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. ...
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...