Book Reviews

I must begin by saying this is one of the first books I ever pre-ordered (essentially placing my trust in a book even before it reached the public). I did so because I have been following the author Sonia Dogra’s work (check out her blog here) for th…

From the haunting horrors of the supernatural to the stark realities of societal injustices, these tales grip the reader, eliciting a spectrum of emotions – from fear and disgust to hope and introspection.…

“Whispered Melodies: A Journey Through Verses” offers a fresh perspective on elements of nature, human emotions and the mystic bond between us and the cosmos through its verses of rhyme and rhythm.…

Once again, Vibha Batra defies gender stereotypes through her writing in the delightful book “Kolam Kanna,” crafted for middle graders. With her signature style, she presents a fun-filled and effortlessly readable narrative that challenges convention…

Let’s dive into some of my most personal bookish confessions. These revelations will give you a sneak peek into my one-of-a-kind connection with the world of books.…

Whether you’ve encountered Maharishi Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras before or not, the word “Yoga” is likely familiar to most. Just the mention of Yoga conjures images of twisted postures and serene faces in meditation. But here’s the catch: Yoga is far mor…

This delightful book follows the adventures of a young girl named Coco Comma, who shares my love for reading! While I am a fast reader, Coco is more interested in speaking proper English and correcting those who don’t. She’s confident in her abilitie…

“This Kind of Child: The ‘Disability’ Story” by K. Srilata is a book that weaves together various perspectives on the disability experience through the voices of individuals with disabilities, their caregivers, families, and institutions that work wi…

Happimess is a collection of naughty stories that make us laugh while constantly poking fun at social peculiarities. Narrated mostly in the first person, the stories center around everyday situations that get oddly tangled up.…

This book is definitely a catalyst in my journey of sustainability and it can be yours too. This book will meet you where you are and help you take the necessary steps to up your self-sustenance index and trust me, it is the need of the hour.…

This is not your typical Maths book/guide filled with problems or theorems. Rather, it’s the one that tells you how you develop an interest in Maths by sharing author-proposed learning strategies, making Maths more approachable.…

A collection of 26 poems along with a deeper insight on the verses, in prose, this #BlogchatterEBook makes you reflect on life and the myriad experiences we go through on a day-to-day basis.…

Happy Endings, who doesn’t look for it right? Every one of us does. But what matters is who is more resilient to wait, work and witness it come true. The author Suchita’s #BlogchatterEBook, Happy Endings, is a collection of short stories of hope and …

Intrigued by the cover page, I pick up this book only to find out the author, Shail Thosani is a lawyer by profession and a home chef out of passion. With an enticing list of 15 vegetarian recipes in the index, this book got me hooked right then. Rig…

This book comes as a gentle reminder to embrace nature and learn its language to understand the wisdom it has got to enlighten us with.…

Parenting tween by Jyoti Kaur bridges that gap present in tween literature and makes for a resourceful guide for the parents raising tweens.…

When it comes to books on sustainability, especially for young minds, it’s important that it gives a big picture and the actions needed at smaller levels. This book, Our Environment from Scholastic Publication does exactly that, which makes it a must…

It’s hard being a writer to be vulnerable and share one’s life as is but in this #BlogchatterEBook, “Soft Strings Of My Heart”, the author Roma Gupa Singha makes it look easy.…

The Zayn & Zoey: Environment Series comes highly recommended for school libraries as this makes up for a great conversation starter and relevant read around Environmental issues and can help kids take action as a group or community. …

A brilliantly written fiction woven through the threads of non-fictional, historical & contemporary events and characters.…

Wish by Spirit by Joan Young, is more than just being an account of her journey of recovery from an autoimmune disorder. This book brings a total shift in the mindset moving from self-pity to self-introspection to self-healing to self-empowering.…

Raising readers campaign, with the vision of imbibing love for books & reading in kids has taken its baby steps. Let’s raise readers, together!…

Raising Readers is a 4 weeks long campaign to help kids develop a love for books & reading. We hope you have started the reading journey with your kid and hope the tips and resources from previous posts have helped you along.…

One of the frequent queries that we received is what can be done to make a hyperactive kid sit and read a book?Well, here is the short answer. You need to make the kid ENJOY the book and not just read the book. This can be done easily and here are a …

Are you wondering where to find the right kind of books? Are you worried about the cost of board books? Or wondering about how would you manage with space if you were to pile up books on the long run for your budding reader?…

Raising readers campaign has the sole vision of imbibing love for books & reading in kids and for that, there is a line of engaging activities coming up.…

Raising Readers is a 4 weeks long campaign to help kids develop a love for books & reading. The campaign is mainly addressed towards kids aged 0-10 years, their parents, teachers and caretakers.…

Myra, the protagonist, depicted as an affluent, independent woman sharing every passing moment on social media, finds herself raped in her bedroom the next morning after she throws an open house party. What ups the horror factor of the story is the f…

Pinkoo Shergill is here to take you on a fantabulously yummilicious ride, treating you with his delicacies filled with ingredients of humour, love and friendship. Pinkoo, the 10-year-old boy breathes, dreams and lives for baking while his Papaji is c…

Gitanjali, a collection of poems by Tagore, helps you shift from a religious trip to a spiritual voyage with hope and love as comfort.…