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“Let me take you to a world where the line between humans and beast blurs.” The story follows the life of a troubled writer after writing a controversial werewolves romance spiraled out of control when she found herself stuck amidst the series of mysterious murders and dark and alluring world of werewolves turning it into a real nightmare for her. Will she live out of the nightmare or get doomed i...

“Don’t lose faith, my dear. You attract what you think and focus on constantly. Take control of your life and choose yourself and unconditional love, for you deserve nothing less. Do this with conviction and watch the magic unfold. A whole new world is waiting for you, like old petals falling away to make room for new growth.” We’ll be exploring two fascinating books — Aumnism: The First Ray of Da...

“A book of love, written by love that celebrates the power of human connection and complexities.” The collection of eighteen short stories celebrates love in different forms and relations. It is a captivating and engaging book that explores diverse aspects of love, from familial bonds to romantic bonds and inklings for a stranger, turning into a forever love story. The stories allow readers to div...

“Poetry is an art, emotion, and journey in itself. It allows one to heal at times of despair and uplift at times of joy.” What is poetry for you? Share your thoughts with me till then let me introduce you with some poetry books written by indie authors.

It all comes full circle, he replied, the edges of his mouth twisting up in a smile. Universal truths in butter. Secrets folded into the dough. Poetry in spices. Romance in a chocolate. Love in a lemon pie. This beautiful excerpt is taken from the book that I am going to talk about today.

What happens when two friends share their love of reading and discuss about their favourite read? Here I am in discussion with Siddharth on Lessons in Chemistry. “Lessons in Chemistry is about Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist who faces sexism and discrimination in the 1960s, but her life takes a turn when she becomes the unlikely host of a cooking show. However, she’s not just teaching women to...

“I never thought I’d lose you. It happened too suddenly. I still don’t want to believe it. I can’t believe it. You are with me now, but when I return to the present, we’ll never meet again. Why is life so cruel?” Wait, wait, wait, what is it with “returning to present” isn’t she is in present. No, my friends, your host is back with the fifth book of the series where people can travel through time.

“ I am not your data, nor am I your vote bank I am not your project, or any exotic museum object I am not the soul waiting to be harvested Nor am I the lab where your theories are tested I am not your cannon fodder, or the invisble worker, Or your entertainment at India Habitat Center I am not your field , your crowd, your history Your help your guilt you medallions of your victory, I refuse rejec...

“Problems are a constant in life. When you solve your health problem by buying a gym membership, you create new problems, like having to get up early to get to the gym on time, sweating for 30 minutes on an elliptical, and then getting showered and changed for work so you don’t stink up the whole office. When you solve your problem of not spending enough time with your partner by designating Wedne...

“Do you wonder about the scenes behind the cricket tournaments where players bidding happens? If not so, here's to diving in the chaotic and mysterious world of behind the scenes of team formation.”

Do you know I have written books too? You will find me reading and talking about books most of time, but did you find me writing one? I am sure you did not because rarely I talked about them and that rare is when I am coming up with a new book. So hear this episode to know about my books!

“The trick to keeping a secret is: don't write it down!” Just listen to that line again, and reflect! Let me highlight this quote. Often we either unfold secrets by sharing or may be oversharing. But if you keep it unshared, and still wish to clear off the mind, never ever dare to write it down, you never know who can get hold of it. Thinking about why am I talking about this, because today’s epis...

"Knowledge can be conveyed, but not wisdom. It can be found, it can be lived, it is possible to be carried by it, miracles can be performed with it, but it cannot be expressed in words and taught." Wow, one of the best ways to express wisdom, it is the truth many won’t accept and run behind inheriting wisdom from others. I am sure you are also in deep thought about it now. So, to break your chain...

“It was a wonderful night, such a night as is only possible when we are young, dear reader. The sky was so starry, so bright that looking at it, one could not help asking oneself whether ill-humoured and capricious people could live under such a sky.” OMG, this book and the quotes in it are so powerful and soothing to keep you hooked for the longest times. Follow @prickedinsight on Instagram to st...

“Do you believe in black magic or the supernatural? Everyone talks about scientific reasons and stuff but know one understand behind the scenes of the supernatural powers. I am sure you are also wondering why am I mentioning about black magic and the supernatural power, because our book for today’s episode is around horror, suspense and supernatural.”

“Of course we can’t visit every place or meet every person or do every job, yet most of what we’d feel in any life is still available. We don’t have to play every game to know what winning feels like. We don’t have to hear every piece of music in the world to understand music. We don’t have to have tried every variety of grape from every vineyard to know the pleasure of wine. Love and laughter and...

One Story, Three Perspectives “Do you believe in controlling life with money or you already know that that it is money who controls you?” I know I might sound stupid to many of you talking about money, but dear readers if I won’t talk about it now, then how would I convince you to read the book I am going to talk about today.

“He was astonished when he got back. The monkey was cradling the baby in her lap like a mother. The rags she had been wrapped in were lying to the side. The baby wasn’t crying and had opened her eyes, soaking up the warmth of the monkey’s body. Seeing her master enter, Laccho quickly put the baby back in her rags and stepped back in fear.” Animals too have sympathy. Do you agree?

“Why do things seem beautiful when we think about them as the past? Is the present only helpful in collecting memories? Can we only find happiness by looking at the past?” Do you also spend time rejuvenating the past rather than finding joys in the present? This book is going to change your perspective of looking at life. A bird on my windowsill by Manav Kaul is a bundle of emotions, love, joy, so...

This story isn’t about that man, so you don’t really need to think about him right now. Well obviously you can’t help thinking about him, it’s like saying "Don't think about biscuits,” and now you are thinking about biscuits.” I bet you are now thinking about biscuits.

”If you find my stories dirty, the society you are living in is dirty. With my stories, I only expose the truth,” said Manto. Isn’t that a bitter truth that the person who tries to unfold the wrong practices done in the society is treated as the sinner or culprit in itself. I am sure you might have come across such people or you might yourself have faced the stern look of the society when you trie...

“The days of nothingness don't always have to end in burnout or start feeling frustrated and helpless. You can change them before you hit rock bottom.” Does that make any sense to you? I am sure you feel it, because we all go through the days when we end up doing nothing and we start cribbing ourselves for not being productive.

Have you ever read a short story collection full of diverse genres leading from heart-warming tales to spine-chilling narratives or redemption story in one single book? If not, let me tell you about one such book I read recently.

Yes, I look out that window every day. I notice the change in the trees, how strong the wind is blowing. It’s as if I can see time actually passing through that window pane. Because I know my time is almost done, I am drawn to nature like I’m seeing it for the first time. It is an excerpt from the book I will be talking about today and I wish to highlight how beautifully nature helps us to realize...

Ever thought of witnessing life on planets other than Earth? What if I tell you a book that talks about colonizing Mars? Will you check it out? I am sure that intrigued you and gave a hint about where I am leading to.