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7 Must Read Books on Artificial Intelligence for Beginners

4 days ago

If you are beginning to explore artificial intelligence, it can feel like stepping into a vast and slightly intimidating landscape. The subject appears technical, full of unfamiliar terms, and often…

Conspiracy Theory Books Indian Critics Recommendation

Conspiracy Theories that were TRUE – read these books to learn about the secrets and hidden truths

Lists

1 week ago

There is something strangely predictable about the life cycle of a “conspiracy theory.” First, it appears in whispers. Then it is mocked, dismissed, labelled dangerous or absurd. People who talk…

Current Readings on IBC – March 2026

News

1 week ago

The Unbecoming by Kartikeya Vajpai – buy from Amazon Siddharth Kapoor, once a celebrated figure in Indian cricket, faces a crisis after a series of defeats that shatter his…

Read these authors, if you liked Charles Bukowski Indian Book Critics

You Will Love These Writers If You Enjoyed Reading Charles Bukowski

Writers

2 months ago

Readers who discover Charles Bukowski often feel that they have stumbled upon something unusually direct and honest. His writing does not try to impress with elaborate literary decoration. Instead, it…

20 Must-read Japanese Novels A List for Book Lovers Indian Book Critics

20 Must-Read Japanese Novels of All Time: A list for lovers of fiction

Lists

5 months ago

Japanese fiction has an irresistible charm that draws readers into worlds where beauty, sorrow, and mystery often coexist. Whether it is the quiet ache of unspoken love, the complex dance…

Why Literature Cannot Be Dictated editorial Dr Alok Mishra Indian Book Critics

Creativity Beyond Classrooms: Why Literature Cannot Be Dictated, Editorial by Dr Alok Mishra

Editorials

6 months ago

Literature, as a broad topic for discussion, is something that may always remain open-ended. After involving myself in literary studies for more than fifteen years now, I could seldom speak…

Reading The Five Must Read Novels Mark Twain Indian Book Critics

Five Must-Read Novels by Mark Twain: A Literary Expedition into Wit, Wisdom, and the American Soul

Recommendations

9 months ago

Reading Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, is like sitting down with a razor-sharp storyteller who has one hand on the pulse of a nation and the…

What makes a good reader Alok Mishra editorial Indian Book Critics

What Makes a Good Reader? Alok Mishra dissects the qualities of a serious reader in this editorial

Editorials

10 months ago

While Francis Bacon authoritatively established the qualities of books in his famous essay Of Studies, he could not extend it further (and demonstrate the quality of readers). His typology of…

What makes a literary classic Alok Mishra Editorial Indian Book Critics

What Makes a Literary Classic? Alok Mishra Revisits a Misunderstood Concept – Editorial

Editorials

10 months ago

In the bustling corridors of literary discourse, few words are flung around with as much careless abandon as classic. Everyone wants a piece of it—critics, publishers, academics, prize panels, even…

The Impact of Self-Publishing on Contemporary Literature: A Double-Edged Sword

Editorials

11 months ago

The rise of self-publishing has irrevocably altered the literary world, dismantling long-standing barriers between authors and readers. Digital platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, and Lulu have democratized…

Reading Friedrich Nietzsche A Friendly Guide Indian Book Critics

The Friedrich Nietzsche Navigator: Why and How Should You Read Nietzsche? A Guide for Beginners & Advanced Readers

Lists

1 year ago

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) is one of Western philosophy’s most enigmatic and influential figures. Unlike his systematic contemporaries such as Immanuel Kant or G.W.F. Hegel, Nietzsche rejected rigid philosophical frameworks in…

Will Poetry ‘Survive’ the AI-Challenge? Editorial

Editorials

1 year ago

Is poetry still relevant in an age dominated by artificial intelligence? As technology continues to redefine how we create and consume content, the role of poetry might seem uncertain. Machines…