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Discovering the Depths of Life through Amit Patil's Oblivion Express: and Other Stories

 Discovering the Depths of Life through Amit Patil's Oblivion Express: and Other Stories Oblivion Express and Other Stories by Amit Patil is a collection of short stories that dives deep into the essence of human existence through a series of brilliant narratives. This collection captures the multifaceted nature of life, exploring themes of new beginnings, life's intricate paths, and the poignant farewells that mark our journey. Each story is a reflection of the human experience, prompting readers to contemplate their own lives as they travel through the past, present, and future alongside the characters. The book opens a window to a world where every tale is a mosaic of emotions and experiences. The narratives are rich with detail, vividly portraying life's various trajectories. Whether it's the thrill of unexpected adventures or the sorrowful end of a long journey, each story resonates deeply with the reader, shedding light on the timeless themes that define our exist

REHTAF: Father of Fatherless by Manoj Joy | Book review

 Book review: "REHTAF: Father of the Fatherless" by Manoj Delight is a holding and sincerely resounding novel that investigates the subjects of family demolitions, injury, and the quest for character. Set against the scenery of 1970s India, this strong story follows the excursion of a little fellow who leaves on a genuine mission to uncover the reality about his starting points and track down his actual dad. All things considered, the book moves the readers straightforwardly into the setting, causing them to feel like the members of these enamouring stories are told according to an extraordinary point of view. The book is the tale of Leela, a little kid who ends up pushed into an organized marriage with Yacob, a choice that breaks her fantasies and denies her of her life as a youngster. As she explores the difficulties of her new life, Leela wrestles with the deficiency of her independence and the unforgiving real factors of her conditions. Regardless of her battles, she is

The Enclave: A Sharp and Hilarious Portrait of Womanhood in India by Rohit Manchanda | Book review

  Book: The Enclave  Author: Rohit Manchanda Genre: Fiction Publisher: Harper Collins Rating: 4/5 Book review:  "The Enclave" is exquisitely transparent prose full of wonders, profoundly wise and hilarious for most of its part. Set in Mumbai, the story traces the run of Maya in her early forties. She is lately divorced but at a crossroads, mostly created of her own but finding it hard to confront.    Maya likes to stay in her cosy home, reminding her of how she fell for her husband. Despite being the earning hand, she was desperately reminded of not being proper Punjabi or knowing very little of the Punjabi language and culture. Her daily disputes made her way out of her marriage. For little peace, she is staying far away from him and her son. She tries hard to cope with her situation working as a liaison officer.   Maya is respected by her subordinates and gifted varied items on occasions. But few characters like Reeta G or Mrs. Gundecha, ever skip any chance of remindin

Making Your Own Will by Rajesh Talwar | Book review

  Book review: Money is a necessity that can never be denied. But sadly, I have noticed people quitting their amicable relations at the cost of money. In a family, each child of a parent doesn't need to be well equipped with all the facilities or necessities. So when the time comes to part the finances, the thinking of each child is different. Many families get ruined in the quest for money. So, Is there any solution to it? To find answers, I grabbed this book where I got to know the need of making a will and how precisely it should be made. The best part was that it could be handwritten too, and such a form of will is called a Holograph. But to avoid any illegitimate reasons for its becoming invalid, one should get it imprinted on a stamp paper and do the remaining formalities in the presence of a legal counsellor and witnesses.  The book strolls you through all that you want to be familiar with when making a will. The author begins with why each grown-up ought to have one and wha

Grounded: One Eye Open by Tajo Amar Beharry | Book review

 Book review: "Grounded: One Eye Open,"  by Tajo Amar Beharry, is a diary of the author's excursion north of thirty years for equity, confronting fights in court and personal disturbance. It's something beyond an individual story. The book plainly uncovers his enthusiasm and assurance towards composing this collection of memoirs. The book is loaded with torment and different difficulties; he looked all through his excursion as well as the inner difficulties. The story will cause you to respect the author's self-control to battle for his fantasies and accomplish them. The supporting characters, including legitimate experts and relatives, add profundity to the account, exhibiting the force of fortitude and backing. The book digs into huge topics like equity, flexibility, and the battle against corporate insatiability, making it an individual story as well as a general one. The story is straightforward and effective, but it may not fully evoke the depth of emotion

