Batman's Guide To Life

Batman's Guide To Life

Breaking Myths Since 1994

Author : Chetan Soni
Publisher : Half Baked Beans
Pages : 91
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Rating : 5/5 Stars

Blurb:
I have spent 14 years meditating, levitating and constipating. During this time, I happened to cross a tunnel and kept on thinking while crawling my way out that “will there be light at the end of the tunnel?” Indeed there was. 

As I came out and dropped on my knees with my hands raised in air I heard a whisper, “What do you seek?” and the first words which came out of my mouth were “Sarcasm O’ Dear Lord.”

Review :
From the founder of Half Baked Beans comes a premiere guide to satire, sarcasm, mockery in their finest forms. I must admit I read this book purely because of it's title. This book is full of sarcastic quotes which brings smile on readers face. This collection of quotes by author Chetan Soni can lighten your day and enlighten your life. A must Read. Highly recommend !

The Reason Is You

The Reason Is You

Author : Nikita Singh
Publisher :Harper Collins Publishers India
Pages: 236
Price : 199/- INR
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Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :
Siddhant meets Akriti during their medical residency in Delhi. Their connection is instant, blossoming from the many similarities between them. So, when Akriti faces a devastating loss, she leans on Siddhant for support. In the heat of an emotional moment, the two decide that this must be love. But as Akriti's depression begins to take a stronger hold over her, she spirals out of control, sinking deeper into an abyss of fear, insecurity and rage. And while Siddhant struggles to help her, it seems like everything he does is only making things worse. Meanwhile, Siddhant's life gets further complicated when Maahi, his ex-girlfriend whom he never stopped loving, re-enters his life. Nikita Singh returns with a stirring story - exploring emotional health, the boundaries of traditional relationships and second chances.
Review :
It was a joy to read and I would recommend it to anyone who loves romances. The characters were so real that I felt I was there in the book sharing their adventures. This beautiful book is a sequel her book " Like a love song". The characters are so well developed. The author does a good job with balancing romance and plot. The book focuses on three characters Siddhant , Akriti and Maahi trying to mend their relationship.
The language of the book is simple. The title and cover of the book is apt to the story. Overall a good book.

The Last Avatar

The Last Avatar

Age Of Kalki 1

Author : Vishwas Mudagal
Publisher :Harper Collins Publishers India
Pages : 314
Price : 299/- INR
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Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :     
FROM THE ASHES OF THE WORLD, A HERO MUST RISE
In the not-so-distant future, India has fallen and the world is on the brink of an apocalyptic war. An attack by the terrorist group Invisible Hand has brutally eliminated the Indian Prime Minister and the union cabinet.

As a national emergency is declared, chaos, destruction and terror reign supreme. From the ashes of this falling world, rises an unconventional hero – a vigilante known only as Kalki. Backed by a secret society called The Rudras, Kalki, along with Nushen, the Chinese superhuman spy, must do the impossible to save his country, and the world.

But who is Kalki? A flesh-and-blood crusader with a mysterious past? Or the Messiah the world has been waiting for? The future of human survival depends on a single man. Will he become the living God prophesied as the last avatar of Lord Vishnu, or will he fade away as an outlaw?
Review :
I stayed up until 4'O clock in the morning to finish this book. I literally could not put it down,it didn't even occur to me. This book is beautifully written and I definitely consider it among my few favorites.
Author Vishwas Mudagal done a great job , writing was brilliant, characters , plot and situations very thing was flawless. The book is a amalgamation of mythology and Science. The story revolve around Neel.Who has immense power. Book is full of super weapons and armour.The language of the book is simple. The title is apt to the story. Cover of the book is gorgeous and compel you to pick it up. A must read book. I highly highly recommend you to give this novel a go. You won't regret it.

Race Course Road

Race Course Road

Author : Seema Goswami
Publisher : Aleph Book Company
Pages : 288
Price : 599/- INR
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Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :
Set largely in the Prime Minister’s official residence, the Race Course Road complex, Race Course Road revolves around the aftermath of the assassination of a sitting Prime Minister and the battle for succession that ensues within his family, with the elder son and heir, Karan Pratap Singh, trying to fight off the challenge presented by his charismatic half-sister, Asha Devi. 
As the search for the murderer continues, sex scandals surface, revelations about dodgy arms deals rock India and rival TV anchors shout and spar even as the country undertakes one of its most bitterly-contested general elections ever. 
Who will get to live in Race Course Road once the votes have been counted? Who will get to rule India for the next five years? Who will be the new Prime Minister of India? Read the ultimate insider’s political thriller to find out.


