To everything that I don’t know, You’re my pleasant answer. To all the lies I’ve heard till now, You’re my bittersweet truth. To all the love I’ve lost that didn’t glow, You’re my eyes sparkle. To the life I could’ve had instead of a dumb show, You’re my one and only reason. For even in …
Random Access Memories by Deepak Kaul (Book Review #21)
Kindle Version of the Book Random Access Memories, a book by Deepak Kaul consisting of 10 short stories of various genres like science fiction, thriller, mythological, comedy and many more. The compilation of short stories of the fiction genre is my personal favourite. It demands a compelling narrative. The word limit nudges an author infinitely …
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One Girl Many Lives by Jimpify Publishing (Book Review #20)
‘REVIEW DID AS PART OF THE BLOGCHATTER BOOK REVIEW PROGRAM’ Cover Page of the Paperback Version As they say ‘Beauty lies in the eyes of the Beholder,’ One Girl Many Lives novel written by five different authors, published by Jimpify Publishing is the perfect example of this quote. Have you ever looked at a picture or a …
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2049 by Deepak Kaul (Book Review #19)
Kindle Version of the Book Would you genuinely believe if someone informed you that after three decades the human race would go extinct? Would you sincerely believe that this modern world for us to live will come to an end and all you have is present to embrace enthusiastically? 2049, a novella by Deepak Kaul …
Embers by Deepak Kaul (Book Review #18)
Cover Page of the Kindle Version of the Book Embers by Deepak Kaul is a book written as a humorous parody of the famous 70s feature film Sholay, a huge blockbuster and still considered a favourite of many. Although the author builds the storyline adopting the similar characters of Jai, Veeru, Basanti, Gabar, Thakur, Ramlal …
Melodies of Midnight (Poetry #10)
That one wild night, We talked endlessly after hours of midnight till sunlight. That one wild night, I felt to have come through the back door to heaven in one night. That one wild night, A night so beautiful blinded by the moonlight. That one wild night, You came into my heart to make me …
Soulful Love! (Poetry #9)
I'm on the night fringes with my thoughts on patrol. Some people in my past hauled me to a black hole. They weren't even human, just as black as charcoal. Presently the dreams I see are beyond my control. Came with burdens heavy, to dry my tears as your hidden goal. You plucked me out …
Stop, Breathe, Smile, Shine, And LOVE!!
There is a visible presence of so much pent-up hatred out there in the world. Just a simple text like “I need to talk”, “Can you call me, I’m feeling low” or “Can I talk to you, it’s important” would sound easy to most of you but being a listening ear to someone who is …
Game of Codes by Deepak Kaul (Book Review #17)
Cover Page of the Kindle Version of the Book The Game of Codes by Deepak Kaul is a book filled with snippets from the remarkable book and web series ‘The Game of Thrones’ set in the present time and era in the modern world of computers & technology. Although first look at the title of …
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Kindness is Scarce!
We interact with so many people every day, in traffic, in cafes, in restaurants, at our workplace and digitally as well. If you walk down the sidewalk in any major city or contact anyone online, you will realise that you walk past hundreds of people on an ordinary day (physically or digitally). The next time …
IF WE LAST: After Crossing a Light-year by Ishita Banik (Book Review #16)
Cover Page of the Kindle Version of the Book This book’s plot has the story narrated from three character’s perspective. Reyansh, Mahika and Avipsa. Reyansh, an Engineer from Mumbai whereas Avipsa, a college student from Kolkata, unfortunately, Mahika’s introduction isn’t clearly mentioned. When Avipsa visits Mumbai for a family get-together, there she meets with Reyansh. …
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Love is Elemental! (Poetry #8)
You’re the answer to my prayer, You’re my only near and dear, Whilst grief, fear and despair, All of it dance in the air, You’re the water to extinguish my fire, Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere.
