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Loved it.
I recently finished The Tonic by Mayur S Sarfare. Its a book by a Mumbai based author with story weaved around in the city of Mumbai. Its a fiction with multiple genres entwined into one- Fantasy/Mystery/Drama. I must say the language is really elite and the plot is fascinating.
The book addresses issues around Theism and religion which I think is quite commendable for an author from India where Religion is kept at a pedestal.
This is not the kind of book that will leave you spellbound after reading the first few pages but it's a book that grows on you.
I am a member of another group world's in the margins. there I have made a personal challenge to read all the stories listed by a c wise as the must read short stories in the speculative genre printed in 2020. yesterday I finished the first story. I will put up the name in a following post and I am going to start the second one now. I am also reading a novel by Alan Bradley called the sweetness at the bottom of the pie. this book introduces us to his detective 11 year old Flavia de luce
Dear friends, I read the Immortals of Meluha by Amish tripathi far before, but I felt to talk and motivate others to read the same.
I bought this book and kept it in my bookshelf for a lifetime.
i will be happy if people do the same.
A link to buy the book - https://amzn.to/2Mixvzx
One line from many of the beautiful lines from the book.
“There are many realities. There are many versions of what may appear
obvious. Whatever appears as the unshakeable truth, its exact opposite
may also be true in another context. After all, one's reality is but
perception, viewed through various prisms of context.”
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do share how they are, I think I will pick one of these this year.
Em Lost In Books wrote: "Palash wrote: "Reading The Dragon Republic and The Forever War these days."do share how they are, I think I will pick one of these this year."
The Dragon Republic is fantastic so far and previous book in series was also very good. This series is based on chinese history where events are inspired from 20th century china while background setting is based on Song dynasty era.
The Forever War is pretty boring though.
The curious incident of the dog in the night time
Reading உழவுக்கும் உண்டு வரலாறு a Tamil book by Organic Farming scientist Dr. Nammalvar.
currently reading the Revelations by Erik hoel
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1) all boys aren't blue - a memoir, an insight into the life of the author and what he went through to come up to terms with his own identity.
2) a soldier of great war - a 70 year old reminisce about his time in WW1.
I found both books to be mediocre.
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1) Graceling
2) the sun also rises
3) heroes dies
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Yes I read Hindi literature. Loved Mohandas! There was a bollywood film with similar theme called Manjunatha - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3056632/
which is based on a true story!
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1. If on a Winter's Night a Traveler
2. Gilead
60% in 1. Just started 2. Both are marvellous in their own unique way.
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Emma: retelling of a classic
The wrong family by Tarryn Fisher ( audio)
are the ones engaging me at present.
all are 3 to 4 ish, except Moby Dick which is too early to tell .
Em*bedded-in-books* wrote: "Moby Dick - real classic Emma: retelling of a classic
The wrong family by Tarryn Fisher ( audio)
are the ones engaging me at present.
all are 3 to 4 ish, except Moby Dick which is too early to ..."
Moby Dick was the second novel that I read. Played huge role in establishing my interest in reading.
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currently reading With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
just Dnf Black Swan White Raven, an anthology of fairy retells. Part of my snake and ladders cnalenge.it s supposedly fantasy. Well, it ws bouncers for me. also reading Mandu and The Wren as part of my Romance Challenge.
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Em Lost In Books wrote: "As the name suggest tell us what you read last, currently reading or planning to read. Was the last book that you read up to your expectations or it totally surprised/shocked you? Tell us here. :)"Immediate Background: As I am moving to Banglore in a week, my college friends decided to get together this weekend before I went south. We had planned two days outing in Lucknow, I had to reach there by afternoon.
You should know: I do not prefer to travel alone; I feel bored, how could you not - sitting there with nothing to do. So what do I do, I sleep through entire journey and somehow it would seem as if journey had have started a moment ago and now I have reached the destination, within a blink of an eye.
I have very recently started reading, and it was not long before that I started reading earnestly. So, what did I do, while travelling to Lucknow, I bought Ghachar Ghochar and started to reading it to pass time, by the time I realised that it was a short story book and I had finished half the book, I had reached my destination.
I will say that Ghachar Ghochar could be anything but this book is not boring at all. And, I finished it on my return journey. Greatly satisfied by myself.