Earnicorns by Dhruv Nath| Book review

 Book review:  "To be successful,  a business needs to be Persistent, and the founder needs to have a perfect attitude". Earning money is a bit tricky these days. One who understands the flow of opportunities can easily grab it and earn money and rest are left only pondering for the right time. Do you also look for the right opportunity?  I too want to earn money so picked up this book to learn about some really good earning people who grabbed the opportunity and never looked back. In this book, I learnt about four rare profitable unicorns: Naukri.com , Zerodha, Dream11 and Zoho. I remember looking for jobs on naukri.com in my initial years of unemployment. But how this idea popped up in the minds of these people to be a universal job consultant. How they could crack the flow of upcoming scenario? I particularly liked the PERFECT Attitude: P: Persevering E: Ethical R: Responsible F: Flexible E: Willing to do Everything C: Customer Oriented T: Builds Trust The auth

THE BOOKSELLER OF MOGGA by Anand Suspi

 Book review: "The Bo okselle r of Mogga" is a sincere tribute to the universe of books, displaying their capacity to change lives and join people. It likewise fills in as a reverence to the pleasant town life in India, loaded up with vivid characters and a casual air. The story happens in Mogga, a little Karnataka town, in 1970. The Begur family has an enormous section of land of farmland, and the family generally helps for the penniless. Alongside that, they have the biggest book assortment of all time. Begur's granddad was an excited reader and, sooner or later, made his wife get reading. Begur returned later, subsequent to concentrating on abroad, taking up home at the airport terminal (book library) in his home. Cylinder experiences childhood in this air terminal. He was more keen on reading than his school texts. A thought crested to him: he needs to sell books. That is the way he turned into the bookshop of Mogga. His life is everlastingly changed when he coinc

Unicorns In The City - Suspense and Mystery: An Ecothriller by Deepti L. Sharma| Book review

 Book review: “ Unicorns in the City' by Deepti L. Sharma is a tension-spinner chiller and the third book in the Veera Shivaraman secret series. The story rotates around Mrs. Karishma Singh, a Mumbai occupant who is stunned to discover that her little girl Gullu's dearest companion has seen a homicide. Gullu will not uncover anything about the person in question or the executioner; aside from that, it's her closest companion's confidential. Mrs. Singh collaborates with her young companion Veera Shivaraman, a toxicologist and a novice investigator, to tackle the case. En route, they experience a large group of bright suspects, like the Phony Yogini, the Harmful Chief, Mrs. Pseudo, and Mrs. Roark, who all have something to stow away. They likewise find a strange old woman engaged in a quick in and out mishap. She might hold the way in to the secret. With speedy portrayal and consistent entwining of social and natural points, the writer has made a drawing in read. From r

Grandpa's Cabin by Ross Victory| Book 1| Book review

 Book review: "Grandpa's Cabin: Book 1" by Ross Triumph is a completely exhilarating, exciting read that consistently mixes components of repulsiveness and secret to make an enthralling story. At its heart, it's a tale about special kinds of mystery, heritage, and decisions when confronted with our past's dull bits of insight. The story spins around Bernie Crenshaw, an octogenarian geneticist who, on his deathbed, presents to his grandson Nova a secretive and important property in the Hollywood Hills. A clueless Nova welcomes his companions for a party at the manor to commemorate his 21st birthday. Yet, things go off in an unexpected direction as Nova begins finding upsetting mysteries about the manor and creepy things start to occur. The plot takes a sharp turn as Nova's companions suspect that the lodge harbours a chilling mystery—it very well may be a graveyard for the people who disappeared in their experience growing up. What will be the destiny of Nova

The Somnath Cipher by Priyanka Pathak Narain | Book review

Book review: "The Somnath Cipher" by Priyanka Pathak Narain is an elating story that breathtakingly winds around together Indian folklore, history, and contemporary fiction. This holding novel follows columnist Pia Jani and her cherished companion Aditya Narayan as they attempt to beat the clock to unwind a thousand-year-old secret. The story starts with a finding at Somnath, and a secret mystery will be uncovered. The most fascinating thing is that the book is composed on a time table. As additional individuals reach out, a progression of murders and the contribution of columnist Pia Jani happen, making the story lock-in. Pia and Aditya are on a mission together to save the mystery from being uncovered. There are countless inquiries as the reader strolls through the accounting they snared. "Do you suppose it was this sanctuary that Mahmud of Ghazni stole from that still has stowed away fortunes? What do you believe is there under Site-4? What is the mysterious which

