Solitude and Books

Your amygdala is a small part of your brain, but it has a big job. It's a major processing center for emotions. It also links your emotions to many other brain abilities, especially memories, learning and your senses.  I like poems as in only few words they are capable of potraying one's great range of emotions.  This is a collection of authors thoughts and emotions on paper through poetic verses.  So the book name amygdala perfectly suits the work! And truly how creative and thoughtful!  The poems inside are so so relatable. I can bet everyone of us have felt most of these emotions in one or the other moments of ours lives.  There are some simple illustrations too inside that accompany few poems.  It is truly a lovely tribute to being human, to feel deeply, to be able to appreciate who were are and again accept ourselves through all that we havd gone through. Kudos to her for presebting even the difficult emotions with such grace

"Best Served Cold" by author Vani ( Instagram : @vanishiv_ ) is a book with seven short stories that are really interesting.  Amazon :  Kindle It's her second book after "Slice of Life," which was also great as I already shared my thoughts about it in my previous feed post. I mean I loved the stories in that book, when I decided to go for this one next!  This new book has different kinds of stories, like mysteries and thrillers.  Some of the stories in the book won awards in a writing contest called Write India. They are judged by famous authors like Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and Ravi Subramanian. Each story is different, with its own surprises and mysteries. You can read about things like strange whispers, solving a murder, and even a story about supernatural events!  The author is really good at making characters and stories that keep you interested until the end.  Even after finishing the book, you'll still

Do you like short stories? I definitely do. In today's overly busy modern life, short stories still provide us with the opportunity to engage into literature. At first, I thought this was going to be another collection of some very relatable or mediocre stories. But to my surprise, I loved them all! They had well-thought-out plots with heart-touching life instances that show how diverse life can be. "Slice Of Life" by author Vani is truly wonderful book of short stories. It has warm and witty tales about people, sophisticated emotions binding us together, and our relationships with others, as well as nature and animals. Amazon link  Slice of Life There are a total of seven stories which range from different themes and have contrasting characters that portray the vast nuances of intricate human relationships and emotions. The hues painted about life in each are so profound yet simple and relatable. I felt the true essence of life in the words. Some

This is my second book by poet Lalit Kumar.  Yosemite of My Heart is a collection of his latest poems which captures California's diverse landscapes and outdoor adventures, reflecting his deep connection to the Golden State. Amazon link:  https://amzn.to/4aho4Wy From Yosemite to San Francisco, Kumar's poetic language immerses readers in the beauty and challenges of California's landmarks.  The collection has 40 such pieces that were born from his explorations, explores themes of resiliency and persistence.  While centered around the San Francisco Bay Area, it embraces California's broader impact on technology, Hollywood, and progressive ideas.  Kumar invites readers to experience the bohemian spirit of San Francisco, linking it to a rich history of creativity. Amazon link  https://amzn.to/4aho4Wy  Through his poetry coupled with some shots from his adventures, he encourages others to embark on their own journey

People who like to feel motivated but are not particularly into non -fictional self help reads can go for this book, since through a simple yet compelling story of a young lad one gets to learn and impliment secrets to a happy life!  Monk Your Mind is about  self-discovery for those who are surrounded by life's challenges and feel they need  clarity of thought. The transformative journey of the boy in finding his purpose through the inner darnkess lets us dive into the depths of our own minds.  Here the 10 secrets are revealed to silence inner chaos, regain control over the mind, and be ready to be on a unique journey of transformation.  The simple tips and exercises shared are practical and can be implemented.  The book reminds us about the importance of having clear  connection between our inner and outer worlds which aids in intrapersonal growth and thus endless potential towards self mastery and wisdom! Do I recommend it? Absolute

Ingress is a collection of 15 such stories that lets us explore intersecting lives and instances in our daily lives that may come up as small but which leave deep impact afterwards. It dives into the various aspects of human dynamics, portraying how individual experiences build someone and thus our society as a whole.  They have themes of adaptation to societal shifts, embracing change, and the universal struggles for acceptance. Moreover each in their own subtle way leave some lasting impact.  Love, perseverance and the different hues of the human emotions and relationships in different moments of life are beautifully painted in these tales within 153 pages in fresh thoughtfully plotted stories.  Amazon link :  https://amzn.to/433sqhX So, if you are into delightful short stories, then go for it! 

If someday you get gifted with a sixth sense, what would you wish it to be and how would you use it?  This same question is the revolving factor in this sci-fic mystery book!