# Charanti &amp; Chai


## Posts

- [The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness | Morgan Housel](https://charantiandchai.com/the/): This is a super useful and quite short book which details as the name suggests the psychology at work to earn money and generate wealth. Well, that’s correct- Money &amp; Wealth are two interdependent, interconnected but totally different concepts. How and what makes them so is narrated beautifully by the author with help of few [&hellip;]
- [Caste | Isabel Wilkerson](https://charantiandchai.com/caste-by-isabel-wilkerson/): There is a saying in Marathi which roughly translates into English as, Caste is something you can not cast away. We see numerous examples of this in today’s day and age too, well into the second decade of the 21st century. As Isabel Wilkerson points out in this phenomenal book, this social issue has impacted [&hellip;]
- [The Family Upstairs | Lisa Jewell](https://charantiandchai.com/the-family-upstairs-by-lisa-jewell/): There are few mystery/ suspense novels I have read in past couple of years which have grabbed my attention from the word ‘Go’ and this is certainly one of them. The plot summary given on the jacket cover is quite intriguing to say the least and it acts like an instant pick-me-up magnetic pull. The [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views |The Queen’s Gambit](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-queens-gambit/): What is that single most important characteristic of a book adaptation? For me the answer is simply that it should captivate you with its storyline in the same magnetic way like the original book. There are various screen adaptations which vary a degree or two from this basic rule, in turn becoming less effective than [&hellip;]
- [सानिया लिखित ओमियागे](https://charantiandchai.com/%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%af%e0%a4%be-%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%96%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%a4-%e0%a4%93%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%af%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%97%e0%a5%87/): सानिया यांच्या कथेतील स्त्रिया ह्या बहुतेक एका विशिष्ट सामाजिक-आर्थिक वर्गातून आलेल्या दिसतात. स्वतंत्र विचारसरणी, व्यवस्थित किंवा उच्च शैक्षणिक पार्शवभूमी आणि स्वतःचे निर्णय घेण्याची मानसिक कुवत असण्याऱ्या स्त्रिया त्यांच्या कथेमध्ये मध्यवर्ती असतात. बहुधा शहरी किंवा निमशहरी भागातील या स्त्रिया एका ठराविक विचारसरणीनुसार त्यांचं आयुष्य व्यतित करणं उचित समजतात. ओमियागे या दीर्घ कथासंग्रहामधील अनिता, सुजाता, सरिता, श्यामल [&hellip;]
- [महाश्वेता देवी लिखित जटायु](https://charantiandchai.com/%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%b9%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b6%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%b5%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%a4%e0%a4%be-%e0%a4%a6%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%b5%e0%a5%80-%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%96%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%a4-%e0%a4%9c%e0%a4%9f%e0%a4%be/): महाश्वेता देवी या त्यांच्या लेखनाच्या अनोख्या शैलीमुळे आणि मुख्यतः ग्रामीण पार्श्वभूमी असण्याऱ्या कथावस्तूंमुळे चिरपरिचित आहेत. त्यांच्या कथा ह्या बहुत करून पूर्वोत्तर राज्यांमध्ये घडतात आणि उपेक्षित, शोषित लोकांच्या व्यथांची गडद छाया त्यांवर पडलेली दिसून येते. उपरोल्लिखित कादंबरी जरी कलकत्ता आणि आसपास घडत असली तरीही कथेच्या पूर्वपीठिकेमध्ये डोकावण्याऱ्या गावांची, वनांची त्यावर दाट सावली आहे. हि कथा घडते [&hellip;]
- [The Handmaid's Tale | Margaret Atwood](https://charantiandchai.com/the-handmaids-tale-by-margaret-atwood/): Her name is Offred, it literally means ‘of Fred’- she belongs to Fred; as of now at least. We don’t know what she was known before this and surely can’t know her original name. This original name has been erased from the official records when her past was wiped clean. Now, she is a member [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views |Lovecraft Country](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-lovecraft-country/): Based on the 2016 novel written by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country is basically a fantasy horror series which pays homage to the dark horror world of H.P. Lovecraft and successfully tries to bring the racism in the American society to the forefront. So, it’s indeed an interesting screen adaptation and a pre-requisite to watch this [&hellip;]
- [Juliet, Naked | Nick Hornby](https://charantiandchai.com/juliet-naked-by-nick-hornby/): To be honest, I picked up this book with much curiosity as I have heard tons of praises for it from some notable critics. Nick Hornby is a famous British author noted for his comedic, witty take on complicated issues faced by regular people going through their everyday lives. This book is also no different. [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views |Bridgerton (Season 1)](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-bridgerton/): The year is 1813 and a new season is just around the corner. This new season is all the more important for the social lives of London households as it’s the season of matchmaking. So, across town all the Mammas are grooming their daughters for their debuts on the social season. It’s all fun and [&hellip;]
- [The Return: Fathers, Sons and the Land in Between | Hisham Matar](https://charantiandchai.com/the-return-fathers-sons-and-the-land-in-between-by-hisham-matar/): How do you write about a loss? Specially, if the loss is so acute and bearing it is breaking your life. And, then how do you talk about grief? Which encompasses like an endless ocean, not letting you see the horizon beyond without the misty eyes or for that matter, not letting you sleep in [&hellip;]
- [From Words to Views |Murder on the Orient Express](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-murder-on-the-orient-express-2/): Anyone and everyone who is fan of this cult classic masterfully crafted by Agatha Christie knows about her famous detective Hercule Poirot and his famous sagas. The aforementioned murder mystery which begins from Istanbul and takes us on a thrilling journey through the winter wonderlands of Europe is gripping from the word go. And it’s [&hellip;]
- [Why We Sleep | Matthew Walker](https://charantiandchai.com/why-we-sleep-by-matthew-walker/): In this particular year, when so many of us are struggling to sleep; this becomes an important book to read. Not only to understand the wonderful phenomena called sleep during these times of pandemic, but also to get an idea of its place in this digital age. The book is divided in some interesting chapters [&hellip;]
- [Too Much And Never Enough | Mary L. Trump](https://charantiandchai.com/too-much-and-never-enough-by-mary-l-trump/): As the world watched in shocked horror and stunned silence all the events unfolding in Washington D.C. post the elections of 2020, it became evidently clear that the perpetrator at the helm of this toxic drama is totally enjoying this. Albeit from afar, but still he kept his mind and eyes focused on all the [&hellip;]
- [गिरीश कुबेर लिखित एका तेलियाने](https://charantiandchai.com/%e0%a4%97%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%80%e0%a4%b6-%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%ac%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%b0-%e0%a4%8f%e0%a4%95%e0%a4%be-%e0%a4%a4%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%af%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87/): खनिज तेल आणि त्याचा जगाच्या राजकारणावर तसेच अर्थकारणावर होणारा परिणाम या विषयाला वाहिलेलं हे लेखकाचं दुसरं पुस्तक. यामध्ये मुख्य फोकस आहे तो तेलाच्या जगड्व्याळ व्यापाऱ्यात गुंतलेल्या लोकांवर आणि प्रामुख्याने उल्लेख केलेल्या शेख झाकीर यामानी यांच्यावर. पुस्तकाचा केंद्रबिंदू म्हणता येईल अशा यामानी यांच्या कथेकडे वळण्याआधी लेखक आपल्याला खनिज तेलाच्या शोधामध्ये आणि व्यापारामध्ये गुंतलेल्या देशांची, लोकांची संक्षिप्त [&hellip;]
- [The Ten Thousand Doors of January | Alix E. Harrow](https://charantiandchai.com/the-ten-thousand-doors-of-january-by-alix-e-harrow/): Quite an interesting title and very intriguing story of a girl named (yes, you guessed it right! January Scaller. The main theme or genre of the book is magic or fantasy YA. But I am glad to notice that it goes much beyond that. This is the story of a young girl without any mother, [&hellip;]
- [Christmas At Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve](https://charantiandchai.com/christmas-in-bandhavgarh-tiger-reserve/): Same time, two years ago we spent our Christmas holidays in some majestic company. We travelled to Bandhavgarh National Park renowned being the foremost tiger reserve with high concentration of big cats. Although not our first time on a jungle safari, but it was indeed in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. So, as it’s well known [&hellip;]
- [Zikora | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie](https://charantiandchai.com/zikora-by-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie/): This is an Amazon exclusive short story by the noted Nigerian author. In fact, this is her latest work of fiction post the acclaimed novel Americanah. You can call this as a short story, a stand-alone work of fiction or even a novella due to it’s form; but whatever you would like to classify this [&hellip;]
- [Convenience Store Woman | Sayaka Murata](https://charantiandchai.com/convenience-store-woman-by-sayaka-murata/): There is something odd about Ms. Keiko Furukura. She is in her mid-thirties and works at a Convenience Store for over 18 years. At age 36, she is trying to understand her place in society and trying to adapt herself in society’s mould. From childhood itself, Keiko Furukura is considered to be an oddball character. [&hellip;]
- [The Vegetarian | Han Kang](https://charantiandchai.com/the-vegetarian-by-han-kang/): What would happen if any ordinary, mediocre person will have a sudden, random change in his/her personality resulting in a 180 degree change in the behaviour. How should the people surrounding him/her be reacting? How can they fathom the reasons and face the repercussions because of such sudden changes? And most importantly, what’s happening in [&hellip;]
- [Just An Ordinary Day | Shirley Jackson](https://charantiandchai.com/just-an-ordinary-day/): When you talk about Shirley Jackson then you immediately think about her stories detailing the supernatural world or other worldly characters. This anthology of her short stories &#8211; some published previously &amp; some unpublished ones, cover both of these categories; but they are not limited to any particular genre here. There are total of 54 [&hellip;]
- [From Words to Views |A Suitable Boy](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-a-suitable-boy/): How you write about the most famous Indian novel of our times? How you build a screenplay out of such massive book? Well, to answer the first question; I’m not here to write a book review of A Suitable Boy. I am here to talk about the screen adaptation of this important literary milestone. As [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views|The Haunting of Bly Manor](https://charantiandchai.com/the-haunting-of-bly-manor-web-series/): The subsequent season of the Haunting of the Hill House has dropped and how! It has all the spooky elements to stand out among all the horror stories available right now. There is a rehearsal dinner in progress; we have the bride and groom, with few of their selected guests. Then comes she, mysterious and [&hellip;]
- [Troubled Blood | Robert Galbraith](https://charantiandchai.com/troubled-blood-cormoran-strike-series/): Margot Bamborough; a doctor, practising GP has walked out for the day of her shared practice on 11 October 1974. Her evening plan was well-known to her colleagues as well to her husband; which was to meet her best friend. From there, straightforward heading to home to her infant daughter- Anna. But as she steps [&hellip;]
- [Dancing In Cambodia And Other Essays | Amitav Ghosh](https://charantiandchai.com/dancing-in-cambodia-amitav-ghosh/): This is what happens when an accomplished novelist is also a brilliant historian as well as a noted columnist; essays mixing all these different elements to present us with a nuanced view of South East Asia. The namesake of the book titled ‘Dancing in Cambodia’ takes up to the tiny Buddhist nation of Cambodia; neighbouring [&hellip;]
- [Cicadia | David Gilbert](https://charantiandchai.com/cicadia-short-story-by-david-gilbert/): On a typical Saturday night, three boys set out in the late evening to attend a party. The car is driven by &nbsp;Rodney, Ben is sitting just next to him and Max is in the back seat. Although the story is of these three friends, it belongs more to Max. Max- the dreamer, the philosopher [&hellip;]
- [The Girl Who Saved The King of Sweden | Jonas Jonasson](https://charantiandchai.com/the-girl-who-saved-the-king-of-sweden/): When I first picked up this book and went through the blurb on the backside cover; my immediate reaction was the plot seems bit weird but might be wonderful. And yes, I can now summarise that my initial guess was correct &#8211; quite a charming but weird tale with multiple whacky characters. So, the story [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views: The Laundromat](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-laundromat/): This is a new review section dedicated to screen adaptations based on written words &#8211; which can be books, articles, plays or snippets in a newspapers.
