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Roberto Bolaño’s Last Book: 2666

AUTHOR : Roberto Bolaño, OUTLINE : Four literature scholars’ search for a mysterious author leads them to a crime-ridden city, opening a vast, unsettling novel that spans continents, history, and the thin line between obsession, horror, and meaning. My Rating – 4.5/5, Pages – 1128, First Published – 01, Jan 2004, Language – English, Genres – Fiction, Horror, Literature, Classics, Novels, Spanish Literature, Mystery, Literary … Continue reading Roberto Bolaño’s Last Book: 2666

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The Secret of the Nagas
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“The Secret of the Nagas” : 2nd Part of Mythological Saga (Siva Trilogy)

AUTHOR : Amish, OUTLINE : Once a man and now a god, Shiva’s relentless quest for vengeance and truth drags him across ancient India, where hidden conspiracies, dark alliances, and buried secrets shatter the illusion of a perfect empire. My Rating – 4/5, Pages – 398, First Published – 21, July 2011, Language – English, Genres – 2nd of Trilogy, Mythology, Fiction, Fantasy, Indian Literature, … Continue reading “The Secret of the Nagas” : 2nd Part of Mythological Saga (Siva Trilogy)

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The Immortals of Meluha
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The Immortals of Meluha (1st of Shiva Trilogy)

AUTHOR : Amish Tripathi, OUTLINE : Set in 1900 BC in the legendary land of Meluha, a crumbling empire faces natural disasters and deadly enemies, and only the reluctant hero Shiva may rise to fulfill an ancient prophecy and vanquish evil. My Rating – 4/5, Pages – 436, First Published – 01, Feb 2010, Language – English, Genres – Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology, Indian Literature, Historical Fiction, … Continue reading The Immortals of Meluha (1st of Shiva Trilogy)

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The Story of my Assassins
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Inside the Minds of Killers: A Journey Through “The Story of My Assassins” Book

AUTHOR : Tarun J Tejpal, OUTLINE : A journalist who discovers five men were hired to kill him, triggering a dangerous investigation that exposes corruption, desire, and stark inequalities across modern India while forcing him to confront his own life and choices. Rating – 3.5/5, Pages – 526, First Published – 01, Jan 2009, Language – English, Genres – Fiction, India, Mystery, Crime, Roman, Indian … Continue reading Inside the Minds of Killers: A Journey Through “The Story of My Assassins” Book

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The Alchemy of desire
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The Alchemy of Desire

AUTHOR : Tarun J Tejpal, OUTLINE : A couple’s passionate retreat to a misty Himalayan house turns tragic when hidden diaries lure the husband into a shadowed past, unraveling his marriage as long-buried secrets come to light. Rating – 3.5/5, Pages – 528, First Published – 01, Jan 2005, Language – English, Genres – Fiction, India, Romance, Indian Literature, Literary Fiction, Asian Literature, Love, Asia, … Continue reading The Alchemy of Desire

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unaccustomed earth
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Unaccustomed Earth

AUTHOR : Jhumpa Lahiri, OUTLINE : This collection weaves intimate stories of family, marriage, guilt, and fate, tracing lives shaped by quiet secrets, fragile bonds, and chance reunions that echo long after the final page. Rating – 4/5, Pages – 352, First Published – 01, April 2008, Language – English, Genres – Fiction, Short Stories, India, Book Club, Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Literature, Indian Literature, Adult … Continue reading Unaccustomed Earth

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the thousand splendid suns
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A Thousand Splendid Suns

AUTHOR : Khaled Hosseini, OUTLINE : Forced into a cruel marriage and later bound by loss and war, Mariam and Laila find sisterhood and resilience in each other, proving that even in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, love can outshine brutality and survive every ruin.. My Rating – 4.5/5, Pages – 372, First Published – 01, May 2007, Language – English, Genres – Fiction, Motivational, Historical Fiction, Book … Continue reading A Thousand Splendid Suns

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the alchemist
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The Alchemist

AUTHOR : Paulo Coelho, OUTLINE : Book follows Santiago’s soul-guided journey for treasure, revealing that true riches lie in listening to the heart, reading life’s signs, and daring to follow one’s dreams. My Rating – 4.5/5, Pages – 182, First Published – 01, Jan 1988, Language – English, Genres – Fiction, Motivational, Classics, Fantasy, Philosophy, Self Help, Book Club, Novels, Spirituality, Adventure Synopsis: .Paulo Coelho’s … Continue reading The Alchemist

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the kite runner
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The Kite Runner

AUTHOR : Khaled Hosseini, OUTLINE : A moving story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three decades of Afghanistan’s turmoil, The Kite Runner explores love, loss, and the enduring bond between fathers and sons.. My Rating – 4.5/5, Pages – 371, First Published – 29, May 2003, Language – English, Genres – Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Collectible, Contemporary, Book Club, Novels, Historical, School, Literature, … Continue reading The Kite Runner

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The Memory Keeper’s Daughter

AUTHOR : Kim Edward, OUTLINE : On a stormy night in 1964, a doctor secretly gives away his newborn daughter with Down syndrome. That single decision shapes two separate families over twenty-five years, bound by loss, silence, and an unseen life growing in love elsewhere. Rating – 4/5, Pages – 401, First Published – 23, June 2005, Language – English, Genres – Fiction, Book Club, … Continue reading The Memory Keeper’s Daughter

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