Elga Gorus by Kumar Pankaj – Review of Hindi Novel
There are certain books that merely entertain, certain books that impress with technical brilliance, and then there are rare books that attempt to create an entirely new imaginative universe for…
Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0 by Rajiv Malhotra and Vijaya Viswanathan – A Detailed Review
Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0 by Rajiv Malhotra and Vijaya Viswanathan is a work that demands to be read with attentiveness, patience, and a willingness to engage with…
The Best American Short Stories of the Century — A Critical and Reflective Review
The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John Updike and co-edited by Katrina Kenison, stands as one of the most ambitious and intellectually demanding literary anthologies ever…
The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami – a detailed book review
Haruki Murakami’s The City and Its Uncertain Walls feels like a book written late in a writer’s life, not because it is tired, but because it is saturated with old…
Mind Is Your Business by Sadhguru, a detailed review
Sadhguru’s Mind Is Your Business is a provocative and profoundly insightful exploration of the human mind, offering a radical reimagining of our relationship with thought, perception, and consciousness. Unlike conventional self-help…
The Hidden Hindu Book 1 by Akshat Gupta, a detailed review
Akshat Gupta’s The Hidden Hindu is an ambitious fusion of mythology, science fiction, and thriller, weaving together ancient Hindu cosmology with a futuristic interrogation narrative. The novel follows Om Shastri, a mysterious…
Why Bharat Matters by S Jaishankar Book Review
Anything other than the ongoing IPL in India that is popular today, discussed en masse, and getting people’s attention, is undoubtedly the Lok Sabha election! Yes, the Lok Sabha general…
10 Controversial Books YOU MUST READ – a list by IBC (for literature lovers)
What makes a book controversial? Books become controversial for a variety of reasons. They can challenge societal norms, explore sensitive or taboo subjects, or present viewpoints that oppose prevailing cultural,…
Same as Ever: Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity and Living a Good Life by Morgan Housel, a book review
Well, something here. Something there. And something in between. A self-help book is ready! Though it appears that the author has applied the same rabbit-out-of-hat-trick here, it’s not the complete…
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, sailing the literary ocean – a critical evaluation (and the flaws) of the novel
Have you already read this novel? A bestselling work of fiction by noted novelist Daniel James Brown, The Boys in the Boat, tells the dramatic story of a rowing team…
Roasting Chetan Bhagat – the literary genius young India should avoid!
Chetan Bhagat, the indisputable maestro of the Indian literary scene, continues to enchant readers with his unparalleled contributions to the world of literature. In his latest literary endeavours, Bhagat once…
10 Books (by foreign authors) to Read in the Beginning of the Year 2024 – an Internet List
As we look back on the literary landscape of 2023, it’s clear that readers have been treated to a wealth of captivating and thought-provoking books. From gripping memoirs to innovative…