Review: Custody – by Manju Kapur
Review / April 5, 2013

Author: Manju Kapur

Publisher: Random House India

Year: 2011

ISBN: 9788184001549

Rating: ★★★☆☆

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In ‘Custody’ Manju Kapur has tried to explore the finer nuances of a divorce – both pre and post. Not only are we taken through the journey of what leads up to one, but also the repercussions of this as well.

Book launch of ‘Legacy’ – Sudha Menon… 06th March 2013 in Mumbai
Authors Exclusive / March 9, 2013

QUICK DETAILS: BOOK : LEGACY – Sudha Menon DATE : 06.03.2013 TIME : 07.00pm VENUE : Kitab Khana, Fort, Mumbai   Sudha Menon, of the ‘Leading Ladies: Women who inspire India (2010)’ fame, launched her second book – ‘Legacy – letters from eminent persons to their daughters’ published by the Random House India. Some excerpts from the author’s quotes…: “I have written this book for my daughter” said Ms. Menon. “…For years, I wanted to tell her so many things. Young adults have a way of telling their mom’s to chill when it comes to certain subjects. So I thought why not join forces and put it in letters…” she continued when asked about how the entire ideation for ‘Legacy’ begun. “I have even received feedback from men congratulating me!” Ms. Menon further stated – “…Our children are living in uncertain times, and we all want our kids not to be lost. I am trying my hand at Twitter, Facebook and Whats app. But there is a life beyond it, and this is my way of saying it. I love reaching out to people on Facebook, but I would rather spend more time with people in person…” The panel consisted of renowned personalities…

Review: Aftertaste – Namita Devidayal
Review / February 28, 2013

Author: Namita Devidayal
Publisher: Random House India
Year: 2010
ISBN: 9788184001877
Rating: ★★★☆☆

The initial impression of ‘Aftertaste’ – the title coupled with the cover seemed promising. But later, when I browsed through the synopsis, my entire conception of the title changed! And that is what piqued my curiosity even more.

Review : Serendipity – Ashok Ferrey
Review / January 17, 2013

Author: Ashok Ferrey
Publisher: Random House India
Year: 2012
ISBN: 9788184003024
Rating: ★★★★☆
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When I first picked up this book, I but naturally assumed that as the title suggests ‘Serendipity’ would be all about chance happenings; little did I know that my misconception was soon to be countered.

The Experience of Buying Books Online
Article / December 24, 2012

  Ever felt this craving to possess a book? Ever gone hunting for it all over the city? And ever been disappointed at not finding it? Well… here’s a simpler alternative, that won’t take you much time and will also get you what you want as well… ONLINE SHOPPING!

Review : Love Story
Review / November 19, 2012

Author: Erich Segal
Publisher: Harper Collins
Year: 2002
ISBN: 9780380017607
Rating: ★★★★☆
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Sugar, spice and everything nice, is the variety of life… well… companionship, compromise and memories, are the varieties of love! Every love story will give you a bit of tragedy and plenty of romance. But Erich Segal’s Love Story gives you an additional bonus of how an actual romantic relationship should be.

Review : A Wanted Man
Review / November 5, 2012

Author: Lee Child
Publisher: Random House Group Ltd
Year: 2012
ISBN: 9780593065723
Rating: ★★★½☆
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This is my first encounter with Jack Reacher, the protagonist of Lee Child’s – ‘A Wanted Man’ and when I reached the last page, I actually realized that this is the 17th book in the series of the Jack Reacher Thriller! I chided myself and decided that all was not lost! I could now work my way backwards… Coming to ‘A Wanted Man’…

Review : Ofcourse I Love You
Review / October 24, 2012

Author: Durjoy Dutta and Maanvi Ahuja
Publisher: Grapevine India Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Year: 2008
ISBN: 9788192222608
Rating: ★★★★☆
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Situated in the happening capital of Delhi, ‘Ofcourse I Love You…’ is a love story of Debashish Roy, popularly known as Deb. Although, he believes he isn’t much of a looker, he still represents the ultimate playboy! An engineering student who doesn’t take career seriously, loves to party and is in a ceaseless relationship with the term ‘break ups.

Women in Love
Review / October 15, 2012

Author: D.H.Lawrence
Year: 2011
ISBN: 9788188280658
Rating: ★★★☆☆
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 More prominently known as the author of the controversial ‘Lady Chatterly’s Lover’ (banned on the grounds of being obscene and vulgar), D.H.Lawrence’s ‘Women in Love’ is said to be based in part on Lawrence's own stormy marriage to German aristocrat Frieda von Richthofen.