Burn Zones: Playing Life’s Bad Hands by Jorge P. Newbery (Book Review #15)
Cover Page of the Book as on Amazon Burn Zones by Jorge P. Newbery is a memoir/autobiography of author’s fascinating life story of how he faces challenges since he was a child because he wanted to own a record company of his own. At the age of 8, he decides to run papers as a …
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The Chemical Drones by Hashwrite (Book Review #14)
Cover Page of the Kindle Version The chemical drones is a fun children’s book and this is my first time doing a review of this genre which proved out to be a breath of fresh air. This book is about fourth-graders, pretty mature than their age, very smart and intelligent as it seems by the narrative. …
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Love isn't an Excuse (Fable #4)
Cheerful greetings all across the first floor of a café filled with giggles and laughter gave a chill down her spine as she stood at the entrance of the café. Zabrina was nervous to the core knowing that her ex-boyfriend would also be present in this school reunion party. She was frightened to confront her …
Irrationally Passionate by Jason Kothari (Book Review #13)
‘REVIEW DID AS PART OF THE BLOGADDA BOOK REVIEW PROGRAM’ Cover Page of the Paperback Version Raymond Albert Kroc had said, “The two most important requirements for major success are first, being in the right place at the right time, and second, doing something about it.” Jason Kothari in his memoir Irrationally Passionate talks about …
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No Limits by Mukesh Bansal (Book Review #12)
Cover Page of the Paperback Version Another book of the non-fiction genre that fell into my lap seems to have increased my love for the same. No Limits by Mukesh Bansal is a book that has content on how to be a good performer professionally. As the Blurb mentions rightly that this book gives wisdom that can …
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The Patriot’s Legacy: Forbidden Treasure by Apurva Bhuta (Book Review #11)
‘REVIEW DID AS PART OF THE BLOGCHATTER BOOK REVIEW PROGRAM’ Cover Page of the Paperback Version The Patriots’ Legacy: Forbidden Treasure is a book about seven architecture & archaeology enthusiasts who are on a quest to explore a treasure of the patriots that have been hidden since centuries. The ancestors of these seven young adventurers were …
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A note to heart! (Poetry #7)
I’m so willing to love, but, Ohh so scared to be someone’s dove! I’m dying to kiss, but, Ohh so scared to go into the abyss!
Poison (Poetry #6)
Love is like Poison, unfathomable to find a reason, you loose the chance, to look out on the horizon, lover’s lips tastes like treason, yet we all yearn for this Poison.
Time Guard – The Awakening by Anmol Batra (Book Review #10)
Cover Page of the Paperback Version Time Guard – The Awakening by Anmol Batra is a book about the protagonist Arjun’s ability to travel as a soul both backward and forward in time. Do people like him exist in this world? Have you ever come across someone like Arjun or heard a time-travel story? Swati, the female …
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How To Be A Likeable Bigot by Naomi Datta (Book Review #9)
‘REVIEW DID AS PART OF THE BLOGADDA BOOK REVIEW PROGRAM’ Cover Page of the Paperback Version The famous English Idiom “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, is apt for the book How To Be A Likable Bigot, one look at the cover and no one can guess on the content inside. I am not …
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Midwinter Turns To Spring by Maria Veloso (Book Review #8)
Cover Page of the Book as on Amazon Midwinter Turns To Spring is a book filled with romance and valuable relationships intricacies, a unique book which I came across that comes with its own musical soundtrack CD. These songs are detrimental to the novels’ plot, therefore, reveals the soul of the storyline in their lyrics co-written …
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A Drop of You by Krishna Chhetri (Book Review #7)
Cover Page of the Paperback Version A drop of you is a story of three characters namely, Karma, Diana and Ghazal who are in love with each other forming a cliched love triangle plot. The story begins with the introduction of Karma and Ghazal in a party with their friends, revealing how they met later on as you would flip through the pages. Diana’s character then comes into the picture, she and Karma are inseparable childhood …
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New connections; New disappointments.
When I wrote making new connections are part of the healing process in my earlier post, I forgot to mention that it’s also a part of the learning process. The unbreakable promise which I made four months ago to my inner self, I am breaking it now with an expression of true emotions with this …
Bending over Backwards by Carlo Pizzati (Book Review #6)
‘REVIEW DID AS PART OF THE BLOGCHATTER BOOK REVIEW PROGRAM’ Cover Page of the Paperback Version Bending over Backwards is a travelogue of the author, Carlo Pizzati, a journalist and an author by profession, about his journey around the globe, to find a cure for a severe backache that has been sapping his energy for over …
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Love is a Sweet Poison (Fable #3)
As the cold weather announced its arrival with the advent of the windy breeze, he wanted to announce the beginning of a happy time with her entrance in his life, but somehow withheld his words. Dropping her back to her home; lost in thoughts and mesmerized by her presence, he was completely in shock. Met …
Love Requires Courage (Fable #2)
HE was daydreaming when SHE entered. Irhan as always the first one seated in class, a simple boy from Punjab aspiring to become a Company Secretary, taking coaching in Delhi. He was busy in conversation with his mind making plans about the future when he heard footsteps. Someone was approaching the class; his eyes were …
Yakshini by Neil D’Silva (Book Review #5)
‘REVIEW DID AS PART OF THE BLOGCHATTER BOOK REVIEW PROGRAM’ Cover Page of the Paperback Version I am not much of a fan of anything related to the Horror Genre, be it a movie, web series or any book. Despite being very skeptical in the beginning when asked to do a review for a book, …
To Be Read – An Anthology (Book Review #4)
'REVIEW DID AS PART OF THE BLOGCHATTER BOOK REVIEW PROGRAM' Cover Page of the E-book An anthology of short stories created by Blogchatter is a compilation of 17 short stories of different genres like Contemporary, Drama, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi, etc. Highlights include "The Shadow of Someone" by Leha Divakar, an alluring tale of a woman that has …
Love Burns (Fable #1)
HER heart burns with the number of colour variations of the purest form of love she has within her to paint his life’s canvas into a beautiful painting. Whenever she lifts her eyelashes to look at him, her heart skips a beat. She wants to drown in the ocean of emotions and love that is …
Let go of Resentment!