Namaste Bharat by Manu Manoj | Book review

 Book review: "नमस्ते भारत" भारत के प्रतिष्ठित वैज्ञानिकों को भी प्रणाम देता है जो कभी यहां फलते-फूलते थे, हमें देश की समृद्ध विरासत और स्टार्टर मियामी की याद दिलाते हैं। यह ऐतिहासिक उपन्यास केवल अतीत का वर्णन नहीं है; यह एक समय की यात्रा है जो विश्व सभ्यता में भारत के योगदान की गहराई और व्यापकता की पुष्टि करने के लिए जारी की गई है। लेखक का यह प्रयास है, और इस पुस्तक में मुझे गर्व और प्रेरणा की अनुभूति हुई है। मुझ पर विश्वास करें कि अन्य पाठक भी इसे प्रेरित करें। शुरुआत में राजा चंद्रभान को एक आदर्श राजा के रूप में प्रस्तुत किया गया है, जो अपने राज्य की कहानी को समझने का हर संभव प्रयास करता है। वरुण, उनके मुख्य सलाहकार, एक ज्ञानी और बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति हैं, जो राजा के हर कदम पर उनका मार्गदर्शन करते हैं। गुरु और शनि, राजा के पुत्र, अपनी शिक्षा और साहसिक कारनामों के माध्यम से कहानियों में जीवंतता और रोमांच भरते हैं। कहानी का हर मोड़ आपको बांधे रखता है और शैलियों के बीच के संस्करणों को गहराई से बताता है। लेखक ने भारतीय इतिहास और संस्कृति का सजीव चित्रण किया है, जिससे पाठक एक अद्भु

Digital Fortunes: A Value Investor's Guide to the New Economy by Smarak Swain | Book review

Book review: "Digital Fortunes" is a far-reaching and drawing-in book investigating advanced advancements' effect on venture systems. The book is partitioned into seven units, investigating how advancements like man-made intelligence and 5G change interests in this digital time. The book jumps profoundly into the intricacies of cryptographic money and economy, comprising a profound examination and helpful advice in valuation. The book assists us with understanding how legitimate comprehension of the digital economy is essential, what mistakes we can make through it, and how it tends to be stayed away from is additionally depicted here and substantially more to be recognized. What's more, it additionally covers accounts of cheats in crypto as well as new businesses. The author likewise makes sense of how power functions in the economy and how strong organizations do their work while keeping up with their independence. The creator examines numerous ideas with genuine

Elite Performer : How to be Exceptional at Work by Raja Kumar | Book review

Book review: "Elite Performer" is a force to be reckoned with of procedures intended to change you into the hotshot of your working environment. The author strolls you through all that, from dominating using time effectively and improving correspondence abilities to building a versatile mentality. Every section resembles a small-scale studio, loaded up with genuine models and noteworthy hints. What separates this book is its reasonability. He doesn't simply toss exhortation at you; he separates it into simple-to-process pieces with synopses toward the finish of every section to support the key focus points. The book covers fundamental systems for working environment achievement, including compelling using time effectively, relational abilities, and transforming misfortunes into open doors. It offers an extensive guide for changing standard execution into remarkable accomplishment at work. It consolidates useful systems with inspirational bits of knowledge, making it a si

LOOP DIARY PART 1 TRAINING by Abhinav A. Patil| Book review

Book review: "Loop Diary Part 1: Training" by Abhinav A. Patil is a wonderful jump into the exemplary legend's excursion, mixing rich world-working with profound close-to-home stakes. The story follows a little fellow, forecasted to turn into a significant connection between all universes. His thorough preparation, experiences with misleading divine beings, and the preliminaries of adoration and despondency make an arresting story that keeps readers tense. Abhinav is bound to turn into a connection between each universe and is being prepared to saddle his powers. En route, he needs to confront a few preliminary difficulties. As it were, this is Abhinav's intense test time en route to turning into a legend. Will Abhinav prevail in his central goal? Each character is meticulously created, with their own special qualities and commitments to the storyline. Their connections with Abhinav add profundity to the story, featuring the significance of partners in the hero'

Man Hunt by Priya Kumar | Priya Kumar

 Book review: "Man Hunt" is a stunner who advises readers to observe their way of life and activities towards the climate. The story is loaded up with tension, show, and godliness, bringing issues like deforestation, hereditary change of creatures, debasement in media, vested political plans, and an enormous natural effect originating from our unreliability. The narrative of this book is set in the Nagarjuna Tiger Save and spins around the hero Bhikku, a priest. This Hold is the home of 72 tigers; however, soon a man tracker is set around here. Everybody has noticed it as a puzzling blue-eyed white tiger. Every one of the occupants, guests, and others are in shock about this present circumstance of the man tracker. In any case, the priest would rather not leave this spot, and Sakshi is additionally not prepared to leave due to her adoration for creatures. What occurs straightaway? Who is Man Tracker? The writer has additionally given a few life examples and examined the sub

