Pages and Beyond

A House Without Windows by Nadia Hashimi is a heart-wrenching and compelling thriller novel that transports readers to the lifestyle of Afghanistan, exploring themes such as justice, resilience, womanhood, and turmoil. Review The story follows the life of Zeba, a wife and mother of four children, who ended up in Chil Mahtab, a jail for women in Kabul, when she was found with blood on her hands and...

In this episode, Prerita and I delve into the rich world of mythological fiction, exploring retellings, reimaginings, and the powerful lens through which mythology mirrors society today. From favorite characters to modern feminist voices, this conversation is a must listen for every curious reader. Plus, Prerita shares her personal reading journey and how books have shaped her worldview. From Sita...

“Some poems don’t end with the last page — they echo in your mind, in every moment you pause and reflect.” If that sounds like your kind of poetry, then stay right where you are. Tides of Being — Tides Of Being is a tapestry of 100 verses to take you on an introspective journey. It is a visionary quest of three distinct themes based on self-reflection in poetic form. The book has three themes: Vir...

“Are you someone who grew up hearing tales from your grandparents? If yes, here’s your chance to feel the nostalgia and relive your childhood once again. And if you haven’t, don’t miss the chance to experience the essence of grandpa-grandma tales.” This episode is about an anthology of short stories written by eight authors of the Indie Authors Group across the nation. The title of the book is Whi...

“Ever felt your heart race with every page? Or caught yourself thinking about a scene long after you’ve closed the book?” If that sounds like your kind of read, you’re in the right place. Until I Find You — Based on the real Jonestown tragedy, this thriller dives into the haunting aftermath of a cult's dark grip and a desperate search for truth. R&AW Material — Against the backdrop of real events...

From meet-cutes to mysteries, Harini Srinivasan walks us through the wonderfully tangled world of Lovestruck and Confused. Expect banter, bookish love, and a little time travel of the mind Host Handle: Tanvi Agarwal Guest Handle:   Harini Srinivasan    Pages and Beyond on Audible: Tune in Here

Once Upon A Beginning by Nalini Ramachandran is a vibrant collection of folklore of the origin and beliefs associated with certain communities across India that will not only turn out educational but will stay with readers for long leaving them in awe of the knowledge it imparts. Read blog here: Once Upon A Beginning

Introducing Arpit Agarwal, a former TV media professional with nearly 30 years of experience, now stepping into the world of writing as a published author. This episode will be about his incredible journey through the media industry and his debut book, Raw Material. Host Handle: https://www.instagram.com/prickedinsight Guest Handle: https://www.instagram.com/thearpitagarwal Pages and Beyond on Aud...

"When I read a book it feels like real life, and when I put the book down it’s like I go back into the dream.” Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell is a compelling and emotionally resonant thriller that will keep readers hooked. The plot follows the events after the sudden disappearance of a fifteen-year-old girl, Ellie. Even after ten years of her disappearance, her mother's life did not get stable,...

“Readers make their own connections to words, irrespective of the writer’s intentions, and each reader gains something unique." This is how this book is going to turn out for every reader who is going to pick it up! What Your Are Looking For Is In The Library by Michiko Aoyama is a cozy fantasy novel that offers a new meaning to every reader who picks it up. The story portrays the ordinary act of...

Letters from Hindustan by Kopal Khanna is a collection of 22 real-life short stories sourced from storytelling platform TapeATale. It is unlike typical books that tell stories in memoirs and biographies. Instead, this book offers a collection of short stories from the experiences of different people with whom the author has crossed paths at some point in her journey of creating and sharing stories...

Sharing the joy of reading and the art of writing the horror thriller. An author who started his first book merely out of bet, turned it into a novel that will haunt you, keep you hooked till the end and make you wonder about the plot twists. If you are interested to join me on my podcast show, dm me on my instagram handle prickedinsight. Host Handle:  https://www.instagram.com/prickedinsight   Gu...

"But really, both of them knew why they kept attending these parties: because they had become one of the few opportunities the four of them had to be together, and at times, they seemed to be their only opportunity to create memories the four of them could share, keeping their friendship alive by dropping bundles of kindling onto a barely smoldering black smudge of fire. It was their way of preten...