- [10 Minutes 38 Seconds In This Strange World | Elif Shafak](https://charantiandchai.com/10-minutes-38-seconds-in-this-strange-world/): Tequila Laila has lost her life. Suddenly, tragically, suffering to the end for no fault of her own. It seems her death had the same gloom surrounding her just like her birth. But as that infant; so many years ago, born with a stubborn mind and resolute heart &#8211; she is not ready to leave [&hellip;]
- [The Illicit Happiness of Other People | Manu Joseph](https://charantiandchai.com/the-illicit-happiness-of-other-people/): Why Unni did what he did? This question is at the heart of Manu Joseph’s Chacko family tale titled The Illicit Happiness of Other People. It traces lives of Chacko family members- the downward spiralling father Ousep, disturbed Mother Mariamma and perplexed teenage brother Toma. True to his journalistic work and using the trick of [&hellip;]
- [Bear Town | Fredrik Backman](https://charantiandchai.com/bear-town/): We are the bears&#8230;.. We are the bears from Bear Town!! A small, secluded village lies in one forgotten corner of Sweden; sleepy, downward bound in terms of economic growth but famous for only one thing, it’s Ice Hockey Team. Peter used to be one of the most famous and well-loved player of Bear Town. [&hellip;]
- [The Cairo Trilogy- Sugar Street | Naguib Mahfouz](https://charantiandchai.com/the-cairo-trilogy-sugar-street-naguib-mahfouz/): The end of a trilogy but not of the lives of Al-Jawad family. Like the real life, their lives continue beyond the ending of this mighty novel. In this penultimate book of the series; the focus veers slightly from the main house of Al-Jawad family towards the extended branches living at the Palace of Desire [&hellip;]
- [The Cairo Trilogy- Palace of Desire | Naguib Mahfouz](https://charantiandchai.com/the-cairo-trilogy-palace-of-desire-naguib-mahfouz/): The lyrics of a famous Hindi song were the ones came to my mind when I completed the second novel in the Cairo Trilogy. As the song goes, this novel talks about descending into recesses of one’s soul because of unrequited love. हम बेखुदी में तुमको पुकारे चले गये हम... हम बेखुदी में तुमको पुकारे [&hellip;]
- [Discovering Charms of Uttarakhand With My Mother](https://charantiandchai.com/my-first-trip-with-my-mother/): “I understand that they have came here to learn Yoga and Indian Spirituality; but besides that what they exactly do? Rest of the day or remaining of their stay? How about the cost of living, earning etc. how do they manage?”She was so full of questions, perplexed looking around at all these ashrams and their [&hellip;]
- [The Cairo Trilogy - Palace Walk | Naguib Mahfouz](https://charantiandchai.com/the-cairo-trilogy-palace-walk-naguib-mahfouz/): The Cairo Trilogy is more than just a book; it functions more like a time machine, taking you on a trip of bye gone era. This Cairo is far off from the pyramids and pharaohs you have heard of. This is a city of living, breathing neighbourhoods behind the massive gates &amp; narrow alleyways of [&hellip;]
- [Belinda | Anant Samant](https://charantiandchai.com/belinda-anant-samant-marathi-book/): अनंत सामंत यांच्या कथा आणि कादंबऱ्या त्यांच्या अतिशय वेगळ्या अशा दर्यावर्दी भवतालामुळे, त्यातील खलाशी आणि देशोदेशीच्या नानाविध लोकांच्या कहाण्या मांडण्यामुळे अतिशय प्रसिद्ध आहेत. त्यांच्या ह्या वेगळेपणामुळे त्यांचा असा खास वाचकवर्ग आहे. बेलिंदा ही शीर्षकथा आणि इतर लघुकथा असलेला हा कथासंग्रह देखील आपली निराशा करत नाही. ह्यामधील बेलिंदा आणि ती ही कथा हि समुद्राच्या, जहाजच्या प्रवासात [&hellip;]
- [The Dutch House By Ann Patchett](https://charantiandchai.com/the-dutch-house-ann-patchett/): There is a castle and it has a king; self assured , almost content with his self-built empire, his queen and their children. But is he really think that they are content? His wife is happy being queen of the castle? Our protagonist and younger of these two kids is searching answers for these questions [&hellip;]
- [Prodigal Summer | Barbara Kingsolver](https://charantiandchai.com/prodigal-summer-barbara-kingsolver/): At the heart of this book is loneliness. And the book weaves it’s theme of primal instincts around this. The story revolves around Lena, Garnett and Deanna- these are our central characters having their own character graphs and stories happening around or about them. Each of one of them is lonely in their own way, [&hellip;]
- [The Lethal White By Robert Galbraith](https://charantiandchai.com/the-lethal-white-cormoran-strike-series/): Ushering into 2020 with a strong urge to read more. Well, I won’t call it a New Year Resolution per se; as they are hard to keep. But, I will like to call it as a personal goal to have more times with the books beginning with this year. Well the first book to appear [&hellip;]
- [Winter Memories](https://charantiandchai.com/winter-memories/): Here’s the photo which I clicked few years back on my travels to the princely state of Rajasthan. These are elephant rides going up to the majestic and magnificent fort called Amer. Reaching the fort in such a fashion is an exquisite experience, offering the tourists to feel like the Maharajas for few minutes at [&hellip;]
- [My Sister The Serial Killer By Oyinkan Braithwaite](https://charantiandchai.com/my-sister-the-serial-killer/): How do you define love? What makes a family? What breaks it? And more importantly what do you mean by loyalty? Is it defined by love, morales, faith or utter disbelief in any/ all of them?
- [The Great Alone | Kristin Hannah](https://charantiandchai.com/the-great-alone-kristin-hannah/): Yes, it&#8217;s been a while since I wrote or read or listened to a good book. So, here I am now; with a book which talks much about one&#8217;s survival &amp; will to live life fully rather than mere existence. This book by Kristin Hannah, which I heard in audiobook format was one such significant [&hellip;]
- [एन्कीच्या राज्यात आणि काळेकरडे स्ट्रोक्स](https://charantiandchai.com/%e0%a4%8f%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%80%e0%a4%9a%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%af%e0%a4%be-%e0%a4%b0%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%9c%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%af%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%a4-%e0%a4%86%e0%a4%a3%e0%a4%bf-%e0%a4%95%e0%a4%be/): विलास सारंग आणि त्यांची लेखनशैली ह्याबद्दल मी एकूण होते; पण कधीही वाचण्याचा योग आला नव्हता. त्यामुळे एन्कीच्या राज्यात हे त्यांचं मी वाचलेलं पहिलचं पुस्तक, पण अनोळखी लेखक असल्याचं अजिबात जाणीव करून देत नाही. पुस्तकाचा नायक हा एक प्रोफेसर आहे, अमेरिकेत राहून आपली डिग्री पूर्ण करण्यासाठी त्याची धडपड सुरू आहे. पण ती पूर्ण झाल्यावर तो नोकरीच्या [&hellip;]
- [A Gentleman In Moscow | Amor Towles](https://charantiandchai.com/a-gentleman-in-moscow-amor-towles/): The storyline is quite simple and without much plot twists; but what makes it engrossing is how the story is told. On face of it, it seems like it's confined within the four walls of the Hotel Metropol just like it's leading man Alexander Ilyich Rostov. Oh, the charms of getting pleasantly surprised!!!
- [Three Books of Short Stories](https://charantiandchai.com/three-books-of-short-stories/): Collection of short stories is actually one of my favourite forms of fiction; primary because in one book you get to read about more than one set of characters. The real power of these stories depends on how much punch they pack in span of few pages. So, with some expectations I’ve picked these three [&hellip;]
- [दंशकाल |ह्र्षीकेश गुप्ते](https://charantiandchai.com/%e0%a4%a6%e0%a4%82%e0%a4%b6%e0%a4%95%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b2-%e0%a4%b9%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%b7%e0%a5%80%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%87%e0%a4%b6-%e0%a4%97%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%aa%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%a4%e0%a5%87/): पुस्तकाच्या पृष्ठभागावर दिसणारी विहीर हि फक्त ह्या घराचंच नाही त्या घरामध्ये राहण्याऱ्या माणसांचं देखील प्रतिक आहे. थांग न लागणारी विहीर आणि एकमेकांना धरून तगू पाहणारी माणसे खरंतर माणसाच्या अथांग मनोव्यापाराचं रूपक म्हणून सामोरी येतात.
