आगाज़

Book Review 

किताब - आगाज़

कवि - बसाबा दत्ता

रेटिंग - 4.8⭐

'आगाज़', बसाबा दत्ता द्वारा लिखित एक काव्य संग्रह है। 

बसाबा की कवितायें सीधे दिल से दिल तक जाती है। उनकी भाषा शैली बहुत ही सरल और प्रभावशाली है। बीच-बीच में उर्दू का तड़का इसको और ज़्यादा मोहक बनाता है। 

बात करे अगर किताब के शीर्षक और कवर पेज की तो दोनों बेहतरीन और दमदार है।

इस काव्य संग्रह में कुल 46 कविताएं शामिल है जोकि कई विषयों के बारे में है जैसे नारी, बचपन, दोस्ती, प्यार, ज़िंदगी तथा अन्य कई छोटे-बड़े मुद्दों पर कवि ने अपने विचार व्यक्त किये है। किताब की सुंदरता को महसूस करने के लिए किसी ठंडी शाम, बारिश का मौसम या फिर खास समय की ज़रूरत नहीं है। आप इसे जिस भी पहर पढ़ेंगे आप इसकी खूबसूरती को महसूस कर पाएंगे। कवि बसाबा ने शब्दों को इस ढंग में पिरोया है कि आप एक कविता पढ़ने के बाद आपको और ज़्यादा पढ़ने का मन करेगा और आपको पता भी नहीं चलेगा कि आपने कब यह किताब ख़त्म भी कर दी। 

बसाबा की लेखनी व कलम वाक्य ही कमाल की है, उनकी अगली किताब का इंतजार बेसब्री से है।

वैसे सभी कविताएं बेहद खूबसूरत और दिल को छूने वाली है तो यह कहना बड़ा ही मुश्किल है कि सबसे अच्छी कविता कौनसी है मगर फिर भी उन सब में से जो मुझे सर्वश्रेष्ठ लगी वो ये है:

यादों की किताब

तन्हाई

मैं वक़्त हूँ

मुलाक़ात

यारी

आशिक़ का जनाज़ा

कुछ पंक्तियां जो एक बार में ही मेरी दिल की गहराई तक गई।

"पत्ता पत्ता ज़िंदगी का, जोड़ के बना था जो आशियाँ, बहुत दर्द होता है देखकर, टूट के बिखरता यहाँ वहाँ। "

अगर आप भी शौकिन है हिन्दी कविताओं के तो यह खूबसूरत किताब आपके लिए है, बिना किसी देर के इस को उठा लीजिये। 

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The King of Sea [BOOK REVIEW]

Book name - The King of the Sea: A Metaphysical Novel and Musical Odyssey
Author -  Nandan Gautam.
Ratings - 5⭐

The book is not that difficult what it looks like from the cover page and it's not that simple what it is from inside. Maybe it's quite confusing that what is it exactly and to know that you need to read this. It's not like other books, it's something different and really a masterpiece.

The King of the Sea by Nandan Gautam is a metaphysical novel and a musical odyssey that takes into account varying themes to bring out a delightful work of art.
The book is a musical journey that aspires you to fulfil your dreams beyond imagination.

The way each word is written is so powerful that it brings zeal and motivates you to the utmost core.
The book require time to understand it, you can easily feel the hard work behind this creation. Author's dedication, effort and true spirit to create this book are really appreciable and clearly visible as we read. More you into the book, more you'll understand it's depth.
I love the cover of the book. It is soothing to the eyes and reflects the depth of the book. If I talk about its title, then obviously that is the perfect choice for the book.

The writing style of the author is effective and impressive. His words have the potential to make a change and left a great impact on readers. I must it's a must-read book, no matter what genre you prefer reading but investing time and money into it, well worth it for sure.

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Book name - Dhruv : Love story of an alchemist
Author - Karan Verma
Ratings - 4.5⭐

Starting with the Title, it is named on the main male protagonist of the story. The cover is really beautiful, the scenario of the ghats of Banaras and a shining star (Dhruv star) in the Sky.

