Tag: Chase

Us Against You | Fredrik Backman

The second novel in the Beartown saga starts where the first one left off. The town so passionately dedicated to hockey is bracing for the aftermath after the disastrous events taken place during the Spring season. From the fallout of those disturbing allegations put forth by Maya Anderson,  Kevin Erdahl, the erstwhile Beartown hockey player is leaving the town. Not by […]

Dark Matter | Blake Crouch

Prepare to have your mind bent and your reality questioned! On Charanti and Chai, we’re diving deep into Blake Crouch’s electrifying novel, ‘Dark Matter.’ Join us as we explore the astonishing premise of parallel universes, a physicist’s desperate fight to reclaim his life, and the thin line between the world you know and the countless others that exist. If you love a story that’s both intellectually stimulating and relentlessly thrilling, this review is for you. Read on to discover why ‘Dark Matter’ is a must-read for any sci-fi enthusiast!

Lock Every Door | Riley Sager

An iconic building, a landmark location, mysterious wealthy residents and few desperate temporary rentals. What can go wrong??!! Perhaps nothing or maybe everything. Jules, a young woman in New York city is down and out on her luck. She has lost her mediocre job in addition to a subpar boyfriend literally in the span of […]

The Women | Kristin Hannah

A lot happens in the first few chapters of this book, and then hardly anything happens in the rest of it. Even though the book blurb and summaries give a clear idea of what this novel is all about, it still fails to give a clear picture of the central theme. As a result, there […]

Great Big Beautiful Life | Emily Henry

Mysterious celebrity ✅ Lead characters working in the publishing industry ✅ Enemy-to-frenemy-to-romance ✅ Set in a relatively unknown and picturesque part of the country ✅ Well fleshed out characters especially women characters with gumption ✅ These are all the hallmarks of the books written by Emily Henry which I have noticed in couple of her […]

Summer Reads: Beach-Themed Books For Your Vacation

Today’s theme? Summer Reads: Beach-Themed Books For Your Vacation — whether you’re poolside, oceanside, or sofa-bound with a fan on full blast, we’ve got stories that’ll mentally fly you to the coast. Let’s talk about what makes a great beach read. You want something immersive but not too dense, emotionally satisfying without dragging you down. […]

We Used to Live Here | Marcus Kliewer

Oh my god!!! What a strange, twisted story with weird characters in a spooky setting??!! There is such a dark, brooding energy underlying the entire narrative that captivates the readers from the get-go. The story begins in a small town located on the Pacific Northwest corner of the USA, quite near to the famous Yell […]

The Couple at No. 9 | Claire Douglas

There are many things on Saffron ‘Saffy’ Cutler’s mind such as her grandmother’s health, husband’s career, mother’s absence but most of all, her soon-to-be-arriving baby. As of now, she is focused on renovating her cottage at 9 Skelton Place which has been lovingly inherited from her beloved grandmother. She and her spouse, Tom are ready […]

From Words To Views | The Life List

Let’s call a bucket list by any other name like The Life List, for example. But unlike a bucket list, this one is not prepared by an adult reminiscing wistfully about lost aspirations and unfulfilled wishes while standing at precipice of their sunset years. Nope. This life list has been prepared by our protagonist- Alex […]

Top 15 Must-Read Books to Buy in May 2025

 Here’s a curated list of the top 15 fiction and nonfiction books to consider adding to your reading list in May 2025. These selections are based on recent releases, critical acclaim, and availability on Amazon. Top Fiction Picks – May 2025 1. My Friends by Fredrik Backman Fredrik Backman, known for A Man Called Ove, […]