Uketsu is a prolific Japanese writer of minimalist mystery stories with eerie elements. The peculiar narrative sets apart his stories. His face is yet to be revealed as he only appears with a mask on his face and loves to discuss mind-boggling puzzles. Strange pictures starts with a lecture by a child psychologist explaining theContinue reading “Book Review : Strange Pictures”
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The Devotion of Suspect X
A murder.A suspect.An inquiry.Dimensions blend. Two old college friends meet by chance – one whose neighbor is a suspect in a murder, and another is a stubborn Physics professor. Chapter after chapter, in this book just like pawns on a chessboard, the story evolves in this book at a fast pace. The climax of theContinue reading “The Devotion of Suspect X”
I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki
It has been a long time since my reading of I’ve never been (Un)happier by Shaheen Bhatt. This memoir by Baek Sehee, translated by Anton Hur has been a positive read for me as it deals with self-awareness & mental health. When you’re having a hard time, it’s natural to feel like you’re having theContinue reading “I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki”
The Chronicler of the Hoogly
A book that took me back to the labyrinth of my roots! Shakti Ghosal has penned down a wonderful book. Astami, Pandemic, Fault lines , and The Chronicler of the Hoogly comprise the four stories in the book. Each story revolves around the repercussions of misdeeds and karma, often transcending over decades. The smooth knittingContinue reading “The Chronicler of the Hoogly”
Accelerating Digital Success: Reimagining Organisations for a Post-COVID-19 World
Reimagination of the future Ganesh Natarajan, Uma Ganesh, Lavanya Jayaram have co-authored this book to give technical insights into the world evolving while healing from the global pandemic. COVID -19 has changed our lives drastically and it’s high time to re-evaluate how the unprecedented event will shape the future of technology and how we allContinue reading “Accelerating Digital Success: Reimagining Organisations for a Post-COVID-19 World”
June Reads Wrap Up
Long- Short stories A fast easy-breezy read – That’s what made me pick up Long-Short Stories by Chetan Soni. Its collection of 5 Romantic stories will catapult you to rosy romance. I want to start with the story I liked the most – What’s in a Name. Two star-crossed lovers, Krish and Lakshmi, find themselvesContinue reading “June Reads Wrap Up”
Books and Memories : Part 2
Listicle of my favourite bookish gifts Chader Pahar Sibling rivalry over cleanliness led me to “win” this gem! My mother always managed to get me to clean my bookshelf with the promise of new books. In hindsight, a wonderful way to indulge kids in reading, what say?!! I was crestfallen at the name of theContinue reading “Books and Memories : Part 2”
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Are all marriages for love? Monique Grant is on cloud 9 when she is assigned to interview Evelyn Hugo, one of the most-sought Hollywood actress and philanthropist, who is now reclusive. An interview for Vivant magazine is scheduled as to cover the most-talked about auction for Evelyn’s legendary dresses. On meeting the glamourous superstar, MoniqueContinue reading “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”
Nonet
Sonali Dabade’s collection of 9 short stories Nonet. When I had heard about it first time on Bookstagram, I was intrigued with the name of the book. An apt name for 9 short narratives woven together in string – all standalone stories but the underlying “inspired from real life” current is quite palpable. Sonali Dabade‘sContinue reading “Nonet”
Ordo Ab Chao 