Write-ups and reading lists of our members in August 2023
- Rohan’s Noisy Holiday by Vidyaani
- Kalindi by Shridhar V. Ketkar (tr. Shanta Gokhale)
- Criminals Of Kathmandu by Satyajit Ray
- The Bird Man Of India — Salim Ali For Children by Zai Whitaker
- The Post Office by Rabindranath Tagore
- The Incident On The Kalka Mail by Satyajit Ray
- Pampaateeram by Volga
- Killer In Kailash by Satyajit Ray
- Naragrahanam Modalaina Viloma Kathalu by Nagnamuni
- The Great Indian Nature Trail! With Uncle Bikky by Rohan Chakravarty
- The Misadventures Of Butterfingers by Khyrunnisa A
Kalindi is about a woman and her journey including family and friends with their mindset. Written in 1930s, it talks about patriarchy, caste and reforms. Well written and translated. Read the translator note that explains about the author and book.
- The House Witch (Book 1 & 2) by Delemhach
- An Earl To Remember by Stacy Reid
- Meeting A Star by Dhruva Nalla
- First Grave On The Right (Charley Davidson #1) by Darynda Jones
- Second Grave On The Left (Charley Davidson #2) by Darynda Jones
- Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson #3) by Darynda Jones
The House Witch is a delightful and charming fantasy romance novel that will make you fall in love with the characters and their magical world. The story follows Finlay Ashowan, a witch who works as a royal cook for the king of Ardenia. When a mysterious threat puts the kingdom in danger, Finlay must work with the knights to protect their home.
The book is well-written, with a captivating plot, witty dialogue and vivid descriptions. It’s the kind of book that will put a smile on your face, and make you laugh out loud often. The author creates a rich and immersive world of magic, politics, and romance, with a dash of humor and mystery. The characters are likeable and realistic, with distinct personalities and flaws. If you are looking for a fun and enchanting read, it’s for you.
It uses omniscient and quick narration, a style I’m not familiar with but beginning to love. I have read the first two books in the series and they are both equally entertaining. It’s a continuing series, and other than book one, can’t be read as a standalone. My favourite thing about these books is how the author has combined the elements of fantasy, historical romance, mystery, and humour to create a world everyone can enjoy reading about.
- I Complete Me by Sheila Ram Mohan
- Abundance Manifesto by Joe Vitale
- Goodnight Smartphone by Ariana Huffington
- As A Man Thinketh — The Earl Nightingal version of James Allen
- How To Sleep Well by Dr Neil Stanley
Goodnight Smartphone is an audio book. It talks about one of the devices that has the biggest impact when it comes to sleep — the mobile. She talks about how mobile can disrupt our sleep and how to put an end to the day with a simple meditation practice that recommends how to say goodbyes to the worries, the unfinished tasks, the emails, the social media and few other things. This is one good practice worth following to improve sleep because this audio book talks about the biggest disruptor when it comes to sleep.
- The Silent Patient Alex Michaelides
- Far From The Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
