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Gallant by V.E Schwab

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For most of her life, Olivia Prior has only ever known life within the walls of the Merilance School for Girls. But she knows she is special; she can see the ghouls lurking in every corner of the school when no one else seems to be able to.

One day, a letter comes for her. Olivia can’t help but give in to her hopes that maybe she too will have a family that loves and cares for her even if it means stepping foot into Gallant, her family home, when her mother expre...

The Weekend Away by Sarah Alderson

Orla and Kate’s decades-long friendship faces a great hurdle when their weekend trip to Lisbon becomes a horrific event in the former’s life. In chasing half-baked clues to solve Kate’s disappearance, Orla discovers the truth her best friend has kept hidden all this while.

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I probably would not have come across this book if not for the Netflix adaptation. And apart from its intriguing plot, one of the reasons that compelled me to pick it up is knowing that Leighton...

Dead Silence by S.A Barnes

20 years ago, the Aurora, a luxury space vessel, went missing on its maiden voyage, carrying close to 700 people on board for a tour across the space. When the team lead of a comm web maintenance mission, Claire Kovalik, finds the lost ship, she has no idea that her decisions will unearth the horrors of the past.

WHAT A COMMENDABLE READ!

I had no idea that I would come to enjoy reading Dead Silence as much as I did. I’m still taking baby steps towards the sci-fi realm, you see.

Copyri...

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

Bryce Quinlan has not known grief like that which washed over her when her closest friends were murdered by a demon. That day changed her, transforming her into a ghost of who she once was.

Now, nearly two years after, when the supposed culprit is behind bars, a similar series of murders begin occurring in Crescent City. When Bryce gets put on the case of solving the murders, she is forced to confront the possibility that they may all have been wrong about who is behind these horrific killin...

The 20-Minute Networking Meeting by Nathan A. Perez and Marcia Ballinger

One of the quickest guides to preparing for a networking meeting, this book explores why networking is important, some myths associated with it, and also deep-dives into many scenarios that help shed light on the dos and don’ts of networking.

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I went into this book expecting practical insights that would be applicable for specific circumstances, and that was my mistake.

This is a good beginner’s guide to understanding the importance of networking and how to ge...

Harsha: The Fearless Warrior of Thanesar by Rajat Pillai

Rajat Pillai’s historical fiction is a portrait of Harshavardhan, a young warrior who gets thrust into a position of great responsibility well before his age.

Born into a loving, royal family, Harsha doesn’t realize what it takes to lead a kingdom and keep warring forces at bay until he is forced to confront the loss of his loved ones and fight for his motherland.

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I love reading books that are steeped in Indian history and that regale the readers with tales ...

I’ll Never Be Young Again by Daphne du Maurier

Richard has never felt more ostracized and lonely before. When he is about to give up and end his life, a stranger steps in, giving him the chance to look at life differently. In Jake’s company, Richard embarks on an adventure.

Daphne du Maurier’s 2nd novel is as much a portrait of the unchanging nature of humans as it is an exploration of the lengths we go to feel alive.

This being one of du Maurier’s earliest works offers glimpses of her signature style – nature imageries, philosophical ...

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

When a plane crash lands in the Sahara Dessert, the pilot is left stranded without help. He soon meets the Little Prince, a peculiar persona who awakens the child-like curiosity within him.

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The Little Prince is one of the most hyped classic novels. I distinctly remember reading in multiple reviews that it’s not just meant for children despite the way it is written. And having read the book, I wholeheartedly agree with that.

The writing style is simple and str...

The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

Avery Chambers lost her license to practice therapy when she disregarded client confidentiality for the greater good. Now that she works as a consultant and has established an even bigger reputation for her unconventional methods, there’s no dearth of people seeking her help.

The Bishops are one such couple undergoing a difficult time in their marriage. Avery likes to call them “the golden couple”, but as we all know, not all that glitters is gold.

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Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

An heiress to a vast fortune is happily married to her former best friend’s fiancé. But when she is found murdered in her room on a cruise around Egypt, the suspicion naturally falls on the best friend, who had been harassing the couple. Hercule Poirot had only begun investigating the case when the plot thickens, and more suspects come to light where there had been none before.

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I picked up this book on an impulse one afternoon and binge-read most of it the same d...