Give Your Heart A Break

Give Your Heart A Break

Author : Anuj Tiwari
Publisher : Rupa Publication
Pages : 200
Price : 195/- INR
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Format : Paper Back
Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :
When is it enough, really enough?
In love, never! In abuse, forever.
Written flawlessly with tenderness and fury, heartbreak and acceptance, Give Your Heart a Break is the story of Addya, a flamboyant, confident woman, leading a carefree life. That is, until the day she gets married, and her life suddenly takes a turn for the worse. Caught in a steadily deteriorating relationship, Addya is stretched to her limits as she tries to cope. Through it all, she has her brother Agastya standing by her side like a rock, vowing to avenge his sister.
Will Addya be able to survive unscathed? Will Agastya succeed in seeking justice? Or will he succumb to the wounds of his past? Can the love of his life, Tarjani, provide him succour? Inspired by a true story, this is an incredible tale of abuse and vulnerability, of the exhilaration of romance, of an unshakeable sibling bond that is at once unique and universal. Above all, this is Anuj Tiwari’s unsparing account of love and loss, capturing the grit and courage of a woman trapped in a loveless relationship.
Review :
This book deals with heavy subject matter and it does so with heart.
A very well written with great characters definitely held my attention. An emotional roller coaster, more than I normally read.
If love with all it's complexities and family are your thing, you must read this. The book revolve around Aadya , Agastya and Arjun. A great sibling story  and their bond is stronger than covalent Bond. Aadya who is going through a abusive relationship, files for divorce but the things are not that easy and she starts getting threat calls. Aadya seeks solace with Agastya and Arjun. Will Agastya and Arjun succeed in helping her ? The writer Anuj Tiwari portrayed the character of the Aadya excellently well. The book is a quick read. The title and the cover page of the book is apt to the story and compel you to pick it up.The language of the book is simple. Overall, a good read. Highly recommend.

Those Forgotten People

Those Forgotten People

Author : Aniruddha Roy Choudhury
Publisher : Notion Press
Pages : 514
Price : 600/- INR
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Rating : 5/5 Stars

Blurb :

Year 2013! He was educated and was a believer in everything that had a scientifically proven explanation. Sudhir, after constant failures on his part which led to an unwanted divorce, was thrust by a strange twist of faith on an isolated island. He gained unfathomable power, which had no scientific explanation.

He was not a politician, and yet, he was forced to pit his mind against a globally powerful nation, and that nation was guided by a man whose magical powers far exceeded that of his own.

His school curriculum never taught him to fight with a sword, nor travel time.

Yet, here he was, travelling back in time to unravel a mystery that harassed a royal family.

Here he was again, somehow managing to ward off ruthless, bloodthirsty, sword-wielding pirates with his own clumsily held sword!

To protect himself from dying? Obviously, yes!

But, also to protect the fabulous wealth of gold, silver, rubies, diamonds and so much more that were lost in the seven ships around the year 1782.

Review :

Sometime when people keep recommending a book you should listen and read the book. Those Forgotten People is such a book. This was my bedtime book for a while. The plot is mesmerizing and the story telling of the central character Sudhir is unparallel. I don't want to reveal much. The author Aniruddha Roy Choudhury jumps from time period to time period, character to character in a flawless manner. The imagery is astounding. Book was a easy read and yet gave me room to pause as I stopped to think. The cover page and title of the book is apt to the story. Thoroughly enjoyed the journey this book takes you on. A must read book. Highly recommend.

Where Will Man Take Us?

Where Will Man Take Us ?
The Bold Story Of The Man Technology Is Creating

Author : Atul Jalan
Publisher : Portfolio by Penguin Random    House
Pages : 318
Price : 399/- INR
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Format : Paperback
Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :

The first person who will live to be 150 years old has already been born.
The screen that we peer into will soon be within us.
We could soon be taking happiness pills before breakfast.
The perfect partner might need to be charged before bed.

This is a new world we are walking into. And the man who began this journey won't be the man who ends this journey. Where Will Man Take Us? explores the changes technology is bringing about in us-as a society and as a species. What will the next generation turn into, what will it be like, how will the new Adam and Eve live and love?
In this book, Atul Jalan tackles nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and genetics, seamlessly weaving the future of technology with the changing dynamics of human love, morality and ethics.

Review :

I can't say enough good things about this book.

Technology is pervasive in our daily life. My mobile phone wake me up and I use it throughout the rest of my day. From bathing to cooking to everything technology plays a vital role in human life. Everything is just a click away. This book changed has changed my entire outlook with regards to Artificial Intelligence and has revealed to me many possible outcomes with regards to the on going advancement of artificial intelligence. The book is divided into five sections. Section 1 . The Drivers of change 2. The new society 3. The magic of math 4. The end of mystery 5. The new man. The language of the book is simple and easy to understand. Cover page and title of the book is apt to the content of the book. I Highly recommend this book. A must read one. 

Life In The Sunshine

Life In The Sunshine

Autobiography of an Unknown Cricketer.

Author : T. Sathish
Publisher : Notion Press
Pages : 211
Price : 221/- INR
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Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :

"Sat, Sam, and Trib (a.k.a Triple sundae gang) are teenagers and they love cricket. They spend most of their time watching and playing the sport they love. They dream of making their living in the sport.

When they are not playing the game, they put on their thinking cap and come up with alternate versions of important matches or provide parodic answers to questions that have plagued cricket fans over the years.

However, fate intervenes in their idyllic life. On 18th April 1986, Javed Miandad hits Chetan Sharma for a six in Sharjah and leaves their cricket viewing life in tatters. The after-effects of this fateful event, continue to haunt them for many years.

Their problems don't end there.