Some love stories are cherished, some become folklore, but the saga of Dhruv and Emma marks the ascension of a man who goes on to become a legend.
Dhruv born in Banaras and raised by his Father. He is very curious and intelligent later he becomes the storyteller. He falls in love with a girl named Emma. She has a strong love for the Country and has a keen interest in the spirituality of Hindus.
This story is not like the other common romance fictions, it has the strength to stand by. It's an inspiring love story which will keep you hooked to the last page.
Characterization is strong and remarkable. The way of portraying the characters is impressive. Narration is the well and engaging, language used is simple and lucid.

The book is recommended to those who love to read inspiring romance fiction. Value for money.

 Book name - Mrs. Basu's Uncensored Familism
Author - Chirasree Bose
Ratings - 4.5⭐

After so long I got to read something tale. The title perfectly suits the theme and cover is very attractive.
Its a family drama full of fun and joy. The writing style is brilliant, Author has done wonderful job.
The story is about a newly Bengali bride, its been 6 months passed of her marriage but she is still confused with her new Life and Family.
The language was witty yet simple.
I like the way how Author end up conveying the message beautifully in a Funny way. The author has shown the character so real that you can feel connected with it. With the touch of Bengali it makes the book an amazing read.

Book Review

Book name - Wild World: The Adventures of Bali and Bhola
Author - Deepak Arora
Ratings - 4.8⭐
I'm not much into this kind of books, so before purchasing, I was not sure about this. But on a friend's recommendation, I purchased and then I set down to Read. Right from the first chapter, it captures my attention towards it. Hopefully, I not just liked but I loved the book and I also want to say a big thanks to my Friend for this wonderful recommendation. I read the whole book while travelling in Metro, and it was worth reading.
The story is about Bali, the langur who moved back into the Wild World after getting fed up of chasing monkeys in the city. Later on accompanied by Bhola, the bear. They together decided to help Rani, the tigress, to escape from the City Zoo.
The reasons why I liked this book is very common and that is obvious because the Plot and storyline are perfect and the way of portraying the characters and the narration part is really interesting and engaging.
It's a fast paced book, so you'll finish reading it in very short time.
I loved the cover and the title. The author has done a good job by adding a lot of pictures in each chapter.
The language used by author is pretty simple and easy to understand.

Book Review

Book name - PAARA
Author - DEEPA MSL
Ratings - 4.2⭐
This is the book which you can't refuse to read and I am damn sure that you'll surely fall in love with this.
The Cover page and Title if the Book is Beautiful and attractive.
Its not just a Story, it's inspired by the real life incidents.
The Book highlights the points like women empowerment, social norms etc.
This is the story of a girl named Paraa, she falls in love with the men of her dreams and gets married to him, He is a Navy Officer but after there marriage things changed completely and it brings the turning in her Life. She is being molested and humiliated by her Husband but her truthfulness towards Love keeps her stopped. She struggled to fight.
Moving ahead in the Book, you will get sticked to it and it will put you in Self Analysis.
The used is Easy to understand and quite relatable.
The way of storytelling and way of portraying the Characters will surely attract you.
Overall it's a Nice Read and i must say it should be read by every Women.

Book Review

Title - That thing about you
Author - Abhaidev
Ratings - 4.8⭐

"That Thing About You" by Abhaidev is a romance thriller loosely based on paranormal activity but convincing.
The title of the book and the cover also have a deeper meaning and connect to the story.
The protagonist of the story is Subhod , a regular guy , a little immature and none takes him seriously , not even by Sneha and gets rejected.
The author has written about philosophy well. Philosophical writing is tricky but the author has delivered the message with clarity.
The first chapter itself is intriguing, making you sit up and look forward for more. The end was actually the beginning of another story and that was beautiful. It's a book about second chances in love and life, about realising your potential, about life being all about enjoying the journey rather than focusing on the destination.
What I like the Most
• Plot and way of storytelling.
• A great motivation for facing the challenge we face in the walks of our life.
• Language used is simple and lucid.
• Characterization is beautifully done.
I highly recommend this book to you all. It is a story of a man walking on the path of self-discovery.

