I, Robot
12 Aug 2019
A review of I, Robot, a collection of intellectually stimulating, science fiction short stories by Isaac Asimov, with underlying social messages.
Posts tagged with “book”
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The R-Mystery Series (Barney Mysteries)
29 May 2019 -
Beat The Heat With Books
29 Apr 2019
A diverse list of books so every kid (ages 4 to 10) can find something to transport them to fascinating new worlds where they meet quirky characters and get tangled up in ticklish or exciting situations.
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Mythos & Heroes
17 Apr 2019
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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Short & Super Short Stories For Teens
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A Colored Perception
21 Mar 2019
We often attribute different qualities to different colors. But is it possible that our artistic perception of certain colors is having an adverse effect on individuals and society at large?
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The Only Story: A Guest Review By Arati Luthra Pinto
15 Jan 2019
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
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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Growing Brains Cause Growing Pains
08 Oct 2018
Teenage years are trying times for kids as well as their parents. Nothing seems to make sense and for a long time the strangeness of this phase of life has been attributed to hormones going wild. But the hormones are not the only major changes taking place. Modern imaging techniques has revealed that the brain undergoes a huge transformation during adolescent years and understanding these changes may help us understand teens better.
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Crossroads
30 Aug 2018
Do chickens have a monopoly over crossing roads? This alligator thinks not! Besides, he is a law abiding, model citizen, who would put most of us to shame. See what Nina and Nana have to say.
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Growing Pains: Purchase Details And Reviews
09 Aug 2018
Get the ebook at your favorite online store, amazon, iTunes, Kobo or smashwords, or if you prefer the paperback, you can get that too!
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Growing Pains: Buy The Paperback Or The Ebook (Updated)
31 Jul 2018
Get the ebook at your favorite online store, amazon, iTunes, Kobo or smashwords, or if you prefer the paperback, you can get that too!
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Growing Pains: Buy The Paperback Or The Ebook
18 Jul 2018
Get the ebook at your favorite online store, amazon, iTunes, Kobo or smashwords, or if you prefer the paperback, you can get that too!
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Growing Pains: My Journey To The Paperback
13 Jul 2018
Read about my writing and publishing journey, that has so far culminated in my first novella, Growing Pains. And did I mention, the paperback is now available in India? Yay! This is getting exciting.
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Growing Pains Ebook Launch
01 Jul 2018
Those teenage years are quite a roller coaster ride of emotions. Changing bodies and raging hormones make seemingly simple things confusing and overwhelming. Thirteen-year-old Tara needs an emergency appendectomy and there are some complications with the surgery. Add to that Tara has her first crush on a boy from her class. Accompany Tara as she navigates a turmoil of emotions, and see how she deals with them.
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Kittu's Very Mad Day
30 Jun 2018
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 -
The Burning Maze
18 May 2018
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
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
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
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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Appendicitis
01 Apr 2018
My first entry for the A to Z blogging challenge with the theme women's health issues is about appendicitis. How is appendicitis different for women and what should you know about it? Read on to find out.
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The Martian
15 Feb 2018
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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Sandy To The Rescue
08 Feb 2018
A review of Sandy To The Rescue, a story in which seven year old Sandy, and his six year old sidekick Aftab, take on the super villain day care owner/manager Mrs. Gupta.
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The Steerswoman Series
04 Feb 2018
A review of a series of books exploring the adventures and exploits of Steerswomen, who are knowledge seekers, in a world like, and yet unlike our own. The protagonist Rowan gathers information, converts it in to understanding, using logic, to make startling discoveries, even while a powerful aristocratic class do their best to hoard and withhold their knowledge to maintain power over those they rule.
