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Charlie Chaplin A Graphic Novel

 The Stars Of History - Charlie Chaplin is a graphic novel written by Bernard Swysen and illustrated by Bruno Bazile. Thanks to Net Galley for allowing me to review the graphic novel which was given in pdf format. I have reviewed a couple of graphic novels but this one was in high resolution and a delight to read.Europe comics had a great idea of introducing celebrities' biographies into graphic

Journey of the Pharaohs

From the blurb.Kurt Austin and the NUMA crew risk everything to stop a cutthroat arms dealer from stealing a priceless ancient treasure in the thrilling new novel from the #1 *New York Times* -bestselling grand master of adventure.In 1074 B.C., vast treasures disappear from the tombs of Egyptian Pharaohs. In 1927, a daredevil American aviator vanishes on an attempted transcontinental flight. And

Review: Battle Born: Lapis Lazuli

Battle Born: Lapis Lazuli by Maximilian Uriarte
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Solaimalai Ilavarasi - Book Review

I was awestruck by the plot of the story. I only read the historical fiction of Kalki's work. This short novel "Solaimalai Ilavarasi" had two stories spanning 100 years, both the stories are interconnected. The characters Ulaganatha Devar, Manickavalli, King of Solaimalai, Kumaralingam, Ponamma, and the father of Ponamma are one and the same.Ulaganatha Devar rises up to fight the British in the

Review: Free Comic Book Day: Star Wars

Free Comic Book Day: Star Wars by Miles Lane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: Makkal Thilagathin Thiraipada Patiyal

Due to the Tamil font support problem, the 200-page book was republished with 11 pages. Less information for MGR fans. Book Link 

Review: James Bond, the Spy Who Loved Me

James Bond, the Spy Who Loved Me by Christopher Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Udayar First Part - Historical Tamil Novel

The complete set of Udayar novel.




This book is the first part of the 6 part series of author Balakumaran's magnificent novel "Udayar". It is the story of one of the greatest Indian King Rajaraja Chola's ambition of constructing a Lord Siva Temple (Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyār Kōvil or Brihadishvara Temple) in Thanjavur.The book elucidates how the temple was constructed amidst the

Murder Aboard the Flying Scotsman

From the blurb


One blustery day in October of 1924, newlyweds Mr and Mrs Basil Reed travel aboard the recently christened Flying Scotsman, a high-speed steam engine train that travels from London to Edinburgh, for their honeymoon. With only one short stop at York, Ginger anticipates time with her new husband will fly by.



She’s wrong. Something terrible has happened in the Royal

Review: Anbulla Ethiri

Anbulla Ethiri by Rajesh Kumar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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