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T he Web of Lies: A Detective Agni Mitra Novel ǀ A riveting murder mystery inspired from true events written by Sourabh Mukherjee. This book will come under the mystery genre. The title of the book is fair enough for us to understand the main theme and the genre of the book. The cover image is simple and plain but sometimes this kind of simplicity is needed for this type of intense read. The main protagonist of the story is Agni Mitra who is a detective by his profession. The story starts as Hiya Sen a famous heroine who got married to a big business tycoon was found dead by murder. So in order to solve this murder case there comes the detective Agni Mitra. In the murder genre story if a detective charcter is presented in the case solving then that will be an interesting read. In this story, the 'before life' of Hiya Sen was provided which adds more twists and turns to the story.  To know further more do read this book and experience this amazing murder mystery ...

B reath of a Wandering City Leaf written by Kartikey Grover. This book will come under the poetry genre. The book title, its inner content, and the cover image all are made of each other. Let us appreciate the beautiful and aesthetic-looking cover image of this book first. I am someone who loves to try a beautiful and short poetry book once every month and for this month I chose his poetry book. The poems presented in this cover the small tiny details and emotions that we face in the day to day life such as taking a little break from watch (that is our everyday routine life), rain, feelings of dancing, heartbeat, etc. Out of all I love the poem that is titled 'A crispy caffeinated Affair' It was a short one but written wonderfully. The poems in this book don't follow any format they just follow the anthology format. This is the first time I am trying an anthology of genres in poems with a mixed topic and I am quite surprised also I loved it at the same time. The poetry in t...

M iracle(S) Of Rudraksha: Mystical Insights written by CA Vyomessh Pathak. This book falls under the non-fiction genre.  The title is very apt for its content, and the cover image is vibrant, positive, and a perfect match for what’s inside. I have seen Rudraksha in real life whenever I visit famous temples, especially Shiva temples. However, most of the time, I end up dealing with bogus sellers who try to cheat us with false claims, so I eventually don’t buy any. The title of this book, especially the phrase 'Mystical Insights,' encouraged me to choose it. This book is a complete guide to Rudraksha from both spiritual and scientific perspectives. I truly wonder how someone can write such an insightful book on Rudraksha—kudos to the author! The book covers Rudraksha's history, benefits, types, dos and don'ts, etc among other topics. Many points are presented in bullet form, making it easy and enjoyable to read. The myths surrounding Rudraksha are also explained in a dedi...

S ailing Through Life: Life Lessons For Young Adults written by Varun Wadhwa. This book falls under the self-help genre. The title reflects its theme perfectly. I also like the colorful cover design. I am someone who loves to read both fiction and non-fiction, by non-fiction, I mean self-help books. This month, my self-help read is 'Sailing Through Life: Life Lessons for Young Adults.' Although the title specifies 'For Young Adults,' I believe this book can be enjoyed by anyone. I think the author included that phrase because young adults need some extra guidance during their age. This book serves as a guide for younger generations, particularly when they are making important life decisions. Since the life lessons presented are based on the author’s own hits and misses, they feel real, raw, and deep. The book also includes some spiritual and meditation guidance. Topics covered include overcoming shyness, the importance of speaking up, how failure molds us, how to use ou...

R ama: A Man of Dharma written by Priya Arora. This book falls under the mythology genre. The first book I ever heard of and became familiar with is the 'Ramayana', and also it is due to the popular TV series that aired in the 90s with the same name. Although I was introduced to the Ramayana through various TV series and movies, I have not yet read the full, authentic version. I have made a few attempts to read it in the past, but due to its lengthy nature and my limited vocabulary, I was unable to make much progress about. In recent times, I have read a few books that provide the essence of the Ramayana, but from the perspective of different characters presented in the Ramayana. I read the blurb of this book, and it gave me the satisfaction that it would offer the complete and authentic essence of the Ramayana. This is the reason I chose to read it. This book completely covers and summarizes the entire Ramayana epic. It presents the story in detail, including all the scenes we...

G ARBH SANSKAR written by JUHI SOHAL. This book doesn't need any kind of introduction for its genre; we can clearly identify its genre, content, and purpose through its cover image and blurb. One thing that I’ve noticed recently, which has been the case for nearly a decade, is that people are making pregnancy seem like a tough task that needs to be achieved with lots of plans and strategies. However, I personally feel that pregnancy should be welcomed and endured with a calm and enjoyable mindset. I feel that this cover image somehow reflects and aligns with my perspective, and that is the main reason I chose this book to read. Who doesn't love babies? One cannot help but adore their lovely smiles, giggles, tiny hands and toes—the list goes on and on. Just imagine if all babies were healthy and strong, both physically and mentally. Who wouldn't love that? This is one such book that guides us on the path and reveals secrets to giving birth to genius children through ancient,...

N ot Indian Enough written by Sumati Huber. This book falls under the contemprory fiction genre. After a long gap, I decided to try a book from the women's fiction genre. I saw the book cover, read the blurb, and felt it would be the perfect cozy read for the winter season, so I picked it up.   The main protagonist of this story is Sanjana, and the book shares her journey through life, as we can see in the blurb. The cover image of the book is a perfect representation and matches the main characters and the core of the story. This book provides a contemporary women's fiction story with a humorous touch. Every small detail of the problems faced by modern Indian girls is discussed in this book, from their dress codes to how they are expected to behave within their families, especially in front of their parents. More than just a story, this book shares real-life experiences of Indian women—particularly the challenges they face when striving to be independent and modern, while als...

Book Title:  A Voyage Called Life  Author:  Shashikala Gadepally Short story collections I have always felt have a charm of their own and this one is definitely one of the more charming ones. A Voyage Called Life reads very much like a contemplative and meditative guide to many facets of human emotions. From love to imposter syndrome to jealousy, ambition, corruption, and so much more.. this book treads onto many territories and for the most part does it successfully.  I did feel some of the stories could have been a little bit longer as they read more like minitales and it felt like the author was in a hurry to wrap up the book. Otherwise, it was a great read and one that I quite liked. Hopefully next time the stories will have a bit more space to be played out. Great effort! I'm participating in the #TBRChallenge by Blogchatter #tccreviews #tccbookreviews                           ...