Novelty Library

  Author: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni    Language: English    Genre: Historical Fiction    Traits: Mythical, Feminist, Epic      Click here to be redireted to BUY        "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a mesmerizing reimagining of the Indian epic Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi, a central yet often overlooked character in traditional retellings. This novel stands out for its lyrical prose and its powerful, empathetic portrayal of a woman navigating the intricacies of power, love, and fate in a patriarchal society.        While Draupadi has always been portrayed as a victim by all the accounts of Mahabharata I’ve heard and read, in this book Draupadi is anything but victim. She is shown as fiercely independent woman who is not afraid to stand for herself or to ask questions. She is shown as a rebellious woman who wants to take her destiny in her own hands....

Author: Monika Bhatti  Language: English  Genre: Drama Traits: Social Issues Language: English Click here to be redirected to BUY Nobody told me where the devil lived. I found him hidden in a human whom i believed.      The book “Lives not Lived” by Monika Bhatti centers around the life of two women, Naina and Haree. Despite living quite diverse lives having distinct stories, they had things in common that are pain and suffering.       It addresses the hard realities of life and the challenges that women encounter on a daily basis. The narrative brings to light societal issues such as rape, child abuse, domestic violence and child marriage. The story doesn't only tell us the problems but discusses the psychological strain that women experience and how society reacts to it. Each and every character, including friends, neighbors, coworkers and family members has a part to perform.       Particular recognition and gra...