2022-02-05 13:10
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A collection of Book Reviews by A BookLover Couple - Specially Debut Novel, First Reads, Indian Novels
2021-09-21 13:18
I have been reading Bollywood-based books for the last 4 years. Just like Its movies and songs, Bollywood books also provide unparalleled sources of interest. Especially if you are reading s… Read More
2021-09-17 13:54
I have been reading business startup stories almost for 12 years now and they always capture my mind. Being a NITIE alumnus, I always read more of this genre. My favorite author is Rashmi Ba… Read More
2021-09-11 04:29
The diversity of the Mahabharata is so vast that you will get narration from almost any character of it. I have read the purpspectives of not just Pandavas & Krishna but Duryodhana, Shak… Read More
2021-09-02 15:25
My group has reviewed around 5 books of Prachi Garg collectively. And she is on our list of top ten inspirational authors list. "The Legend of a Start-up Guy" was Prachi's and probably among… Read More
2021-09-01 15:03
Thrillers are the best source of entertainment in the reading spree, at least for me. I enjoy it the most and the only competition I get against thrillers are mythology-based fiction. I have… Read More
2021-08-22 16:01
I was attracted to the fancy font style of the book "Asur Kanya & Her Route To Unrequited Love" by Maneesha Agrawal. I took a blind call based on a few of the trusted reviewers and got t… Read More
2021-08-15 12:27
The first book of S Venkatesh Was Kaalkoot, which was a nice read. Except for the end, I enjoyed the book and finished in 2-3 sittings. So I had higher hopes with "AgniBaan: Guardians of the… Read More
2021-08-06 14:50
When I took "The Misters Kuru" by Trisha Das, I was not aware that it was a sequel. And the author has kept it so independent that till I came to Goodreads for writing a review, I didn't rea… Read More
2021-07-24 14:27
Many times it happens to me that the book delivers completely different content than what you expected when selecting it. The same thing happened to me when I selected "The Panipuri Crimes"… Read More
2021-06-30 14:52
I was listening to too many serious books that I decided to try one YA or middle-grade fantasy book. It was then I came across "The Gatekeeper's Staff" on Netgalley. I liked the cover and de… Read More
2021-06-21 16:36
I had read 2 books by Syd K before I took I-Tigress. Those who have read the author have taken the best traits from his first book and built his next book based on that. His brilliance in wr… Read More
2021-05-31 13:15
I have read all books of Sai Swaroopa except Unsung Valour. Her books are smooth in narration but filled with women-centric heroism. I know I should have read Rukmini - Krishna's Wife earlie… Read More
2021-05-25 17:35
I love Dan Brown books but haven't read one in recent times. I adore Ashwin Sanghi but have listened to his latest release instead of reading, one of the main reasons is length. You need to… Read More
2021-05-20 17:51
Your taste needs to be special to read & enjoy biographies. Otherwise, you have to wait for special occasions it is about the character you follow or from the field of your interest. Fro… Read More
2021-05-18 14:33
There are millions of people who want to be fit and slim. And they all wanted to cultivate healthy habits. We all know that if you make a habit, it will last longer. But activities become a… Read More
2021-05-05 15:03
Three reasons why I selected "The Oracle of Karuthupuzha" by Manu Bhattathiri1. Attractive cover design.2. Interesting plot description given in the blurb3. Story based on the local culture… Read More
2021-04-26 16:09
I selected Teaching a Horse to Sing: Tales of Uncommon Sense from India and Elsewhereb by Delshad Karanjia due to the following reasons1. Attractive cover design and hardcover form… Read More
2021-04-20 14:42
I am a big fan of the thriller based on ancient cultures, be it Dan Brown, be it Ashwin Sanghi, or Christopher Doyal. I have read many books in this genre from debut authors as well. That wa… Read More
2021-04-08 13:25
"Murder at Mushaira" by Raza Mir has attracted my attention the moment I saw the cover photo. I was attracted to the Detective nature of Mirza Ghalib portrayed in the book. As the name… Read More
2021-04-06 07:32
