Book Review: The Arrangements of Love

Title: The Arrangements of Love Author: Timeri N. Murari Publisher: Penguin Books Pages: 296 ISBN: 9780143031499 Source: Personal Copy 'The Arrangements of Love' is a quest for old & forgotten relationships. Packed with bits of Family Saga, Detective work & the American Dream of Indians, The Arrangements of Love is a riveting book. About the …

Book Review: The Skinning Tree

Title: The Skinning Tree Author: Srikumar Sen Publisher: Picador India- Pan Macmillan Pages: 217 ISBN: 9789382616009 Source: Personal Copy 'The Skinning Tree' presents the harsh methods adopted by the masters, in boarding schools, to punish children & the consequent effects of these methods on children's psychology. About the Author Born in Calcutta and following a …

Poetry: Futility

'Futility' is an anti-war poem by the most renowned war poet, Wilfred Owen. The poem throws light on the futility of war & the futility of several other thing, which fail to wake up a dead soldier from his deep sleep.  Futility Move him into the sun— Gently its touch awoke him once, At home, …

Book Review: A Knotty Affair

Title: A Knotty Affair Author: Dhaval Birajdar Jinadatt Publisher: Leadstart Publishers Pages: 227 ISBN: 9789352016242 Source: Goodreads Giveaway 'A Knotty Affair'  is the story of Viraj Sargaokar, a software engineer, whose soul is burdened with his past. It is the story of a fight for justice, a fight against inferiority and a fight for love. …

Book Review: The Tree with a Thousand Apples

Title: The Tree with a Thousand Apples Author: Sanchit Gupta Publisher: Niyogi Books Pages: 282 ISBN: 9789385285516 Source: Writersmelon 'The Tree with a Thousand Apples' is a heart touching tale of 3 childhood friends living in the beautiful & terrifying valley of Kashmir. It is an account of 3 innocent lives, who suffer at the …

Poetry: The Gifts of God

The Gifts of God or The Pulley is a spiritual, yet beautiful poem by George Herbert- the great Metaphysical Poet. The poem is based on the idea of man's connection with God- who created the man. The Gifts of God When God at first made man, Having a glass of blessings standing by, “Let us,” …

Book Review: The Mahabharata Code

Title: "The Mahabharata Code- Yet another retelling of the Mahabharata, or is it?" Author: Karthik K B Rao Publisher: Notion Press Pages: 216 ISBN: 9789352068883 Price: 250 INR Source: Goodreads Giveaway 'The Mahabharata Code' is a novel with a plot based on the Mahabharata- the great Indian Epic. It is a mixture of Fantasy, Science …

Book Review: What to do when Someone Dies

Title: What to do when someone dies Author: Nicci French Publisher: Penguin Books ISBN: 9780141020921 Pages: 344 Price: 350 INR/ £6.99 Source: Personal Copy What to do when Someone Dies is a novel with a gripping plot by Nicci French. It is a Crime Fiction, which keeps you engaged till the end. It is, indeed, …

Poetry: Into Another World

This time, I'm sharing a self composed poem. Yes, its written by me. Here it is: Into Another World Take me into another world where there's no man or woman but all same - a human, where there's no jealousy and envy but only care and glee. Take me into another world where there are …

Book Review: Romance Shorts

Title: Romance Shorts Author: Sourabh Mukherjee Publisher: Pothi.com Pages: 61 ISBN: 9789385186745 Price: 99 INR Romance Shorts is a collection of 4 short love stories. Each story has its own beauty and grace that leaves a lasting impact on reader's mind. Every story is written exquisitely with a climax that leaves us awestruck. About the …