Book Review

Small is Big - volume 3 by Rafaa Dalvi,
It's a collection of wonderful Quotes.
The Title perfectly suits the Theme of the Book.
You can finish this book in hardly one hour, but the emotions behind every single word will remain in your heart for long.
Its a perfect blend of different feelings. It talk about Love, betrayal, Self love, Choice, murder mystery and much more. Almost all quotes are written from the bottom of the heart. You can easily feel the emotions behind every single write up. It will show you the harsh reality of the World.
If you are looking for something quick and interesting Read just Give it a Try. 

Author Interview 

Sourabh Mukherjee, author of The Colours of passion talks to us about his Fascinating Writing style, what inspires him and what is he working on next….

Sourabh Mukherjee

Technology Leader | Author | Speaker

Professional profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sourabhmukherjee

Author profile: www.sourabhmukherjee.com

Question 1. Which Book of yours is Very close to your heart?


"The Colours of Passion" is very close to my heart for two reasons.

Firstly, In "The Colours of Passion", I wanted to talk about how our society has certain pre-conceived notions about human relationships. Any relationship that does not conform to acceptable definitions is quickly dismissed as immoral, illicit, or even illegal. This has been the case with same-sex relationships in our country for a very long time. While the constitutional hurdle has now been cleared, has our mindset really changed? Is the society really open to same-sex relationships? Love, at the end of the day, is love. What we need to realize is that, love and passion come in a variety of colours - it cannot be painted in only one shade.

Secondly, the book aims to unravel the dark secrets behind the limelight. I have heard stories of betrayal, conspiracy, heartbreak from my acquaintances in the entertainment and fashion industries, and I felt that, these would be the perfect ingredients for an edge-of-the-seat thriller.

  In that sense, "The Colours of Passion" has been truly hailed as India's first alternate sexuality thriller. It was long-listed in WordToScreen 2018, conducted by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI). It was also ranked by MyBookPick.com among top Indian thrillers in 2017, and was among Top 10 New Arrivals in Starmark outlets across India in the month of its release. It was also among Amazon bestsellers for several months post-release.


Question 2. We would love to hear Your journey from a simple person to a Author.


I have been writing for as long as I can remember. I have never really written for a purpose – it is just something I love to do. In my early childhood, I would spend hours writing, as well as making illustrations for my own stories. A number of my poems were published in children’s magazines back in the day. I continued to write through my teenage and later in college.

I kept writing in office magazines for a couple of years, but the demands of my career as an Information Technology professional and my travels across the world soon left me with very little time and creative energy to write fiction.

However, as I travelled across the world, I grew as a person getting to observe people from widely varying cultural backgrounds and to study their emotions, their thoughts, their behaviour from various perspectives. And stories began to grow all over again.

I won the Golden Pen Award in the Monsoon Romance Contest 2014, conducted by Sulekha.com and judged by an eminent panel of literary luminaries. That was when I decided to take my writing more seriously.

My debut novel In the Shadows of Death was published by Srishti Publishers in the winter of 2015. This was followed by The Colours of Passion in 2017, and The Sinners in 2019. I have also written three collections of short stories - Romance Shorts (2016), Beyond 22 Yards (2018), It's All About Love (2018), and a textbook Big Data Simplified (2019)

Question 3. Is there anyone for whom you are grateful throughout this journey?