I am a data scientist and working in this domain for the last 8 years. I have solved many data problems in past and I still do that. But the hard part of our job is, it removes manual labor… Read More
2021-04-04 12:01
I selected this book in the last week of December 2020, hoping that Covid is totally in control. Little did we knew by the end of March it would resurface with vengeance. And I finished the… Read More
2021-04-04 10:32
Due to the positive image created by the movie series Bahubali, I was expecting a list of political heroes of Indian politics from "BAAHUBALIS OF INDIAN POLITICS: From Bullet to Ballot" by R… Read More
2021-04-03 11:43
As I am in quarantine due to Covid, I decided to take few serious reads now. The first book I took was about our Prime minister Modi Ji. The name is "The Crusader: How Modi Won 2019 Election… Read More
2021-04-02 15:01
We used to use as much jargon as possible during MBA GD/PI. But once we landed in our jobs, we were faced with the actual implementation of those jargons. I feel the field or domain having m… Read More
2021-04-01 14:01
I selected "Brand New Start" by Mainak Dhar due to following reasons1) Author Mainak Dhar2) Attractive cover giving confidence of Superpower3) long subtitle "Fast-Start Your Career with the… Read More
2021-04-01 10:04
I have not ventured into the realm of horror literature and usually, keep them away. But I was attracted to "The Tantric Exorcist" by Ashwin Mudigonda because as per the blurb the book is ba… Read More
2021-03-31 17:14
Wizardry and magic is one genre that attracts most of the kids, so there was no doubt that the book reached its target audience faster than other kids' books. The good wizard added to my lib… Read More
2021-03-30 16:37
I would like to thank Kalyani for providing me the review copy of "Bend Your Knees & Do Your Best" in exchange for an honest review. Before I start let me give the first impression of th… Read More
2021-03-30 13:04
I have started reading and collecting support for books, and to my surprise, most of them are easy to cook compared to most of the recipes. When I saw 50 Desi Super Drinks by Lovneet Batra… Read More
2021-03-29 11:58
I selected "MATINEE MEN: A Journey through Bollywood" by Roshmila Bhattacharya, simply based on its cover. In the last 3 years, I have read many books based on Bollywood, these books take me… Read More
2021-03-26 16:59
Rankshetram by Utkarsh Shrivastava has covered the longest distance in terms of storyline and characters. I haven't come across any such novel with so many subplots and characters in modern… Read More
2021-02-26 13:27
Readership of fantasy stories & series cannot be defeated. I am and I will be an ardent lover of this gender, it helps of mind roam out of the real world. These fantasy stories bring nov… Read More
2021-02-20 17:55
It was the subtitle "Mowgli and his Mother's" of the book Feral Dreams that took my attention when I selected the book. But somehow it's a selection of cover, a herd of elephants, that gave… Read More
2021-02-18 16:21
I have read around dozen books in Hindi literature, unfortunately, Hindi authors are not vocal and their books are not appearing on social media as much as English authors. On top of that, t… Read More
2021-02-11 02:07
I have just finished "India's Most fearless" on audible when I saw this book on Writersmelon. I was not aware of the fact that the story was female-centric, instead only the color character… Read More
2021-02-09 14:33
A comfy sofa-chair, center table with books & coffee strongly suggests that the book would be a good companion for a nice reading journey. The plain sky-blue background suggests an unint… Read More
2021-01-29 13:08
Before I start the review, I would like to apologize not only to the author, Shatrujeet but also to the eager fans of the Vikramaditya Veergatha series for delaying my review. I know when I… Read More
2021-01-17 11:32
I remember growing up listening to Hindu mythological stories from my father. We did the same with our kids but nowadays he has developed taste for more than Hindu gods and goddesses, even p… Read More
2021-01-07 13:00
How can you judge a person just by prejudice passed on by others? In the same way, I heard a lot about Shashi Tharoor and his writing style. I wanted to have a first-hand experience of the s… Read More
