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Inking to the Infinity by Anamika Bajpai

Anamika Bajpai’s Inking to the Infinity is an emotional and sincere collection of poems that gently touches the heart and lingers in the mind. What stands out most in this book is the simplicity with which she captures some of life’s most complex emotions. Her words feel personal yet relatable, as if each poem was written in a moment of quiet reflection. “In a Way” sets the tone with a soft, almost whispered sense of longing and connection. Its delicate phrasing made me pause and reread. Another favorite was “Fierce Like a Fire Ball,” which painted a vivid image of inner strength and determination through striking lines and rhythm. It truly captures the rage and resilience of a woman fighting to be heard. “The Window Dance” cleverly plays with perception and reality, ending with a twist that made me smile in surprise. What makes this book special is the variety of emotions it holds. Love, nostalgia, rebellion, identity and even environmental concern all find a place here. ...
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I Wanted to Be a Bluesman by David Joseph

David Joseph’s I Wanted to Be a Bluesman is a powerful and poetic tribute to the deep emotional truths of blues music, woven into a collection of short stories that resonate long after the final page. The title story is a beautiful reflection on childhood, music, and the bittersweet tension between dreams and reality. Told through the lens of a boy in a forgotten fishing village, it captures the soul of the blues not just as a genre but as a way of feeling and understanding the world. Joseph’s characters are deeply human, often flawed, always searching. Whether it is a brother chasing freedom, a record store owner haunted by a musical ghost, or a marriage quietly falling apart over a difference in taste and understanding, each story pulses with authenticity. The writing is elegant, full of quiet moments that speak volumes, and his respect for the blues as an art form is unmistakable. What elevates this collection is how the music is always there, between the li...

Design Your Career by Pavan Soni

Reading Design Your Career by Pavan Soni felt like being mentored by someone who truly understands the intersection of purpose, pace, and practicality. This book isn’t your typical career guide. It is a philosophical yet deeply pragmatic exploration of how to live meaningfully while staying relevant in a world that constantly evolves. What I found most refreshing is the book’s emphasis on slowing down. Soni challenges the default hustle narrative by drawing upon examples from science, sports, spirituality, and entrepreneurship. Whether it’s Bruce Lee recovering from injury by writing, Rafael Nadal taking cold showers to find focus, or Indra Nooyi aligning corporate success with personal values, each story brings the message home with clarity and weight. The structure of the book is beautifully reflective, allowing the reader to introspect. The concept of the “prime mover” which includes fear, greed, duty, and love as drivers of our actions was eye opening. I loved how the ...

Out of Nashoba by Jonathan Clark Patrick’

Jonathan Clark Patrick’s Out of Nashoba is a moving collection of memory-laced poems that feel both deeply personal and quietly universal. Each page carries the pulse of a boyhood lived with curiosity, hardship, and wonder, later shaped into a man reflecting on the past with warmth and clarity. As I read, I felt invited into the poet’s inner world where small-town life becomes rich with meaning. Poems like Six Stitches and The Tire Swing brought back the fearless, reckless joys of youth. I could almost hear the laughter and feel the sting of scraped knees. In Airplanes, the vivid imagery of model planes and the boy’s dreams of escape made me pause and smile, remembering my own childhood fascinations. Each piece is layered with detail that feels lived in and true. Patrick has a gift for translating memory into poetry. He does not idealize the past but looks at it with both tenderness and honesty. There is depth here that goes beyond nostalgia. His language is natural and unf...

Murder Mystery by M K Devidasan

Murder Mystery by M K Devidasan is a gripping narrative that blends campus politics, discipline, and crime into an engaging story that feels all too real. What begins as a seemingly humorous chronicle of a no nonsense professor and mischievous students soon takes a dark and compelling turn. Professor Aditya is one of the most well drawn characters I’ve come across in recent campus based fiction. His moral compass, intellectual sharpness, and unrelenting discipline make him a magnetic protagonist. Through his eyes and the ever vigilant Karan’s we see a college torn between academic ideals and rising delinquency. The gradual unraveling of Vishal and his gang’s recklessness is brilliantly portrayed, capturing how unchecked defiance can spiral into full blown chaos. What sets this book apart is its pacing. It shifts smoothly from lighthearted student antics to moments of deep tension and danger. There are moments when you laugh at the absurdity of a classroom prank and within ...

Deadly Clues by Amritendu Mukherjee

Deadly Clues by Amritendu Mukherjee is an electrifying and cerebral whodunit that introduces readers to Victor Chatterjee, a sharp and martial arts trained Holmesian figure navigating the shadows of a terrifying mystery. The story, narrated by his younger brother Rik, draws you in from the first page with an ominous blood spattered bathroom and a desperate plea from a friend whose family is being stalked by an unknown force. The novel weaves two threads, a chilling case of illegal wildlife poaching that spirals into international intrigue and a deeply personal mystery involving a stolen family heirloom and a gruesome murder. Mukherjee crafts a tightly knit narrative where every character, clue and footprint carries weight. What sets this story apart is its realism. The protagonist is no superhero, but a brilliant and determined young man piecing together dangerous truths while avoiding both bullets and bureaucracy. The scenes are vivid, the deductions compelling and the su...

The Prickly Rose by Christine D’Sylva

The Prickly Rose by Christine D’Sylva is a quietly powerful tale that weaves together the inner life of Deepika Kapoor, a widowed elderly woman, with the slow blossoming of unexpected relationships in the autumn of her life. What begins as a seemingly simple story about a stray dog soon unfurls into a deeply textured narrative of grief, memory, companionship, and feminine resilience. Christine D’Sylva crafts a rich portrait of Deepika, whose past losses including a sister’s suicide, a troubled teenage pregnancy, and years of stifled ambitions are delicately revealed over time. Her bond with the rescued dog, Prince, is tender and symbolic, quietly mirroring her own search for purpose and belonging. What truly shines is the interplay between Deepika and her two young relatives, Saloni and Jasleen. Each woman represents a different path through womanhood, the aspiring actress forging independence, the soft-spoken office-goer, and the seasoned matriarch reconciling with loneliness. Their ...