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William Wilkie Collins (8 January 1824 – 23 September 1889) was an English novelist, playwright and short story writer best known for The Woman in White(1859) and The Moonstone(1868). The last has been called the first modern English detective novel. Born to the family of a painter, William Collins, in London, he grew up in Italy andContinue reading “The Moonstone – Wilkie Collins”

In continuation of my intention to learn and understand economics better, I picked up Poor Economics. Various aspects and factors affecting poverty were discussed in detail. They say there two sides to the same story. Hence when discussing every aspect relating to poverty, they have talked in detail taking into account both sides of theContinue reading “Poor Economics -Review”

#review Paraa “Your choices will gather the courage if a lion, the strength of an elephant, and the wisdom of a monk to face the challenge of life if you want to face the adversity” The book is story of women who marries a naval officer who is very abusive and possessive. She tried toContinue reading “Paraa Review”

That thing about you by @authorabhaidevMy first post and review for this year 2020….. Subodh, who works for a multinational IT firm based in Mumbai. He is introvert, immature, indiscipline and has no goal with what he want to do with his life. Although he is very aware of this, he doesn’t do anything aboutContinue reading “That thing about you – Review”

#bookreview of Becoming by Michelle Obama “When they go low, we go high” – Michelle Obama, Becoming Becoming is a that you must take your time to read to enjoy reading. The book is a very inspirational and motivational read. The memoir is a journey of amazing women whose first choice wasn’t to be firstContinue reading “Becoming by Michelle Obama”

The book is collection of poems which are categorised into different sections. The poems covers various aspects of life  ranging from romance, breakup, harsh realities, the dilemma that we face on different situations etc… He even touches on few topics that are relevant to society and politics such the communal riots, caste divide etc andContinue reading “The camphor of Night – Samir Satam”

And then there were done by Agatha Christie and published by @harpercollinsin Yet another amazing mystery novel by Agatha Christie. She has an charm of writing an thriller which makes for a gripping read. Ten strangers were invited to soldier island which is cut off from the mainland. The host  is absent for some mysteriousContinue reading “And then there were none – Agatha Christie review”

I do what I do is authored by Raghuram Rajan, an economist and former RBI governor. He came up with the title of the book from one the statement he made in his initial speeches when he took over as the governor I am Raghuram Rajan and I do What I do” – I doContinue reading “I do What I do – Raghuram Rajan”

Set in backdrop of Kolkata, Winter poems by Sabarna Roy is collection of poetry. The poems are a take on various facets of life including death. The message the each poem is trying to convey is deep. Language and words used by the author is amazing and convey the right emotions. The poems talks aboutContinue reading “Winter Poems – Sabarna Roy review”

The books comprises a short story and collection of poems. It deals with complexities of love, relationship and companionship in this  complex world. The author has expressed all the emotions in the story very well. But with the short story I am curious to know to what happens with the relationship between Rohini and MrContinue reading “PENTACLES – Sabarna Roy Review”