- [ठकी आणि मर्यादित पुरुषोत्तम |कविता महाजन](https://charantiandchai.com/%e0%a4%a0%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%80-%e0%a4%86%e0%a4%a3%e0%a4%bf-%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%af%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%a6%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%a4-%e0%a4%aa%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%b7%e0%a5%8b%e0%a4%a4/): ब्र आणि भिन्न ह्या अतिशय उत्तम आणि लोकप्रिय कादंबरी लिहिण्याऱ्या लेखिकेची अजून एक कादंबरी म्हणून मला ह्या पुस्तकाबद्दल खूप उत्सुकता होती. पण आश्चर्य म्हणजे मला ह्या पुस्तकाचा रिव्ह्यू कुठेही नजरेस पडला नाही, त्यामुळे कदाचित मी हे पुस्तक वाचताना माझ्या मनाची अपेक्षा पाटी अगदी कोरी होती. पुस्तकाचं कथासूत्र थोडक्यात सांगायचं तर ही कहाणी आहे पदमजा सप्रे [&hellip;]
- [Origin | Dan Brown](https://charantiandchai.com/origin-dan-brown-robert-langdon-novels/): I picked up this book with some expectations about the author – unusual subject choices for his novels, ability to seamlessly mix reality with fiction (fictional reality?) and the wonderful geek hero of his books – Robert Langdon. To be fair, would like to clear out that I’ve read only The Da Vinci Code so [&hellip;]
- [Silent House | Orhan Pamuk](https://charantiandchai.com/silent-house-orhan-pamuk/): Anguish….. in all its forms possible out in the open, hidden in plain sight, buried in daily mundane things, implied by peers or familial members or sitting at the bottom of one’s heart recoiling like poisonous serpent. This book is a journey through all of these forms of angst by delving deeper into inner circle [&hellip;]
- [The Girl In The Spider's Web   |   The Alice Network](https://charantiandchai.com/the-girl-in-the-spiders-web-the-alice-network/): Some feisty women those were! Mu summer reads comprised of two books of strong willed, spirited women. Although they belonged to different times and professions, reading them one after another was sheer pleasure. Had to admit that this was first encounter with Lisbeth Salander- the hardened, determined &amp; intelligent girl of the Millennium Series. Considering [&hellip;]
- [The Girls | Emma Cline](https://charantiandchai.com/the-girls/): Been to Himalayas too many times has certainly opened my eyes to wandering cults/ hippies’ groups. They find the magnetic pull of Indian spirituality so irresistible; that they come to the Himalayas, find one such group and settle down for at least few months. Sometimes they come as followers of some mystic/ guru who is [&hellip;]
- [Channel 4 Live](https://charantiandchai.com/channel-4-live/): माध्यमक्रांती आणि त्याचे परिणाम आपल्या सर्वांना आता परिचयाचे झाले आहेत आता मीडिया केवळ वर्तमानपत्रांपर्यंच मर्यादित न राहता, अन्य उपकरणांद्वारे आपल्या जीवनाचा एक भाग बनला आहे. सततच्या खऱ्या-खोट्या ब्रेकिंग न्यूजच्या माऱ्याने सामान्य माणसाला खरचं गांगरून जायला होत आहे, दर्जापेक्षा चमचमीत बातम्यांना महत्व आल्याने आपल्याला जी प्रस्तुत करतात ती खरंच पूर्ण सत्य बातमी असते का? ह्या पडद्यामागच्या [&hellip;]
- [We Were Liars | E Lockhart](https://charantiandchai.com/we-were-liars/): This is a perfect family, living the American dream; coming from nowhere and working their way up. They are white, privileged and old money democrats. With freckled noses and square chin they can take on the world; but can they face the demons within themselves? This is the story of Sinclair family, three generations living [&hellip;]
- [Adam](https://charantiandchai.com/adam/): माणसाला नेमकं काय हवं असतं? हि कादंबरी सुरू होते तामिळनाडूमधील एका गावात एका तामिळ ख्रिश्चन कुटुंबामध्ये आणि आपली ओळख होते वरदा राजनायकशी. कुठल्याही सर्वसामान्य मध्यमवगीय कुटुंबसारखच राजनायक कुटुंबीय; वडिलांचा सचोटीचा स्वभाव, त्यामुळे त्यांना मिळणारा आदर आणि होणाऱ्या बदल्या, आईने एका निर्णायक क्षणापर्यंत कुटुंबावर ठेवलेली पकड, दोन्ही मोठ्या बहिणी आणि ह्या सुरक्षित जगात वयात येणारा वरदा. [&hellip;]
- [The Thirteenth Tale](https://charantiandchai.com/the-thirteenth-tale/): Everybody has a story to tell. The most fascinating thing about this novel is it’s a book within a book (a future book??!!); more likely a story within a story within a story – something like standing in a room full of mirrors and wondering at reflections within reflections. At a precise point in time; [&hellip;]
- [Behind Closed Doors](https://charantiandchai.com/behind-closed-doors/): A new author and a much lauded suspense thriller comes my way. In present times of social media, more than ever people are busy painting a picture of their happy lives – perfect marriages, adorable kids, picture perfect vacations. The admiration and envy is displayed with equal honor like badges creating a mirage for one [&hellip;]
- [The Two Hotel Francforts](https://charantiandchai.com/the-two-hotel-francforts/): This book came to me as part of prize won for my last year’s readathon of reading 30 books in span of a single year. Since this was my first book by this author; I actually started reading it with a blank mind and on an afterthought it seems to be a wise decision. As [&hellip;]
- [Americanah](https://charantiandchai.com/americanah/): This books opens in present tense for both of our protagonists – Ifemelu and Obinze. Where Ifemelu, living in&nbsp;and leaving USA is reminiscing about her life so far; which includes her childhood and adolescent years in Nigeria, being a student in USA, surviving homesickness and solitary life in her adopted homeland, falling in and out [&hellip;]
- [The Lowland | Jhumpa Lahiri](https://charantiandchai.com/the-lowland-jhumpa-lahiri/): A book penned by Jhumpa Lahiri is a promise to enter a wonderland of humane tales. This book too traverse into the usual territory of her previous writings- that of lives of immigrant Indians (specially Bengalis) in U.S.A. What makes The Lowland different is it’s venturing into territory of Naxalbari, the uprisings thereafter in Kolkata [&hellip;]
- [Shodh](https://charantiandchai.com/shodh/): After hearing tonnes of praises for this book, I decided to finally give it a shot. And was I happy, yes indeed!! It was such a thrilling ride. This book handles a kind of not so developed genre in Marathi literature world called Historical Fiction. Yes, there are tonnes of books based on historical people [&hellip;]
- [Hindi Kahani Sangrah](https://charantiandchai.com/hindi-kahani-sangrah/): A compilation of short stories penned by master storytellers and edited by one of the legendary novelist; this was my first attempt to read Hindi literature outside of academic world. And, I&#8217;m so pleased with this wonderful compliation put together by the famed Sahitya Akademi. There are 30 different stories penned by the stalwarts of Hindi literatures such as Amritlal Nagar, [&hellip;]
- [Shikhandi - The plight of Amba | Devdutt Pattanaik](https://charantiandchai.com/shikhandi-the-plight-of-amba/): My first read of the year – stories from ancient land with the theme of queerness running through them. To begin with the author &#8211; Devdutt Pattanaik; a noted mythologist discusses this theme from the viewpoint of Indian and Non-Indian philosophies. This view is better explained by giving examples not only from Indian subcontinent but [&hellip;]
- [And All Is Said -- Memoir of a Home Divided | Zareer Masani](https://charantiandchai.com/and-all-is-said-memoir-of-a-home-divided-zareer-masani/): This controversial but acclaimed memoir offers an unflinchingly honest account of his parents’ private lives, his childhood, and the raw detailing of how their decisions and indecisions shaped their familial bonds. The author doesn’t shy away from telling the complicated truth, even if it doesn’t represent all the facts. He presents his best recollection of [&hellip;]
- [Top 15 Must-Read Books to Buy in February 2025](https://charantiandchai.com/top-15-must-read-books-to-buy-in-january-2025-2/): As February 2025 approaches, the literary world is abuzz with a plethora of compelling new releases across various genres. Whether you&#8217;re seeking gripping thrillers, profound literary fiction, or inspiring self-help reads, this curated list of the top 15 books to buy in February 2025 offers something for every reader. 1. &#8220;We All Live Here&#8221; by [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Perfect Couple](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-perfect-couple/): Based on the eponymous book&nbsp;by Elin Hilderbrand, it’s the story of an influential American family dealing with a tragedy during a wedding weekend. Although this unfortunate incident&nbsp;occurs&nbsp;during the busy 4th of July weekend, the backstory stretches back a couple of years, providing an intricate background to what&nbsp;happened. This is the story of the wealthy,&nbsp;old money [&hellip;]
- [15 Best Romance Novels to Add to Your Valentine’s Day 2025 Reading List](https://charantiandchai.com/15-best-romance-novels-to-read-while-waiting-for-valentines-day-2025/): Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to set the mood than by diving into a swoon-worthy romance novel? Whether you&#8217;re a fan of slow-burn love stories, enemies-to-lovers tropes, or heartfelt second-chance romances, this list has something for every book lover. Here are the&nbsp;top 15 romance novels to read before February [&hellip;]
- [Top 15 Must-Read Books About the British Royal Family in Spring 2025](https://charantiandchai.com/top-15-must-read-books-about-the-british-royal-family-in-spring-2025/): If you’re captivated by the grandeur, history, and intrigue of the British royal family, there’s no shortage of fascinating books to dive into. From detailed biographies to historical accounts and scandalous insider perspectives, these books provide a window into the lives of Britain’s most famous royals. Whether you’re a history buff, a royal enthusiast, or [&hellip;]
- [Top 15 Home Improvement Products to Buy on Amazon in January 2025](https://charantiandchai.com/top-15-home-improvement-products-to-buy-on-amazon-in-january-2025-2/)
- [Top 15 Home Improvement Products to Buy on Amazon in January 2025](https://charantiandchai.com/top-15-home-improvement-products-to-buy-on-amazon-in-january-2025/): The start of the year is the perfect time to refresh and upgrade your living spaces. With a wide range of home improvement products available on Amazon, you can find everything you need to make your home more comfortable, functional, and stylish. Here’s a curated list of the top 15 home improvement products to invest [&hellip;]
- [The Housemaid | Freida McFadden](https://charantiandchai.com/the-housemaid/): This book dished some seriously twisted story and how. The gripping story with enough psychological twists and turns was thrilling to read to say the least. This accomplished author keeps us engaged in this captivating plot filled with enough drama and intriguing characters with her skilful craft of storytelling and building a fascinating fictional world. [&hellip;]
- [Top 25 Perfume Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day 2025](https://charantiandchai.com/top-25-perfume-gift-ideas-for-valentines-day-2025/): Perfume is more than just a gift—it’s a gesture of love that lingers. This Valentine's Day, let your gift carry a whiff of romance with one of these enchanting fragrances. Whether you're shopping for him, her, or a shared treasure, these top picks for 2025 are guaranteed to impress.
- [Six of Crows | Leigh Bardugo](https://charantiandchai.com/six-of-crows-leigh-bardugo/): Kaz Brekker is well known for his many skills in the Barrel. He is a thief and successfully runs gambling parlors. He employs Grishas to help him. Kaz became the second-in-command of the Dregs. He also has a rivalry with gang leader, Pekka Rollins. Kaz is an impeccably dressed, charming manipulator. He carries a crow-headed [&hellip;]
- [25 Best Decor Ideas for Your Home Library in Spring 2025](https://charantiandchai.com/25-best-decor-ideas-for-your-home-library-in-spring-2025/): Transforming a home library into a cozy, functional, and stylish space is all about combining aesthetics and practicality. As Spring 2025 approaches, it’s the perfect time to refresh your reading nook with trendy yet timeless decor ideas. Here&#8217;s a curated list of 25 decor items and concepts that will enhance your home library, making it [&hellip;]
- [Top 15 Must-Read Books to Buy in January 2025](https://charantiandchai.com/top-15-must-read-books-to-buy-in-january-2025/): Discover 15 incredible books releasing in January 2025, including thrilling mysteries, heartfelt romances, and inspiring memoirs.
- [Antral | Mohan Rakesh](https://charantiandchai.com/antral-mohan-rakesh/): On the surface, Antral looks like a typical novel looking into the relationship of Kumar and Shyama from a glass prism. Their story begins by giving an outsider&#8217;s insider perspective on how they both met and started on this tumultuous journey of developing their bond over the next few weeks. However, when you start reading [&hellip;]
- [The Goodreads Choice Awards 2024: A Celebration of Remarkable Reads](https://charantiandchai.com/the-goodreads-choice-awards-2024-a-celebration-of-remarkable-reads/): Book enthusiasts, rejoice! The Goodreads Choice Awards 2024 have unveiled this year’s top books across a range of captivating genres. As the largest annual reader-driven awards, this event showcases the literary treasures that have stolen the hearts of millions. If you’re seeking the best books of 2024, this is your ultimate guide to must-read titles. [&hellip;]
- [Why Audible is a Total Gamechanger for Book Lovers](https://charantiandchai.com/why-audible-is-a-total-gamechanger-for-book-lovers/): Discover how Audible is revolutionizing the way we read and enjoy books. From multitasking magic to an expansive library, here’s why Audible is the ultimate gamechanger for book lovers.
