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Name of the book - She is Shabnam Name of the author - Sangeeta Kampani Delve into "She is Shabnam," a poignant exploration of women's journeys across three generations, grappling with invisible barriers, marriage, and motherhood. Through Shabnam's narrative, witness the evolution of a new-age woman, earnest in ambition yet yearning for companionship. This book... Continue Reading →
Name of the book - Crooked Seeds Name of the author - Karen Jennings In the haunting landscape of post-apartheid South Africa, "Crooked Seeds" unveils a gripping narrative of familial secrets and national reckoning. Deidre van Deventer, anchored in her dilapidated corner of Cape Town, is thrust into turmoil when her family home becomes the epicenter of... Continue Reading →
Name of the book - Night of the Restless Spirits : Stories from 1984 Name of the author - Sarbpreet Singh Through "Night of the Restless Spirits," a moving anthology of stories that pierces through time to reveal the human spirit amid catastrophe, you may enter the turbulent environment of 1984 India. These tales provide... Continue Reading →
Name of the book - People On Our Roof (P.B) Name of the author - Shefali Tripathi Mehta Enter the world of Naina, where the past casts long shadows over the present in "People on Our Roof." Set in a weathered bungalow in South Delhi, Naina grapples with the weight of her family's history of... Continue Reading →
Name of the book - Her Revenge: And Other Stories From Bombay (Odd Tales From Bombay And Bangalore) Name of the author - Manik Bal Step into Manik Bal's latest collection, "Her Revenge, and Other Stories from Bombay," where the mundane meets the extraordinary. Through tales of caretakers, supervisors, and husbands, Bal weaves a captivating narrative, exploring... Continue Reading →
Name of the book - Nightbloom Name of the author - Peace Adzo Medie In the quaint Ghanaian town of their childhood, Selasi and Akorfa were inseparable cousins, sharing every secret and dream. But as adolescence dawned, Selasi changed, withdrawing into herself until Akorfa scarcely recognized her beloved cousin. Years later, their paths diverge, with... Continue Reading →
Name of the book - Acquainting Experiences Name of the author - Fedora Lobo In "Acquainting Experiences," we delve into the journey of a middle-aged woman grappling with a tumult of unidentified emotions. Amidst her inner turmoil, she finds solace in an unexpected encounter during a trip to Italy. It is here, in the embrace of a stranger, that she begins to... Continue Reading →
Name of the book - Instruments of Torture Name of the author - Aparna Upadhyaya Sanyal Delve into the labyrinthine corridors of the human psyche, where nightmares reign and the soul's darkest secrets await revelation. Each tale in this collection bears the name of a medieval torture device, unveiling the intricate dance between psychological torment... Continue Reading →
Name of the book - Cordelia Hatmaker Series Name of the author - Tamzin Merchant Have you felt lost sometimes in the world of adult fiction and want to read something light, yet impactful? Then this children's book series is the one you should look up to! Who said that children's books cannot teach you... Continue Reading →
Name of the book - The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years Name of the author - Shubnum Khan Off the South African coast, Akbar Manzil's once-grandeur now shelters misfits fleeing their pasts. Among them, Sana and her father seek solace after loss. Unlike others, Sana's curiosity leads her to unearth the mansion's secrets—the eerie East... Continue Reading →
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