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”

Yellowface

I had picked up this book by Rebecca F Kuang – my first book by the author – since this was a July BOTM pick for our Book club Between the Pages. However, I dived in as soon as possible after reading the book’s premise. June Hayward witnesses her close friend Athena Liu’s death dueContinue reading “Yellowface”

Top 5 Free Audible podcasts

Woice with Warikoo Ankur Warikoo is a household name as a self-help coach especially, for topics like time management and finance management. Usually, a short podcast, that occupies the listeners with rapt attention for various topics like personal growth, balancing risk, and aiming for entrepreneurship. Listen on Audible (Amazon Prime Member) Kaali Awaazein Hands downContinue reading “Top 5 Free Audible podcasts”

Independence

Chitra Karuna Banerjee has paid tribute to her roots in Kolkata. Contrary to her previous books, this book is more fiction than facts. However, surely a reader would lose oneself in the atrocities caused in the name of religion. The lines were drawn by the British and Indian politicians – the effect rippled across theContinue reading “Independence”

It Ends with Us & It Starts with us

How far will you go to justify the cruel acts of your partner? The two books I saw everywhere! Open Instagram, open Facebook – Everywhere, readers were raving about these two books by Colleen Hoover. So I was naturally elated when I got “It starts with us” books as a gift. I encashed an AmazonContinue reading “It Ends with Us & It Starts with us”

Books on my Wishlist 2022

The Maid by Nita Prose The Maid was one of the No.1 New York Times bestsellers last year. That’s indeed one book I want to pick up this year – a gripping thriller. Better late than never,right? Buy now Death Served Cold by Sourabh Mukherjee Does it send chills down you spine when you readContinue reading “Books on my Wishlist 2022”

Must read Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni books

Indian- American author, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni makes a conspicuous attempt to give a voice to the mythological and historical lesser-heard. I feel, particularly in Indian society, that the female voice is often subdued under years of misogynism and patriarchy. The salient expectations to cope with the gender-based mandates which include living and learning to compromise areContinue reading “Must read Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni books”

Top 5 Audio stories you must listen on Audible

Listen, when you can’t read! Audiobooks are a huge boon in today’s world where everyone is on the constant go. We are always on move and seldom find time to sit down and pick up a book. No matter what you are doing, you can listen to it- be it gardening, commuting, or as IContinue reading “Top 5 Audio stories you must listen on Audible”

The Reading List

Can a library bring together two people who are otherwise poles apart? Can books fill up void in our lives? Sara Nisha Adams explores the possibilities in her debut book, The Reading List. When I had first picked up the January book of our book club, I did not check for much reviews or blurbs.Continue reading “The Reading List”

Colours of Red

The new Commandant Shaurya is posted to ‘Dandakaranya’ meaning ‘forest of punishment’ in Bastar based on his previous accomplishments. He is aware that his chances of getting a post of his choice, near to his family, will be better after serving in one of the most sensitive areas in India. Bastar is a Naxalite warContinue reading “Colours of Red”