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 | V. S. Sury | Book Review
“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.
Just Another Complicated Story | M.K. Aarnik | Book Review
“Just Another Complicated Story” is a must-read for the parents of teenagers who want their children to get in the race of being engineers and earn lakh rupees packages in five years. This book is a must-read for the siblings of engineering students or those who aspire to be.
Killing Time in Delhi | Ravi Shankar Etteth | Book Review
“Killing Time in Delhi” is a satire that sheds light on the degenerate world of Delhi’s high-heeled elite. Expect a book that revolves around not one but two murders and yet, isn’t a murder mystery. Finally, expect a book that has a rich language and a generous sprinkling of dry humour.
More Bodies Will Fall | Ankush Saikia | Book Review
“More Bodies Will Fall” is a refreshing book in the genre of crime fiction as it gives us an experience very less imagined. This well-paced, taut whodunit gives us a chaotic Delhi and introduces North-East India as a complex identity rather than a simple linear one.
Based on Lies: The Whole Story | Debarshi Kanjilal | Book Review
It is a delicately layered mystery that takes the reader on a tumultuous ride of decadence, lust, debauchery, betrayal, and unadulterated evil. Expect a book that is a short read. Expect a mind-boggling psychological thriller. Expect a book that is quite complex and layered.
Mehman: Thoughts From My Travel Buddies | Anuj Tikku | Book Review
“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.
Zen: The Art of Simple Living | Shunmyo Masuno | Book Review
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.
Samsara: Reflections of a Life | Anush Ravindranathan | Book Review
Expect a book that has a beautiful story and a carefully conceived plot. Expect a coming of age novel that reflects the dreams and aspirations of an underprivileged boy. Expect a book that sheds some important light on the true essence of life. Expect a book that lets you reflect on your own ideas about happiness and relationships.
Nad: The Art of Selling Audio Books | Anuj Tikku | Book Review
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.
The Story of a Long-Distance Marriage | Siddhesh Inamdar | Book Review
Expect a book that is light and fluffy and is mostly meant for beginners. Expect a book that tells us a simple story of a married couple separated by distance. Expect a story that is told in easily comprehensible words. Expect a book that will subscribe to the tastes of urban individuals and that will easily relate to Yuppie couples.
The Last Mrs. Parrish | Liv Constantine | Book Review
The Last Mrs. Parrish is a dark diabolical tale of unchecked greed, fierce envy and a burning desire to be rich and glamorous. It is a tale that shows jealousy and greed, when combined together are capable of bringing out the worst in humans.