Dr Alok Mishra, his poetry and thoughts on the poetic craft, art and pursuit of verse – an expanded discussion
Reading Dr Alok Mishra’s reflections on poetry is, for me, like being invited into a room where contemplation is practised…
Reign of Pawns: Book 1 – The Parieur’s Play by V. S. Edwár, an anticipated launch awaited by readers of thriller and adventure genre
There are books that catch the eye for a moment, and there are books that seize the imagination before the…
Thoughts Between Life and Death by Dr Alok Mishra, a detailed book review
Dr Alok Mishra’s Thoughts Between Life and Death is a work of steady philosophical assurance married to a lucid lyrical…
Lana Sabarwal’s Maya, Dead and Dreaming: A Deft Homage to Classic Suspense, With Flashes of Brilliance
There is a particular alchemy required to write a mystery novel that feels both timeless and fresh, one that pays…
70 Things You Can Do While Being Hospitalized by Lasse Toft, review
Lasse Toft’s 70 Things You Can Do While Being Hospitalized is a peculiar yet insightful book that straddles the line between…
The Malabari Who Loved His Ferrari by Dileep Heilbronn, detailed book review
A genuinely remarkable autobiography does more than chronicle successes—it reveals the hidden costs of ambition, the lonely hours of doubt,…
The Burden of the Prize: How Literary Awards Can Stifle, Rather Than Sustain, Great Writing
Something paradoxical happens when a writer wins a major literary award—the Booker, the Pulitzer, the Nobel. They are catapulted into…
Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol by Sri Aurobindo – Book Review
Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol is a monumental achievement in spiritual and epic poetry. This work transcends mere…
10 Must-Read Canadian Authors: A Gateway to Understanding Canada’s Literary Soul
Canadian literature, often overshadowed by its British and American counterparts, is a rich and diverse tradition that reflects the country’s…
A Beginner’s Guide to Reading Yuval Noah Harari
Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli historian, philosopher, and bestselling author renowned for his groundbreaking explorations of human history, consciousness,…
The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene, a book review
Robert Greene’s The Laws of Human Nature (2018) is a formidable entry in the crowded genre of self-help and social strategy…
Death by Sadhguru – a critical book review
Book: Death: An Inside Story Author: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Published: Penguin Ananda, 1 January 2020, 376 pages ISBN: 978-0143450832 Genre:…