SHYAM: The artsy illustration of the most beautiful tale from India! By Devdutt Pattanaik #BookReview

SHYAM by Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher: Penguin Random House

ISBN: 978-0-670-08446-3

Genre: Mythology

Pages: 274

Rating: 4/5

A beautiful Illustrative story of the most loved and adored god in India 

I am not a mythology fan, but I have read Devdutt Pattanaik’s work before and he is excellent at narrating the tales in his own pretty fashion. Having being grown in India in a family that worships Krishna, the story of the god and his tales has been quite familiar. But when you get an illustration copy of this favourite writer to re-read the tale in a new way with a lot of facts stored in little boxes here and there – you sign up for it! That’s what I did!

Bihar Diaries by Amit Lodha: The gripping tale of how Bihar's most dangerous criminal was caught! #BookReview

Bihar Diaries by Amit Lodha

Publisher: Penguin Random House

ISBN: 978-0-143-44435-0

Genre: Non-Fiction

Pages: 280

Rating: 2/5

A light read with intriguing writing style and funny random moments. The focus is on the police department with political influences and average characters carrying about the story!

Handed over to me as a part of new launch, the title of the book seemed interesting “The True Story of how Bihar’s most dangerous criminal was caught’ and the fact that it is going to be turned into a movie directed by Neeraj Pandey intrigued me.

Job Be Damned by Rishi Piparaiya - A satirical take on corporate life! #BookReview

Job be Damned by Rishi Piparaiya

Publisher: Harper Collins India

ISBN: 978-93-5277-767-9

Genre: Business & Management

Pages: 252

Rating: 4/5

If corporate life looks like a fairyland with stable earnings and shiny bubbles moving in the air – Rishi Piparaiya has cleverly burst those bubbles and brought people to reality!

Taking a rather satirical take on the corporate life that takes the honest road to dealing with the crunching office politics, confusing situations and dealing with people of different motives - Job Be Damned is a light read with interesting use of words!

Happy World Book Day!! Read! We read to know we're not alone!

Happy World Book Day!

Isn't reading an enriching experience? Like you travel to some other world, in some other time, into someone else's mind and see a life progressing while just sitting and enjoying everything that happens! 

A day in the life by Anjum Hasan! Short Stories that take you places #BookReview

A Day in the Life By Anjum Hasan
Publisher: Penguin Random House
ISBN: 978-0-670-09040-2
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 230
Rating: 3.5/5

How about a book that takes you through a day in the life of 14 different characters and their stories?

I have always loved short stories and actually enjoy reading them because it takes a very short time to read a story while being amazed at how the writer puts in so much in just a few pages. Besides, its easier to finish a short stories book than a one story book!

A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena! Unflinching story of a fearless girl! | My Plate Review

A GIRL LIKE THAT by TANAZ BHATHENA

Publisher: Penguin Random House

ISBN: 978-0-143-44301-8         

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 378

Rating: 4/5

Difficult and amazing – These are the two words I would choose for A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena!

I sat down to read this pretty debut novel with an amazing cover to lookout for a badass girl character which was described as a troublemaker ~ outspoken student. The girl by all means proves to be labeled and called as being a misfit in the society. Come to read of the first scene itself and you shall be intrigued. Tanaz Bhathena – You have beautifully opened the book with a scene where the two main characters of the book are dead and describing all about it!

Pinto has an Idea by Rajeev Saxena : An Extraordinary Read! #BookReview #FlipkartBooks

Pinto Has an Idea by Rajeev Saxena

Publisher: Bloomsbury India

ISBN: 978-9-386- 82693-0

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 272

Rating: 4/5

Smart writing, intriguing ideas and a thought that contains the desires of all the sane thinking people today. Strong character build up with a metaphorical thought running that keeps the pages interestingly vivid.

#BookReview The Nine Chambered Heart by Janice Pariat ~ Puzzle pieces of a girl's life from the men she dated! #Booktube

The Nine Chambered Heart by Janice Pariat

Publisher: HarperCollins India Publishers

ISBN: 978-93-5277-379-4

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 204 pages

Rating: 3.5/5

Unveiling of a character in bits and pieces from the eyes of the men she came across.

As the name suggests, the book itself is an account of how we live in pieces in the heart of several people. How the thoughts and notions that people think of us actually becomes our personality for them.

Turtles All The Way Down by John Green #BookReview #FlipkartBooks

Turtles All The Way Down by John Green

Publisher: Penguin Random House

ISBN: 978-0-241-33543-7

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 286

Source: Publisher

Rating: 5/5

“True terror isn’t being scared; it’s not having a choice on the matter”

It’s hard to swallow that I just read a John Green book, finished it and can’t really put my thoughts together as yet. After the smashing hit of the TFIOS there isn’t a doubt that John Green would move me with his words but taking on an intricate subject that questions your very being was something I had not expected. This book that started with a fan moment turned into a self-evaluation, questioning and mental awareness journey which has brought me a lot into terms with myself. Least to say I am nervous putting up my words together for this review.

Teenage Diaries: The days that were by Saurabh Sharma ~ a beautiful conversation with your teen age friend! #BookReview

Teenage Diaries: The Days that were by Saurabh Sharma

Publisher: Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd.

ISBN: 978-93-52017-26-3

Genre: Fiction

Pages: 319

Rating: 4/5

Childhood stories and memories hold a special place in our lives. And the most interesting phase of it is the Teen age. The conversation starters, the happy laughs and finding oneself doing weirdest of things through Teenage stories indeed makes us nostalgic. Therefore, I couldn’t put this book down without having a thorough sink into the world of teenage crushes, first kisses, exams, physical explorations and a little taste of the real world but not enough to stop the drama.

Romance in a war - a tribute to the IAF - Baaz by Anuja Chauhan deserves all the love! #BookReview

You always know whats in for you when you pick up an “Anuja Chauhan Novel”. Famed to be one of the most celebrated Indian writer with love for heroes, Anuja Chauhan’s novels have always been surrounded by simplicity yet complex situations only to find a hero come out of it all!

50 cups of coffee by Khushnuma daruwala ; a tale before when you go Groom-Hunting! #BookReview #PreOrder

Title: 50 cups of coffee

Author: Khushnuma Daruwala

Publisher: Penguin Random House India

ISBN: 978-0-143-42820-6

Genre: Non-fiction

Pages: 196

Rating: 4 star

Everything about coffee excites us isn’t it? Be it coffee mugs, face scrub (I happened to try one a few days ago) or a freshly brewed book! Well that is what pulled me to this book “50 cups of coffee” ~ the title intrigued me!