Literary Thoughts of a Dragon Fly

Thoughts & Review on - A girl like that by Tanaz Bhathena  Confession :-  I was interested in the book when I got a chance to read the blurb, what i didn't realize that it was going to be a trip down memory lane, back to school, back to first heart breaks, love, first kiss & friendships for life. I almost risked today at job for reading this book at my work desk for the whole day, ignoring work, colleagues & passing the day like a zombie. I didn't know i was in for a ride, chanting names of Zarin & Porus. The heaviness tugged at my heart & I was left in tears. Their story began where most stories ended.  Name :- A Girl like that Author :- Tanaz Bhathena Genre :- YA Fiction Publisher :- Penguin Books-Penguin Random House India ISBN :- 9780143443018 No.of Pages :- 378 Book source :- Flipkart Review Programme You can buy the book from :- Flipkart | Amazon | Infibeam | Zarin Wadia story begins even before she is born, she is const...

Thoughts & Review on- Letters to my Ex by Nikita Singh The story starts with Nidhi leaving her fiance Abhay on the day of their engagement. As the author introduces us to Nidhi's world, we are shown a glimpse in Nidhi & Abhay's broken universe. She starts writing these unsent letters to Abhay where she explains the state of her heart, mind on why did she leave him. Its writing therapy, she explains. The story moves forward with letters, chat, coffee meets . Letters are written both by Nidhi & Abhay. Both of them are trying to move on and trying to find alternative soul partners. As a reader, even i could feel the compatilibilty between Nidhi & Abhay. Their high school romance blossoming to years of "togetherness" in college and when they finally face an unresolved issue in their lives is written with a touching flair. As the author, Nikita Singh deftly describes Nidhi's condition, the emotions she is going through, her heart to heart talk...

Cover Reveal of Nikita Singh's Letters to My Ex I am not much of a love story person. They are good, when they are stories. But what sometimes becomes special, when you can connect with the same person with the renewed intensity again. "Letters to My Ex" by Nikita Singh is one of those books, turned out to be that book  which instantly connected with me through its blurb and its beautiful cover. I am grateful to the publishers - Harper Collins Publishers India for giving me this opportunity to reveal the cover of this book- Without much further ado, here is the beautiful cover-  This book releases on 14th Feb'18. Mark your calendar dear folks. As per the press release from the publishers - Harper Collins India- With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it is time for a rekindling of memories and stories – of romance and  heartbreak. To add to the season’s spirit, here is a novel that is not just about idyllic love, but of what comes after, and in be...

Thoughts & Review on- Pinto has an idea by Rajeev Saxena I am reminded of our young canteen employee, while writing this review. He is a well educated individual, albeit doing a job way below his qualifications.However, unknown and sad his circumstances might be which forced him to take up this job, you can see his ingenious skills in the way he washes the cups, saucers, hangs the kitchen towels to dry, etc. His tea making skills might need a little more practice, but his "jugaad" skills are definitely being put to good use. "Pinto has an idea" by Rajeev Saxena is story of a boy named Rajat Srivastava poplularly known as "Pinto" by everyone. It starts in a small town Atrauli in UP, where Pinto a young innovator, sets his curious mind to solve everything in his life. His first invention being a tool on how to remove the kernels of a corn successfully. This little idea germinates the seed of inventing things in life to make day to day living easy. ...

How do I write a poem ?  How do I write a poem ?  Do i need to sew the words together ? Or leave them scattered like the stars in the sky ? How do I Write a poem ? Do i have to conjure up new words ? OR do i have to use ancient words and languages ? How do I Write a poem ? Should I write about broken hearts ? Or broken hearts being mended together ? Should I write about the joys of being alone ? Or the sting that sometimes being lonely brings ? How do i write a poem ? Should i write about the meadows in spring ? Or large, wise mountains gathering courage for winter ? Should I write about the first rain, first flower ? Or last of everything, beginning of a desert & a drought ? How Do I Write a poem ? Should I write about belief which gets you going ? Or belief which makes you stop ? Should I write about holding on to ? Should I write about letting go ? Should I write about beginning of love ? Or starting of hate ? Should I write sayin...

Thoughts & Review on- "The Nine Chambered Heart" By Janice Pariat When i had read the blurb of a book, I knew i was in for a tempting ride. And this was same perhaps for all the readers. In the recent times, no such book has touched the core of my heart as this book. The book is divided into Nine Chapters, nine lovers who trace their journey with "You" a girl who is not named through out the book. She is journey her course of life in cities with river, without river , countries. Her lovers change do. Its not a deliberate change it just happens. The flow is smooth. IT doesn't break, its seamless. The lovers in her life describe her and their relationship with her. A fleeting mention is also there of her estranged relationship with her parents. The chapters starts with a school teacher, a college student, a married man, a room mate & so on. In the end she is again with a much older married man. In retrospective, one can alternately title this ...

Th oughts & Review on- Murder in Paharganj-A Vicks Menon Thriller by Kulpreet Yadav Murder mysteries are always welcome. Whether they are divided into whodunit, howdunit or any other genre. After all murder is murder and mystery is mystery. Its a fascinating ride. After finishing reading this book, i was instantly reminded of  Sudhir and Vinod who become impromptu investigative reporter when they stumble on a murder in the movie-Jaane bhi do yaaron. Of course, its a satire movie, a bit dark chasing evils more closer to the homeground. Vicks Menon, an unemployed investigative reporter finds himself in a interesting murder case of a foreigner woman named Sherry Bing in a seedy, low-down Le yogi Deluxe hotel in Pahargunj, Delhi. Unfortunately the friend who passes him the information, gives away Vicks Menon's name when the police comes to investigate the murder. Vicks menon, hot already on the murderer's trail sends a article about the murder to his former employer an...