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12 Years: My Messed-up Love Story by Chetan Bhagat

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  πŸ“š BOOK REVIEW 12 Years: My Messed-up Love Story by Chetan Bhagat Chetan Bhagat is best known as the youth icon of India. He is regarded as the voice for aspiration of modern Indian youth. His books are the largest sellers in India's history. Many of his books have been adapted into movies. 12 years My Messed up Love Story is a light contemporary fiction which portrays the messed up love story of Saket and Payal. Saket is a divorcee at 33 and doing stand up comedy at his friend Mudit's club. While Payal is 21, single and working in a equity firm. There are many differences between them yet they are attracted towards each other. But with the family and social pressure and culture differences, they drifted apart from each other. The book title has been derived from a time frame of 12 years which plays a significant role in the story. I happened to pick up his book after a gap of three long years. I enjoyed reading it with along with all the triumphs and turbulences in a relatio...

Swathwa Viprasthitha: The Voyage of the Soul — A Hypnotic Blend of Fantasy, Mystery, and Spiritual Adventure

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  Swathwa Viprasthitha: The Voyage of the Soul — A Hypnotic Blend of Fantasy, Mystery, and Spiritual Adventure Some books entertain you. Some challenge you. And then there are books like Swathwa Viprasthitha: The Voyage of the Soul that completely transport you, blurring the delicate line between the world we know and a world that exists just beyond the edge of consciousness. Jijesh V. Saseendran’s fantasy drama offers exactly this kind of immersive journey, creating an experience that lingers long after the last page is turned. At its heart, Swathwa Viprasthitha is a story about the mysteries of the mind and the uncharted territories of the soul. The novel begins in a modern-day setting, with strange events unfolding around a mysterious old book. But what seems like a medical puzzle slowly transforms into something far more profound and a multi-layered narrative begins that bridges centuries, realities, and spiritual dimensions. Rather than following a conventional fantasy structu...

The Lost Author by Chris Barkley

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  πŸ“š BOOK REVIEW The Lost Author by Chris Barkley The Lost Author is written by Author Chris Barkley. It is psychological thriller with a touch of suspense and dark secrets The story is set up on a remote island and dates back to the year 1949. A young novelist Eaun is invited by his mentor to complete his masterpiece. But when his mentor is found dead and his manuscript got missing, circumstances become more dark and mysterious. The hunt for the killer continues as the protagonist gets engulfed by the web of secrets. The atmosphere of the novel is highly mysterious and full of suspense. There are many layers to the story which makes it more complex and intriguing.The description of the mansion is haunting which unsettle the readers and builds up tension in the story. The missing manuscript haunts the readers till we come to climax. A must read for slow paced emotional thrillers.

From Confusion to Confidence: How Dear Rookie, Don’t Panic Helps You Thrive at Work

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  Corporate life can be intimidating, especially when everything feels new. You want to do well, but you are unsure where to begin. Dear Rookie, Don’t Panic is the kind of book you wish someone had given you before your first day at work. It covers the everyday challenges every newcomer faces. How to talk to your team. How to understand your role. How to avoid unnecessary stress. How to take feedback without feeling attacked. These may sound simple, but they make a huge difference in how you grow professionally. Grab your copy now : https://amzn.to/3LKZBlD The book stands out for its warmth. There is no pressure to be extraordinary. Instead, it encourages you to take small, meaningful steps. Over time, these steps shape your confidence. About the Author Pawan’s career spans India, Africa, and now London where he focuses on capability building at Unilever. His strong academic background from IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta complements his passion for leadership, learning, and creatin...

Life Without "If" by Sudipto Chowdhury Joyking Birje

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  πŸ“š BOOK REVIEW Life Without "If" by Sudipto Chowdhury Joyking Birje Simple methods, effective results It’s easy to get trapped in endless “what if” scenarios, which often fuel fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt, leaving us stuck in cycles of overthinking. This book, however, shifts that perspective by showing how those same “ifs” can become pathways to achievement. It encourages readers to reinterpret “if” as an opening for possibility and decisive action. The methods shared are clear, practical, and encouraging, making them simple to apply in daily life. Through its guidance, you’ll discover how to silence negative doubts, strengthen hopeful outlooks, and move forward with greater confidence and a sense of fulfillment. A must read.

The Turning Points: 1965 War by Sonnia Singh – A Legacy of Courage and Strategy

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  Title: The Turning Points: 1965 War by Sonnia Singh – A Legacy of Courage and Strategy The India–Pakistan War of 1965 was not just a clash of arms, but a test of a young nation’s soul. Less than two decades after gaining independence, India found itself pushed to a war not of its seeking - its fate hanging by a thread as battles raged across The Rann of Kutch to the Mountains of Pir Panjal and culminated in the fields of Punjab. It was a time when history could have broken in an entirely different direction, but through grit and courage the young nation rewrote destiny through audacity and defiance. In The Turning Points: 1965 War, Sonnia Singh captures this tumultuous moment in history with a rare sensitivity. She takes you inside the moments when history itself hung in balance — when the courage of a few turned the tide What sets this book apart is its heartbeat. Ms. Singh does not drown the reader in cold figures or dry timelines. Instead, she invites us into human stories tha...

Portal Of Realms: Eternal Earth (Portals of Realms Book 1) by ana ailed de la torre salazar

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  πŸ“š BOOK REVIEW Portal Of Realms: Eternal Earth (Portals of Realms Book 1) by ana ailed de la torre salazar Portals of Realms: Eternal Earth is a lovely introduction to dark, romantic fantasy, interweaving mythology, emotion, and high adventure in a thoroughly imaginative story. At the center is a vision from the Moon Goddess Cerridwen of a perfect realm where mortals and magical beings live harmoniously alongside each other, in an utopia. This realm is thrown into chaos from Kieran, who is a god with a cloud of jealousy and vengeance, considering that Kieran's brother was sent to Limbo. Kieran's dark energy is still weaving through the surrounding world, while elemental guardians are being summoned to stand against him and protect the realm while they straddle their responsibilities against their destinies. The novel offers layered characters from Elisa's moving transition from an everyday person to a chosen warrior, to the guardians feelings of conflicting roles as power...