Exploring the Bookish World

We readers, often face a problem where we cannot proceed reading a book. We cannot concentrate and feel distracted. This is a very common phenomenon among readers, and this is termed as 'reader's block'. This can have various causes, like sudden shifts in routine, changes in personal life etc. We do not feel like reading, cannot concentrate, and it feels terrible. Ugh! I hate reader's block. The TBR pile keeps growing while you cannot proceed with the books that you are reading. However, if you are facing reader's block, do not worry. Here are five unique ways to tackle reader's block! 1. Read a book that you have read before and loved: Try reading the book which you absolutely loved and enjoyed reading previously. Trust me, this is a very useful technique to tackle reader's block. A few days back, I could not concentrate on a single book and was suffering from a terrible reader's block. I tried reading A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hossei...

The Women Who Ruled India by Archana Garodia Gupta is a book which focuses on the powerful women who are an important part of Indian history. These women were brave, fierce and possessed great leadership qualities. They were great rulers of their times and continue to inspire future generations as well. Their stories of valour and diplomacy, leadership and wit make this book a very informative read. The book features the stories of twenty powerful figures from the archives, offering us a glimpse of their fascinating lives. Each one of them ruled India during different time periods. It is a matter of great pride that such brave and powerful women are a part of India's rich history. From the Bhaumakara Queens, Didda of Kashmir, Raziya Sultan to Nur Jahan, and Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, the women rulers who were often overshadowed by their male counterparts in the patriarchal representation of history; their true accounts are presented in this book. The Women Who Ruled India  i...

Nupur Anand's debut novel, Mehboob Murderer, is a nail-biting murder mystery which will keep you hooked to the book till the very end. The book is really interesting. Right from the very beginning, the story is packed with a lot of interesting turn of events and the thrill is kept intact till the end. The story takes place in Mumbai. On a rainy September night, six people are murdered in an old Parsi cafe. The plot revolves around how Inspector Intekhaab Abbas investigates the case. The mass murder suddenly attracts a lot of media attention and political pressure mounts on the police force to nab the mass murderer. But the protagonist, Inspector Abbas is not ready to give up so easily. As he digs deeper into the lives of each of the victims, more complicated the case becomes. Read the book to know how Inspector Abbas proceeds to investigate the murder and what happens next. The plot is gripping and has the capability to keep the readers hooked until the very end. It is f...

Oxygen Manifesto by Atulya Mishra is an interesting book which throws light on environmental issues. It makes the readers question certain things in society and think about the condition of the environment. Not only does it talk about the environment, but it also discusses political issues. The book is very informative. The protagonists of this book are Ravi Chandran Bose and Tatha. Ravi Chandran Bose is an IAS officer from Tamil Nadu and Tatha is a man from a village near the North-Eastern state of Manipur. When they both meet, Ravi is influenced by the ideals of Tatha and they both strive towards a better future. Although the characters are completely different from each other, they share a similar aim. The book describes their journey towards the betterment of the environment. Read the book to know more about their mission to save the environment. The book discusses in great details about important issues like habitat conservation, environmental protection, direct civil ac...