2020-12-22 17:22
I selected "Cyber Privacy: Who Has Your Data and Why You Should Care" by April Falcon Doss because I am a data scientist myself and I wanted to see to what extent the author shares the power… Read More
2020-12-17 03:38
Lockdown was that once in a lifetime experience for all the people where it was imposed by authorities. For many, it was bonding time that they missed the moment they entered in professional… Read More
2020-12-12 13:00
કૃષ્ણનું મોર્ડન મેનેજમેન્ટ એક … Read More
2020-12-09 15:53
I was going through English Audiobooks available for review on Netgalley when I saw the title "The Cul-de-Sac War" by Melissa Ferguson. The very first thing I checked was the language… Read More
2020-12-09 13:01
If you have read my review of books based on Mahabharata, you must be aware that I rarely skip book that is remotely related to epic. The very first retelling I read was from Krishna Udayasa… Read More
2020-12-02 16:16
"THE MOST NOTORIOUS JAILBREAKERS: Untold Stories of Escaped Convicts" how can I say no to this title? I was so intrigued with the title, I took the book within a week of its delivery and fin… Read More
2020-11-22 17:02
I wanted to listen to something light during the festive season of Diwali, so I selected "So You Had to Build a Time Machine" by Jason Offutt, after checking its blurb. I selected the book b… Read More
2020-11-12 12:30
The title "21 Fantastic Failures" is the lone reason for me to select this book by Sonali Misra. And as the title suggests, the USP of this book is lessons for readers from 21 successful per… Read More
2020-11-03 10:05
I was not aware of the auto approve concept on Netgalley. So when I was auto-approved by "Backlit PR", I was very happy. The book with which I got this approval was "The Warrior's Prog… Read More
2020-10-31 18:10
I am reading and following manga since 2008. And my most favorite is "One Piece" a Japanese comic based on a fantasy world where Pirates rule the world. So when I saw "By Sea & Sky: An E… Read More
2020-10-24 13:10
There were three main reasons why I selected "Manmatha Nath Dutt: Translator Extraordinaire" by Bibek Debroy1. The author Bibek Debroy 2. Wonderful cover design in a hardcover edit… Read More
2020-10-19 13:15
I was sincerely waiting for Audiobook review copies by Netgalley. I started checking out books within a month of audiobook launch. But my selective choices have delayed my Netgalley audioboo… Read More
2020-10-14 13:00
"When Love Came Calling" is my 3rd read from Preeti Shenoy, and my expectations from Preeti were matched in this book. I was a little bit skeptical after reading "Wake up, Life is calling"… Read More
2020-10-13 17:00
I was checking out available books on Netgalley when I saw an upcoming book from the Star Wars series. I haven't read comics or previous books in the series. My only exposure to Star W… Read More
2020-10-03 17:10
I have read the first part of "4MK Killer" "The Fourth Monkey" by J D Barker three years back. That time, I have received a copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. But later on… Read More
2020-10-03 13:00
When I selected "Popular Indian Fairy Tales" by Stuti Gupta, I was expecting either panchtantra or mythology-based stories. But I was completely surprised by the stories of the book. Stuti h… Read More
2020-10-02 17:20
I took up this book because I support the LGBTQ community whole-heartedly, and that everyone has the right to be who they are without any prejudice. I expected a coming-out story like "Simon… Read More
2020-09-23 17:04
Anuja Chandramouli is one of my favorite Indian authors in the mythology genre. She is also in my list of favorite 5 Indian female authors. Her books belong to a completely different league… Read More
2020-09-16 16:23
I have read most of the books by Govind Sharma. His stories are usually simple with fluid pace. You can read his books on your short journey or trip. When I saw his upcoming book, I pre-orde… Read More
2020-09-12 05:09
I have read many books based on mythology and my thirst for the same is still strong. Every book I read in this genre brings a new piece of information. Just a week back I read the book "Arj… Read More
2020-09-03 15:03