I am thankful to my parents who inculcated in me the habit of reading from a very early age. You cannot be a writer, unless you read a lot. I am thankful to my wife who has supported me all through my literary journey. I am thankful to my publishers Srishti Publishers and Readomania, who published my unconventional thrillers. I am thankful to bloggers who keep writing about my books. I am thankful to the mainstream national media who, from time to time, have featured me and my books in their publications - the list includes The Hindu, The Times of India, The Indian Express, The Week, Outlook India, Business Standard, Yahoo! News, Zee News, The Punjab Tribune, The Statesman, Absolute India, Free Press Journal etc. Above all, I am thankful to my readers for showering their love and affection on my books.


Question 4. Spread few lights on your upcoming projects.


My third book "The Sinners" is already out. It unravels in a world of corporate conspiracy, illicit relationships and ruthless seduction games.


Question 5. When did you decide that you want to be a writer?


While I have been writing for a long time, winning the Golden Pen Award in the Monsoon Romance Contest 2014, conducted by Sulekha.com and judged by an eminent panel of literary luminaries, was a turning point. That was when I decided to take my writing more seriously.

Interview taken by Gulshan Kumar

Book name - 5 Questions of the inquisitive Apes

Author - Subhrashis Adhikari

Ratings - 4.2 ⭐

We all human have one thing in common is that to question. For a particular topic, our Brain forces us to ask hundreds of questions. And questing is not a bad thing although it is much necessary to ask questions. And there are few questions, which are very common and almost strike in our very often.
Before reading and understanding this Book, you need to put yourself in a different zone to understand the feel and flow of the Book.
This Book discuss about five questions
• How we came to be? Was it a chance episode or were things predetermined?
• How we make sense of the universe around us? Are we hallucinating reality?
• Is sex bad? Are we naturally monogamous?
• Who are we! Is there unique us?
• How to be happy? Can we hack our Brain amd control the biochemicals?
Author has nicely written about the different topics. It is a informative book, with the detailed analysis of topics. Its a kind like some geography and Biology textbook. Scientific words are used but book language is Easy to understand. The cover is extremely simple and well designed. It looks sober yet classy.
Lastly, its like a self-help book and for personal development.

Book name - Offsprings

Author - Krishanu Banerjee

Ratings - 4.2 ⭐

Offsprings by Krishanu Banerjee is a collection of 70 beautiful poems. Cover and title is beautiful and perfectly suits the Book. The best thing about reading a poetry books is that you can connect to them in very words. Writing style of Krishanu is perfect. He talked about many topics in his poems. I find them Very relatable. Dream or Reality is my personal favourite. Give it a try, you'll definitely love this. 

Book Name - Kailash Dwara : Doorway to Bhuloka

Author - Vishesh

Ratings - 4.8⭐

The Title and Cover is really Attractive.
It is very difficult to find a perfect, I pick up the book after reading the blurb and I find it really attractive.
The books is a Mixture of Mythology, astrophysics and adventures. It also talks about Vedas and Yugas. I was fully satisfied after reading this Amazing Book. Kudos to the Author, the way of writing is brilliant and professional.
The book starts with conversations between Krishna, Balaram and Adhishesha (in 3102 BC) then we enter in 1998 where an Archeologist named Dr Vishwanath who was researching about Mt. Kailash and it's mysteries.
After 20 years, Two college students Vivaant and Sukheshni were offered a trip to mt. Kailash after winning the Athletes in their College. They two are different souls and there is always a war between them but they have to travel together to Mt. Kailash from Bangalore.
Then we meet a Character Mr. Tarak who is the CEO of the Dhithi Research Lab, who send some people behind Vivaant to his Hotel, in search of a key to a treasure Box. There Vivaant meet Kanhiya who helped him.

What I Like
• Plot is different and interesting
• Characters are beautifully written
• Mythology and Astrophysics in a single book
• Writing style is simple and easy to understand
• Narration and the way of storytelling is awesome
• It also has some knowledge about Yugas and Vedas.
I love watching South Indian movies which are based Mythology theme and the Book is a kind of that. It is full of adventure. I recommend this book, who are looking for something interesting and out of the box topic.