Bookishlife2022_

 The Library That Remembers by Rhea Noor Reading books is one of my favourite hobbies. But when I stumbled upon this book that says 'Library Remembers', I was intrigued to know more about it. The story revolves around the library where Sunita, a heartbroken researcher, finds Maya and a building that reacts to truth. I was curious to know how Maya and Sunita follow a hand-drawn map to a cedar grove where the library's oldest account waits to be settled. The diary entries were making me seek deeper into the narrative and know more about the account and the person. The story softly covers issues such as nostalgia, sadness, and the human desire to be remembered. It has a reflective tone. Rather than depending on dramatic turns, it gently asks readers to consider how memories influence identity. The author has well penned the story, making the readers feel the essence of truth and fear of revealing secrets. She highlights that the library holds many secrets hidden, and if reveal...

 Behind Those Eyes: Through muddy paws, silent language, and unspoken devotion – the story of us by Tushar Chatterji Animals too have emotions and are well expressed when seen with love. The complete emotional rollercoaster was felt when I picked up the book. The book cover said 'ample stories' than I read inside of these cute dogs. The insensitivity towards these innocent yet unpredictable animals tells the unsaid stories of many of us. The story revolves around Piku, Nala, Laila, Chelsea, Dolly, and Rani. The author explains the story through their eyes. Each of them have a unique story to tell. I felt the huge difference between humans and animals. Their aspect of forgiving is much more than us. We may tend to make a lot of mistakes and pretend insensitive yet they remain loyal towards us. Here I learnt how as a person I could improve by learning from my shortcomings. The author presents that unspoken communication between humans and dogs and how a look towards these lovely...

 The Loopiness of life by Tanima Das "The Loopiness of Life" is a second book in the duology "The Sorcery of the Senses". I had heard a lot about the book and was intrigued to read the sequel. So I grabbed the book in sequence and read a little story about it in the prologue. I was intrigued by the poetic lines. 🌷"Take from him,    The man from the sea,     Two great seeds,      Don't set him free.     First you take,     The seed of need.     Then it is time.     For the seed of deed.     One can unlock,     The power of the other.     Do it and your rule,     The land, waters and all that's farther." Through this story, we follow the life of Dhruv, a recently divorced, betrayed and wary man, who is still trying to put his life together when all the five senses, personified as characters, meet him one by one, giving him fragments of one of his many previous births, l...

 Breaking Politics, Empowering Experts by Roshan Bhondekar Politics is found in every scenario, but to deal with it efficiently is not everyone's cup of tea. I was looking forward to some tricks to handle it when I stumbled upon this book. It helped me with the core values required to boost my efficiency and made others value it too. This book delves into the intricate workings of corporate politics, revealing the hidden agendas, power struggles, and manipulation tactics that can derail even the most ambitious of initiatives.  Throughout this book, I find actionable strategies and practical tips for navigating the political landscape, building strong professional relationships, and influencing decision-making processes. I learnt how to recognise and avoid common political traps, how to build my credibility as an expert, and how to advocate for my ideas. Politics is not only exhibited in public speeches and elections but also requires strategy, influence, and negotiations happe...

 When Love and Revenge Collide: Exploring The Imperfect Deception by Shalini Ranjan In the world of contemporary romance, stories that blend passion, tension, and emotional depth often leave the strongest impression. The Imperfect Deception by Shalini Ranjan is one such compelling narrative that draws readers into a storm of unresolved feelings, complex relationships, and the haunting weight of the past. This gripping romance explores what happens when two people who once hurt each other are forced back into each other’s lives and into a future neither of them expected. At the center of the story are Avinash Saxena and Shivani Mehta, two individuals bound by a shared history that refuses to stay buried. Avinash is powerful, commanding, and accustomed to controlling every aspect of his world. He is a man who rarely encounters obstacles he cannot overcome. Love, for him, has always been irrelevant, an unnecessary complication in a life driven by ambition and dominance. But Shivani’s ...

 The Lives She Carried by Aarti Narayan This book is not only about Lakshmi; rather, it is about lineage, about what women pass down throughout their lives. It ponders not just about genes of females and family names but also courage, choices, and unfinished dreams of women. It forces us to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy today, like education, mobility, and autonomy. It helps us recognise that they weren’t gifts of time but outcomes of someone else’s endurance. The author creates a sad portrait of a deeply patriarchal society set before independence. She illustrates the lives of women who are imprisoned to their houses, burdened with endless housework, childrearing, and the terrible expectation of delivering a male heir. Lakshmi is still made fun of, humiliated, and emotionally cornered for defying society's strict notion of women, even after having seven children. Lakshmi's path is lengthy and complex, interspersed with minor acts of disobedience rather than a major uprisin...