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“Books are the best friends,” they say. Indeed, they are, and what better than reading books that feel like a warm conversation. In this blog, I am going to talk about three books that will make you feel a little more and allow you to feel free to talk about things you might not talk about with someone else. Isn’t it true that many times you have a monologue going on, and even after trying to brush it off, it keeps circling back, and you wish someone would have been there to listen to you at that time? At that time, often you don’t find anyone, and you suppress your emotions and feelings. But what if I tell you books are always listening, and they talk to you through words, prose, stories, and the feelings that you did not acknowledge existed? Here are the books: 1. 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff It is a memoir written in the form of a collection of letters exchanged between Helene and the staff of Marks & Co, a bookstore at 84 Charing Cross Road. It is a heartfelt memoir wh...

Lata uncovers captivating tales in the mundane. Her writing weaves compelling narratives around resilient characters with charming imperfections, entwined in captivating plots. With a remarkable career spanning three decades in Journalism and behavioural training, she's a versatile talent. In her leisure moments, you'll often find Lata engrossed in reading, penning her thoughts, or doing Yoga. For a taste of her adventurous side, whisk her away to the mountains, where her spirit truly soars. A renowned speaker on Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, Lata boasts of five published works: Incognito, a psychological thriller, Prisoners of Secrets , a gripping relationship drama, Road to Abana , an enthralling historical thriller, Not Before You , a relationship saga of parents of a special child. Her fifth and latest book was released at the World Book Fair in Jan 2026, called A Tale of Two Kitchens , it’s a memoir-cum-cookbook. Beyond her literary pursuits, Lata is a behaviour...

Book Name: For Everything Left Unsaid Author: Uma Shukla Publication: Rupa Genre: Poetry “I am always the echo, Never the sound that makes people turn.” For Everything Left Unsaid by Uma Shukla is a heartfelt collection of poems that will make readers question their choices, existence, and being. It is a collection divided into five themes: Intake, Irregularities, Corroboration, Unfiled Material, and Verdict (Undelivered). Each theme in itself delivers a deep meaning, and so do the well-written poems in each of them. Each section starts with context-setting that describes what the poems in that section are about. The poems differ in length, but what makes them similar is their depth and relatability for the readers. The writing style of the author is thought-provoking, evocative, and heartwarming. Some poems may make readers smile and find themselves in them, while some might feel heart-wrenching. From raw emotions to deep philosophical understanding, every reader will find someth...

Saugata is a career central banker, currently serving as a General Manager at the Reserve Bank of India. With professional certifications and core competencies spanning corporate finance, forex market operations, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and behavioural neuroscience research, his analytical rigour deeply informs the intricate geopolitical manoeuvring in his writing. A passionate researcher of modern Indian history and the suppressed narratives of the freedom struggle, Saugata excels at blending historical fact with high-stakes fiction. When he is not decoding the past or writing gripping historical thrillers, he enjoys exploring global cuisines and travelling to locations rich in architectural heritage. Author Interview Q1. Your profile and credentials are quite interesting. You are a General Manager at a central bank, an author, and much more. What led you to write not just one, but six books, and I believe there are more to come? A. I never actually sat down with the g...

Book Name: Peace Pretty Please Author: Saniya Inamdar Publication: Evincepub Genre: Fiction Peace Pretty Please by Saniya Inamdar is a tale of two countries driven by war against each other, which leads to chaos and eventually peace. “Whenever any person from the two countries even thinks about war, or talks about it, let that person become lonely. Let the person’s children die, and if he has no children, let him die so that no other innocent person is served my untimely fate, and no parent has to become lonely like my parents.” - A wish that sets the story's premise and leads to the events that unfold in the book. The story starts with a kid on his deathbed, who tried enough to make a dead angel free him from death and let him live, but ended up making one last wish, which made people wonder what made a kid make such a wish. After his death, when his parents returned, they were doomed in their loss, and the news channels started flashing news of kids dying with similar fates,...

Book Name: The Bose Conspiracy Author: Saugata Chakraborty   Publication: Srishti Publishers Genre: Fiction (Thriller and Suspense) “Transformation manifests through minor acts of love and service. Be the light in darkness.” The Bose Conspiracy by Saugata Chakraborty is a work of fiction that takes readers back to the times of pre-independence through the lens of the family lineage of the Chakrabarty family. The story starts in 1920, in Rangpur, from Dwijbandhu’s household, where his wife and daughter are found preparing for the festivities while he is contemplating his decisions for his daughter on the terrace when he is met by his son, Bharat. The family history has been complex, but each man and woman who followed after Dwij’s generation has been passionate about the nation and its people during the pre-independence era. The family’s medicinal practitioners, be it Bharat, his younger brother Ashutosh, who chose homeopathy after his grants to pursue law were withdrawn, or Pra...

Book Name: The Correspondent Author: Virginia Evans Publication: Penguin Genre: Fiction ( Epistolary Novel) The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is an epistolary novel, a novel written through letters, and a story that connects a woman with people who felt writing was easier than speaking to communicate what they wanted, even when she was losing her eyesight. The book follows the story of Sybil, a woman in her seventies who communicates through correspondence, whether she has to talk to her friend, family, stranger, or even neighbours. She was bold and outright when it came to writing a letter. From June 2, 2012, till February 8, 2020, she wrote letters to multiple people, and each letter was a reflection of her relationship with the person she wrote the letter to. She showed angst, plea, disgust, sorrow, happiness, and every other virtue without shying away in her letters, no matter how the other person would feel. It is all about letters, and the story falls in place when the rea...

Book Name: Marigold and Rose Author: Louise Glück Publication: Aleph Book Company Genre: Fiction Marigold and Rose by Louise Glück is a fiction novella featuring twin sisters Marigold and Rose, as the title says. A cute and obsession-worthy work that will fill readers with delight and leave them with a lot of thoughts. Marigold and Rose are born, and their parents play a key role in their growth. The story starts from their birth until they turn one, and in between, how their behavior and instincts play a different role throughout will make readers giggle and feel shocked at times. How both the sisters are way different makes them the perfect twins. The characters are Marigold, Rose, and their parents, who have been talked about in this little book of fiction. Marigold, an annual being, is in love with books and also wants to write a book, which eventually she writes in her dream. But the sad part is that Marigold keeps questioning her life and her existence. On the other hand, re...