- [The Family Remains | Lisa Jewell](https://charantiandchai.com/the-family-remains-by-lisa-jewell/): When you leave the original storyline on a pause, this is how the saga should unfold towards a satisfying ending. The first book closed on all sorts of cliffhangers, so it’s hard not to imagine how this sequel kicks off with the discovery of mysterious bag of bones. Where the first novel presents the background [&hellip;]
- [Malibu Rising | Taylor Jenkins Reid](https://charantiandchai.com/malibu-rising-by-taylor-jenkins-reid/): The book opens with enchanting descriptions of Malibu, particularly its picturesque coastline and rugged terrain, and the unpredictable fire incidents that have been a part of its history. The narrative comes full circle, culminating in a fiery climax. It&#8217;s a tale that&#8217;s not just significant, but truly epic in every sense. The story unfolds within [&hellip;]
- [Remnants of a Separation: A History of the Partition of India through Material Memory | Aanchal Malhotra](https://charantiandchai.com/remnants-of-a-separation-a-history-of-the-partition-of-india-through-material-memory-by-aanchal-malhotra/): What started as an academic project has eventually become a collective of shared memories for all those who have witnessed one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Indian subcontinent. Poignant. Thoughtful. Lucid. Emotional. Balanced. Historical. Personal. This nonfiction book has succeeded in evoking all these emotions from a reader and how.&nbsp; Indeed, [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views| Baby Reindeer](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-baby-reindeer/): Technically speaking, Baby Reindeer is not based on a book; instead, it was written as a one-person show by its creator, Richard Gadd, as an autobiographical account. Now, Netflix has successfully adapted it as a limited series based on true events for the silver screen. Still, considering it was a written record of what happened [&hellip;]
- [The Promise | Damon Galgut](https://charantiandchai.com/the-promise-by-damon-galgut/): At the heart of this novel lies the history of South Africa. The story of the Swart family, which spread over a significant four-decade period, is intricately woven into the social, political, and cultural changes in their home country, providing a rich context to their narrative. This extensive backdrop is one of the redeeming qualities [&hellip;]
- [None of This is True | Lisa Jewell](https://charantiandchai.com/none-of-this-is-true-by-lisa-jewell/): Alix Summer meets Josie Fair in a gastropub on an otherwise ordinary day by mere coincidence, except that it is the day of their forty-fifth birthday. As their birthday guests can see, there is little commonality between Alix and Josie besides their shared birthdate. Alix is a popular podcaster who conceptualizes, produces, and hosts a [&hellip;]
- [The Ink Black Heart | Robert Galbraith](https://charantiandchai.com/the-ink-black-heart-by-robert-galbraith/): I am unashamedly guilty of being in awe of J.K. Rowling. This respectful admiration of being a long-standing fangirl is not only limited to her impressive lineup featuring Potter World but also her ventures into the mystery genre as Rober Galbraith. So, it’s only natural that I have followed the troublesome but triumphant journey of [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views| Bridgerton (Season 3)](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-bridgerton-season-3/): As someone who grew up watching saccharine, sweet romantic stories dished out by Bollywood year after year, and especially someone who grew up with the romantic comedies of the 1990s and early 2000s, the central plotline with many twists ‘and turns surrounding it in the Bridgerton world should not come as a surprise. But then [&hellip;]
- [Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow | Gabrielle Zevin](https://charantiandchai.com/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-by-gabrielle-zevin/): Are you fond of online gaming? Do you take any interest in the world of video gaming? Are you also keen on understanding nuances of human relationships spanning multiple decades? Finally, do you dot on complicated confusing love stories? If you answer affirmatively to one or more of these questions then you have reached the [&hellip;]
- [The Night She Disappeared | Lisa Jewell](https://charantiandchai.com/the-night-she-disappeared-by-lisa-jewell/): This book falls in the category of gradually increasing their allure with every flipped/ swiped page. On the surface though it seems to be another teenage romance story which is not heading in the expected direction of ‘and they lived happily ever after’ but there is much more nuance to it added skilfully by such [&hellip;]
- [The Thursday Murder Club | Richard Osman | [Book 1: "Thursday Murder Club" series]](https://charantiandchai.com/the-thursday-murder-club-by-richard-osman-book-1-thursday-murder-club-series/): What is so sensational about this book that people are hooked it from day one?? Is the plot or the protagonists? After reading this smash hit of a book, I am inclining towards the later than the former. It’s not that we are unfamiliar with murder mysteries taking place in unusual circumstances/ places which in [&hellip;]
- [The Making Of Another Motion Picture Masterpiece | Tom Hanks](https://charantiandchai.com/the-making-of-another-motion-picture-masterpiece-by-tom-hanks/): When you have a powerhouse talent with an illustrious career writing about the movie making process; you ought to sit up and take note immediately. It’s like pulling aside a curtain and welcoming the movie goers to a world shrouded in glittering mythical mystery. So, it’s no wonder that The Making of Another Major Motion [&hellip;]
- [Carrie Soto Is Back | Taylor Jenkins Reid](https://charantiandchai.com/carrie-soto-is-back-by-taylor-jenkins-reid/): Carrie Soto is restless, ruthless, competitive and fiercely protective of her titles. She is a champion of tennis and would like to continue to be, no matter how. Fading into the sunset by retiring from tennis is seriously not her game. Not everyone expects her to be and definitely not her father- Javier Soto. It’s [&hellip;]
- [The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides](https://charantiandchai.com/the-silent-patient-by-alex-michaelides/): What a gripping story this is!! On the surface, it’s a mystery about a woman who has committed an heinous crime and has neither accepted nor rejected her guilt as she has opted for silence. So what’s so special about this enigmatic killer that draws the readers into this masterfully crafted novel? Alicia Berenson is [&hellip;]
- [The Burnout | Sophie Kinsella](https://charantiandchai.com/the-burnout-by-sophie-kinsella/): There are times when you need an endearing story to cheer you up and put you in good spirits. This is one such book and have read other books by this author, I am familiar of her writing style of putting difficult concepts with much simplicity. So, this is not my first book by this [&hellip;]
- [One of Us Is Lying | Karen M. McManus](https://charantiandchai.com/one-of-us-is-lying-by-karen-m-mcmanus/): The novel begins with a backstory about five high schoolers who were punished for behaving uncharacteristically foolish during a class which has led them to their current predicament. It’s neither a smooth starting nor the characters introduced are easygoing. Still, something about the humdrum beginning keeps the readers engaged to deliver a gut punch. The [&hellip;]
- [Beautiful World, Where Are You | Sally Rooney](https://charantiandchai.com/beautiful-world-where-are-you-by-sally-rooney/): Published in 2021 in the middle of a global catastrophe, this is an interesting novel correlating the idea of isolation and depressive thoughts during such challenging times with the modern living. what the living cut-off with the global crisis but from a different perspective. The story revolves around four main characters, although there are other [&hellip;]
- [My Name Is Lucy Barton | Elizabeth Strout |(Lucy Barton Book Series- 1)](https://charantiandchai.com/my-name-is-lucy-barton-by-elizabeth-strout-lucy-barton-book-series-1/): Lucy Barton is an interesting character created by Elizabeth Strout with an intriguing storyline narrated in a rather haphazard ways than a typical novel. Perhaps that’s why it is a series of book rather than one single novel giving as all the details about Ms. Lucy Barton. So we come to know all the tidbits [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views| All Quite On The Western Front](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-all-quite-on-the-western-front/): The first scene itself sets a definite tone of the movie. There is death and destruction everywhere. Trenches are full of dismembered bodies floating in the murky waters and gloom is shrouding faster than the ever present mist mixed with the gunpowder smoke. But what gave my heart a cold numbing shock was the ‘recycling’ [&hellip;]
- [Oh William! | Elizabeth Strout| (Lucy Barton Book Series- 3)](https://charantiandchai.com/oh-william-by-elizabeth-strout-lucy-barton-book-series-3/): How can you sum up a book so abstract, so vague in its subject matter and with such a thin plot!!! This is apparently third book in the Lucy Barton book quartet which can be read as an independent book in itself without the necessity of reading the prior two books to understand the basic [&hellip;]
- [My Year of Rest And Relaxation | Ottessa Moshfegh](https://charantiandchai.com/my-year-of-rest-and-relaxation-by-ottessa-moshfegh/): Let’s call this as a sleeping beauty story with modern plot twists set against an American backdrop. But unlike the original fairy tale where the darling princess is sleeping because of an uninvited curse, this beautiful girl is inviting sleep on account of a self inflicted curse. Wait, what???!!!! Does this make sense at all?? [&hellip;]
- [Autumn | Ali Smith | [Seasonal Quartet 1]](https://charantiandchai.com/autumn-by-ali-smith-seasonal-quartet-1/): It’s the autumn of 2016; nothing is as it seems and it won’t be ever again, Elisabeth senses it, can see it but feels lost. It’s not like she can do anything about her changing reality because her mind is preoccupied with the worrisome thoughts of Mr. Gluck Mr. Daniel Gluck who used to be [&hellip;]
- [Problems With People | David Guterson](https://charantiandchai.com/problems-with-people-by-david-guterson/): There are so many books whose covers disappoint and then there are those whose cover delivers as promised. This book by David Guterson comes in the second category which delivers problems faced by people as promised on the cover of it. To be frank, it is not all gloom and doom narrative but rather peculiar [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views| Monica, O My Darling](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-monica-o-my-darling/): If you are looking for a thrilling ride with fast paced storyline and superb acting chops, then this is the film for you. Not only it’s has a madcap motley crew but it also hilariously dramatic in almost all the frames. Based on the Japanese novel called Burutasu No Shinzou (Eng: Heart of Brutus), first [&hellip;]
- [Verity | Colleen Hoover](https://charantiandchai.com/verity-by-colleen-hoover/): Oh my goodness, what did I just read??!!!! This is psychedelic stuff but still phenomenally fascinating, so engaging that it will keep you awake at night long after it’s finished. The book itself starts on a gory note acting like a prenomination of what has to come ahead in the storyline when the protagonist of [&hellip;]
- [City of Girls | Elizabeth Gilbert](https://charantiandchai.com/city-of-girls-by-elizabeth-gilbert/): The second novel by Elizabeth Gilbert is all about the memories; memories of one’s youth enjoyed and spent in repentance, memories of familial relationships built and nurtured, memories of friendships built and lost and memories of a city loved and admired for over a lifetime. The story begins in 1940s New York when Vivian Morris, [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views| The Lincoln Lawyer](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-lincoln-lawyer/): Stylish and brilliant is the best way to describe this crisp looking series based on books by Michael Connelly. Based in California, this lawyer sure knows how to handle his business from a devilishly trendy car. The series begins with a down and out lawyer- Mickey Haller, who has been battling personal demons for over [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views| Bridgerton (Season 2)](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-bridgerton-season-2/): To be frank, I was a bit sceptical about watching this season of the famous series. The promos and trailers all look promising but what was really not motivating me enough to watch this latest season was too much familiar love story between the lead pairs or rather a love triangle. Actually similar storylines have [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views| Anatomy of A Scandal](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-anatomy-of-a-scandal/): If you have started watching this series by looking at the cryptically interesting trailer then you are not the only one. The series is indeed stylishly crafted with actors and their surroundings pleasing to the eyes. Even the storyline seems to be on familiar territory of a man cheating his wife with his coworker from [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views: Luckiest Girl Alive](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-luckiest-girl-alive/): Luckiest Girl Alive brings Ani’s story to the screen who happens to be a survivor of a gruesome school shooting and now works as an editor in a women’s magazine in the New York City. Her past has shadowed her present for far too long and now, she is trying to carve out a niche [&hellip;]
