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BOOK REVIEW: The Truth and Lies of Ella Black by Emily Barr

BOOK REVIEW: The Truth and Lies of Ella Black by Emily Barr

Posted April 7, 2018 by @amanhimself in Books, Fiction / 2 Comments

If you are looking for a young adult fiction with a potential to blow your mind as a reader, The Truth and Lies of Ella Black by Emily Barr might be for you. This book captivated me at the start. This is my first time reading Emily Barr’s work and it did demonstrate me how much potential her writing has to lure a reader in one of her worlds. The story is intriguing in many ways. It is a fast-paced plot about a seventeen-year-old Ella Black who lives with her parents but suffers from multiple personality disorder. Although she is calm and loving, her second personality is equally destructive in nature. One day, telling her nothing, her parents whisk her […]

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BOOK REVIEW: On the Road to Tarascon by Arnab Nandy

BOOK REVIEW: On the Road to Tarascon by Arnab Nandy

Posted April 5, 2018 by @amanhimself in Books, Fiction / 0 Comments

Arnab Nandy latest book published on the new year day of this year is fascinating. Not only because it is released on January the first but story that revolves around by shifting timelines between diverse locations and characters starting from the World War II era to the present day. Painter on the road to Tarascon is painting by Vincent van Gogh, a painter whose reputation was equally under-appreciated when he was alive in comparison to after his death. Maybe the reason he died. Maybe his paintings truly are captivating. That is for another post to discuss. This story’s main element is the painting that after World War II was thought to be lost or destroyed in Germany. Many years after, […]

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BOOK REVIEW: The Legend of Kuldhara by Malathi Ramachandran

BOOK REVIEW: The Legend of Kuldhara by Malathi Ramachandran

Posted April 3, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books, Fiction / 0 Comments

This is a historical novel set in Rajasthan in village name Kuldhara, near Jaisalmer. It was abandoned and cursed nearly two hundred years ago and now what remains are broken homes. Something happened in one night that drove its people away to leave their homes and never to return. This is what Malathi Ramachandran’s book, The Legend of Kuldhara is a based on. The plot dissects between two female characters who are associated with the Rawal King, Saailm Singh or Zaali Singh as the villagers like to call him. Showing excellency in his work, he is well trusted in his position but a cruelty shown in his trait by being a womanizer is where he tries to excel these days. […]

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BOOK REVIEW: A Murder on Malabar Hills by Sujata Massey

BOOK REVIEW: A Murder on Malabar Hills by Sujata Massey

Posted March 31, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books / 4 Comments

Set in Bombay, India, 1921, A Murder on Malabar Hills is mystery fiction with touches of historical fiction and is written by Sujata Massey. The book follows a female solicitor who has joined her father’s law firm and happens to be the first female lawyer in India. During that time, women were not allowed to appear in court under British law. One of the touches of history this book provides. Young Perveen Mistry is appointed to execute the will of Omar Farid, a wealthy mill owner and her suspicions are aroused by a curious provision which could disinherit Farid’s three widows and leave them vulnerable. These widows who by the Muslim law follow a strict seclusion and never leave their […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Let Me Go by Shriram Iyer

BOOK REVIEW: Let Me Go by Shriram Iyer

Posted March 27, 2018 by @amanhimself in Books, Fiction / 2 Comments

Shriram Iyer’s new book is about a relationship between two friends. Belonging to opposite gender, it tries to breakaway the taboo, the society has been implementing for many years. Does the book succeed in covering the theme? You will have to read this review to find out. Anshuman Kale and Indira Kelkar are friends. All it takes to bring them close is a lost school bag, a missed school bus leading to a walk back home, and a few cutlets to beat the after-school hunger. As the now best friends grow up together, there is nothing that can come between their friendship. Or so they think! Estranged for years, Anshuman, well settled in Australia is looking forward to marrying the […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Treasure Trove of Zodiacs by Tanuj Lalchandani

BOOK REVIEW: Treasure Trove of Zodiacs by Tanuj Lalchandani

Posted March 24, 2018 by @amanhimself in Books, Non-Fiction / 0 Comments

I am among those who are unable to find any consistent logic behind astrology. Yet, an individual who has mastered the art of it can build correct predictions about someone’s characteristic traits on the basis of their zodiac signs. Treasure Trove of Zodiacs is the debut work of Tanuj Lalchandani. Written in-depth about each zodiac sign this book does an excellent job of explaining things to a novice. The book talks about the personality traits of a person, their behavior, a little light on what kind of careers, in general, she or he might like, suggestions on relationships and how to overcome negative vibes such that one can make peace with himself. The artwork used as illustrations is amazing. I […]

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3 Books Like "The Martian" PART 2

3 Books Like "The Martian" PART 2

Posted March 23, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book List, Books, science fiction / 0 Comments

Finches of Mars by Brian Aldiss Blurb: Set on the Red Planet, it follows the stories of a group of colonists and the problems they have in setting up a new society. Life can be sustained by new life will not prosper – the women on the planet only ever give birth to stillborn children.

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Author Interview: Yogesh Chabria

Author Interview: Yogesh Chabria

Posted March 22, 2018 by @amanhimself in Books, Interviews / 1 Comment

Yogesh Chabria is a bestselling author of The Happionaire Way series, the book that I reviewed on February 18. Happiness is a state of mind that takes some practice and wilful mindfulness on daily basis. Thus, this is the message of Yogesh Chabria’s new book, Succeed the Happionaire Way. He is also a motivational speaker and a personal coach. I recently got the chance to interview him. Here is the complete interview.   THE MIND Q. What is the book (or books) you’ve given most as a gift, and why? Or what are one to three books that have greatly influenced your life? The Geeta. Taught me to crush fear and take action! It changed my life. Q. In the […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Maps are Lines We Draw by Allison Coffelt

BOOK REVIEW: Maps are Lines We Draw by Allison Coffelt

Posted March 20, 2018 by @amanhimself in Book Reviews, Books / 0 Comments

Maps are Lines We Draw is Allison Coffelt’s travel memoir. The book that is actually a novella, deciphers the culture of Haiti. I picked this book because of the cover and the title mainly. They both compliment each other and is a good attraction. Little did I know of Allison’s writing style at that time.

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Blog Tour: David Impey’s October Men and Interview

Blog Tour: David Impey’s October Men and Interview

Posted March 16, 2018 by @amanhimself in Authors, Books, Interviews / 1 Comment

David Impey’s latest book The October Men is written exquisitely. If you always wanted to read a book on time travel but never had the heart for going into many details. I recently had a chance to interview him. Q. Hi Mr. David Impey, and thank you for agreeing for this interview. Tell me a little about yourself and your background? Hello there and thanks for taking the time to read ‘The October Men’. I’m much obliged to you for that. My background is a bit tangential in that I have spent most of my career working in the life sciences industry mostly in commercial roles. These have involved trying to translate fairly complex technical concepts into everyday language for consumption […]

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