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Richa Lakhera has penned a gripping crime thriller in her latest book, 'Hungry Gods' . The plot is dark and bold. Dark themes like sexual abuse, rape, trafficking, chemical drugs and illegal activities are dealt with in this book. The plot is set across two timelines - the first in the past in 1993 where a young child witnesses the rape and murder of his mother. And the second in the present times, where we come across Dinesh Thackrey, a powerful film director, who is shooting his new film, Healers, produced by Medici, a pharmaceutical company fraudulently manufacturing banned drugs. Neville Valentine is the superstar brand ambassador of Medici and the lead actor in the movie. As the story moves forward, there is a series of murders and almost all the characters have a dark side to them which they are secretive about. The story is gripping and full of suspense.  You have to read the book to see how all the secrets unravel and what happens next. 'Hungry...

'Unlocked Silences' by Mukhpreet Khurana is an anthology of beautifully written abstracts, poems and excerpts, which are heartfelt and emotional.  Each one of them has positive vibes and has the capacity to captivate the readers. The black minimalistic cover of the book is as beautiful as the poems are. Each one of the poems is relatable and some are deep and insightful. The poems are not very long and it did not take me a very long time to complete reading this book. All the poems and abstracts are written in a lucid language which makes it easier for the readers to read and understand them. My favourite piece from the collection is 'Life is Beautiful'. It has a positive vibe in it which I absolutely loved. 'If Everyone Cared' is another poem which I really liked. Altogether, this book was a nice read. If you are a poetry lover, this book is for you.  About the author  :   Mukhpreet Khurana has been fond of literature, poetry and pr...

'The Undying Self: Vedic Wisdom in the New Millenium' by Anthony Duart Maclean is a book that talks about the power of Vedantic knowledge in present times and it explores several dimensions of Indian philosophy. The book is divided into three parts. The first part is 'Yoga and The Bliss of Being'. It talks about India's Vedic Civilization, Key Concepts and Principles, India's Perennial Four Paths of Yoga and Vedanta. The second part is 'Manifesto Spiritual'. It discusses in detail about our inner self, identity,  the essence of spirituality, philosophy and leadership. The last and final part is 'The Primacy of Consciousness'. All the topics are extremely insightful and discussed in great detail. This book on spirituality is a great book which invites self-enquiry and also encourages the reader to reflect deeply on peace and inner well-being. In modern times when peace is hard to find, and inner peace is very rare; when most of the ...

'Where Three Empires Meet' by E.F. Knight is a travelogue set in the colonial times, when India was a colony under the British Empire.  It is a very captivating read about a region that still is a focal point of international discourse as a result of its geo-political significance, i.e., the area of Kashmir, Tibet and around. The author, in this book, talks about his year-long journey in the year 1891 into the region in and around Kashmir and Tibet, where the 'three great empires' of that time - the British, the Russian, and the Chinese - came together on the map.  This book presents very interesting details and also vivid descriptions of the local people, their lifestyle, festivals, arts, and tradition. The beautiful photographs and illustrations make the book all the more interesting. This is really an amazing book and I enjoyed reading it. Travelogues have always fascinated me and I was very excited to read this book. The authentic and detailed descript...

HarperCollins India to launch Shweta Bachchan-Nanda’s debut novel , Paradise Towers , on 10 th October 2018 HarperCollins India is delighted to announce that Shweta Bachchan-Nanda’s debut, Paradise Towers , will release on 10 th October 2018, with a book launch event in Mumbai . A heart-warming slice-of-life novel set in an apartment building in Mumbai, Paradise Towers , is a riveting read brimming with the drama and intrigue of everyday lives. The book is now available for pre-order on major online retail sites. About Paradise Towers : Dinesh opens the door to the Kapoor flat to find Lata, the enchantress who works at Mrs Aly Khan’s, carrying a hot case with freshly made gaajar ka halwa. On the first floor, the inquisitive Mrs Mody wipes the dust off her precious binoculars to spy on the building’s security guard. The Singhs open the doors of their SUV, their four boys creating a ruckus – they are the newcomers, the outsiders. Through the p...

Kavita Kane 's 'The Fisher Queen's Dynasty' is an extremely well-written mythological fiction. The author has beautifully penned the tale of the 'Fisher Queen' Matsyagandha, also known as Satyavati; her journey from an ordinary fisher-girl to the Queen of Hastinapur. The story takes us back in time when King Shantanu was the ruler of Hastinapur and his son, Devavrat, was the crowned prince. But, as fate would have it, the old King Shantanu fell in love with the young, sharp and ambitious fisher-girl, Satyavati; and Devavrat sacrificed his throne so that his father could marry the fisher-girl. And thus, the ambitious and mere fisher-girl, Matsyagandha becomes the Queen of Hastinapur, Queen Satyavati, whose dynasty was destined to rule. Mythology is one of my favourite genres and I am completely mesmerised by the way the author has narrated the tale of one of the lesser known and not-so-much discussed character of the great Indian epic Mahab...

HAPPY COVER REVEAL ********************* BLURB: Feelings are best expressed through actions. But sometimes, it can be through words too. ' Lovely Purpose' is one such book which promises to give you a glimpse of the experience of love. All fifty of these epigrams are crafted with care and attention to make sure that they are completely realistic and relatable. Let's spread love.                                                  *********************** You can pre-order the book from  Amazon . Hurry up and order now!😃😃                 

'The Sniper's Eye' by Mainak Dhar is a suspense thriller fiction. This is the first book in the series of seven books. The story is quite gripping and interesting as well. The protagonist, Aaditya Ghosh was out on a date with Zoya. All of a sudden there was a sudden shot, a high-calibre one, which was silent. And the man in front of him fell dead. Aaditya gets himself involved in the incident. Will he be able to save himself, his loved ones? Read the book to know what happens next. The plot is filled with actions and thrill. However, the pace of the story at some places was a bit slow as it was very descriptive. Also, the thrill element which one would expect in this book was a little lacking. The first half of the book seemed more interesting than the second half.  Nevertheless, the characters are well developed. And the narration is beautifully done too. Another fact which makes the book intriguing is that it highlights the theme of international politics. ...