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Insecure Nahush by Sandip Singh

Book Summary: Insecure Nahush by Sandip Singh Some people are born with a vacillating mind and stay unsure of themselves; they remain silent even when the situation deman…

10 Mar 2022
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I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman

Dive into Daniel Aleman's adult debut, I Might Be in Trouble, a darkly funny novel exploring millennial anxiety, creative struggles, and the chaos of an unexpected traged…

12 Dec 2024
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I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue

Ever had one of those days at work where you’re convinced your coworkers are secretly plotting to drive you insane? Where the endless stream of emails feels like a person…

13 Sep 2024
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Hollywood, Ending by John Green

Juniper Castillo can hold her pulse at eighty while somebody hits her. Her mother taught her that. Nine years later she is twenty-two, sober, ferociously prepared, and ab…

24 Aug 2026
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Here Beside the Rising Tide by Emily Jane

Read our in-depth review of Emily Jane’s Here Beside the Rising Tide, a breathtaking fusion of time travel, family drama, and romance. Discover why this novel is one of t…

2 Feb 2025
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Gulmohar Dreams by Dharshana Bajaj

Book Summary: Gulmohar Dreams by Dharshana Bajaj Gulmohar Dreams is an epistolary novel that explores the spiritual journey of a young writer as she moves through unexpec…

26 Jan 2023
Interview

Giselle Mehta

Giselle Mehta has Masters’ degrees in International Relations and English Literature. Her debut novel ‘Blossom Showers’ was on the bestseller list for fiction with the La…

23 Nov 2022
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Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith

Read our in-depth review of Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith—a powerful and heartfelt novel exploring sibling dynamics, emotional secrets, and the long road …

1 May 2025
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Finding Nikki by Rasika Mahabal

Finding Nikki is a novel about finding yourself, about facing your fears, however big or small. Nikki takes chances; she tries new things.

5 Apr 2022
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Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle

Explore the intricate blend of love, fate, and free will in Rebecca Serle's latest novel, "Expiration Dates." The novel's unique premise, compelling characters, and emot…

31 Aug 2024
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By God – The Making of a Messiah by Shashi Warrier

By God: The Making Of a Messiah is a brilliant (and oddly prescient) satire. With the book, author Shashi Warrier offers a skewering criticism of democracy, the politics …

23 Oct 2019
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Book Review: Who Stole My Job? By Sunil Mishra

'Who Stole My Job?' by Sunil Mishra was a most pleasant surprise. Discovering that the one and only goal of any business is making money and this could only be achieved b…

26 Jul 2019
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Book Review: The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes

Title: The Sense of an Ending Author: Julian Barnes Genre: Contemporary Fiction First Publication: 2011 Language: English Setting Place:  Bristol; Chislehurst; London, En…

5 May 2018
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Book Review: Milky Tea & Vodka by Rhea Sharma

There are books that make you smile in love or simply be thankful for opening your eyes every morning even if your life is far from being perfect. I would rather read a d…

22 Jun 2020
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Book Review: Married to Mr Nightmare by Aakriti Srivastava

'Married to Mr. Nightmare' was honestly an amazing read. Mayra, Rehan, and their relationship are all so honestly and openly written and shown that there is no other way …

13 Nov 2019
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Beauty in the Blood by Charlotte Carter

Discover the haunting world of Beauty in the Blood by Charlotte Carter. This supernatural thriller blends historical and contemporary narratives, exploring generational t…

20 Feb 2025
Interview

Adi Pocha

Born in 1962, Adi Pocha is a writer, film-maker, based in Mumbai who has been writing professionally for advertising and television for the last thirty-eight years.

14 Jun 2022
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A Sweet Deal by Andaleeb Wajid

A Sweet Deal by Andaleeb Wajid is really a fun book if you're looking for something heart-warming and whimsical and, I guess you could say, *sweet*.

12 Dec 2019
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A Slice of Life by Smita Das Jain

A Slice Of Life is a collection of dazzling short-stories by Smita Das Jain which portrays distressed hearts and confused minds that are struggling in unknown situations,…

17 Sep 2021
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A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

A Man Called Ove is a heartwarming story of a grumpy old man named Ove who, despite his rough exterior, has a big heart. This novel, written by Fredrik Backman, is a char…

13 Jul 2018