“As smoking is to the lungs, so is resentment to the soul; even one puff is bad for you.” - ELIZABETH GILBERT This one quote from the book Eat, Pray and Love changed everything in a split second. That very instant I had an epiphany! For almost half a year after my separation, I played victim-victim game …
Why do I dream? (Poetry #5)
Reoccurrence of a lighthouse, in my dreams, i lay very still, in awe of its gleam, standing strong, alone in the moon beam, this symbol of vigilance, situated downstream, an unsolved mystery, is my every night’s regime, Dear ohh dear!! Why do I dream??
SWEET KEEPSAKES!
In the midst of reading books for reviews, travelling for work, meeting people and friends, going through hell and high water (health-wise) I found my peace in this chaos when a boy smiled at me while waiting to board my flight at the airport. You all must be thinking how ordinary that is? Let me …
Once Upon a Crush By Kiran Manral (Book Review #3)
‘Review did as part of the Blogchatter Book Review Program’ Cover Page of the Paperback Version Once upon a crush as the title itself is evidence of a yet another clichéd lovable romantic tale by Kiran Manral. The book’s storyline resonates with many independent working women living in another city different from their native ones to …
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City of Nine Gates by Pankaj Rajput (Book Review #2)
‘Review did as part of the BlogAdda Book Review Program’ Cover Page of the Paperback Version As soon as I read the title of the book City of Nine Gates, the first thought came in my mind was, would the author talk about a city comprising nine gates to enter and exit? Or is it a …
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Sweet Journeys (Poetry #4)
Colours, Hues & Silhouettes didn’t make her look beautiful, it was the other way around. A daredevil so ready to change her Life pattern as she only had unhappiness & misery on stake. She wanted to cling to that but was skeptical, stood there in silence & shaken to the core. Only her thoughts …
A Soldier’s Poem by Ava Douglan (Book Review #1)
I am so delighted to showcase my first ever Book Review under the Book Review Program by NetGalley (really glad to have gotten this opportunity). Cover Page of the E-book A Soldier’s Poem by Ava Douglan is a novel that divulges a tale of time travel romance with magical fantasies. Jack Ellison Wills (the male …
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Veil of Ignorance (Poetry #3)
It’s all a facade, disrespected as she was flawed, became a convenient lightning rod, she thought it was odd, as everyone there believed in God, yet worried about that one fake applaud, her loved ones were in a quad, she waited for the final nod, fled with courage free from that squad, gracefully removed her …
DEFINE YOUR SUCCESS!
How often have you been given suspicious looks after telling your loved ones that you are going to start afresh career-wise?? I am an Economics post graduate. I didn’t want to go into that line because there was a gap in my career timeline (Ex- Housewife). I wanted to do something which I would enjoy …
Glorious (Poetry #2)
He was like a demon’s weed, looked ever so graceful in tweed, people around town disagreed, he refused to confess his misdeed, she was left heartbroken to bleed, her naked soul became obsolete, she embraced her sorrows like sweet, regained confidence to proceed, as she strongly desired a life to lead, well she did succeed, …
Forgive them.
I have witnessed quite many times some people in a relationship are like an Eagle who hold their prey (their partner) so tight and doesn’t want to let go. The control is so powerful and strong that the opposite person is unable to function. They tend to lose their intellect, mind and surrender themselves entirely …
Reminiscing (Poetry #1)
She wishes to go back in Time, when everyone only cared about, Mealtime, Playtime & Bedtime, when the only guideline was to thoroughly enjoy School time. where unconditional love, was the only Enzyme, where laughing hysterically on stupid jokes with friends was her only dose of Red wine, where sole attention wasn’t given to her …
ECSTATICALLY SINGLE!
Wedding = Happiness but Divorce = Sadness Why do we have this preconceived notion about these two words in our minds? Why do people have sympathy in their eyes when they look at a divorcee? Why does everyone think that it’s the end of the world? I don’t want your pity, I don’t want your …
Believe in Love!
I am complete in my own way. Yes, I have flaws and issues but who doesn’t? I want someone to accept and love me the way I am. I don’t want someone to complete me, I want him to uncomplicate me. Is it bad to still believe in LOVE? I desire a love that is …
NEW CONNECTIONS!
A deep connection you once had with a special one can change overnight and can become total strangers in a split second. Sickness, deceit, lies, heartbreak and death could change your life forever. Matrimonial separation is hard, every divorce story is different and heartrending but it doesn’t mean that we stop talking to people, lock …
EXPRESSIVE ART- MY COPING MECHANISM
The other day one of my relatives said “BAD LUCK” after hearing the news of my separation. I was flabbergasted after hearing the reaction. That led me into an ocean of thoughts. When did I give anyone the right to conclude my life’s decisions without talking to me or without actually knowing the facts? At …
