Book reviews

Even though ‘The Lightening Thief’ is meant to be a Children’s book (or, young adult), I don’t see why adults can’t enjoy it. This book (and the series) is a complete package, full of entertainment, humor, good story, good characters, good pace and good writing style.

The story takes place in the Broken Empire and focuses on the adventures of Prince Jalan, a self-proclaimed liar, womanizer, coward and cheat, along with his companion Snorri Ver Snaggason. Who says courage is needed to be a hero?

Almost every Indian, particularly Hindu, is well-versed with Ramayana, the epic mythology involving Lord Rama, most popular of the Vishnu avatars, his consort Lady Sita and brother Laxman. Though, Ravana Leela has its roots within the epic Ramayana, this book tells the tale in a very different and refreshing way.

Author: Devdutt Pattanaik Title: my Hanuman Chalisa ISBN: 9788129147950 Publisher: Rupa Publications India Genre: Non-fiction, Indian Mythology, Mythology, Religion Language: English Hanuman Chalisa is certainly the most common religious text/chant while Hanuman is one of the most popular Deity in Hinduism. Each one of us has heard the Hanuman Chalisa once and most of us remember at least a few chaupai...

‘Unmet Needs of Entrepreneurship’ is your personal guide on your journey to establish yourself as an entrepreneur. Right from motivating yourself in pursuing your dreams and ideas to preparing and executing the plans, this book has all that you need to know. The book helps you understand the needs you will encounter in your attempts to establish yourself, things you need to change within and without. Also, how you could organize yourself and your though process in reaching closer to success.

Author: Richa Lakhera Edition language: English Characters: Neville Valentine, Dorab Silva, Este, Ranganathan, Rathi Thackray, Kimmy White, Molly Limaye Published: Published July 15th 2018 by Rupa Publications Format: Paperback, 196  pages ISBN13: 9789353040796 Genre: Crime Fiction, Thriller, Supsense, Crime Thriller, Neo-noir Hungry Gods by Richa Lakhera is not a book but a thrilling ride into the world of glamour placed above the dark...

Listening For Well-Being is great book by Arun Maira, emphasizing on the true potential on listening to solve all sorts of problems. The language and style is simple, yet fun at times, and authoritative at other times. Pace is great as well. Researched well. Totally recommended!

How to stop your grownup from making bad decisions is a small, humorous and light story about Nina. Well, Nina is just eleven, and she is a blogger.

‘The Mystery of Bila Land’ is a well-weaved, amusing book written by Nitish Krishna. I must congratulate the author for being a good story weaver. I really loved the overall plot. The story revolves around Vibhas, a boy who had been having strange dreams of a warrior meditating at the foot of snow-capped mountains. The dreams are mostly overwhelming and troubles him. And, that arouses in him the interest of mountain climbing.

Author: Preeti Shenoy Edition language: English Characters: Vipasha, Aryan, Ankush, Suchi, Manav, Saurabh Published December 10th 2014 ISBN13: 9789384030742 Format: Paperback, 280 pages Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Womens fiction, chick lit It happens for a reason is a story about a girl/woman named Vipasha and her struggle through life. The book begins at the scene where Vipasha is...