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Author: Catharina Maura Genre: Romance Traits: Angst, Arrange Marriage Language: English Click here to be redirected to BUY      This book was my first work from Catherina, and I can safely say I'm obsessed. About the plot, this is about Ares Windsor and his extremely messed up love life and marriage life. Raven Du Pont one of the most career driven women as a supermodel is the FMC and she has to make a difficult decision, one where she has to choose between family and herself.      This book carefully showcases how people the closest to you could also be your enemies. He's forced to marry his fiance's sister because his fiancee leaves him at the altar. But as they navigate through their marriage they realise how entwined their pasts have been. As they uncover so many lies and truths they realise how close they've grown. But when difficulties arise they face them stronger than ever. But as their love and marriage is tested, they fall in and out but don't wa...

Author: Hanya Yanagihara Genre: Drama Traits: Tragedy, Dark, Trauma, Friendship Language: English Click here to be redirected to BUY      A Little Life is a book by Hanya Yanagihara. It is a deep dive into pain and redemption through the journey of four friends living in New York City. The novel, centered on Jude St. Francis, delves into themes of trauma, friendship, and survival with unflinching honesty. The narrative's strength lies in its richly drawn characters. Yanagihara's portrayal of Jude is both heart-wrenching and captivating. His past, marred by abuse and suffering, casts a long shadow over his present, yet his resilience and the unwavering support of his friends provide glimmers of hope. Willem, Malcolm, and JB, each with their own intricately woven backstories, enrich the tapestry of the novel, making their bonds feel authentic and deeply moving. The author’s meticulous attention to detail and ability to evoke powerful emotions made me feel deeply connected t...

  Author: Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Genre: Self-Help/ Non-Fiction Traits: Motivation, Life Lessons Language: English Publishing House: Rupa Publications Click here to be redirected to BUY      We all know that Dr. Kalam was the former president of India, whose words inspired us to achieve something in life. He was famous among the youth for his inspiring lectures during his reign as the President. He delivered numerous lectures about science, technology, innovation, and many more.      The book "Learning How to Fly: Life Lessons for the Youth" is a compilation of 18 lectures delivered by the author at various educational institutions across India. Each line of this book aims to inspire young people to pursue their dreams and motivate them to accomplish something significant in life. The lectures are broken into points like he did in many of his books for an easy understanding of the readers. The easy understanding of the speeches along with the anecdote st...

  Author: Alfred Lansing Genre: Non-fiction Traits: Adventure, Tragedy Language: English Click here to be redirected to BUY      In August 1914, polar explorer Ernest Shackleton boarded the Endurance and set sail for Antarctica, where he planned to cross the last uncharted continent on foot. In January 1915, after battling its way through a thousand miles of pack ice, the Endurance became locked in an island of ice, it was finally crushed between two ice floes. With no options left, Shackleton and a crew attempted a near-impossible journey to the closest outpost of civilization.      The book starts with a brief introduction of all the characters, and how the Endurance set sail despite all the political dramas during World War I. The onward journey till the ship was beset has been covered in a relatively small section, where the author has touched upon the life onboard, the previous attempts to Antarctica, and covered in a dramatic way of how the shipw...

Author: Paulo Coelho   Genre: Adventure  Language: English  Click image to be redirected to BUY This spectacularly written work of the Brazilian writer, Paulo Coelho, features a young boy named Santiago who is a shepherd in a small village. He dreams about finding the Egyptian treasure in the desert which would make him immensely rich. And so, he sets off! Just about like that! Leaving behind his village and his job to follow his dream which he quite enthusiastically believed in! He is challenged every time he tries to take a step forward. He is challenged constantly by threats and obstructions that try to derail him and often succeeds to do so. But Santiago knows, when someone wants something from the bottom of his heart, the entire universe conspires to aid him. Eventually the lad finds it less cumbersome and more accommodating to fight against the barriers with determination, confidence, and a little help from a guide he found in 'The Alchemist', but that'...