- [Piranesi | Susanna Clarke](https://charantiandchai.com/piranesi-by-susanna-clarke/): Piranesi lives in the House. The House protected him till now and it still looks after him. It provides him shelter from tides and nurtured him with the bounties brought by the tides. The House is boundless and merciful to Piranesi; at least, up till now. Susanna Clarke’s marvellous novel begins in the House with [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views|Anxious People](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-anxious-people/): Well, if you have read the book and then watching this Netflix adaptation (like me) then there are hardly any spoilers or shock value to the story. However, readers might get surprised by the topsy-turvy treatment given to the original story while transforming it to be a screenplay. Unlike the book where more or less [&hellip;]
- [Vinegar Girl | Anne Tyler](https://charantiandchai.com/vinegar-girl-by-anne-tyler/): Vinegar Girl is a modern take on Shakespeare’s Taming The Shrew by Anne Taylor. Like the original source, this book also has a spinster at its heart who is a bit problematic for her father and then gets eventually ‘tamed’ (sort of) by an arranged suitor. However, unlike the original play, the entire plot line [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | Maid](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-maid/): This is an interesting story of taking a big step and making big in the life. This inspirational tale portrays the true life story of a resilient woman who becomes maid due to the circumstances around her but rises beyond her station with exemplary will. It is the story of Alex who is living with [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | American Crime Story S3- Impeachment](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-american-crime-story-impeachment/): Based on A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story of the Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down a President by Jeffrey Toobin, this third season of the famous anthology series takes us to the late nineties during the time of Clinton administration. Rather than concentrating on the administration and governance, this season is all about the [&hellip;]
- [The Tattooist of Auschwitz | Heather Morris](https://charantiandchai.com/the-tattooist-of-auschwitz-by-heather-morris/): This is the second book in a month where the book is worthy of the all the praise and hype for making it so famous. ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ is such a remarkable book containing such a fragile and fantabulous love story. Although people have already used cliché to describe its existence, I would simply [&hellip;]
- [कृष्णा सोबती लिखित मित्रो मरजानी](https://charantiandchai.com/%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%83%e0%a4%b7%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%a3%e0%a4%be-%e0%a4%b8%e0%a5%8b%e0%a4%ac%e0%a4%a4%e0%a5%80-%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%96%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%a4-%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%a4%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%b0/): एखाद्या पुस्तकाबद्दल तुम्ही खूप प्रशंसा ऐकावी, त्याच्या उल्लेखनीय असण्याची नोंद घ्यावी पण काही ना काही कारणाने ते पुस्तक वाचायचं राहून जावं असं माझं ‘मित्रो मरजानी’च्या बाबतीत बऱ्याच वेळा झालं. कधी कधी तर हि अतिप्रशंसा पुस्तकाच्या दर्जाबद्दल देखील प्रश्न उपस्थित करते कारण सध्याच्या काळातील ओव्हर हाईप्ड चीजा खरोखरचं तितपत चांगल्या असतील याची काहीही शाश्वती नाही. पण [&hellip;]
- [Under The Whispering Door | T.J. Klune](https://charantiandchai.com/under-the-whispering-door-by-t-j-klune/): An unusual setting, limited characters with solid backstories supporting them and an interesting plot line with curious twists are some of the elements which make this novel an amazing feat. Surrounded by so much talks of death and afterlife, this story still manages to weave a tapestry of amusement, joy, simple pleasures and love with [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Perfect Mother](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-perfect-mother/): A French series with limited episodes which talks about the mother daughter relationship in current times. Shuttling between Paris and Berlin but the storyline mainly taking place in Paris, this crisp plot line challenges many misconceptions surrounding the perfect family. Although the focus is more on a mother’s role in establishing such a perfect family [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Baztán Trilogy](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-baztan-trilogy/): There are three movies which complete the aforementioned trilogy called The Invisible Guardian (El guardián invisible), The Legacy of The Bones ( Legado en los huesos) and Offering To The Storm (Ofrenda a la tormenta). Coming from the penmanship of the acclaimed Spanish author Dolores Redondo, the first two movies are based on the eponymous [&hellip;]
- [Mythos | Stephen Fry](https://charantiandchai.com/mythos-by-stephen-fry/): Mythos written by Stephen Fry is a contemporary and concise retelling of Greek mythology but with a classical narrative. It doesn’t necessarily travel in a linear manner and sometimes we find similarly named people or places in more than one stories. Having said that, this retelling of classical stories with a relaxed timeline and emphasis [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views| Pieces Of Her](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-pieces-of-her/): Currently streaming on Netflix, Pieces of Her is a suspense thriller series based on the eponymous novel by Karin Slaughter. It has all the elements of thrilling storyline, murder mysteries and complex characters with the backdrop of dysfunctional family dynamics. The story begins with Andy who is living a listless and lonely life at her [&hellip;]
- [The Windsor Knot | S. J. Bennett](https://charantiandchai.com/the-windsor-knot-by-s-j-bennett/): Her Majesty The Queen Investigates- when a book cover is adorned with these words and carries the title of The Windsor Knot then its natural to pique anyone’s curiosity. And, indeed this book should be very much appreciated for quelling that curiosity. The story begins on a fateful evening in the spring when the royal [&hellip;]
- [The Visit | Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche](https://charantiandchai.com/the-visit-by-chimamanda-ngozi-adiche/): What a powerful short story this is!! Coming from the acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, this story definitely continues her brilliant writing style. Like her previous works, the main setting of the story is Nigeria with glimpses beyond the horizon of the western world. However what is most striking about this gem of a short [&hellip;]
- [Siddhartha | Hermann Hesse](https://charantiandchai.com/siddhartha-by-hermann-hesse/): From his early childhood, Siddhartha is fond of learning and seeking knowledge. For this reason, he follows his father’s path to study with the Brahmans. However, these studies are unable to quench his thirst for the knowledge. Thus, Siddhartha leaves his home, family and everything known to him behind and chooses the life of a [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Great Indian Murder](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-great-indian-murder/): Based on the best selling novel Six Suspects by Vikas Swaroop, this series deals with a murder and tries to trace the murderer with different storylines presented from the perspective of these different suspects. So far so good as the basic plot of The Great Indian Murder follows the base premise of the book on [&hellip;]
- [The Truth About Melody Browne | Lisa Jewell](https://charantiandchai.com/the-truth-about-melody-browne-by-lisa-jewell/): Coming from the acclaimed author of The Family Upstairs, The Truth About Melody Browne certainly has all the hallmarks for which Lisa Jewell’s penmanship is famous for. This book has elements of mystery, drama, family dynamics and love to captivate and hold the readers’ attention for almost 300 pages. The story begins in contemporary London [&hellip;]
- [सत्य व्यास लिखित बनारस टॉकीज](https://charantiandchai.com/%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%a4%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%af-%e0%a4%b5%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%af%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b8-%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%96%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%a4-%e0%a4%ac%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b0%e0%a4%b8-%e0%a4%9f%e0%a5%89/): बनारस शहराची पार्श्वभूमी असलेली आणि मुख्यत्वे बनारस हिंदू युनिव्हर्सिटीच्या हॉस्टेलमध्ये घडणारी हि कहाणी आपल्याला शेवटपर्यँत गुंतवून ठेवते. हि कथा आहे हॉस्टेलमध्ये राहणाऱ्या कायद्याच्या पदवीधर मुलांची आणि त्याच्या केंद्रस्थानी आहेत तीन जिवलग मित्र- अनुराग डे ‘दादा’, जयवर्धन आणि सूरज. यापैकी सूरज या कहाणीचा सूत्रधार आणि नायक; त्याच्या हॉस्टेलमधील आगमनापासून सुरू झालेली हि कादंबरी अखेरीस त्याच्या फायनल [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Gift](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-gift/): The Gift is a Turkish series which talks about the origin of humankind and presents interesting ideas with a twist of historical events. It’s no wonder that it has became such a massive hit, not only in its native Turkey but also worldwide. This series is a successful screen adaptation of Turkish novel called Dünyanın [&hellip;]
- [Anxious People | Fredrik Backman](https://charantiandchai.com/anxious-people-by-fredrik-backman/): If I have to explain in one sentence about this book then I would say that it talks about human relations, breakage of family system, loneliness, the fallacy of the modern financial system and the psychological impacts on account of one or multiple of these issues. And yes, the black humour which envelopes it and [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views |Midnight Mass](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-midnight-mass/): When a renowned director who is famous for his successful adaptations of supernatural genre books brings Stephen King’s Midnight Mass to life, certainly there are lots of expectations. Happy to note that the screen adaptation of Midnight Mass more or less fulfils these expectations. The story begins in Chicago where a drunk driver is arrested [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | Stay Close](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-stay-close/): Based on the famous novel of the same name by Harlan Coben, Stay Close is essentially a high-octane crime drama. Like his previous novels, Coben successfully weaves an interesting story within a tight setting of some solidly carved out characters. This series kicks off with the wedding preparations for a suburban couple called Megan and [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Chestnut Man](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-chestnut-man/): Adopted from the book of the same name written by Søren Sveistrup, The Chestnut Man is a layered story connecting various murders in modern day Denmark. On the outset, it feels like a typical murder investigation story led by a controversial detective pair who are battling their own personal complicated lives. But as the drama [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Minions of Midas](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-minions-of-midas/): The Minion of Midas based on the short story of the same name by Jack London in 1901, takes place in modern day Madrid. The premise of this screen adaptation revolves around Víctor Genovés who has inherited the widely respected and famous Malvar group after the death of his mentor. Victor is equally astonished by [&hellip;]
- [The Ministry of Utmost Happiness | Arundhati Roy](https://charantiandchai.com/the-ministry-of-utmost-happiness-by-arundhati-roy/): This is the second fiction work by Arundhati Roy after her brilliantly written ‘The God of Small Things’, but even after all these years her penmanship retains its capacity to enthral the readers. The novel of such an unusual name carries within its pages equally amusing characters and story, The novels opens with the birth [&hellip;]