Review:
Race course road is a fun ride with lots of guessing about what is going to happen next. This thriller is a page Turner although it's not perfect but it's certainly entertaining and was totally gripped. The language of the book is simple and easy to read. Title and cover of the book is apt to the story and compel you to pick it up. Characters are well written. I had a very hard time putting it down but find that it read so easily that I was able to sit and read it for hours at a time. Overall a great read. Highly recommend.

26/11 UNFORGIVEN

26/11 UNFORGIVEN

Author : Manish Jaitly
Publisher : Notion Press
Pages : 242
Price : 280 /- INR
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Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb:
Even as Ajmal Kasab was saying that ten men who carried out 26/11 attacks in Mumbai were Pakistani terrorists, some politicians of the ruling establishment were calling it a ‘RSS Conspiracy’. It was clear to Vikrant that government would do nothing to take revenge for the death of his wife and daughter who died along with more than 150 others in those dastardly attacks. Forget about taking revenge, he won’t even get justice.

But Vikrant Maheshwari was not the government. He wasn’t tied down by diplomatic niceties. Can he himself extract his revenge from Pakistan? Who will help him? How will he evade the cops who’ve come to know of his plans?
Review :
This book is very poignant and a definite tearjerker. The 26/11 attack on Mumbai are not easy subject to write but author Manish Jaitly does so with grace, entwining the life of families. The book is raw and emotional, book drew me in and it was hard to put down. Vikrant Maheshwari character was well written. The language of the book is simple and easy to understand. The title is apt to the story. Cover of the book compel you to pick it up. Book is well written and a great read. Keeping you turning the pages wanting to see what happen next.
I recommend it for sure.

Ganjhon Ki Goshthi

Ganjhon Ki Goshthi

Author : Saket Suryesh
Language : Hindi
Publisher : Notion Press
Pages : 85
Price : 120/- INR
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Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :
This collection of contemporary satirical essays in Hindi is a way of author to look at the current socio-political scenario and an attempt to recreate the magic of Hindi satire once visible in the world of Sharad Joshi, Shrilal Shukl and Harishankar Parsai. The author takes a dig at the inconsistencies of the modern world, modern value systems and modern politics, waltzing around with fictional heroes from the past. You have characters from Rag Darbari wandering about, Emperor Ashok landing in Karnataka post elections and even legendry writer Sharad Joshi himself coming out of retirement to get his satire published. The attempt of author is to create an outrageously funny world without ever losing the grace, dignity and beauty of language, cautiously and carefully avoiding the smattering of Hinglish and cuss-words modern Indian satire and homour space is infamous for.
Review :
EPIC ! Hilarious ! Should be on every bookshelf.
Saket's satires masterfully blend sublime wit and subtle insight with brilliant writing and structural styles. Made me laugh out loud many times. A quick and funny read. A really enjoyable read. The title and the cover of the book compell you to pick it up. Definitely a good book. A must read book. Highly recommend !

The Watchmaker And Time

The Watchmaker And Time

A Fable About The Enigma Of Time

Author : Devang Kanavia
Publisher : Embassy Books
Pages : 115
Price : 195/- INR
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Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :
Pedro’s love for watches was born out of a strange incident in his childhood. Over the years he has become one of the most renowned watch designers in the world also holding the title, ‘the Maestro of Time’. One fine day, he gets challenged by his granddaughter on the fundamentals of Time. Unable to answer her innocent questions, he realizes that all his life he had been creating watches but had failed to understand what Time was all about. He gets on to an interesting journey in search for answers. The journey unfolds with the puzzles of his past guiding him ahead as one after the other his beliefs start getting shattered. Will the puzzles of his past ever let him get to the future? Will he ever find out the true essence of Time? Join this watchmaker in his enriching and thought provoking journey in search of time.
Review :
I really enjoyed this story and was very surprised at how well the author has written the reaction of Pedro. I love how author brings the side characters ( esp. Maria ) into the story and make you want to find out more about them instead of them just being filler. The story is engrossing and I couldnot stop reading. Story had it's flaws but was an enjoyable tale with an engaging lead and some supporting characters. The book is easy to follow and very fast paced. The language of the book is simple and cover of the book is apt to the story. Definitely a good read. Highly recommend.