As usual I'm reading 2 books 1. Self Help: POSITIVE THINKING: How to Declutter Your Mind and Rewire Your Anxious Brain with The Help of Positive Thinking & Meditation. This Book Includes: Meditation for Anxiety and Self-Healing
Im halfway into it. Its very informative and all the mindfulness exercises are fantastic. There is one Meditation that caught my eye and Im going to definitely try it out. Rolled Ball relaxation techniques- gave me goosebumps just reading it.
2. Marshmallow Murder is the second book, Im going to start today.
Marshmallow Murder
And I finished
It's Not PMS, It's You
Extremely Juvenile
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Started IR BOTM Guest List today.
A new release fun book about wineBECOME A WINE EXPERT BEFORE YOU DATE: BASICS TO KNOW ABOUT WINE
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TVWY7H9
Just finished Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two for personal readingJust finished To Kill a Mockingbird at school for required reading.
Haven't been able to get hands on books, and I'm pretty much broke..
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I am currently reading, 'Unhurried Tales: My Favourite Novellas' - By Ruskin Bond. The first story is really amazing.
I am reading three books at the moment. It's fun juggling between the different stories. And all three are very different from each other so it's easy to keep track of the themes and such.The first one I am reading 1984. I started reading it way back last year but I keep falling out of it. Hopefully will complete it this month.
The second one is House to House: An Epic Memoir of War . I have enjoyed it even though I don't read books of this genre.
The last one A Burning is which I started as a buddy read only yesterday.
Namita wrote: "I am currently reading, 'Unhurried Tales: My Favourite Novellas' - By Ruskin Bond. The first story is really amazing."I started reading Ruskin Bond recently and I am amazed at how much I like them. The stories are simple but leave a lasting impression. The way he describes the hills and it's surroundings is captivating. I love to read but if one wants to get into reading, I guess most of his books are perfect.
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tempted to pick this one up.
I am currently reading two books. The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi and North and Southby Elizabeth Gaskell.
just finished 2 fantastic books.1. Secrets Mothers Keep by Anya Mora. this was brilliant and it made my weekend. poignant and thoughtful.
2. Accidentally Engaged by Rita Heron. She's a Canadian Indian and it was a fun read.
Currently on my plate1. Tbe Worst Case Scenario Cookery Club by Chrissie Manby
2. The Irish Heiress by Kaitlin O'Reilly
3. Florence Nightingale: The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse
Currently Reading - 1. Mythology: Uttara Kaanda - An English translation of the popular Kannada book on Uttara Ramayana
2. Comedy: You Are Dead. - A hilarious tale of a murdered victim who finds the afterlife paperwork daunting, I literally laughed out loud at some pages
3. Indian Books Challenge: Love (Try) Angle - A romantic story written by a newbie Indian author set in Aamchi Mumbai
4. Pick it for me Challenge: The Bridge Home - A book that was picked for me as part of the May 2021 pick it for me challenge
Although I feel a bit guilty that I'm reading too many books at once (this was not the case before I joined Goodreads, lol) but it's kinda fun to be navigating such diverse stories.
I just realized today after reading an article that it's the Birth centenary of Satyajit Ray. So started reading Our Films, Their Films by Satyajit Ray .
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by Elizabeth Gaskell."
Do share how you liked them. I see Henna Artist a lot on many GR lists. Loved North and South, book and its adaptation.
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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd"
A favorite!
Em Lost In Books wrote: "~~ preeti~~ wrote: "I am currently reading two books. The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi and North and Southby Elizabeth Gaskell."
Do share how you like..."
I loved North and South too and I found it had more depth and more mature than Pride and Prejudice.
Em Lost In Books wrote: "~~ preeti~~ wrote: "I am currently reading two books. The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi and North and Southby Elizabeth Gaskell."
Do share how you like..."
Yes sure. I am a huge fan of the BBC North and South Television series for a long time so I decided to finally read the book.
Leena wrote: "Em Lost In Books wrote: "~~ preeti~~ wrote: "I am currently reading two books. The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi and North and Southby Elizabeth Gaskell..."
I am loving it so far and feel the same. Jane Austen writing is a bit more romanticized version of the era. Though I like her writing for her humor and I like Persuasion more than Pride and Prejudice.
I finished a pretty bad Regency Novella- out of turn but the title an the pretty cover caught my attention. Sadly pretty covers do not promise decent books.
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