- [A Nostalgic Trip To The Memory Lane With The Oudh Table](https://charantiandchai.com/a-nostalgic-trip-to-the-memory-lane-with-the-oudh-table/): From their delectable menu options to the way the chosen dishes are served, all of it is quite impressive. The fairly recent addition on the ever growing home chef horizon, The Oudh Table as the name suggests has Lucknowi cuisine as its USP and they remain true to that from their weekend menu items to [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | Lisey’s Story](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-liseys-story/): Adapted from the namesake novel written by the acclaimed author Stephen King, this book bears all the familiar and fascinating stamps of his brilliant penmanship. Like most of his novels, the story of this one is also based in and around a small town in USA having a finely crafted plot line weaved around few [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | Shetland (Season 1)](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-shetland-season-1/): The sea is the first thing you see when the credits roll in. The sea, windswept landscapes and the natural beauty immediately captures your attention and make for a lasting impression. That and intriguing story keeps you pinned in your spot while watching this crime drama based out of an island off the main coast [&hellip;]
- [1984 | George Orwell](https://charantiandchai.com/1984-by-george-orwell/): This book is one of those must reads and always recommended for a disturbing dystopian science fiction reading experience. So, after being in my TBR list for eons, I finally picked it up as the first read of 2022. And, I am happy to report that it is worth all the hype and heaps of [&hellip;]
- [The Rosie Project | Graeme Simsion](https://charantiandchai.com/the-rosie-project-by-graeme-simsion/): A wisecracking lady meeting a geeky gentleman as part of a project and then embarking on another project for the aforementioned lady’s benefit is the one line story of this best selling book. Agreed that I have woken up quite late to its charm and some of the humour might look dated after all this [&hellip;]
- [The Case For Christmas | Lee Strobel](https://charantiandchai.com/the-case-for-christmas-by-lee-strobel/): An investigative journalist goes on a mission to find the true identity of that child in the manger. In a true reporting style, he adopts a planned and systematic approach to tackle this quest. In his journey, he comes across and meets many scholars for arriving his final conclusion. This compact book talks about this [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Crooked House](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-crooked-house/): What happens when you have the screenplay adopted from the most revered crime story writer in the history? To top of it off, this screenplay is adopted and enacted by a bunch of accomplished people? Then, you would say it has to come out splendidly superb, right? Well, not so much if you are watching [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Last Letter from Your Lover](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-last-letter-from-your-lover/): Fans of romantic drama and stories intercepted across timelines will surely like this movie. Based on the novel of the same name by Jojo Moyes, this film essentially focuses on taking chances in love and this theme is presented across two time periods till the end. The film begins in a fictional British newspaper as [&hellip;]
- [Red Birds | Mohammed Hanif](https://charantiandchai.com/red-birds-by-mohammed-hanif/): There is a dessert, in the middle of it is a refugee camp and next to it is a hanger. Then there is Momo, Mutt and Ellie. Three persons meeting or rather discovering themselves in three different places. How that came to be? what happened? And most importantly, why it has happened? This book tries [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | All The Bright Places](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-all-the-bright-places/): Both the original book and plot premise of this movie promise this to be a teenage romantic drama with a twinge of sadness. Based on the book of the same name by Jennifer Niven, this screen adaptation is very much in sync with the central story still it doesn’t leave its mark unlike its source [&hellip;]
- [Valmiki’s Women- Five Tales From The Ramayana | Anand Neelakantan](https://charantiandchai.com/valmikis-women-five-tales-from-the-ramayana-by-anand-neelakantan/): This is the second book I came across narrating the stories that make the cherished epic called Ramayan which is authored by Anand Neelakantan. Like the earlier book, depicting the details of Ravana’s life, this too successfully manages to capture readers’ attention from the word go. Here the author is specifically talking about the five [&hellip;]
- [नारायण धारप लिखित संक्रमण](https://charantiandchai.com/%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b0%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%af%e0%a4%a3-%e0%a4%a7%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b0%e0%a4%aa-%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%96%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%a4-%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%82%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%b0%e0%a4%ae/): भयकथा आणि विशेषतः नारायण धारपांच्या भयकथांचा एक साचा ठरून गेलेला आहे. एखादी विशिष्ट जागा किंवा व्यक्ती आणि त्याभोवती असलेला अमानवी शक्तींचा वावर हे बहुतेक कथानकांमधील मुख्य सूत्र. संक्रमण हि कादंबरीदेखील याच कथासूत्रावर&#8217;बेतलेली आहे आणि त्या अर्थाने ती या विशिष्ट वाचनप्रकारच्या वाचकांच्या अपेक्षा पुरेपूर पूर्ण करते परंतु त्याहीपलीकडे जाऊन ती इतरही अतेंद्रिय शक्तींचा धांडोळा घेऊ पाहते. [&hellip;]
- [Intimations| Zadie Smith](https://charantiandchai.com/intimations-by-zadie-smith/): This compact but complex book of essays by Zadie Smith is your quintessential reading for these unusual, unpredictable times. Coming out in the middle of this once-a-century pandemic, these six concise essays manage to capture the mood of this muddled hour so perfectly. These six essays have nothing in common in them per se but [&hellip;]
- [The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | V.E. Schwab](https://charantiandchai.com/the-invisible-life-of-addie-larue-by-v-e-schwab/): A girl can dream- she can dream of visiting different places, meeting new set of people and having a better life. But what if while chasing these dreams, she has to make a deal and then keep that bargain going on for more than 300 years. Curios enough? Then read on. The story of Adeline [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | CB Strike](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-c-b-strike/): This book adaptation was the one that I have been looking forward to watch for a while. Although premiered and streamed in UK few years back, it took a while to reach this to my part of the world. But was this prolonged waiting worth it? Read more to find out. Adapted from the Cormoran [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Good Liar](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-good-liar/): A captivating con drama with mysterious twists in the tale, that’s the best way to summarise this movie. Adapted from a novel of same name by Nicholas Searle, this movie having two septuagenarian central characters is certainly a charm to watch on the screen. The story begins and ends in London- the financial behemoth of [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | Call Me by Your Name](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-call-me-by-your-name/): The best way to describe this story can be- when a languid summer turns into a love story or how a friendship leads to the bittersweet heartaches. Based on the book of the same name by André Aciman, the simple romance with complicated details makes it one of the compelling feature film of our times. [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | Sharp Objects](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-sharp-objects/): Before the Gone Girl, there was Camille Preaker from Sharp Objects by Gillian Flyn. An investigative journalist who is currently working in St. Louis, Missouri; Camille is more than making an effort to navigate through life after battling mental illness and alcoholism for years. Her only shoulder to lean on during these difficult times is [&hellip;]
- [Vince And Joy | Lisa Jewell](https://charantiandchai.com/vince-and-joy-by-lisa-jewell/): Do you believe in coincidences and fate playing it’s hand in chance encounters? Do you think there is serendipity? Do you believe that there is higher power which decides whom and when you will find you soulmate? Your heart choosing love above all else but does it require a positive signal from your brain too? [&hellip;]
- [Men Explain Things To Me And Other Essays | Rebecca Solnit](https://charantiandchai.com/men-explain-things-to-me-and-other-essays-by-rebecca-solnit/): Men explain things to me begins with the author narrating an everyday, mundane experience. This anecdote might feel like shocking from a man’s perspective but yeah as women, we are very much used to such “mansplaining”. Although, the author categorically mentions that her brilliantly written essay has given birth to this term, but she would [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | El Inocente](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-el-inocente/): Based on the novel called The Innocent by Harlan Coben, this Netflix series is definitely an example of a successful book adaptation. Like other novels by this author, this is also a mystery thriller but being adopted for the Spanish speaking world and in this case, such kind of cross cultural screen adaptation has actually [&hellip;]
- [Writers And Lovers | Lily King](https://charantiandchai.com/writers-and-lovers/): This new novel by Lily King beautifully and evocatively captures all the struggles and solaces of writers and lovers. The agony, excitement, heartbreak and sense of accomplishment are some of the common qualities being traced in both of these phenomenon – beginning to write and falling in love. The story, first person narrated by Kacey [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views |Ray](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-ray/): Satyajit Ray was not only a film maker par excellence but also scriptwriter, author, essayist, lyricist, magazine editor, illustrator, calligrapher and music composer. So, it’s not surprising that so many creative minds try to adapt or inspire from his vast body of work. That includes his contemporaries as well as the new age creators who [&hellip;]
- [The Farm | Joanne Ramos](https://charantiandchai.com/the-farm-by-joanne-ramos/): This is my first book having its roots and characters from Philippines, written by an immigrant from that country who is currently living in USA. Therefore, it has a flair of authenticity to it while depicting the lives of immigrants in USA. The book is divided into different chapters based on the narratives and who [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views |WandaVision](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-wandavision/): The story of Wanda and Vision, two enigmatic characters from the Marvel Comics who were previously adapted to screen as part of Avengers series and now presented by Marvel Studios as a separate (still interlinked) storyline in a series format, is surely an interesting take on these superheroes lives. What happens to all those who [&hellip;]
- [Evidence of the Affair | Taylor Jenkins Reid](https://charantiandchai.com/evidence-of-the-affair-by-taylor-jenkins-reid/): What a cracking little novella this is, simply superb!! Exclusively presented by Amazon, it’s all the fun to hear it as an audiobook, specially the narrators selected by Audible are perfect to the T. They convey the distinct voices of the characters perfectly and sometimes in the middle of the story it feels like witnessing [&hellip;]
- [Turtles All The Way Down | John Green](https://charantiandchai.com/turtles-all-the-way-down-by-john-green/): The new novel by John Green has all the hallmarks of his previous successful books- a girl having some sort of psychological/ physical issues, a good natured boy caught up in difficult circumstances, their friends or family members providing enough encouragement to move the story forward which will lead to an unexpected ending. So this [&hellip;]
- [The Penguin Book of The British Short Story Volume 2 [From P. G. Wodehouse to Zadie Smith]](https://charantiandchai.com/the-penguin-book-of-the-british-short-story-volume-2-from-p-g-wodehouse-to-zadie-smith/): The second volume of the Penguin Book of the British Short Story presents spectacular writings from a variety of talented, brilliant authors across generations of writers. This list includes writing legends like P. G. Wodehouse, V. S. Naipaul, W. Somerset Maugham, Roald Dahl, Doris Lessing to contemporary geniuses such as Ian McEwan, Zadie Smith to name a few.
