RUKHSAT THE DEPARTURE BY SUJIT BANERJEE Blurb Where a story stops, another one begins. The thing with them is, they never walk alone. They always walk with a group of friends. Each reaches its own climax. Then with a final gasp of mortality and despair, fade away. No, they never die, they multiply. To the …
There are ideas all around us, inspiration from all corners and thoughts clamoring to be traced on paper or tapped out from your fingers…. Our mind is a big cesspool of constantly churning ideas yet when we finally silence the distractions and turn off the addictions of social media; many times we draw a blank. …
Encounters by Sumana Khan Blurb Someone Is Always Waiting Watch It [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqFmNEgWyqc] EXCERPT FROM THE NOVELETTE “THE STORYTELLER” IN ENCOUNTERS COLLECTION I stare at the cement bench covered in pigeon shit and spot the dim outline of the granite slab embedded in the backrest. Years ago, when the bench was new, the granite slab …
The Arithmetic of Breasts and other Stories is a remarkable short story collection, for the bold, different name; partly sensual, partly intimidating. Imagine how breasts and math can be linked? That itself should be enough for you to pick this book. Add to that the rather distinct, confident, no-holds barred voice of Rochelle and you have …
Marijuana Dairies is a collection of stories on addiction, and a book addict like me could not miss reading these stories; I wanted to find how they have justified the title of addiction and what kind of stories made up the book. I was not disappointed by the content; lots of good stories and even …
Metro Diaries by Namrata The Blurb Love is one of the most amazing feelings on this earth, one that makes you the most powerful person or the most helpless person in a split second. These stories capture those feelings of despair, longing, love, lust, desire, want, dejection and admiration to create deja vu. Hold onto …
Social Potpourri – an Anthology has found a place on my coffee table with its deep stories and beautiful pictures. It is a labour of love no doubt. So much care and concern has gone into the book. Not just the stories that have been chosen but the whole package. The cover, paper, binding as well …
Tour Schedule Sewing Can Be Dangerous And Other Small Threads by S.R Mallery I signed up for reading and reviewing this book due to is unusual name. I like to read a little bit from all genres and historical fiction, witches, mystery and of course romance. Needless to say I was not disappointed, especially since …
This is a short story collection that not only has varied emotion in it, it also evokes so many emotions from the reader. I finished the book in one sitting and enjoyed each of the 26 tales varied as they were. Aditi has written them with a fine balance between colors and emotions and ensuring …
The Dating Game From fairytale romances to dating disasters and everything in between, The Dating Game chronicles stories of hopefuls on their journey toward happily ever after. In this compilation of dating stories, writers share their adventures and experiences while on their quest toward finding their soul mate. Whether it’s new love, old love…Mr. Right …
Book Blitz Metro Diaries By Namrata Touching, amusing and deeply moving, Metro Diaries – Love Classics are tales that will hold you from start till end. Blurb Love is one of the most amazing feelings on this earth, one that makes you the most powerful person or the most helpless person in a split second. These stories …
Cover Reveal Unexpected Valentinesby Summerita Rhayne “Love can be found at the most unexpected places, with unlikely people. Your heart might be searching for love but when love finally hits, it shies away from committing.” Blurb Love can be found at the most unexpected places, with unlikely people. Your heart might be searching for love but …
Short stories are always fun to read and usually the stories are a mix of various themes and genres. When Sundari offered her book of short stories for review; I was quite excited to read a book full of just ‘love stories’. The cover with the wedding bands and the wings on a pretty pink cover …
I had a lot of expectations from these short stories by Amit Shankar having heard so much about him (*grinning*) and the stories are indeed unusual. Not all of them but yes most of them. They explore a different side of the human mind and a couple were especially good. I had gone through his …