The Heroine’s Labyrinth by Douglas A. Burton

  The Heroine’s Labyrinth by Douglas A. Burton Publication date: March 24th 2024 Genres: Non-fiction Synopsis: For decades, the hero’s journey has had a major influence on storytelling and story structure. Now, Douglas A. Burton presents a groundbreaking new paradigm for writers everywhere. Sourced entirely from heroine-led fiction—a stunning new narrative form takes shape with familiar archetypes in a never before seen outline. Burton adds something original and fascinating to the world of storytelling. Discover the dynamism of story, conflict, character development, archetypes, and heroism in an entirely new light. From myth to literature, from TV to film,  The Heroine’s Labyrinth  explores recurrent themes and patterns modeled by heroic women in fiction. The labyrinth model has the potential to turn conventional understanding of story structure upside down. Inside, you’ll encounter 18 archetypal designs that form a distinctive narrative arc, each one rich with profound insights and

Rendezvous at Midlife by Maggie Blake

 Rendezvous at Midlife by Maggie Blake Publication date: June 11th 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary,  Women’s Fiction Synopsis: A fateful meeting in an airport sends her on the journey of her life. Margot had always been a woman who knew what she wanted. She worked hard to build her successful locations scouting business in Los Angeles, and in her late forties, Margot felt she was in the prime of her life. A prosperous businesswoman with a loving husband and a beautiful daughter, Margot was living the dream. That is, until her husband left her for a younger woman. Moving forward with the help of her daughter and best friend, Margot once again enters the dating scene and soon finds that she is unable to make a meaningful connection. Vaughn Jameson has spent his life on the road as a drummer for a well-known rock band, thankful to be living his childhood dream of making music and good times. While he yearns for something more, he isn’t sure what. Margot and Vaughn’s lives change when the

Queen of Ruin by Paula Dombrowiak (Kingmaker Series, #2)

 Queen of Ruin by Paula Dombrowiak (Kingmaker Series, #2) Publication date: June 11th 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary,  Romance Synopsis: Our marriage is fake. But our feelings are dangerously real… Marrying playboy billionaire Darren Walker was only ever supposed to be a business deal. If only it were that easy. I’m finding it far too comfortable living in Darren’s world, and I never predicted I’d find real meaning in the charity I’m involved with while I pretend to be the perfect wife. The worst thing is, I’m scared Darren’s feelings for me are becoming real, too. But a woman with a past like mine doesn’t belong in a world like his. Especially because I thought my heart belonged to someone else before we were married. Someone much too close to him. When Darren decides to leave his playboy ways behind and follow in his father’s footsteps, I must face reality. A marriage like ours won’t last forever. Not when my former life has the power to come back to haunt me. There’s no way Darren

Against the Run of Play by Kiru Taye (Viva City FC Books, #2)

Against the Run of Play by Kiru Taye (Viva City FC Books, #2) Publication date: May 28th 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary,  Romance, Sports Synopsis: Step into the thrilling world of professional footballers in the Viva City FC Books series! Soccer player and reformed bad boy,  Asher Uzodimma , is struggling through a challenging season. Due to a string of injuries, he finds himself relegated to the bench during crucial games as his team battles for promotion into the league’s top division. Frustrated, he falls back on some old habits and escapes to find solace where he encounters the vibrant Vivi. She has zero interest in celebrities. Yet, spending only two days with her brings a sense of calm and stability back into his life. She possesses all the qualities he never realised he desired in a woman, and his yearning to be in her presence grows stronger with each passing day. Nevertheless, when he finally learns her full identity, she quickly becomes the last woman anyone wants for him.

Love Signals by Melanie Summers (Love Struck Romantic Comedy, #2)

Love Signals by Melanie Summers (Love Struck Romantic Comedy, #2) Publication date: June 6th 2024 Genres: Adult, Comedy,  Contemporary, Romance Synopsis: A loud-out-loud, opposites-attract, only-one-bed, revenge romantic comedy from Amazon All-Star Melanie Summers… Allie Cammareri is about to get her revenge. It’s been twelve years coming, but she’s finally going to defeat the ex who stole her research then dumped her. She’s in a race against him to finish the same big project, and there can only be one winner. All she needs is a few more weeks of working around the clock, and victory will be hers. So when her boss announces she’s being pulled off the project to mentor a Hollywood A-lister who’s preparing for an upcoming movie role, Allie is devastated. She doesn’t care that it’s People’s Sexiest Man, Hudson Finch. Allie refuses to let him get in her way, even if Hudson is the most distracting (and delicious-smelling) man on the planet. But between the close confines of her tiny office