I am a great fan of the Mythology genre. Those who follow our reviews know this fact, and even if you are new, you may check categories, maximum books fall under the mythology category. The… Read More
2020-09-01 16:02
Though I use poetry as an escape from my emotions, this is the first that I am reading a poetry book. And surprisingly, each and every word is written in this book has hit home. It took me a… Read More
2020-08-23 15:41
The author Kavita Devgan is a nutritionist and her books are not mere some textual content, but properly designed training material. I have read and reviewed both of her past books "Ul… Read More
2020-08-23 07:36
Shohini Ghose that was the word I catch when I saw this books detail. I googled about her and came to know she is a TEDx speaker. Then I went through the blurb of the book and I came to know… Read More
2020-08-22 09:28
There are few genres where Indian authors seldom venture. Dystopian is one of them. I have read and seen only a single digit of such books to date. Maybe my knowledge of the field is limited… Read More
2020-08-22 05:10
"The answers to our questions are all there in our mind but we choose not to notice them. The trouble is, we don’t know what to look for unless we have a problem." I think it's on… Read More
2020-08-19 13:30
I had finished "Saraswati's Intelligence" almost a year back. I was completely awestruck by Vamsee Juluri's imaginations. The first part of the book shows how civilized monkeys and other ani… Read More
2020-08-13 14:00
Boredom is your biggest burden It’s bound to crush you for certain Step out of your comfort zone, go for a variety Don’t be stuck with monotony, a life of anxiety… Read More
2020-08-10 15:33
I have been provided ARC of the "Hinterland" by L.M. Brown in exchange for an honest review. As the cover was that of a flower vase on a chair, I didn't get any idea what to expect. So I che… Read More
2020-08-01 15:53
I have been recommended "The Green Signal" by Amazon suggestions engine. I have recently bought few poetry books on Amazon Kindle (though mostly free or below 19 rs), that's when I saw this… Read More
2020-07-30 14:50
Out of 6 books written by Kumar, L. l have read 4. And I am a close follower of Earth to Centauri book series. I have read the first two parts of the series within 3 months of its release bu… Read More
2020-07-28 15:11
I have been reading thriller and crime novels lately. Many of them were of a psychological thriller. Reading them during lockdown was actually made my mind very very serious. So I decided to… Read More
2020-07-18 15:00
Are you confused about which audiobook app is better for you? Are you not sure how audiobook apps operate? Not sure which one suits your need? Check our video.There are three simple differen… Read More
2020-07-18 14:30
I have been a regular member of NetGalley till Sept 2018. Later on my visits to their site reduced, I think one of those visits I applied for "Scoundrels 1 & 2". I got the approval for b… Read More
2020-07-10 15:19
"The Coast-to-coast murder" by J D Barker and James Patterson. It was my second read from J D barker and the first from James Parker. The first book I read by J D Bakar was "4MK Killer". It… Read More
2020-07-07 12:32
Two weeks back we reviewed the book "Faith and the Beloved" by Shibu Kochery. We liked the book and felt that book should be adapted for web series. Those who have missed our reviews do chec… Read More
2020-07-04 15:38
I think during lockdown I saw a post of Himanshu on my timeline mentioning his upcoming book. As Himanshu has published 2-3 books in the romance genre, I presumed it to be a romcom. Later on… Read More
2020-06-26 15:07
In 2016, I had read "Men and Dreams: In the Dhauladhar" by Shibu Kochery. Though the book was only 280 pages in length it was too deep in terms of technical information. I survived that book… Read More
2020-06-23 16:41
The author J. J. Hair approached me 15 days back to have my feedback about his latest book "13 World's". As the book was available on Amazon Kindle Unlimited, I checked cover, blurb, and a f… Read More
2020-06-15 16:38
"Banker's Game" is my second read from Ashutosh. Though it is the first fiction from Ashutosh, as the previous one was self-help. As Ashutosh is acquainted with me on Whatsapp, I have seen h… Read More
2020-06-09 13:00
