Novelty Library

Author: Sudha Murthy Genre: Non-Fiction Traits: Motivational Language: English Click here to be redirected to BUY      “Three thousand stitches” - is one of the finest books written by Sudha Murthy. It is a non-fiction book divided into 11 chapters, containing short stories based on the personal experiences of the author. The stories are from experiences at different stages of her life as a child, as a student and later as the founder of her ngo Infosys Foundation. The stories give a glimpse of her family background and friend circle, at times showcasing the rich cultural aspect and at times motivating readers to take new challenges in life.      The book is beautifully structured with graceful writing . The language is simple which makes the book easy to understand. It seems like you are having a conversation with someone. The stories are motivating and it encourages the readers to work hard and overcome every obstacle. It teaches you to focus on the larg...

Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky Genre: Romantic novella Traits: Dreamy, Yearning, melancholic Language: English Click here to be redirected to BUY      “My God! A whole minute of bliss! Is that really so little for the whole of a man’s life?”- Fyodor Dostoyevsky (White Nights)      White Nights is a novella that perfectly captures the ephemeral beauty and melancholy of fleeting moments.      The novella follows a nameless narrator, a lonely and introspective man who spends his nights wandering the streets, lost in his fantasies. His isolation is abruptly interrupted by the female lead Nastenka, a young woman equally isolated by her circumstances, when they meet over a course of four nights sharing their stories, dreams, and hopes, forging a bond that is both tender and bittersweet.      The narrator pours his heart out to Nastenka, finding in her a kindred spirit. As they grow closer it becomes painfully clearer that his love for he...

  Author: Sandeep Sharma  Genre: Psychological Thriller Traits: Psychology Language: English Click here to be redirected to BUY     "Caught in a Web" by Sandeep Sharma is a compelling psychological thriller that grips you from the very beginning and refuses to let go. The book takes us into a world of horrifying realities, delving deep into toxic relationships and the dark truths of society, where the rich exploit the poor. The novel also explores the complexities of split personality disorders. Overview      A young girl named Ahana goes missing, and her father becomes the primary suspect. However, her father is willing to do whatever it takes to bring her back. Ahana finds herself trapped in a room under constant surveillance, with no memory of what freedom feels like. She’s being watched on the dark web as part of a twisted reality show, where survival is the ultimate game. As the plot unfolds, the lines between right and wrong become increasin...

Series Name:  Legacies of Orïsha Author:   Tomi Adeyemi Genre: Social Fiction Traits: Generally written for ages 12- 18 years of age, have themes such as love, friendship, social issues etc. Also known as coming-of-age novels. Publisher: Pan Macmillan Language: English Click image to be redirected to BUY       Set in a world where magic is dying, and ruled by a monarchy which is working to opress them, Children of Blood and Bone tells story of two girls, one peasent and one Princess. But both with a same goal, to bring the magic back to the lands of Orisha, and restore Maji to their former glory. But the path to such success is not easy, with royals, forever hunting them. Amari, the pricess steals a scroll that was one of the key to bring the magic back. Magic for the royals is believed to be a curse. The reason why the former family of the king of Orisha died. While, Inan the prince believe in this, he is having his own doubts since he came in contact w...

Author: Cho Nam-joo Genre: Contemporary fiction Traits: Sexual harassments, discrimination, trauma Language: Korean/English Click image to be redirected to BUY       Kim Jiyoung is an ‘every woman’, and nothing about her life is extraordinary. a 33-year-old homemaker and mother to a toddler, who experienced a sudden shift in 2015. While her husband once described her as a cheerful person known for her laughter and celebrity impressions, she transforms, channeling the spirits of various women from her past and present to articulate her profound frustrations. The story then delves into 1982, unfolding Jiyoung's journey through childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, corporate life, and ultimately, her role as a homemaker and mother. Each phase unveils the deep-seated injustices and gender disparities ingrained in Korean society.      Although "Kim Ji-young, Born 1982" is a brief read, it carries substantial weight in its choice of language, explorat...

Author: R.F. Kuang Genre: Historical Fantasy  Traits: Magical Realism  Language: English Click image to be redirected to BUY       “She learned revolution is, in fact, always unimaginable. It shatters the world you know. The future is unwritten, brimming with potential. The colonizers have no idea what is coming, and that makes them panic. It terrifies them.       Good. It should.”      Babel  is beautifully written, well researched and delivers a powerful story full of emotion - if you're willing to listen.Willing be the key word because at the beginning so much linguistic history is present that can seem a little unlikely to read in a fictional book, but the author’s prose remains as gripping as ever, even as she slowly builds tension and layers on academic teachings. The story in  Babel  is told almost exclusively from the perspective of Robin Swift. In 1828, Robin Swift lost his last surviving famil...

  Author: Chetan Bhagat  Genre: Drama Traits: Student Life, Complicacies Language: English Click image to be redirected to BUY       The first book of Chetan Bhagat, also the book on which the famous movie '3 Idiots' is somewhat based, is a beautifully written story by the Indian author in very simple words. The words used are extremely simple, even simpler than what one might converse in normally, thusly making it easy for everyone to understand and read.       The story revolves around three college friends in IIT Delhi and how their hostel/college life plays out since freshman years till the very end. How the three friends are different from each other; orientated with different dogmas and beliefs, occupied with different fears and ways of lifestyle, the challenges they faced and the fun they enjoyed; was enthusiastically portrayed in this book. How their constantly deteriorating grades and the constantly upheaving pressure on their ...