The Alchemy of desire

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

unaccustomed earth

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

the thousand splendid suns

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

the alchemist

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

the kite runner

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

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

A Death In Shonagachhi

AUTHOR : Rijula Das, OUTLINE : In Shonagachhi’s red-light district, Lalee seeks a way out of poverty through a better-paid life as an escort, while her longtime client, novelist Trilokeshwar “Tilu” Shau, realizes he is hopelessly in love with her. Rating – 3.8/5, Pages – 312, First Published – 28, July 2021, Language – English, Genres – Fiction, Mystery, India, Indian Literature, Thriller, Literary Fiction, … Continue reading A Death In Shonagachhi

1924, Alexandra David, Alexandra David-Néel, Book review, Lady travelled to Lhasa, my journey to lhasa

My Journey To Lhasa

AUTHOR : Alexandra David-Néel, OUTLINE : The Amazing Story of a Western Woman Who Succeeded in Entering the Forbidden City Lhasa. Rating – 4.5/5, Pages – 376, First Published – 01, Jan 1927, Language – English, Genres – Travel, Nonfiction, Adventure, History, Biography, Memoir, Asia, Buddhism, Biography Memoir, Spirituality Synopsis: In the year 1924, a lady named Alexandra David-Néel born in Paris, decided to travel to … Continue reading My Journey To Lhasa