I know I mostly read light books but once in a while, I take challenging work. When I saw cover and blurb of cliffhangers by Sabin Iqbal published by Aleph books, I know the book will belong… Read More
2020-05-24 16:59
After romance, the second most loved genre would be a detective/crime thriller. In the last 6-7 weeks of lockdown, I have devoured a couple of such books. I was out of said genre book when a… Read More
2020-05-15 13:22
Exactly 6 weeks back we posted our last text review. The book that I am going to discuss today is "Done with Love" by Shuchi Singh Kalra. I admit that I have received this book before quaran… Read More
2020-04-03 13:43
When it comes to inspirational or motivational books I think no one can beat Jaico Publishers. And I am talking about it from my personal experience because, in the last two years, I have re… Read More
2020-03-31 06:21
"Be Your Own Sunshine - Towards a Better Tomorrow" is another book I have been gifted by one of my friends in the publishing industry. It became my companion for almost one and a half-day du… Read More
2020-03-30 15:02
Just before the lockdown, I have been gifted this wonderful book by one of my friends in the publishing industry. I am considering this as a gift because I have not been subscribed to it. An… Read More
2020-03-20 17:05
If you ask me the count of books for which I have misjudged genre based on cover the count would be in double digits. May be for an occasional reader that might not happen frequently, becaus… Read More
2020-03-20 14:30
I saw the cover of "Predators and Prey" on the social post shared by Vineet Bajpai. The cover intrigued me and I decided to explore more. I saw the blurb and whatever few reviews that I can… Read More
2020-03-20 13:00
Devdutt Pattnaik is among my favorite Indian authors. Along with Amish Tripathi, Devdutt belongs to the group of authors who made me bookworm that I am today. Unlike other authors, especiall… Read More
2020-03-12 17:19
Things that I observed when I saw "The Winning Sixer: Leadership Lessons to Master".1. A title based on sports but subtitle based on management lessons2. A round table conference3. A cricket… Read More
2020-03-11 15:49
I have read the first 2 books by Dr. Durgadoss in the Indus Valley Series. His books are just like Tollywood movies, which contain action, drama, mystery & super fast storyline. As given… Read More
2020-03-09 17:25
The month was February and Valentine was approaching. When Goodreads dedicate a month to romantic read, how can a core bookworm like us ignore it? So we also decided to read a love story. Bu… Read More
2020-02-28 13:59
Black background, infinity symbol & subtitle "art & science of high performance", these three things were captured by my bookish mind when I first saw the cover on the WritersMelon s… Read More
2020-02-26 13:00
I had decided to take as many self-help as possible in February. I think I finished 4 in 29b days off February. The first one was "Work Hard-ly". "A Trickster's Guide to be Happy" was part o… Read More
2020-02-25 13:15
During my childhood when I used to play 8-bit console games, I always wanted to know which cheat codes can make my game easy. I remember my dad telling me there are no cheat codes in life. Y… Read More
2020-02-20 11:39
We are back with another book review, a poetry book called "Road to Absolution". Poetry books are my breaks in my onslaught of fictional reads. I take it from time to time to keep myself att… Read More
2020-02-18 16:54
I have seen the first part about "God of the Sullied" 3 months back and I was really impressed by cover and title. The blurb was equally interesting. I wanted to know what the book is all ab… Read More
2020-02-17 15:21
The last book of Prachi Garg "the legend of the startup guy" left me amazed. She brought a completely new approach in retelling Lord Ganesha's story concerning startups. And I think with suc… Read More
2020-02-12 03:45
I was thoroughly impressed by the author when I have read "Walk the Fire" by Vivek. His thought process (while preparing that compact book) was delivered wonderfully. So I have… Read More
2020-02-06 15:09
Go and ask any IT guys what is the toughest part of their job switch period? Well, it is the notice period. That deliberately kept (mostly) non-productive time of their life, which can be us… Read More
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