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  • The Devotion Of Suspect X

    17 Feb 2021
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    As the two main characters engage in a riveting battle of wits, a rich and complex plot gradually unfolds, ultimately evoking an exquisite synthesis of unexpected emotions.

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  • Celebrate Onam With Me

    23 Nov 2020
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    A review of Clelebrate Onam With Me, a book about the rituals of Onam and the intriguing myth behind the story.

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  • Crazy Times With Uncle Ken

    27 Oct 2020
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    A review of Crazy Times with Uncle Ken by Ruskin Bond, a collection of short stories set in an quaint little house in the idyllic hill town of Dehra in British India.

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  • An Era Of Darkness

    16 Oct 2020
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    A well researched and unflinching account of the British Raj and its lasting effects on independent India.

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  • Children Of Ruin

    09 Oct 2020
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    A story of the rise of a truly unfathomable intelligent society, their interactions with a Human/Spider hybrid civilization, and their struggles to communicate with each other, while and external danger threatens to annihilate them all.

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  • Friends Behind Walls

    29 Aug 2020
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    A review of Friends Behind Walls by Harshikaa Udasi, where Putti and Inu investigate an age old family feud, and in the process, uncover secrets about their parents' childhood, and the strange people of Shanti Park society, in the small town of Deolali.

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  • National Geographic Kids Readers

    18 Feb 2020
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    A review of National Geographic Readers for early readers and curious kids.

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  • Across The Line

    13 Jan 2020
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    In across the line, Nayanika Mahtani skillfully uses a synergy of wit and emotion to enrich an engrossing story that spans generations across one notoriously blood soaked border. Read on for a detailed review.

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  • I, Robot

    12 Aug 2019
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    A review of I, Robot, a collection of intellectually stimulating, science fiction short stories by Isaac Asimov, with underlying social messages.

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  • Little Lord Fauntleroy

    31 Jul 2019
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    A review of Little Lord Fauntleroy by F. H. Burnett.

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  • Sesame Street 5-Minute Stories

    09 Jun 2019
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    19 delightful 5-minute stories featuring snippets from the lives of the much beloved residents of Sesame Street. Perfect for bedtime and bonding.

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  • The R-Mystery Series (Barney Mysteries)

    29 May 2019
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    A review of a lesser known adventure/mystery series by Enid Blyton.

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  • Mythos & Heroes

    17 Apr 2019
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    A review of Mythos and its sequel, Heroes. In these books, Stephen Fry delights us with the fascinating stories of Olympian family drama and the exploits of Greek Heroes.

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  • Charlotte's Web

    24 Feb 2019
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    A review of Charlotte's Web by E. B. White,

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  • The Only Story: A Guest Review By Arati Luthra Pinto

    15 Jan 2019
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    A review of The Only Story by Julian Barnes. This is a guest review courtesy Arati Luthra Pinto. She introduced me to creative writing, and I am thrilled to have her review a book on my blog.

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  • My Daughter's First Book Review

    14 Nov 2018
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    I had a super proud mama moment this week when my daughter wrote her first book review. I was so touched when I saw what book she chose.

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  • Neel On Wheels

    07 Jul 2018
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    A review of Neel On Wheels, a picture book about the adventures on a wheel chair.

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  • Kittu's Very Mad Day

    30 Jun 2018
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    A review of Kittu's Very Mad Day, a story of an outspoken, one-legged young boy from Mumbai, who gets separated from his large boisterous family during a vacation, and is lost in Panna, Madhya Pradesh.

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  • The Listerdale Mystery

    11 Jun 2018
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    A review of The Listerdale Mystery, a collection of short stories by Agatha Christie.

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  • Vibhuti Cat

    19 May 2018
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    Vibhuti Cat by Shikhandin familiarizes us with the life of Magesh, a boy, most likely, on the autism spectrum.

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  • The Burning Maze

    18 May 2018
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    The Burning Maze is the third book in the Trials of Apollo Series by Rick Riordan. It is set in the Percy Jackson universe and as expected, is a hilarious and perilous adventure.

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  • The Remains Of The Day

    08 May 2018
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    A review of The Remains Of The Day, by Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro, in which Stevens, a butler, who once served in a large aristocratic English household, reminisces and analyses the yesteryears, while trying to find his footing in a new world.

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  • Susie Will Not Speak

    29 Apr 2018
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    Susie Will Not Speak by Shruthi Rao, is a story of Susie, a girl with a lisp. Fed up of being relentlessly teased, Susie keeps to herself. One day a new family moves in next door. Jahan is keen on making friends with Susie, but what will happen when he learns about her lisp? Read on for a detailed review.

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  • Mira The Detective

    22 Apr 2018
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    Mira The Detective by Pavithra Sankaran, is a collection of three sleuthing exploits of an eight year old girl named Mira. And guess what, it all seems believable. Read on for a detailed review.

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  • The Martian

    15 Feb 2018
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    A review of The Martian in which, Mark Watney gets stranded on Mars during a NASA mission. At first that sounds like a death sentence, but being a resourceful engineer and a botanist, he comes up with a plan for survival. But will that be enough? Read on for a detailed review.

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