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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Book Review
Who doesn’t love old wine? Well, there are many, in fact! I haven’t tasted even a drop of this aesthetic marvel that transports a person to a different realm. However, when it comes to old books, there may be very few who might run away. Like old wine, old classics also have the prowess to…
Chanakya’s Chant by Ashwin Sanghi: Adding a Layer of Seriousness to the Indian Popular Fiction
Indian popular fiction has long thrived on the dynamic intersection of mythology, history, and contemporary social issues. Among its notable contributors is Ashwin Sanghi, an author who transcends the standard paradigms of popular fiction by imbuing his novels with a rich historical undertone. While his work undeniably caters to the entertainment-hungry masses, Sanghi ensures that…
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov Book Review
Title: Lolita Author: Vladimir Nabokov Publication Date: 1955 Publisher: Olympia Press (first edition) Genre: Novel, Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction Language: English Pages: Approximately 319 pages (first edition) Buy the book: Click here to buy from Amazon Overview “Lolita,” authored by Vladimir Nabokov and first published in 1955, is a novel that has provoked intense debate…
The Color Purple by Alice Walker Book Review
Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple,” published in 1982, stands as a cornerstone of American literature. The novel, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award, is lauded for its vivid depiction of African American women’s struggles and resilience in the early 20th-century American South. It has been celebrated for its unflinching…
Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West by Calder Walton Book Review
Title: Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West Author: Calder Walton Publisher: Simon & Schuster Genre: Non-fiction, Scholarly, Espionage Publication Date: June 6, 2023 Pages: 688 ISBN: 978-1668000694 Calder Walton’s “Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West” is an in-depth and meticulously researched examination of the secretive struggles that shaped…
Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other by Osho Book Review
“Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other” by Osho contemplates the nature of intimate relationships and the intrinsic human desire for connection. Osho, an Indian mystic and spiritual teacher, is known for his unconventional approach to spirituality and personal development. In this book, he delves into the depths of intimacy, advocating for a profound transformation in…