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The Essence of Delhi

The Essence of Delhi is a new release of Aleph Olio @alephbooks collection. It has some of the best write up collections from popular authors and critics from around the country capturing the enigmatic capital of India. There are 12 contents within 127 pages priced at 399/- ( You may get it at discount online ) comprising of short stories , some historical descriptions and few journal captures by the known authors like Khushwant singh , Ruskin Bond ,Malvika Singh , Ahmed Ali , Nirmal Verma and few more who are winners of Padma Bhusan , Sahitya akademi , Shakti bhatt forst book award and even directors of popular Zee Jaipur literature festival. Every single page oozes out the essence of the historic granduer of the capital of India letting you feel the sweet beauty and bitter complex taste of different corners of the city taking you through the the path of palaces, thr warmth of punjabi households to the distant red light areas . A wonderful collection of write ups that should help you ...

5 Questions of the Inquisitive Apes

5 Questions of the Inquisitive Apes I read different books but I recommend few books only. This is one such work I would like to recommend for within 190 pages it contains wonderful concepts, unknown facts and knowledge but this book has an amazing potential to let you have different perspective of thinking about diverse things too. This book by author Subhrashis Adhikari is published by srishti publishers is filled with amazing data divided into 5 chapters each one again has sub divided into small ones that infuse in you curiosity to question our existence and understand the basis of everything. The addition of history from around the world on how the world was created was enriching to my knowledge base and as it was brief and kept light and funny the read was not boring but interesting. From the coming in to existence of Big Bang to reproduction facts not only in human species but also in other animals , it shows us that sexuality and gender are different things Gender is how biologi...

Killing time in Delhi

Authored by Ravi Shankar Etteth this story is set in Delhi . The book is published by West land books. Cover looks absolutely stunning with such beautiful illustrations with vivid hues . The lifestyle of a particular section of population is described in this fiction in a story breezy manner that uses lucid language about the ones who are overly wealthy , use their power in different ways , get into messy situations , hypocrictic aunties , sinful desires , money minded ness , lust and whatnot , all are weaved into a tale that makes me see two side of the story in a satirical sarcastic take. The characters are actually relevant as you can relate to such personas in real life ! Written within 200 pages this book in comes in a hardcover format priced at 599/- which i feel is bit pricey but you can get it at 395/- at amazon India. The protagonist is a popular wealthy delhiite who gets into a messy situation accused of multiple murders when his girlfriend dies of drug overdose. It is a boo...

Lost my Love ( Homicide series , vol - 1 )

Author -Krishna Yoganarasimha Price - 150/- Book length - 86 pages Publisher - Notion press Series - Homicide series , Vol - 1 It is a book on suspense crime thriller plot involving serial killing. The read starts with the Milkman visiting the flat and there he encounters the dead body of Mrs.Prakar.The twists unfolds one by one from there.The personalities involved in the plot are clearly described just after the prologue. I loved how the cover is designed.Very eye catching the presentation is kept and carries depth. Characters are developed thoughtfully. The plot is quite fast paced and that is what makes this book enjoyable. I like fast paced books and this book again is divided into short chapters. The fact that each chapter starts with a relevant poem based on the events added to the beauty of the full book. Narration is good and language is kept very lucid for all kinds of readers. The plot is intriguing. And as the story moves fast you will see the twists and turns coming and th...

Amma Tell me about Holi !

[wpvideo 808eTgBB] Holi is my favorite festival. Its about getting frolic.It is about spending time and mingling with friends and family.Though I stopped playing holi a couple of years back but I cannot forget the moments I used to enjoy. This month on 20 th, the hues of friendship,love and victory of truth over evil will again fly.Keep the sound on,here I dictate the poem on the back cover. . . . This book came just in time yesterday and here are my thoughts. Oh what a book it is written by @bhaktimathur98 , The full book is written in a prose manner.From the first page till the last page it is a poem that I ABSOLUTELY LOVED ! From the bright beautiful pictures to imparting the history of Vishnu , Krishna , Radha , the devil king , and then prahlad , every thing that is behind the rich Indian culture of Holi is mentioned in a PERFECT WAY.It could not have got better according to me.All the lines rhythmically match each other creating a colorful aura of lively positive vibe of this ...

Done with her ( Kindle ebook review )

Author - Chirasree Bose Book length - 53 pages Price - 49/- Cover is good . Title brought curiosity to my mind as the word 'subconscious' is there . It is a debut novel by Author while is a thriller crime suspense tale of a young lad techie avesh who is so intrigued about this new girl at his office who simply reminds him of someone else. The resemblance is numbing yet he cannot figure out what happening. The girl too thinks she knows this man from his past. The twists and the mystery the author created in the pages is very interesting and grips the attention of the readers till the book ends. The narrative style is very captivating , makes reader keep turning pages.Beautiful use of good words gave depth to the backdrop and situations. The intricate way of explaining the moments made me almost visualize the protagonists vision like the things are happening infront of their own eyes.The first chapter itself is pretty intense and dark. It is a book for adults but it a short quick...

" Amma , Take me " by Bhakti Mathur

Books that have beautiful presentations are everybodies favourite irrespective of any age group. [wpvideo 5p0ElTSS] These books authored by Amazing Bhakti Mathur are filled with knowledge of Indian Regilious Monuments . These books make an amazing way to introduce the kids of your home ( they may be your little siblings, cousins to your own kids ). , the beauty of unity in diversity in India. The beautiful pages are coloured with hues of Indian culture , the rich history different religions of Sikh - The valour of Golden temple , The blissful Dargah of Muslim community and the enriching Tirupati temple of Hindus. Author's style of narration is smooth,enjoyable and exciting for kids to read. Oh ! these books made me nostalgic and they are such beauties to have in your collection and they make amazing and to be honest best gifts for growing kids for they will not only impart knowledge but will let them fall in love with the world of Books ! I highly appreciate author to have done...

Ashok and The nine Unknown

Author Anshul Dupare Publisher Rupa Publication Book length 224 pages Price 295/- Buy it here https://amzn.to/2SNYfVT Seems like author has done extensive research before writing this fiction. The dynasties mentioned comtemporary to mauryan empire were indeed ruling in other places. The religious gurus and other members of the empire that I myself have been reading in my study books were mentioned . Their characters were nicely developed. The backdrop of ancient Indian society is made visually easy to capture through his smooth effective narration with words that add to the beauty of the moments and flow. To be honest I have always felt interested reading about two empires in Ancient India - Maurya and Mughal . For mythology based fiction readers , you got to read this book. The valour of Mauryan empire of 3rd century BC, the transformation of a tyrant into a peace seeker , the twist and turns at every corner with witty proses here and there that asks us to think about our age old bel...

Love at first print

Author - Tushar Khurana Publisher - Become shakespeare Book length - 278 pages Price - 299/- You may buy it here at 179/- https://amzn.to/2C34mAp This book is a tale of a young lad named Ishaan who goes through various twists in that section of his life that comprises of the romantic relationships. A light read with heart warming moments that takes you through how most people struggle in real life while they search for the perfect relationship among imperfect people.But neither relationships perfect like movies nor people are so simple in their head ! So the smooth narration of Author lets us take a ride on the path of the journey that presents relationships can be still perfected through constant effort from both sides. Aesthetically it is such a very pleasing book to have. I liked the cover so much.Its very pretty , minimal yet colourful enough to catch any ones eyes soecially teenagers or young adults but not too overpowering with hues. The presentations inside the book with big bea...