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Based on the worldwide best-selling novel The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino, Jaane Jaan delivers a stellar film adaptation that is true to the original storyline. Although it has been adapted for Indian audiences and the key elements have been transitioned for the local audiences, the final product manages to present a movie […]
Charming. Feel good. Oddly satisfying. A Cozy comfort read. If you ask me to summarize this book in one word or sentence, perhaps these exact phrases would pop into my mind. This collection of short stories is set in the bustling city of Tokyo. Besides the aforementioned library in the title, there are other elements […]
Emily Henry and her books are quite popular among fans of the rom-com genre. Although I am a reader of light-hearted romantic novels every now and then, it’s not something that I gravitate towards very often. But I decided to give this book a try since I wanted a lighthearted pick after reading some heavy-hitting […]
Another day and another Lisa Jewell book in my hand. It’s no surprise that I’m gravitating towards another of her books, especially in the thriller/ mystery genre, as she has become one of my favorite authors in recent times thanks to her skillfully crafted fictional worlds. This latest read of mine, I Found You, starts […]
April 2025 brings a diverse selection of compelling fiction and nonfiction books to the shelves. Here are 15 top picks to consider adding to your reading list, all available on Amazon India. Six Days in Bombay by Alka JoshiSet in Bombay, this novel follows Sona, a nurse entangled in a mystery after the sudden death […]
The first book in the Housemaid series was pretty interesting. What made it such a unique closed-room (no pun intended) mystery was its brilliant execution of the shock-and-awe factors. Does the second book retain that thrilling punch-to-gut moment? Well, the answer is not so simple as the story is now complicated and fragmented, with new […]
There are many web series featuring criminals, charting their criminal journey and even glamorizing lives of a few infamous serial killers. There are also few serials showing life behind the bars by giving a peek inside the prison life. However, most of these series primarily focus on the criminals and their backstories that lead them […]
या वास्तवदर्शी ग्रामीण पार्शवभूमी असलेल्या कादंबरीचं एका वाक्यात वर्णन करायचं झालं तर मी म्हणेन ‘व्यथा’, हाच शब्द त्यासाठी जास्त समर्पक होईल. एका शेतकरी कुटुंबाची कहाणी सांगणारी कथा आपल्याला यापूर्वीही अनेक कथा, कादंबऱ्या आणि चित्रपटांमधून दिसल्यामुळे तशी बऱ्यापैकी परिचित आहे. पण या कादंबरीचं वेगळेपणा लेखकाने केलेल्या या चिरपरिचित कथेच्या मांडणीतून दिसतो. उपरोलिखित बहुतेक कथा, कादंबऱ्या आणि […]
The Women’s Prize for Fiction 2025 has unveiled its longlist, featuring a diverse mix of debut authors and established literary powerhouses. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding fiction written by women, spotlighting narratives that challenge, inspire, and captivate readers. This year’s longlist showcases 16 remarkable novels, spanning genres and themes that reflect the richness of contemporary literature. Below […]
First impressions can be so deceiving, trailers can be a bit misleading, and even the series titles can be so confusing for the viewers. Like me, if you have watched the trailer but not read the original book, you might think this looks like an interesting murder mystery. Indeed, it’s a murder mystery, albeit not […]