Sat fails to graduate from school level cricket to state-level cricket. He is heartbroken by the loss of his dreams and faces a mini identity crisis.

How do the boys solve their problems?

Will the boys ever recover from that Javed Miandad incident?

Will Sat get his mojo back?

Come, join the heartwarming ride and find out the answers, as Sat takes you through his nostalgic memories of the sport and narrates his coming of age story, which is deeply influenced by the sport!"
Review :

A swift entertaining and informative reminder of the Wonder of the 80's and 90's cricket for fans of the game. This book is a work of passion above anything else. The book is a absorbing read for anyone who follows cricket. The story revolves around three friends Sam, Tribe and Sat. Who lives in the same society. All they want to do is play the game for India. Author T.Sathish weaves the narrative around 80's and 90's cricket beautifully and link them with the lives of three central characters convincingly and beautifully. The language of the book is simple and easy to read. Title and cover page of the book is apt to the story. I have enjoyed this book very much. Book is very original. A must read book. Highly recommend.

Of Aakash And Aarti

Of Aakash And Aarti

Author : Dr. Govind Sharma
Publisher : Notion Press
Pages : 194
Price : 200/- INR
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Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :

A compelling, heart-touching story of a drug addict.

Aakash has so much emotional pain inside him that he can breathe only because of the escape that comes from the hits of smack. He looks for succor in his school sweetheart Aarti but she opts for the fast lane to come out of her impecunious situation in life. She manipulates the top industrialist Basant Somani into a relationship entirely on her terms. The industrialist's wife Rajeshwari Devi is a kind-hearted woman of religious mindset who makes several attempts at cleaning up the mess from Aakash 's life, but he fails her every time. The turn of events takes Aakash and Aarti to Haridwar where they rediscover their emotional connection but Aakash has already gone too far down the road of addiction. Can Aarti bring him back?

Review :

The author has the amazing ability to look at the real issues.

Even though this book is aimed at teens. It is a very good book that actually deals with a lot of things that teenagers and even adults struggle with. Teen age is the age of immaturity so many of them like Aakash and Aarti follow the wrong ways like drugs and affairs. The author Dr.Govind Sharma writes characters you feel and root for in the book. Though the title and cover is not that unique, blurb of the book compel you to pick it up. Language of the book is simple and easy to read. Overall I liked this book. If you are looking for a quick summer read. This would be a good pick.

Beast

Beast

Author : Krishna Udayasankar
Publisher : Ebury Press. An Imprint of        Penguin Random House
Pages : 326
Price : 399/- INR
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Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :
'It was always the same dream, a dream that began with darkness and blood.'
When Assistant Commissioner of Police Aditi Kashyap is called upon to solve a gruesome triple homicide in a Mumbai suburb, she is dragged into the terrifying world of the Saimhas -- werelions -- who have lived alongside humans, hiding amongst them, since ancient times.
Faced with the unbelievable, Aditi has no choice but to join hands with Prithvi, an Enforcer called in to hunt down this seemingly otherworldly murderer.
But can Prithvi overcome the nightmarish burdens of his dark and violent past to unravel the mystery hidden deep within this secret world of werelions? Can he be trusted to save lives, or will he choose to serve a different, more powerful, master?
As a greater conspiracy unfolds and they very survival of humankind is placed under threat, Aditi and Prithvi must race through the dark underbelly of Mumbai -- from quiet suburbs to gritty brothels, from forgotten colonial tunnels to the lights and glamour of the inner city -- in search of a dangerous truth.
In search of a monster.
Review :

This book is definitely worth considering.

Beast is  fast paced almost like watching a movie. The plot was very clever and well written and it was also very lively. The story revolve  around Aditi Kashyap ( Assistant Commissioner of police ) and Prithvi. Aditi Kashyap called upon to solve the triple homicide in Mumbai Suburb. Aditi is dragged into the world of Saimhas (werelions) hiding amongst human since ancient times. Aditi join hand with Prithvi to hunt down the murderer. Book is worth reading to find out where will these investigation lead ? The characters are strong. This book is a page Turner from start to finish. The beautiful cover page and title of the story sets the tone for a brilliant epic story.  Krishna Udayasankar delivers great action and has woven a solid world here. The language of the book is easy to understand. Overall a great read. Highly recommend.

Saffron Swords

Saffron Swords
Centuries of Indic resistance to Invaders

Author : Manoshi Sinha Rawal
Publisher : Garuda Prakashan
Pages :258
Price : 399/- INR
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Rating : 5/5 Stars

Blurb :
How much do we know about the valorous saga of our ancestors from the east to west, north to south of Bharat? Unfortunately very little! Were we always defeated? It is a BIG No! But we have been projected as losers! During the last 1300 years, our ancestors across the country put up a brave resistance against invaders, first against Islamic invasion and rule and later the British. Hundreds and thousands of our warriors won battles and many fought until their last breath defending the motherland.

Indian History text books have hardly glorified these real warriors of the soil. We have grown up reading more about the glories of our invaders. A nation’s citizens, who are ignorant about the brave feats of their ancestors, tend to deviate away from their roots, historicity, and their sense of belongingness for the motherland. Saffron Swords that contains 52 tales of valor, is a tribute to the unsung warriors of India, both men and women, from the last 1300 years. This book is the first in its series.

Review :
Exceptional stories of heroism and courage !!
I don't have adequate words to praise this book well enough. This book is a collection accounts of extraordinary people  who laid down their lives for our country. The book is well researched and kudos to the author for writing on extraordinary people and freedom fighters of India who are lost in Oblivion.  The book is fast paced and easy to read. Cover page and title of the book compel you to pick it up . This is rarity among books. Book is clearly and engagingly written.A must have book on your bookshelf. Highly recommend.