In the echoes of mundane days, hollow whispers sway, Chores start and end, in an endless ballet, Yet within, a void lingers, a silent plea, Acceptance masks torment, a facade for all to see. How do I bear this weight, this silent storm? Expertise in agony, a skill to conform, Yet within, my soul shivers, untouched by ease, A masquerade of strength, a dance with unease. Am I the puppeteer, or the puppet in this game? Do I cling to stagnation, or fear the change? In the depths of doubt, where confidence once shone, A stranger in the mirror, a ghost of the one. Where did I lose my voice, my ..read more

Name of the book: If I Have to Be a Soldier Author of the book: Nikhil J. Alva Genre of the book: Literary & Contemporary Fiction ABOUT THE BOOK "If I Have to Be a Soldier" by Nikhil Alava presents a poignant exploration of friendship, loyalty, and the grim realities of war. Set against the backdrop of the 1966 Mizo rebellion, Alava weaves a gripping narrative that delves deep into the complexities of human nature when confronted with moral dilemmas and the harsh consequences of choices made in times of conflict. The story follows Indian Army Captain Samuel Rego, who finds him ..read more

Name Of The Book: The Silent Patient Author Of the Book: Alex Michaelides Genre: Phycological Thriller ABOUT THE BOOK "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the depths of silence and the mysteries it holds. With a captivating opening line, "Alicia Berenson was thirty-three years old when she killed her husband," the novel immediately draws readers into a world filled with intrigue, suspense, and unexpected twists. The story follows the enigmatic Alicia Berenson, a talented painter who seemingly has it all, until one tragic night shatte ..read more

Name of the book: UNDER THE BAKULA TREE: A Sisterhood Finds Roots Against the Patriarchy Author of the book: Prasannakumary Raghavan Genre: Literary & Contemporary Fiction ABOUT THE AUTHOR Prasannakumary Raghavan is a Maths educator-turned-fiction writer, blogger, and academic author. 'Under the Bakula Tree is Prasannakumary Raghavan's debut eBook, a short read that fulfils her life-long creative ambition. Born and brought up in Kerala, India, she wrote her first story at 7. Her mother, after reading it emphasised, she graduates in science--story writing and publishing were th ..read more

Name Of The Book: Night in Shining Armour  Author Of The Book: Manali Desai Genre: Poetry ABOUT THE AUTHOR Manali is a full-time freelance writer and editor cum blogger. Currently, apart from her ad hoc writing and editing assignments, Manali runs a blog and is also a partner with Pachyderm Tales. In her authoring journey, Manali has written and published seven solo books, been a part of a few co-authored books, and has helped new and aspiring writers publish their books as well. She has been a multiple-times bestselling author on Amazon with all her books ranking in the top ten in ..read more

Name of the book: The Yoga Sutras For Children  Author of the book: Roopa Pai Genre: Self-Help ABOUT THE AUTHOR Roopa Pai, a Bengaluru-based writer, columnist and speaker, is one of India’s best-known children’s authors. Many of her books are bestsellers, enjoyed as much by adults as by children. Among them is the award-winning, much-translated The Gita for Children, listed by Amazon India as one of ‘100 Indian books to read in a lifetime’. Her TEDx talk 'Decoding the Gita: India's Book of Answers' has received over 2 million views to date. When she isn't writing, Roopa leads ..read more

  Name of the Book: Flawed- A grumpy sunshine age gap romance Author of the Book: Shilpa Suraj Genre: Romance ABOUT THE AUTHOR A published author with Harlequin India- Mills &Boon India collection and juggernaut, Shilpa Suraj's books have hit both the Hot New Releases and Bestseller lists on Amazon. Her next novel, tentatively 'Wrong' has been contracted by Rupa publications and will release later this year. She is also part of the Flipped Anthology by HarperCollins and had an audiobook book Insta Reddy release with Storytel. She is, amongst other things, currently working on 'Fazzl ..read more

NAME OF THE BOOK: All Those Who Wander  AUTHOR OF THE BOOK: Kiran Manral  GENRE: Science fiction / Time travel BLURB What if the past, present and future exist at once? What if you could rewrite your past? What if you could go back and change it around? What if you could protect the child you were from the trauma you know she will have to live through? What if you were living infinite versions of the same life simultaneously? This is the story of Ana, who is at a different age each time we meet her. But who is Ana—is she really who she says she is? A tangled tale of looped time a ..read more

Name Of The Book: The Naani Diaries Author Of The Book: Riva Razdan Genre: Romantic Fiction ABOUT THE AUTHOR Riva Razdan is an author based in Mumbai. Her work has been featured in The Hindu Business Line, Grazia India and The Telegraph. Her debut novel, Arzu, was published by Hachette India in February 2021. ABOUT THE BOOK The Naani Diaries is a painfully heart breaking, emotionally charged and beautifully crafted story of love, loss and healing. There is a romance that you feel with all your heart and soul. This book celebrates women who are indepe ..read more

  Name of the book: OF Marriages and Madness Author of the book: Sacheth Genre: Fiction ABOUT THE BOOK Let's be very frank , if there is one steadfast truth that most married people can agree is that marriage isn't always easy. The book "OF Marriages and Madness" by Sacheth is a compilation of 8 stories that revolves around marriage and the different perspective surrounds the same.  Each story has been woven beautifully by the author. They are thought provoking and relatable too. While reading you might connect to some and might reject some but you cannot ignore them. Author has left ..read more