“What was the point of trying to save them, if they were going to meet death anyway? Abducted and treated like animals at the hands of their enemies, and no different back home.” Bringing in the harsh realities and brutalities women faces in the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan. A Tale of resilience, hope, abduction and restoration. From the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan, Beneath Divide...

From the heart of the chef and soul of the romance author, this episode is filled with flavours of spices from life. If you are interested to join me on my podcast show, dm me on my instagram handle prickedinsight. Host Handle:   https://www.instagram.com/prickedinsight    Guest Handle:   https://www.instagram.com/almost.famous.author Pages and Beyond on Audible: https://www.audible.in/pd/B0DP5DSV...

“Khushkismat hote hain ve log jinke paas lautane ke liye ghar hota hai ya fir koi aisi jagah hoti hai jisko ghar bola jaa sake. Jinke ghar nahi hote ve zindagi bhar bhagkar bhi kahi pahunchte nahi jab tak ki ve kisi ek jagah rukkar use apna ghar nahi maan lete hain.” Kya apne bhi kabhi aisa mehsus kiya hai? Aksar jo log apne ghar yaani apne parivar se door padhne ya naukri karne aate hain ve log i...

“What comes in your mind, when a person mentions “Nosy Aunty?” Is it, “Beta agla number tumhara hai, Shaadi Kab kar re ho, arey tum toh bahut kamate hoge na suna hai badi company me kam karte ho” and blah.. Blah.. blah… But what if I tell you about the real version of nosiness of aunties is the new “vigil”! Review Vigil Aunties by Richa S Mukherjee features Adhunik Vikas Cooperative Society and it...

“Think of your Happy Place, the cool voice in my ear instructs. Picture it. Glimmering blue washes across the backs of my eyes. How does it smell? Wet rock, brine, butter sizzling in a deep fryer, and a spritz of lemon on the tip of my tongue. What do you hear? Laughter, the slap of water against the bluffs, the hiss of the tide drawing back, over sand and stone. What can you feel? Sunlight, every...

The one who understands love and actually loves, is beyond all misery and ill thoughts.. If your life is miserable, inspect your claim for love. Any pain within you, mitigates in the presence of love. Pain and love can’t reside together. - Checkmate by Abha Jha If you are interested to join me on my podcast show, dm me on my instagram handle prickedinsight. Host Handle: https://www.instagram.com/p...

In today’s episode, I have come up with something interesting, something that will bring to you a fresh perspective of reading experience. I am going to talk about the benefits of listening to audiobooks on audible and how they can transform your reading journey. Let’s be honest, finding time to sit down with a book in the middle of a hectic schedule isn’t always easy. Have you ever felt like you'...

The Colony Brats by Vineed P Menon is a contemporary fiction with a flair of action and drama taking readers on a journey of seeking justice against discrimination. The story is set in an industrial town in Maharashtra, India exploring themes of social inequality between hierarchical distribution of employment in Cement Plant, leading to sequences of events causing action, drama, plotting, and vio...

It was an insightful discussion with the author Raghavan Srinivasan exploring his literary journey, delve into his latest work, and discuss his passion for writing about India and its philosophy. We also touch upon his dream collaborations and personal favorites, offering listeners glimpse into the mind of a writer. From fiction to history he has written five books. Reach out to Host: https://www....

Often passion goes hand in hand with professional life, and being one of the persons who juggles between the two, it was my call to do a podcast on this. In this episode, I am talking with Shreya about her content creation journey with professional life which is way different from what she shares on social media. Check out the full episode to know how she balances her work, life and content creati...

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” That’s so true, and I am sure everyone of us comes across such a situation where this quote fits. Subscribe to my Youtube: https://youtube.com/@prickedinsight

“The temperature in the room plummeted dramatically , despite the power cut, as if the very air itself had turned cold with dread. Outside, the sky darkened ominously while distant thunder rumbled like a warning from the heavens.” If you are wondering what it is, let me enlighten you that this is taken from the book that I am going to talk about today, a book that made me fall in love with the wri...