Whenever I run out of content, due to one reason or the other, I decide to go for a Book Haul. Actually, I remained sick for most part of this month. My platelets count had decreased but now I'm fine & I've started reading once again. I'll go back to University in a few days … Continue reading October Book Haul
Month: October 2017
Book Review: Ms Draupadi Kuru
Title: Ms Draupadi Kuru- After the Pandavas Author: Trisha Das Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: 285 ISBN: 978- 9352640034 Source: Personal Copy 'Ms Draupadi Kuru' is a hilarious read about Draupadi's visit to Earth along with her companions- Amba, Gandhari & Kunti. After staying in heaven for a few thousand years, Draupadi is bored of her … Continue reading Book Review: Ms Draupadi Kuru
Book Review: The Parrots of Desire
Title: The Parrots of Desire- 3000 years of Indian Erotica Editor: Amrita Narayanan Publisher: Aleph Book Company Pages: 304 ISBN: 978-9383064090 Source: Publisher 'The Parrots of Desire' is an anthology of poems, short stories & essays from India's treasure of Erotica. Having excerpts from ancient texts like Kamasutra & Mahabharata to the stories by modern … Continue reading Book Review: The Parrots of Desire
Classic Read: Jane Eyre
When it comes to Classics, we always keep on pushing them back. Thanks to the throbbing Publishing Industry, new books enter the market almost everyday. With so many new books out there to read, it becomes almost impossible to find time for reading classics. To talk about myself, I've read just 5 classics. And 2 … Continue reading Classic Read: Jane Eyre
Book Review: Invisible Ties
Title: Invisible Ties Author: Nadya A. R. Publisher: Rupa Publications Pages: 272 ISBN: 978- 8129147974 Source: Publisher 'Invisible Ties' is the story of young girl Noor & her struggles in a quest of self- discovery. Set in Pakistan & Singapore, 'Invisible Ties' takes us on a journey witnessing Noor's transformation from a shy girl to … Continue reading Book Review: Invisible Ties
Book Review: The Windfall
Title: The Windfall Author: Diksha Basu Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 294 ISBN: 978- 9386606624 Source: Publisher 'The Windfall' is a hilarious novel about a Delhi- based Family, whose life changes after an unexpected acquisition of wealth. The Jhas belonged to the middle class family, but the sudden windfall gain changed their social status. Their shift from … Continue reading Book Review: The Windfall