant to the current generation of readers?
3. Writing Style: The readability and language flow.
4. Research: The research done by the author on the present subject.
5. The Entertainment Quotient: Overall enjoyability of the book.
‘Looking Glass Self’ by Sivaranjani Viswanathan is a poetry compilation which consists of 40 poems. Just like the title, this book features numerous occurrences of metaphorical instincts that leave the reader amazed and muddled at the same time.
A serious inquiry into the sustainability of the world that we live in today. It attempts to propose a better and more sustainable way of living for all individuals. The author proffers a balanced approach that not just focuses on wealth but also on wisdom and ethics.
“Parallels” by V. S. Sury emphasises the interconnectedness of our lives with nature through the 36 chapters. Each chapter is strewn with examples connecting little acts of nature like the seasons and cycles of day and night with various disciplines.
“तीन हज़ार टाँके” में सुधा जी के जीवनानुभव और गहन अनुभूति के दर्शन होते हैं। इस पुस्तक में उन्होंने अपने जीवन से जुड़ी ग्यारह ऐसी घटनाओं का वर्णन किया है, जो मनुष्य को निराशा के भँवर से निकालकर आगे बढ़ने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करती हैं।
“Mehman” is a 4-in-1 travel memoir collection that brings to us the travel journey and experiences of 4 different travellers. These include 3 contributors from across India who contribute to author Anuj Tikku’s blog Tikku’sTravelthon. It also includes travel writings from the author’s pen.
Expect a book that is true to its name and teaches you a thing or two about simple living. Expect a book that is a short and crisp read. One which will help you become a better and happier person. Expect a book that brings to you ancient Japanese philosophy in a nutshell.
Expect a book that serves as a beginner’s guide into the world of creating and selling audiobooks. Expect a book that draws information from the author’s endeavors in the field. Expect a short read that doesn’t provide detailed and exhaustive information on the subject.
Replete with gorgeous illustrations that accompany each of its chapters, the book is a thing of beauty. It is both engaging and informative. The knowledge it provides is easy to read and comprehend. Expect a beginner’s guide about the various Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
The poet approaches us vividly presenting some catching-images and those images draw our attention. The words and phrases used in the above poems: the churned-out-wet-face, the skeleton of cloud, the brink of death, promise-bound, the grave wreckage, to hide yourself from the recurring ruins madness, etc.
In Service of the Republic offers many tips for getting the policymaking process right. The highlight of the book is that it appeals to the layman as much as it appeals to the seasoned administrator. The use of jargon is minimal and things are explained in a simple manner.
Webbing the Webseries Web is a book that touches upon crucial aspects of content planning and execution of a web series. It is a book that offers both practical tips and personal insights on the subject. But in a more informal and candid fashion.
Tiffin: Memories and Recipes of Indian Vegetarian Food is part memoir (anecdotal) and part recipes; where the memories section far exceeds the recipes one. Expect a book that is a little lengthy and heavy on anecdotes. Expect a book that familiarizes one with the delights of South Indian vegetarian ‘tiffin’.
Party Girls: Nothing is Taboo is a mediocre read that sheds some necessary light on the fast growing business of lust and carnal pleasure, where girls sell their bodies to maintain a luxurious lifestyle that they otherwise can’t afford.
More often than not books give us life lessons that prove to be way more effective than classroom sessions. This is especially true in the case of memoirs and biographies. Hamari Gyano is one such book that gives us helpful insights into the world of law and order and how it is designed to reap lucrative dividends from the very people that it is meant to protect.
North Korea’s Hidden Revolution is a book that showcases a much less dramatic and neutral side of North Korea. It tells us a tale not of a pseudo-dystopian regime but that of a nation yearning for change. At the same time, it brings to us honest and sincere voices from the other side of the border.
Issa Rae has a take on almost everything under the sun and her takes are not just unusual but also quite comical. While, the book isn’t the laughing-out-loud variety, there is surely some good old (often self-deprecating) humour in those two hundred odd pages.
SHE: A Message for those who Belittle Girls! is a book that heralds a new age of feminist nonfiction in India. It is a book aimed to change perceptions and mindsets and thus should be on every feminist’s reading radar.