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Book Review: For Everything Left Unsaid

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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...

Book Review : Embraces In Ink

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Book Name: Embraces In Ink Author: Manali Desai Publisher: Self Published Genre: Poetry Format: Kindle Print length: 146 pages  Rating: 4 /5 Embraces in Ink is a collection of sixty two poems written more like letters to express gratitude.  Blurb on Amazon When was the last time you said 'thank you'? Be it to your parents, siblings, friends, the books that made you smile, the movies that made you laugh, or anyone and anything else? Was it today? Was it so long ago that you can't even remember? How often do you feel blessed or perceive a sense of gratitude for the simple joys that every day brings? We generally take the people around us for granted, failing to appreciate their contribution in our daily happiness. The same goes for things too; right from a sunny day during winters, to a rainy day after the long summers, or from the perfectly cooked dish, to the comfort of a quilt. The pages within, Embraces in Ink, make you look at these very things and people, by tappi...

Book Review : Romantic Medley

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Book Name: Romantic Medley Author: Ajola Ganesan Publisher: Ukiyoto Genre: Poetry Format: Kindle Print length: 144 pages  Rating: 4/5 Romantic Medley by Ajola Ganesan is a collection of 50 poems weaved by love and around love for all the romantic readers looking to explore the complex emotions of humans in love. Blurb on Amazon This book holds 50 romantic poems, the sweetest moments that happens between couples, have been expressed in the form of poems. The words flavored with romance, will make you rejoice and make you experience one of the best moments in your life. Kisses and hugs hold magic, the spell, only the Kingdom of Love knows! The sweet grabs and silent hugs, the uninvited kisses and the anger turned-romantic evenings! The language of love is an 'Art' and is a 'Forever admirable one! Kisses, hugs Vs Ego, anger! The game of love is interesting, making us go crazy with the prettiest shades of Romance! Whether you are a person in love, or want to know what the...

Book Review : Heartstrings and Harmonies

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Book Name: Heartstrings and Harmonies Author: Manali Desai Publisher: Ukiyoto Genre: Romance Short Stories  Format: Kindle Print length: 159 pages  Rating: 4/5 Heartstrings and Harmonies by Manali Desai is a collection of 29 short stories exploring the themes like love, loss, compassion, optimism, revelations and companionship. Though the stories’ main theme is romance, the author ensured to give them a pinch of thriller, and fiction. Book Blurb On Amazon Think of a time when a song made your life easy. Was it when you wanted to confess your love? Was it when you were at a low point in your life, and that song worked as a balm? Was it a song someone dedicated to you, or vice versa? Is there a song you associate to a person or a memory? Do you have a specific song set as a ringtone for the special people in your life, and a story behind doing so? For music lovers, there would hardly be a day that goes by without listening to their favorite tunes and melodies. They travel, t...

Book Review : The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down

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Book Name: The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down Author: Haemin Sunim Publisher: Penguin Life Genre: Non-fiction  Format: Paperback/Kindle Print length: 238 pages  Rating: 5/5 The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim is a best selling nonfiction self-help novel. This book guides on mindfulness and finding peace in this fast-paced world. As the name suggests, one has to slow down to understand what could not be achieved in a rush. Book Blurb On Amazon 'Is it the world that's busy, or my mind?' Life moves fast, but that doesn't mean we have to. In this timely guide to mindfulness, Haemin Sunim, a Buddhist monk born in Korea and educated in the United States, offers advice on everything from handling setbacks to dealing with rest and relationships. Combining his teachings with calming full-colour illustrations, Haemin Sunim's simple messages speak directly to the anxieties that have become part of modern life and remind us of the str...

Book Review : A Tapestry Of Poems

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Book Name: A Tapestry Of Poems Author: Marietta Pereira Publisher: Bigfoot Genre: Poetry  Format: Paperback Print length: 50 pages  Rating: 3.5/5 A Tapestry Of Poems by Marietta Pereira is a collection of forty-six varied length poems.  Book Blurb On Amazon A Tapestry of Poems is an enchanting collection of poetic gems that are bound to enchant readers with its exquisite verses that resonate with the human spirit. Readers will journey through the intricate threads of emotions, reflections, nostalgia and humour woven by the poet drawn from life as she experiences it in these captivating verses. Sit back and enjoy this delightful poetic journey. Review In "A Tapestry of Poems," the author explores distinct themes, including introspection, nostalgia, attachment, seriousness, and more. The writing style of the author is simple yet evocative. Some poems will help readers introspect, allowing them to think about the topic for which the author crafted the poetry. The overall...