- [Less | Andrew Sean Greer](https://charantiandchai.com/less-by-andrew-sean-greer/): Arthur Less wants nothing but an adventure to get over life, love and loss of both- life &amp; love. And how is he going to do that, well with the help of his ingenious plan to have a trip around the world- new sites, new people, new purposes to look forward to one’s days once [&hellip;]
- [From Words to Views |The Woman in the Window](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-woman-in-the-window/): The screen adaptation of The Woman In The Window, a film by Netflix begins with an agoraphobic woman called Anna Fox, living alone in a sprawling Manhattan home except for a token company of subterranean tenant- David. Besides her ongoing battle with agoraphobia, Anna is struggling with signs of depression, substance abuse including her prescription [&hellip;]
- [The Second Chance Trailer Park | Katie Powner](https://charantiandchai.com/the-second-chance-trailer-park-katie-powner/): This novel begins on a promising note, where we meet Meredith McGillicutty as a fifty-two-year-old self-made career woman. So far, she has done well, progressing steadily at work. Financially, too, she seems secure, flipping multiple homes and making a decent profit. Till one day, it all comes crashing down when she is denied a long-overdue [&hellip;]
- [An unplanned lunch date At Urban Tadka](https://charantiandchai.com/an-unplanned-lunch-date-at-urban-tadka/): We initially planned to visit another restaurant but finally ended up having lunch at Urban Tadka. At first glance, the restaurant&#8217;s interior is nondescript. Unlike some other North Indian/Punjabi restaurants, it doesn’t announce itself with its décor. Maybe because it&#8217;s tucked inside a busy mall on the ever-busy Ghodbundar Road stretch in Thane. That said, [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Crystal Cuckoo](https://charantiandchai.com/2398-2/): Clara Merlo is a medical student attending to a patient as a trainee doctor on the ward. While stabilizing the patient, she herself collapses and suffers a fulminant heart attack. She wakes up in the hospital several days later, only to realize that she has almost died and came back from the brink of death [&hellip;]
- [Bad Intentions | Iliana Xander](https://charantiandchai.com/bad-intentions-iliana-xander/): Josie Boots is embarrassed, tired, and doesn’t want to rejoin the social media fandom because of whatever happened. She fears people might recognize her from that shameful episode. So, she does the only logical thing possible- she decides to move back to her childhood home in Burnville. Besides saving her face, she has taken additional [&hellip;]
- [Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books to Buy in September 2026: 15 Books Worth Adding to Your TBR](https://charantiandchai.com/best-fiction-and-nonfiction-books-to-buy-in-september-2026-15-new-releases-worth-adding-to-your-tbr/): September is shaping up to be one of the biggest months for new books in 2026. From highly anticipated literary fiction and viral romantasy to urgent political writing, cultural history, memoir, and ambitious speculative fiction, this month&#8217;s publishing calendar offers something for almost every kind of reader. Whether you are searching for the&nbsp;best books of [&hellip;]
- [Library of Forbidden Books | Mario Escobar](https://charantiandchai.com/library-of-forbidden-books-mario-escobar/): A woman tries to save books and manuscripts to preserve Germany’s literary history during its most devastating time is the byline of this novel. So, the story begins in the 1930s, when a young librarian named Helene Nathan notices changing and charged sentiments in her country. Soon she realizes these changes won’t be limited to [&hellip;]
- [Mad Mabel | Sally Hepworth](https://charantiandchai.com/mad-mabel-sally-hepworth/): She is an old pensioner who has lived in a nondescript house for over 50 years. &nbsp;Sure, she is a bit eccentric with a very wry sense of humor. Well, you have to agree that if an octogenarian would like to remark on something and get a few chuckles out of it, maybe she deserves [&hellip;]
- [The God of the Woods | Liz Moore](https://charantiandchai.com/the-god-of-the-woods-liz-moore/): If I have to describe this book in one word, then it would be riveting. It’s absolutely wild (no pun intended!!) to read about a missing case hiding so many psychological subtexts behind it.This novel begins with a simple premise where children are assembling for a famous summer camp called Camp Emerson near the Adirondack [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Housemaid](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-housemaid/): If you have read the book or, like me, listened to it as an audiobook, then you&#8217;re already familiar with this movie’s plotline. If you haven’t come across any books in this series (yes, it’s a series of interconnected books!!) then this is your first encounter with Millie Calloway. She is our enigmatic protagonist with [&hellip;]
- [Secret Sister | Sarah A. Denzil](https://charantiandchai.com/secret-sister-sarah-a-denzil/): The premise of this book is very interesting because it reads like a book within a book. The author has built the narrative like a kaleidoscope presenting the story and giving glimpses of the actual story hiding behind it. It’s quite a tantalizing experience to read this novel. The story begins with Faye Mathis who [&hellip;]
- [Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books to Buy in August 2026](https://charantiandchai.com/best-fiction-and-nonfiction-books-to-buy-in-august-2026/): August 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting months for book lovers, with publishers releasing a diverse mix of literary fiction, fantasy, thrillers, historical novels, memoirs, history, and thought-provoking nonfiction. Whether you&#8217;re looking for the best books of 2026, new book releases August 2026, must-read fiction, or top nonfiction books, this [&hellip;]
- [Beautiful Ugly | Alice Feeney](https://charantiandchai.com/beautiful-ugly-alice-feeney/): What will you do if your spouse has vanished mysteriously?without leaving any clues? What if you don’t have any idea whether your spouse hasdisappeared or no longer in this world? These are the questions that haunt Grady Green till the end of this book. He and his wife, Abby, are supposed to be a happy, [&hellip;]
- [My Husband Next Door | KL Slater](https://charantiandchai.com/my-husband-next-door-kl-slater/): Sylvie and Matt are next door neighbors and also married to each other. Sylvie moved in her house before Matt purchased the property next door. She and her daughter- Jess moved into their home after Sylvie&#8217;s divorce. Keeping separate houses have their own advantages for Matt as well as Sylvie. But it’s not always practical [&hellip;]
- [Happy Place | Emily Henry](https://charantiandchai.com/happy-place-emily-henry/): This is another novel from Emily Henry, carrying all the hallmarks of her other novels, like the bright candy colour cover, a large group of friends, friends becoming lovers, and then drifting apart with the heart-searing pain. &nbsp;But these recurring features, penned beautifully with a solid plotline, make her books such a pleasure to read. [&hellip;]
- [15 Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books to Buy in July 2026](https://charantiandchai.com/15-best-fiction-and-nonfiction-books-to-buy-in-july-2026/): If you&#8217;re searching for the&nbsp;best books to buy in July 2026, this month delivers one of the strongest publishing lineups of the year. From viral&nbsp;BookTok books&nbsp;and page-turning thrillers to insightful nonfiction exploring history, politics, climate, language, and global affairs, July&#8217;s new releases offer something for every reader. Whether you&#8217;re building your summer reading list, looking [&hellip;]
- [The Housewife | Natalie Barelli](https://charantiandchai.com/the-housewife-natalie-barelli/): This is my second book by Natalie Barelli that I read in the span of a year, as I am certainly amazed by her writing style. Like the previous one, this novel also follows a complicated mystery from its female protagonist’s perspective Jodie dreams of being the perfect housewife, as it’s been her only dream [&hellip;]
- [Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books to Buy in June 2026: 15 Must-Read New Releases and Trending Titles](https://charantiandchai.com/best-fiction-and-nonfiction-books-to-buy-in-june-2026-15-must-read-new-releases-and-trending-titles/): If you are searching for the best books to read in June 2026, this curated list brings together the most anticipated fiction books, bestselling nonfiction books, viral BookTok recommendations, literary fiction, thrillers, memoirs, and thought-provoking releases dominating conversations across the reading community. From gripping mysteries and historical epics to inspiring memoirs and cultural commentary, these [&hellip;]
- [How to Age Disgracefully | Clare Pooley](https://charantiandchai.com/how-to-age-disgracefully-clare-pooley/): A ragtag crew spanning ages seven months to seventy years sets out to save their beloved community centre, all against the backdrop of mysterious disappearances. What makes this novel so delightful is watching these wildly different people collide, support one another, and ultimately unite for the greater good. And yes—it’s sprinkled with that dry, quintessentially [&hellip;]
- [Why Netflix Keeps Breaking Our Hearts with One-Season Shows](https://charantiandchai.com/why-netflix-keeps-breaking-our-hearts-with-one-season-shows/): Dear One-Season Wonders, Do you miss us as much as we miss you? Do you still dream of the spotlight—the hype, the memes, the binge marathons—like the day Netflix first launched you into our lives? I hope you do. You deserved more than a single season in the sun. So here I am, writing about [&hellip;]
- [Rock Paper Scissors | Alex Feeney](https://charantiandchai.com/rock-paper-scissors-alex-feeney/): It’s really a game- for her, for him, for them and even for us, their readers. Rock on Paper getting cut by Scissors in a surreptitious love story where love is not at all what seems. The depth of that love is like the Scottish loch- bottomless, magical and hauntingly scenic. The Scottish loch is [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | His &amp; Hers](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-his-hers/): Are you looking for a binge-worthy series which you won’t stop watching even after the final twist is revealed? Are you also looking for a domestic thriller/ small town murder mystery/ long lost lovers’ reunion? If you have answered yes to any one of these questions then this is the perfect series for you. Adapted [&hellip;]
- [Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books to Buy in April 2026](https://charantiandchai.com/best-fiction-and-nonfiction-books-to-buy-in-april-2026/): April 2026 brings a powerful mix of new book releases, bestselling fiction, and thought-provoking nonfiction that reflect what readers are actively searching for right now—stories about identity, ambition, healing, power, and the future. From BookTok viral books to critically acclaimed literary fiction and high-impact nonfiction, this list is curated to match real reader interest, online [&hellip;]
- [The Christmas Party | Kathryn Croft](https://charantiandchai.com/the-christmas-party-kathryn-croft/): They were almost twenty years old, barely out of their teenage years and looking forward to their youthful lives. They were on the precipice of a new year but also of a new life. Gabby, Fin, Shaun, Andre, Anna and Sasha were six friends celebrating Christmas at Gabby’s home in the absence of her parents. [&hellip;]
- [Best Fiction &amp; Nonfiction Books to Buy in March 2026](https://charantiandchai.com/best-fiction-nonfiction-books-to-buy-in-march-2026/): Top 15 new book releases you’ll want to add to your 2026 reading list Spring 2026 kicks off with a rich array of March book releases including literary fiction, mystery, romance, historical narratives, biography, and cultural nonfiction. These books are among the most highly anticipated new releases of March and are generating buzz across Goodreads, [&hellip;]
- [The Hiking Trip | Jenny Blackhurst](https://charantiandchai.com/the-hiking-trip-jenny-blackhurst/): If there is one book you are going to pick for your next vacation read then it has to be this. It is just a perfect company for a traveler&#8217;s mind as it captures the thrill of going on a trip, the pleasure of exploring new places and the absolute happiness of meeting new people. [&hellip;]
- [Finders Keepers | Natalie Barelli](https://charantiandchai.com/finders-keepers-natalie-barelli/): Rose is living a humdrum life as there is hardly anything consequential happening in her life. Till the day she comes across a newly published book ‘written’ by an author who despite being a mega influencer on social media, has not done any credible writing till this day. That book catapults Rose’s entire existence into [&hellip;]
- [Funny Story | Emily Henry](https://charantiandchai.com/funny-story-emily-henry/): This novel called Funny Story actually starts on a rather melodramatic note. The protagonist who also happens to be the narrator of this story is going through a messy breakup after a three-year long relationship. Her feelings just like her life, are all over the place but Daphne Vincent still soldiers on. She is a [&hellip;]
- [Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books to Buy in February 2026](https://charantiandchai.com/best-fiction-and-nonfiction-books-to-buy-in-february-2026/): February 2026 brings one of the strongest reading months of the year so far, with books covering emotional literary fiction, cozy mysteries, thriller classics, historical stories, and insightful nonfiction. These releases reflect diverse voices and compelling storytelling, from established authors to rising literary talents. This curated collection is perfect for building your reading list or [&hellip;]