Tones of Quarantine: Poetic Reflections on Life Amidst COVID-19 by John Giftah | Book review

 Book review: The book investigates subjects of dejection, strength, melancholy, trust, and the human soul's response to unprecedented difficulty through idyllic considerations. The sonnets hit a profound harmony with readers since they present a real and unvarnished image of what the pandemic has meant for both individual lives and society at large. With a great many voices and perspectives, the compilation offers an intensive mosaic of encounters from around the world. Each sonnet fills in as proof of the verse's capacity to retain sentiments and convey normal troubles and triumphs. It comprises intelligent and suggestive sonnets that resound profoundly with readers exploring the difficulties of detachment and thoughtfulness during the coronavirus pandemic. Through its lovely symbolism and piercing subjects, the sonnets offer a brief look into the extraordinary force of isolation and the strength of the human soul amid misfortune. It remains a demonstration of the perseveran

Break My Bones by Rachael Tamayo (Deadly Sins, #1)

  Break My Bones by Rachael Tamayo (Deadly Sins, #1) Publication date: June 6th 2024 Genres: Adult, Thriller Synopsis: Three years ago Brooklyn James ran for her life with her toddler in tow. Now, her estranged husband, Cain, is back. Brooklyn will be forced to decide, will she run once again, or stand her ground and face the devil himself? Brook is the manager of a popular Dallas Nightclub, mother, and wife. Three years later she and her daughter are back on their feet and things for her are going better than she imagined when she was forced to run for her life from her husband Cain and ended up homeless with a toddler to protect. Despite her current success, spending every waking moment watching for his inevitable return has taken its toll on the young mother. Cain James has been released from a three-year stint in prison, and has hooked back up with his lifelong best friend, Donovan. With money in hand due to a substantial inheritance after his father’s death, and the support of the

Ferocity : Navigating Future Careers Through Halo Skills by Nalin Kumar Singh | Book review

 Book review: "Ferocity" is not merely a guide; it is a roadmap to navigating the unpredictable terrains of future employment landscapes. The book meticulously dissects the evolving nature of work, the shifting paradigms of employment,  and the new rules of the corporate game.  It is about strength, flexibility, and advancement. Singh stresses the significance of rocking the boat and getting out of your usual range of familiarity. These subjects are unimaginably significant in the present unsure work market. The message is clear: what's in store has a place with the people who are prepared to embrace change and consistently develop. It recognizes the quickly changing scene of work and outfits readers with the devices to explore this new reality. The author goes past simple hypotheses, offering pragmatic techniques and genuine guides to outline the utilization of Corona's abilities. The book embraces a drawing-in and conversational style, making complex points simple t

The Dervish by Parinaz Jokhi | Book review

Book review: "The Dervish" is a captivating and engrossing story. The story revolves around Solaymaan Daghestani, a humble dervish who embarks on a transformative spiritual journey. On his visit to India, he is a guest of an affluent family.  During his dervish performances, his path crosses with Eira, an elegant heiress, setting the stage for a tale woven with themes of love and sacrifice. It is intriguing to read how their love blossoms and twists and turns in their lives.  The author's account style is graceful and thoughtful, reflecting the otherworldly profundity of the hero. The language utilized is rich with symbolism, bringing out the supernatural environment of Kharanagh and the close-to-home scenes of Solaymaan and Eira. With short parts and a perplexing composing style, the author welcomes the readers to dig further into a blossoming love story that energetically catches the centre-eastern quintessence in the plotline. I enjoyed the scene where Solaymaan while

Where Written Words Remain: Route to My Soul by Jasmine Miró | Book review

 Book review: "Where Written Words Remain: Route to My Soul" is a flawlessly written verse and sonnet assortment wherein it is fundamentally classified into four distinct headings, which are Silhouettes, Fragments, Stories, and Home . These sonnets are private reflections as much as shared Widespread encounters. Miró empties her entire being into these refrains. These are delicious, powerful sonnets that do not sweat your psyche but restore your spirit.    The book holds a critical number of sonnets that explore the many-sided human feelings of affection, kinship, misfortune, melancholy, recuperating, and, surprisingly, taking care of oneself. Each stanza associates profoundly, showing the author's ability to communicate complex feelings with effortlessness and class.   The sonnets are ageless and widespread, applicable to anybody, anyplace. This upgrades their close-to-home effect. A few verses that piqued me: 💦" Under the golden sun The sky and the sea  Th