Story of Honor Killing - A Sister to Honor by Lucy Ferris - A Book Review

Almost two years back we had interviewed Lucy Ferris for her (then recently) published book "A Sister To honor" (In India with Fingerprint Publishers). As a token of gratitude, we have received a copy of the book. Unfortunately, during that period we shifted job and home so this book got into our...

Fall of the Kurus - Book 1 - The Making of Bhishma by Kamesh Ramakrishna, a book review

For me,  Have read Mahabharata where Pandavas were heroes,  Have read Mahabharata where Suyodhana was a hero, Have read Mahabharata where both parties were neutral, Have read Mahabharata where everyone had divine powers, Have read Mahabharata where everyone was a normal human being, Have...

Book Review - Voyages Volume I - A Collection of Poetry by Debjeet Mukherjee

Frankly speaking, I have not read/reviewed poem book in the past, not in English or not even in my mother tongue Gujarati. During Diwali vacation, I received this book from Debjeet Mukherjee in my mailbox. I checked the blurb and 1-2 poems and thought of giving a try. I started reading it during a...

Book Review - "The Other Side of Her" by Hari Kumar

"The Other Side of Her" by Hari Kumar K reached my home as a surprise package. I didn't subscribe for the book but my stars were shining so I got this lovely book at my doorsteps uninvited. Though Diwali vacation has affected the deadline of the review, it gave me a good company during Diwali...

Book Review - One Day by David Nicholls

A few months back I have volunteered in an event called "Lock The Box" by Bookchor and there I was introduced to many new great authors and books. "One Day" by David Nicholls is one of them. The pace at which this book was selling At the event intrigued me, so out of curiosity I also picked up the...

Book Review - Ashtamahishi: The Eight Wives of Krishna by Radha Viswanath

The writing style of Radha Vishwanath is different. Her first novel "Ravanaleela" reminded me the Asura and Ajaya by Anand Neelakantan. Though Anand has shown Ravana from a positive point of view, Radha has shown Ravana from a neutral point of view. I was really impressed by her writing style and...

Book Review - A Girl to Remember by Ajay Pandey

A wonderful cover & best selling author, one doesn't need a better reason to go for "A Girl to Remember" by Ajay Pandey. We got this book as a surprise Diwali gift (as honest review copy). A bookworm like me could not get a better gift than this. Book Blurb In every angel a demon hides,...

Book Review - In Pursuit of a Family by Shilpa Menon

This is my second read from Shilpa Menon. She has got a unique trait. She touches less discussed topics and makes a story around it. In her first book "Scars Do Heal" she has taken rape victim as a protagonist, who was scared of men & relationship. A wonderful guy made her head her wounds and...

Book Discussion with Khayaal Patel - Author of "Tarikshir"

"Tarikshir" was a unique multi-genre book that we read and reviewed before Diwali. Those who have missed the review of the book can check it here. Today we have the author of the same book - Khayaal Patel with us to discuss how he conceptualized this wonderful story. Lets start with your school...

Book Review "Bindu Sarovar" by Rajendra Kher

‘Top 5 book of Maharashtra Times’ and ‘Supernatural Thriller’ on the cover and an engaging colophon involving the Chinese, a lake and alternate reality set up high expectations for this book. Book Blurb This is supernatural Thriller. The story of Bindu Lake takes place in the year 2023. The...

You Suck As A Parent. Find Out Why & How Not To.

‘Parents Suck’ is a real bold statement. But it is true. Parenting and leadership expert Dr. Swati Lodha has proved it through her latest book ’54 Reasons Why Parents Suck and Phew!’ that parents suck in different ways. Fortunately, the hilarious book also tells us how not to suck. Co-authored by...

Book Review - The Alpha Yeti by Sum

I was not confident when I selected "The Alpha Yeti" by Sum. As the author has used a pen name and I was not able to get any information about him/her. But I had faith in the selection of WritersMelon. And then SciFi Keeda gave me encouragement to go for the book.  Book blurb Every tribal...

A Must Read Historical Fiction - The Peshwa - War of the Deceivers

You call it timing or coincidence but my review of "The Peshwa: The Lion and the Stallion" helped me capture this wonderful piece of literature. After reading 1st part if you were delighted then this part will give you feelings of Enchanted. If you have given less than 5 stars to the 1st part then...

Getting Kids to Love Reading Again by Bil Richardson

I have a passion for getting kids to read.  I became the stepfather of a son who doesn’t like to read and found out from the parents of his classmates that this is a very common problem.  I also did some research and learned that the number of kids who never read for pleasure has tripled...

Meet Bo Wu - The author of Mermaids are Real - The Mystiq Prong

There is nothing better than reading YA fantasies. Last week we have read and reviewed "Mermaids Are Real: The Mystiq Prong". Today we got chance to interview Bo Wu to know more about the book. Can you please brief us about your personal & professional background? I was born and raised...