- [Murder on the Cricket Green | Catherine Coles](https://charantiandchai.com/murder-on-the-cricket-green-catherine-coles/): If you are a fan of cozy mysteries and crime stories based in small villages, then this is the perfect book for you. Although I am yet to read previous books in this series, that didn’t prove to be an issue, as I was immediately captivated by this latest installment in the Martha Miller mysteries. [&hellip;]
- [Southern Stock | Jenna Elliott](https://charantiandchai.com/southern-stock-jenna-elliott/): This book asks you to step into a world that feels familiar yet quietly unsettled. The characters are vivid with strong links to their historical roots. You can feel the presence of this weight of history throughout the story line, where traditions linger in the background and everyday conversations seem to hold more meaning than [&hellip;]
- [Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books to Buy in January 2026](https://charantiandchai.com/best-fiction-and-nonfiction-books-to-buy-in-january-2026/): January is one of the most exciting months in the publishing calendar. As readers reset their goals and rebuild reading habits for the year ahead, publishers release some of their most anticipated fiction and nonfiction titles. January 2026 brings a powerful mix of literary heavyweights, viral thrillers, thoughtful memoirs, and timely nonfiction exploring culture, creativity, [&hellip;]
- [Totally Fine | Nick Spalding](https://charantiandchai.com/totally-fine-nick-spalding/): Charlie King is always Totally Fine. Anything life throws at him or anyone asks him about any topic- his standard answer is going to include those magical words. That’s his mantra to get through any difficult situation- no matter how big or small, no matter no trivial or serious. He tries to keep up by [&hellip;]
- [The Chateau | Avery Bishop](https://charantiandchai.com/the-chateau-avery-bishop/): A newly wed woman meets a mysterious stranger during her minimoon. Surprisingly nobody but she has come across this enigmatic woman who is supposed to be a resident in the same hotel as she and husband are planning to spend their short vacation. Almost everybody denies knowing her or refuses her existence. So much so [&hellip;]
- [Top 15 Must-Read Books For Your December 2025 TBR](https://charantiandchai.com/best-fiction-and-nonfiction-books-for-your-tbr-in-december-2025/): As 2025 winds to a close, there’s no better time to refresh your reading list—or find the perfect gift—than December. Whether you&#8217;re looking for brand-new releases or the most talked-about titles of the year, this curated list of the&nbsp;15 best fiction and nonfiction books to buy in December 2025&nbsp;offers something for everyone. Featuring powerful memoirs, [&hellip;]
- [Home Before Night | J.P. Pomare](https://charantiandchai.com/home-before-night-j-p-pomare/): A short, gritty and mystery story taking place during the Covid lockdown in Melbourne can be the apt summarization of this novel by Australia based writer J.P. Pomare. Beyond its limited number of pages, this novel also has limited scope and a restrictive way of presenting the characters. Therefore, it becomes difficult to find a [&hellip;]
- [Down Time | Andrew Martin](https://charantiandchai.com/down-time-andrew-martin/): Five millennial friends navigating the modern life challenges especially in their thirties is the central premise of this book by Andrew Martin. This story revolves around two couples. First couple is struggling to be together despite the challenges involving addiction, emotional dependency and financial survival. They are Cassandra and Aaron where the later depends on [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views |A Good Girl's Guide to Murder](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-a-good-girls-guide-to-murder/): Andie Bell was a good girl, a good student, a good daughter, and a good girlfriend. Then, one day she mysteriously disappeared after spending an evening with her boyfriend- Sal Singh. Salil “Sal” Singh was a good boy, a good son, and a good boyfriend, till he took the life of his girlfriend and then [&hellip;]
- [The Vacation | &nbsp;Kathryn Croft](https://charantiandchai.com/the-vacation-kathryn-croft/): It starts smoothly, hurtles along unexpected twists and turns, only to end on an unexpected revelation- all under the run time of 5 hours. Just plug it in and listen to this fast-paced audio book narrated by the talented duo- Julia Whelan and Mia McKenna-Bruce. These voice actors are really the soul of this thriller [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | Bodies](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-bodies/): Whoa!! What the hell did I just watched???!! There are quite a few series/ movies which make you ask such questions as their story and/or execution is so much dumbfounding. Bodies is one series which lefts you with more questions than answers. It’s a screen adaptation of &nbsp;DC Vertigo graphic novel of the same name, [&hellip;]
- [15 Top Fiction and Nonfiction Books to Buy in November 2025](https://charantiandchai.com/15-top-fiction-and-nonfiction-books-to-buy-in-november-2025/): November 2025 is shaping up as a golden month for book lovers. With exciting new releases across fiction and nonfiction, readers can dive into everything from literary brilliance to deep investigative storytelling. Whether you’re browsing for the best new books November 2025, stocking your reading list, or searching for thoughtful gifts, these 15 standout titles [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Fall of the House of Usher](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-fall-of-the-house-of-usher/): As soon as I heard that it is a modern adaptation of the classic short story written by Edgar Allan Poe, I was super excited to binge-watch this series in one go. And what better timing to watch this than the Halloween season, making it a perfect spooky night watch party. Staying true to its [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | Just One Look](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-just-one-look/): This is one of many mini-series produced and published by Netflix that it is an adaptation of Harlan Coben’s novel. Like his other novels, this one also features gritty crime in a fast-paced storyline with multiple characters hiding their own truths. The series opens with the pleasant domestic blissful beach vacation of Jacek Ławniczak and [&hellip;]
- [No More Meet-Cutes: High-Octane K-Dramas That Hit Hard](https://charantiandchai.com/no-more-meet-cutes-high-octane-k-dramas-that-hit-hard/): If You’ve Outgrown Rom-Coms and Now Crave Chaos, Swagger, and Serious Plot Twists Especially if you are a fan of The Squid Game and Parasite, then these are great options for a binge-watching weekend. ******************************************************************** The Glory High school life can have its own share of drama with its teenage fantasies, first crushes, and even [&hellip;]
- [He's Gone | Rebecca Collomosse](https://charantiandchai.com/hes-gone-rebecca-collomosse/): This is my second book by Rebecca Collomosse, all thanks to Audible. She is making a good name for herself in the psychological thriller genre and for some solid reasons. This novel also manages to captivate readers’ attention with engaging narrative and keeps us guessing till the very end. The novel itself begins with the [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views: The Lincoln Lawyer [Season 3]](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-lincoln-lawyer-season-3/): When I first saw the trailers, I knew that it would be worth the wait. Adapted from the fifth book in the Mickey Haller series called The Gods of Guilt, this emotionally charged season absolutely gives justice to Michael Connelly’s original novel. Like the last season, the familiar story of ace criminal lawyer Mickey Haller [&hellip;]
- [Best Fiction &amp; Nonfiction Books to Buy October 2025](https://charantiandchai.com/best-fiction-nonfiction-books-to-buy-october-2025/): Discover the 15 best fiction and nonfiction books to buy in October 2025. Explore new releases, must-read novels, and top nonfiction picks this fall.
- [Love, Mom | Iliana Xander](https://charantiandchai.com/love-mom-iliana-xander/): This was such a sick, twisted, and wild chase story. Although it started on a slow note and took a minute to build momentum, it picked up speed pretty soon. This compact novel begins with its protagonist, Mackenzie Casper, while she attends her mother’s funeral and notices the strange behavior of her father, Ben Casper. [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | Ripley](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-ripley/): The black and white color palette is the first clever indication of presenting things in stark contrasts, &nbsp;even though there is a vast difference in what has been presented and what your eyes are seeing. This deceitfulness is the real crux of this popular Netflix series, so it remains faithful to the main theme of [&hellip;]
- [Everything Is Probably Fine | Julia London](https://charantiandchai.com/everything-is-probably-fine-julia-london/): Lorna has lot on her plate as she is looking forward to closing an important sales deal on behalf of her employer. This sales deal is not only critical from her employment perspective but also essential from her personal point of view. Since so much is riding on back of this deal, Lorna is ignoring [&hellip;]
- [The Final Wife | Jenny Blackhurst](https://charantiandchai.com/the-final-wife-jenny-blackhurst/): The novel opens with the murder of Luke Whitney who has been stabbed to death by his wife Anna. She herself confesses the crime as soon as she gets arrested and she is ready to go to jail for the unplanned murder of her husband. She gets arrested by the police on the spot as [&hellip;]
- [From Words To Views | The Better Sister](https://charantiandchai.com/from-words-to-views-the-better-sister/): Chloe Taylor has the world at her feet, as she is successfully helming a prestigious magazine called The Real Thing as its editor-in-chief. She is fully supported by her best mentor/boss, Catherine Lancaster, who has developed friendly relations with her favorite protégée over the years.&nbsp; Chloe is also supported by her husband, Adam Macintosh, and [&hellip;]
- [Do Not Disturb | Freida McFadden](https://charantiandchai.com/do-not-disturb-freida-mcfadden/): If you are a fan of Freida McFadden’s writing or even if you have read any of her earlier works, you know that she is the master of locked-room-mystery genre. She is one of the few authors who likes to build a nail-biting suspense with a limited number of characters based in and around one [&hellip;]
- [15 Best Fiction &amp; Nonfiction Book Picks for September 2025](https://charantiandchai.com/15-best-fiction-nonfiction-book-picks-for-september-2025/): September 2025 is bursting with new releases that span gripping mysteries, heartfelt memoirs, speculative futures, and literary fiction—perfect for readers hunting best books September 2025 or fiction books September. This curated mix brings together high-profile author debuts, celebrity memoirs, blockbuster thrillers, and socially relevant nonfiction, ensuring something for every taste. Whether you’re in search of [&hellip;]
- [Seven Days in June | Tia Williams](https://charantiandchai.com/seven-days-in-june-tia-williams/): This was such a breezy and fresh reading experience. Agreed that the main characters and story deal with dark themes like domestic violence, substance abuse issues, and homelessness, but it doesn’t become too overwhelming thanks to the author’s writing style. She displays her understanding about such serious issues and experiences. The story revolves around two [&hellip;]
- [The Nanny Problem |Nolon King and Lauren Street](https://charantiandchai.com/3059-2/): What does one do when they are down and out? How does a desperate situation push people to do certain things, like acting recklessly or taking bold decisions?&nbsp; Perhaps, there are going to be a few lingering questions in your mind when you read the gripping tale of Zoe, who accepts the role of nanny [&hellip;]
- [People We Meet on Vacation | Emily Henry](https://charantiandchai.com/people-we-meet-on-vacation-emily-henry/): Poppy Wright has cracked the code of conquering ambitions and living the life of her dreams. Her passion for traveling, combined with skilled storytelling, has made her blog a tremendous success. Thus, it paved the way to establish herself as a staff writer with one of the leading publications in the travel and tourism industry. [&hellip;]
- [Orphans of the Living&nbsp;| Kathy Watson](https://charantiandchai.com/orphans-of-the-living-kathy-watson/): Kathy Watson’s debut novel,&nbsp;Orphans of the Living, is a poignant and expansive historical fiction that traces the fractured journey of the Stovall family across early 20th-century America. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, Jim Crow-era Mississippi, and the evolving landscape of California, the novel explores themes of poverty, racial injustice, familial estrangement, and [&hellip;]
- [The Parisian | Isabella Hammad](https://charantiandchai.com/the-parisian-isabella-hammad/): What happens when you combine a romantic fiction with a political non-fiction? The answer is The Parisian by Isabella Hammad. It’s a vivid combination of romantic saga, historical fiction, domestic thriller, and political non-fiction. At times it works, but other times it doesn’t; thus, the author’s seminal work fails to present a cohesive picture. At [&hellip;]
- [The Water Lies | Amy Meyerson](https://charantiandchai.com/the-water-lies-amy-meyerson/): This is my second book in as many months that presents same narrative from two narrators’ perspectives. As they try to piece together the same puzzle in their own unique ways, somewhere in the story both narratives collide so that a wholesome coherent truth can emerge. The Water Lies is no exception to this and [&hellip;]
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