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Though I am a whisky kinda person, this book indeed matches my vibe.
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A story between the line by Santosh Sivaraj is a love story of Adi and Nila with a message of finding the true meaning of life.
Let’s talk about the story, this is a beautiful story of two individuals who fall in love and get married. Then their happy life gets devastated when Adi met with an accident. He lost some memories, only remembers his love Nila, who is missing. In search of her, he discovered many things and reached Syria where he gets a surprise. To know more you have to read this book.
Now come to the genre, I feel it fits in romance and philosophy, as the author narrates the beautiful and emotional relationship of Adi and Nila with a powerful message which will shake our conscience.
I found the narration quite impressive. I appreciate the author portraying the real agony of the people who belong to war zone Syria.
Overall, for me, it is a read which holds a beautiful story in between all the chaos.

Silent fires by Poojitha Prasad is a crime thriller full of turns and twists.
The story starts with the mysterious disappearance of Sharvya Chandra wife of a celebrity film star Arun Chandra. The case gets handover to the inspector Ashish who has an intuitive ability to solve cases. His brother Manav who is poles apart from his brother and a crime documentary maker also urge to solve the case. In solving this case there are many theories involved, ego clashes, and dynamics of relationship explored. Though there is a mystery element in the read, it also portrays two different personalities and their different perspective for the same case. And I am sure the story of Sharvya will shock the readers.
For me, this is a crime mystery that has a steady plot with clear-cut prose. The narrative is expressive, making it easy for me to connect with the emotions of the character. There are enough events to keep you guessing the conclusion. Overall, this is a highly recommended book to thriller readers.

As you know me, I have a special corner for the thrillers, and this read “Almost Dammed” by “Christopher Liebig” is a treat for me with the perfect blend of legal thriller and supernatural and religious elements.
This book is a sequel to “Almost Mortal “but it can be read as a standalone. The plot is based on the fallen angels and the origin of demons. The story revolves around attorney Samson young who is on the way to fight for the justice of a group of exiled angels. I find the theological glimpse of Dan Brown books in it. I do not talk much more about the story as it will be a spoiler.
I enjoyed the legal proceeding narrates in this read. the detailed and skillful written plot shows the personal experience as an attorney and extensive knowledge of religious literature. Overall, for me, it is an entertaining read and recommended to thriller lovers.

Imagine yourself in a self-driving car. The car interacts with you near like a human, it knows your music preference, your destination, and so on. Is it possible? I think it will be because of the use of AI in our technologies.
The world as a Neural Network is an educational book which talks about how AI is spread everywhere from mobile phones to self-driven cars. It starts with the development of AI. It also explains how AI is affecting the economic structure of a country. The algorithm uses in google search, banking system, health, and other sector explained well.
The book cover is best suitable for the title of the book. The book content is basic, there are many more facts that I would love to read about artificial intelligence. I must appreciate the authors for their effort to explain the complicated topic in a simple and compiled way.

Life optimizer by Ankit Ittan Life optimizer by Ankit Ittan is an encouraging book that can be used as a guide for growth and becoming as you step forward to show up as you. The framework of this book tells you the seven tools to boost your confidence and personal growth and made: self-confidence, emotional intelligence, Mindfulness, Resilience, your subconscious mind, daily routine, and authenticity.
I love the way the author gives a best-suited example for each tool and this makes the reader easy to understand. The topics covered in this reading are practical and logical. I followed the daily routine and mindfulness daily and it changed my perspective and productivity.
Overall, this is a short, simple, and easy-to-understand motivational read.

“Hope can fill the breathings of your heart and save you. You need nobody else to do that. You are your own Savior.”

After getting refreshed by the first part Abhishek Thakkar brings the second installment of inspirational quotes to boost you up. The book starts with day 112 and contains a total of 152 quotes.
This read has something that can bring light into a dark moment in a person’s life. at times a person simply needs to hear a bit of encouragement, but at other times, it is necessary to get a kick in the pants. Whatever moment or point of need a person has the quotes in this read are accordingly.

Overall, I felt that author has done a beautiful job with this collection. In times like these with the covid pandemic still a threat to many, we could use as much positivity as possible to lift us in these tiring times. Now waiting for the next work of the author.

Sharing my fav. quotes from the read:

“Believing in yourself is the first step towards believing in God or Nature. Believe that you can overcome any difficulty and you will.”

\“Observe the complexities in nature. Notice the variations amongst the same and distinct species. Ponder upon the origin of life and try to comprehend different worldviews which offer variegated explanations. This mental exercise will offer new light to your Being.”

Buddhism, as one of the major religions in the world. I feel the buddha teachings empiricist and antimetaphysically. What the Buddha taught is not only for the 6th century B.C., but it is timeless teaching, surely it can be practiced in the 21st century. Buddhism has a special role to play in the modern world because, unlike many other religious traditions, Buddhism uniquely propounds the concept of independence which accords closely with the fundamental notions of modern science.

The book “The Bodhisattva and the Space Age: The Great Idea in Our Time by Roger Weir highlights the similarity between Buddhism teaching and our history and space. The author beautifully mentions Ashwagosha's philosophy and his eight beliefs of salvation. The book indeed talks about the importance of our well-being.

The facts and history narrated in the reading show that the author does deep research to write down this book. I genuinely appreciate his hard work. I would recommend this book who are curious about the philosophy of Buddhism.

Love (try) angle by Manali Desai is a story of love and its confusion.
Ayesha shifted city of dreams to Mumbai to pursue her graduation. She is so excited for her new beginning but also struggling to fit into the fast life of the city. Viren who stays in the same locality as Ayesha helped her to find stability. She is happy and thrilled about her college life, but her senior Abhi gives her a hard time and turns her happy moments into dull moments. Now the story begins. To find out how these three protagonists' paths crossed each other grab your copy.
This is a well-written story. I like the fact that it is not too long, but nothing is left out of it. the story is concise but full of all the necessary information you need to draw your conclusion. This is a good book with well-crafted characters especially the character of Ayesha. Overall, this is a short and sweet read which will attract young readers.

Appreciation and Meaningful Journal by Andrew Eltes is an attractive book that readers make their own by writing down what they are grateful for and setting priorities on each blank daily page. The book cum journal can be used each day for self-assessment.
The gratitude journal is a simple idea that will appeal to those who wish to develop their inner, and emotional health by expressing daily what they feel, appreciates, and can be grateful for. I am journaling for 6 months and it helps me a lot with my mental health and confidence. And “Andrew Eltes” journal is a perfect fit with the current situation for expanding our mental and psychological health simply.
Overall, this journal will be a perfect gift for your loved ones.