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18/10/2024

Quotes or phrases you shouldn't miss from The Algebra of Compassion by Ankur Vashishtha

Have I intrigued you enough to pick this book?

Synopsis:

About You―

Ever wondered why, despite a universal desire for peace, we find ourselves locked in a perpetual state of war? Are you intrigued by how decisions made over the last 1400 years continue to shape our present, and how will our choices shape the world for future generations?
Do you wish to uncover the ancient wisdom held within our sacred texts, and use it to forge a better path forward? Have you ever imagined a world where humans, animals, and nature live together in perfect harmony?

If these thoughts stir your curiosity, this book might be just what you're looking for.

About the Book―

Through engaging fables, modern anecdotes, and a thoughtful exploration of the past 1400 years, this book sheds light on our mistakes while highlighting the enduring strength of our inherent goodness. But, this book is not just a recounting of history or a dream of a perfect world; it is a direct invitation to you to engage actively in shaping a world that future generations will inherit with pride; a world that cares for every life as part of one divine family.
[Book quotes, book recommendations, book review, indian authors, bookstagram, bookstagrammer, booksta, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, indian literature, indian mythology, indian philosophy, psychology books]

11/10/2024

The Last Dragon of the East by Katrina Kwan is inspired by Chinese myths of ancient dragon gods and threads of fate. Twenty something Sai lives a quiet, peaceful life with his family until someone sells dragon scales at his teashop to his mother. His life is turned upside down and we are on an adventure with Sai and Fated One.

The book kept me on hook since the very beginning, plus the whole bit of dragon along with fated soulmates equation was a star. It reads like a fairytale and is fast paced at the same time. The world building and history, culture is equally depicted very well. What I felt was lacking was that the MMC was kinda dull.

For a debut novel I felt the book was quite good, but maybe at the same time a lot of tropes were thrown at us here and there which could have been handled better. Jyn is a very powerful character, full of angst and willpower.

Thank you for having me on this book tour!

07/10/2024

Book Tour Stop

Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood is such an atmospheric, cozy yet little bit spooky read perfect for the October month 🎃 I am Belle, Belladonna Blackthorn is mee !!! I'm a libra too and a little witchy in my behaviour (as my friends say bitchy 😏)

I'm currently reading this book and am almost 50% done with it, there hasn't been a single minute where I felt bored, each page is so perfect, I am loving the way it's written in terms of even minute details of the surroundings, the 13 yrs old Bella facing her witch hood 😂

I like might have just found my first 5-star read for the month and I have no regrets. Also picked this up for as well... If you are looking for a read to lay in bed all day with your blanket and a hot cuppa cocoa, this is the one !!!! 🍁🎃

And considering this is authors debut novel, I am amazed and also excited to see the future books by Lucy Jane Wood 🪄 Also did I just forget to mention there's a hot cinnamon roll vampire too 🧛
[Rewitched, Spooky ready, witchy reads, fantasy romance, slow burn romance, paranormal romance, vampire romance, romance books, fall reads, autumn reads, autumn aesthetics, cosy books, cozy books, bookstagrammer, bookstagram]

04/10/2024

Book Tour Stop 🥀 for

WE SOLVE MURDERS was my most anticipated release of 2024 !!! And the fact that I had to wait till October for this was very dreading 😟

I'm a huge fan and trust me if you haven't read his previous series 'Thursday Murder Club' then you are missing out !!! The witty banter between the characters, the charming story and a hell of a murder to solve..✨

Cozy murder mystery
Detective duo
Father-in-law and daughter-in-law duo
Cats, cute little cattt 😺
Dead body, bag full of money, killer on the loose 💰

Synopsis:

A brand new series. An iconic new detective duo. And a puzzling new murder to solve...🔪

Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s business now. 🤠

Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. As a private security officer, she doesn’t stay still long enough for habits or routines. She’s currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job...🔎

Then a dead body, a bag of money, and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts. A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a lethal enemy?🩸
[Richard Osman, Thursday murder club series, we solve murders, cozy murder mystery, detective, books, thrillers, Cozy books, bookstagram, bookstagrammer, BookTok, booktube, bookshops, contemporary fiction, readers of Mumbai, Indian readers]

30/09/2024

September Dump ✨

All I can say is, It Was A Hell of a Month..

Some bookish events, some books i bought, another amazing bunch of books I have received, book launches, events, staycation with my bestiesss, meeting new friends, making new core memories and what you don't see in the photos is -

Workload and loadsss of stress amidst these happy and fun moments!!

Here's to hoping the remainder of the year goes smoothly.. especially October (b'day month ☺️) !!!

Q. Tell me how was your September month in one word or statement 👇

27/09/2024

Why We Remember by Dr. Charan Ranganath is a book which talks about 'Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters'. Coming from a psychology background this book intrigued me a lot, so when I came across the title I knew I had to give it a try and honestly I am not disappointed with the amount of information this book holds.

The book is definitely very well formulated with research backing and also the credibility that the author - Dr. Charan Ranganath has in the medical industry. Memory is a subject which has always interested and caught my attention when it comes to the most important part of our body i.e. brain. The book has a lot of heavy information so it took me a while to read and finish this considering the complexity of the topic.

It always fascinated me to know and learn about memory in general. Common questions as to why we sometimes have selective remembrance of a particular incident, or sometimes how we can remember events which took place years back but tend to forget about things which happened probably last week. The book helped me understand and answer some of these questions.

Memory is a highly transformative force that shapes how we experience the world in often invisible and sometimes destructive ways. Knowing this can help us with daily remembering tasks, like finding our keys, and with the challenge of memory loss as we age. What’s more, when we work with the brain’s ability to learn and reinterpret past events, we can heal trauma, shed our biases, learn faster, and grow in self-awareness.
[Nonfiction books, self-help books, science books, why we remember, psychology books, philosophy books, bookstagram, bookstagrammer, BookTok, booktube, bookshops, library books]
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