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E Book Review: JASHN: An Awakening

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  Name: Jashn: An Awakening Author: Geetika K. Bakshi Publisher: ‎ Inkfeathers Publishing   Available Here: Jashn: An Awakening Jashn: An Awakening is an anthology of twenty short stories which captures various struggles faced by victims of dark side of our society.  Stories touch upon various themes like sexual harassment, complicated relationships, gender bias, split personality etc. Stories providing a sneak peak into relationship dynamics and emotional tempestuousness.    Each Story is based on the theme; social issues (faced especially by women). Even though the book is mostly bases on breaking the stereotypes, it has other elements like murder/thriller which keeps the thrill alive. The Stories are inspiring and kind of a self help for lost souls.   Even though the stories are inspirational and motivational, they lack the element of uniqueness. I wish the author worked on narration part of the book, as it kept on switching between first person...

Papaerback Review: Chuckle Merry Spin (Us in the U.S.)

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    Name: Chuckle Merry Spin us in the U.S. Author: Khyrunnisa A. Publisher : Westland Books Genre: Travel and Food Format: Paperback Price: 330 INR Buy from Here: Chuckle Merry Spin, Us in the U.S.           Chuckle Merry Spin (Us in the U.S.) is a hilarious travel vogue about the exciting adventures of a two senior citizen unknown to the world of technology in a tech savvy country.          On their daughter in law's insistence Khyrunnisa and her husband V.K. who are very much comfortable in their home in thruvananthapuram, decide to travel to U.S. for her graduation ceremony. The enthusiastically start the preparations, and with everything packed and ready the embark on their journey filled with peculiar restaurant rules, tipping norms, confusing subway stations, interesting places and entertaining conversations.         The best part of the book, is how detailed it is, author has give...

E Book Review: My life Uncesored

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  Name: My life Uncensored Author: Cristina Caymers Publisher: ‎ Covenant Books, Inc.   Available Here: My life Uncensored My life uncensored is a Short collection of Childhood memoir of Cristina Caymers , is a short read, with only 18 pages. It mainly revolves around how author and her sister and their time spent on Maternal as well as paternal side of the family. Both the sisters spent their summer breaks in LA with their paternal side of the family.There are four chapters in the book; each chapter is dedicated to one family member of Cristina’s life, i.e. her Father, Mother, Grandfather and Grandmother. The language and pace of the used in the book is quite placid.Also, the editing part was done quite well; I was not able to any grammatical errors in the book. I like the display for raw emotions and vulnerability of the author.I also like how the author has provided Spanish translations; Even though the book seems to be professionally edited, the other aspect...

Paperback Review: Azad Nagar

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" Then needed to be free from fear of freedom! " Name: Azad Nagar(The Story of a 21st century Slave Revolt) Author: Laura T. Murphy Publisher : Harper Collins Genre: Horror/Thriller Format: Kindle/Paperback Price: 270 / 599 INR Buy from Here: Azad Nagar           Azad Nagar is a story of small group of people enslaved in villages by land lord, trapped in a viceous cycle of loan and slavery. Their fight for freedom and liberation.            Author has done a commendable job on research for this book. It's very different from the conventional book, I could picture the narration of author very well, felt like I was watching a documentary series. Author has described few episodes of torture on the khol community so vividly it brings out wave of emotions. The heart wrenching story of khols Nd thier fight for freedom is something everyone should know. I really loved the cover of the book, it's eye catching as well as potrays ...

Paperback Review: Sputnik Sweetheart

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                                                            "Understanding is but the sum of Misunderstandings" Name: Sputnik Sweetheart Author: Haruki Murakami Publisher : Vintage Books Genre: Horror/Thriller Format: Kindle/Paperback Price: 270 / 599 INR Buy from Here:  Sputnik Sweetheart          Sputnik Sweetheart is a story of an unusual love triangle between K, Sumerie, and Miu. A school teacher, an aspiring novelist, and a businesswoman. All three of them seek the love of the other. As the friendship between K and Sumerie flourishes, Sumerie falls in love with Miu, 17 years elder woman. As K struggles between the decision to confess his love for Sumerie or to let go of his feeling, he receives a call troubled call from Miu, Sumerie has suddenly disappeared from a...

Book Review: The Devil's Whispers

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  "Who has a why to live can bear almost any how" Name: The Devil's Whisper Author: Lucas Hault Publisher : TCK Publishing Genre: Horror/Thriller Format: Kindle/Paperback Price: 149/1125INR Buy from Here: The Devil's Whisper          A British Lawyer Gerard woodward is summoned to an ancient castle to assist a dying lord in his final times, However his excitement soon to horror has he finds himself more as a poisoner than a guest, Will Gerard Woodward be able to escape? What is the mysterious yellow eyed creature roaming the castle and what is the mystery of ancient vase?        The Author has successfully maintained the horror element alive in different settings be it an old spooky castle or be it in board day light of London Street. Plot of the story revolves around classic old fashioned, gothic concept. I loved the imagination of author in creating the creature and its characteristics, which I found to be quite unique and ...

Ebook Review: Strong Heart by Charlie Sheldon

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  Name: Strong Heart Author: Charlie Sheldon Publisher : Irontwine Press Genre: Action & Adventure Format: Kindle/Paperback Price: 372/1350 INR Buy from Here:  Strong Heart         Strong Heart by Charlie Sheldon is the tale of the hiking adventure of Tom, William, Myra, and Sarah into the Olympic National Park. Tom, his friend William and William’s daughter Myra are about to go on a hiking trip to windup some unfinished business at Tom’s grandfather’s grave when suddenly a thirteen-year-old Sarah is dropped off at her grandfather, Tom’s doorstep. After much discussion, they take Sara along. However, due to some unpleasant events, Sarah wanders off alone with an ancient artifact that is lost into the wilderness. Sarah returns after eight days with half a fourth finger and a story no one would believe, the story of strong heart; where did Sarah wander off? Where is the artifact she took and how is it related to her story? The author has very well de...