Book Review: Premteerath by Narendra Modi

लोकप्रियता से घिरे हुए पूर्ण भारत के हृदय में निवास करने वाले नरेंद्र मोदी को लोग एक मजबूत राजनेता, प्रवक्ता व भारत के प्रधानमंत्री के रूप में जानते हैं लेकिन यह शायद बहुत ही कम लोगों को पता होगा कि मोदी को लिखने का भी शोख हैं। युवावस्था में लिखी गई संवेदना से भरी उनकी यह कहानियां प्रेम और प्यार के अलग-अलग पहलुओं को दर्शाती हैं। नरेंद्र मोदी की नजर में मातृप्रेम ही समस्त प्रेम का सार है और इसकी तुलना पूरे जगत में किसी के यसाथ नहीं की जा सकती है। मनुष्य के बीच अलग-अलग प्रेम इसी मातृप्रेम के विभिन्न रूप में है, चाहे वह प्रेम दोस्तों में हो, अध्यापक का छात्र के लिए, डॉक्टर का मरीज के लिए या फिर पति का पत्नी के लिए। राजपाल प्रकाशन द्वारा प्रकाशित पुस्तक 'प्रेमतीर्थ में प्रेम के विभिन्न पहलुओं पर लिखी उनकी कहानियों को गुजरात केंद्रीय विश्वविद्यालय के अध्यापक एवं विभागाध्यक्ष आलोक गुप्ता ने गुजराती से हिंदी में अनुवाद किया है। प्रेम को यथार्थ के धरातल पर ले जाती इन कहानियों से पाठकों तक यह बात भी पहुंचना तय है कि इतने शक्तिशाली राजनीतिक व्यक्तित्व में एक कोमल हृदय भी निवास करता है। किताब की कहानियां इस बात की शिनाख्त भी करती हैं कि राजनीति का यह मंझा खिलाड़ी शब्दों और संवेदनाओं की पहचान भी रखता है। नरेंद्र मोदी ने यह कहानियां अपातकाल लागू होने के समय 1975 से 1977 में लिखी थी।

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Book Review: Crushed by Eliza Crewe

“You see, I’m a cold-hearted person. Not as in cruel and mean, but as in, someone who very seldom cries, who’s seldom moved by emotional scenes, and so on. The few things that make me reach such a state aren’t the usual kind of triggers; I don’t shed tears over characters dying, romantic scenes, happy-ever-after moments. In fact, it’s so random I couldn’t even explain what may or may not trigger a reaction, whatever reaction, in me.” - Meda Melange

The author Eliza Crewe has tried to deliver a spellbinding and power-packed fantasy book for young adults who are just bored of fantasy novels that are limited to vampires and witches. The protagonist, Meda is a Soul-Eater and being a half-demon, she lives and thirsts for the souls of humans. But, the author has incorporated a few clichéd twists in the book as this fairy-like witch only consumes the souls of really bad guys (in literal terms, only guys!). She knows she is a fiend and accepts it. She is now a headstrong locked up in the Crusaders’ school, where she is being given a training to fight demons, who are determined to demolish the human civilization and create more demons. She feels increasingly muffled by the Crusaders rules and there happens to be a day when she finally decides to leave them. The second book in the soul eater series, Crushed will take you further in the story.

The good 

What I liked in the book the most is the blunt narration. The novel is incorporated with sarcasm as the protagonist, Meda’s character has been portrayed differently. She is a no Miss-Goody-Two-Shoes, but definitely she is not one to mess with. She is tough as it is an obvious reason for she is the one who eats Souls, it looks like a prerequisite! But she is also a bad-ass when it comes to righting the wrong. She doesn’t follow any rules and is a hot-headed witch. That’s what makes her different from the regular witches. Her anger and frustration with the Crusaders seems rather vain in the beginning, but the author craftily brings out the justifications as the plot progresses. Also the friendship between Meda and Jo has given this book quite an interesting feel. The contrast in the characters, the tension that develops due to their opposing views and their complex relationship is well written. And the story is quite good. You might get a little bored in the beginning, but as you will get involved in the story with the turning pages, you will find that the author has enough incorporated twists in the plot to keep you occupied till the very end.

The bad

Meda’s character is at times showcased as being too rash and uncontrolled, which confuse readers to decide to whether be on her side or root for her. Though you admire her for being a kick ass, you also realize that some of her actions lead to unnecessary consequences, which is actually added just to build a plot that might seem weak without this milieu. However, if you haven’t read the first book, you might be left slinging on certain stories, like who is Uri and what happened to Meda’s mother and such other things.

The final Verdict

 This is not a usual YA book that one reads, but a rather bold and an extraordinary one. For people who are fed up of the ordinary fantasy novel and has monotony with the overdose of romance, this book would surely be a welcome change. Read the first book in order to have more understanding about the story and the characters.

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India registered a momentous Test win at Lord’s

The 21st of July, 2014 has been a remarkable day in the history of India. Team India registered a momentous 95 run win over England on the fifth, the final day of the second test at Lord’s on Monday. The match was ferociously led by Ishant Sharma, the man who bounced out  England’s batsmen with some persistent short-pitched bowling, India bundled out England for 22, which led India to a huge victory.

The lean and tall pacer  the match with the figures of 7 for 74, the best figures by an Indian at Lord's in nearly three decades, led by Ishant Sharma's stimulated spell of fast bowling to knock down England by 95 runs and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. India won their first overseas Test match by making this time at the Lord’s and defeating England, since they have also a victory against West Indies in 2011. India led the five-match Test series 1-0 after the first match in Trent Bridge ended in a draw.

In the long 28 years the team India registered their first Test win at Lord's with only second win in 17 Tests here -- after Kapil Dev's team achieved the feat back in June 1986 winning by five wickets. 

"It is a special win here, yes, but every Test wins is special in its own way. I remember the 2007 series when the match ended in a draw because of bad light and S Sreesanth and I were batting at that time. We saved the Test and were victorious in that series. Every Test is special and it is great to win outside India. It will be my last Test at Lord's because I don't see myself coming back here in a few years. So yes, it is a very memorable victory," Dhoni said at the post-match press conference.

Resuming the day at 105 for 4 on the final day, the two overnight batsmen Joe Root (66) and Moeen Ali (39) batted with a lot of determination, adding 101 runs in 44.4 overs before Ishant stroke on the last ball before the lunch. Ali and Root had added 99 runs when Sharma got one ball to kick up and Ali awkwardly fended it off to Cheteshwar Pujara at short-leg.

Online book shopping, the latest trend of buying books

In the 21^st century, where a man relies so much on the internet as doing his almost every work through it, why not shift your attitude towards reading habits. With the increasing trend of online bookstores in India, which has observed a great rise in the last five years, offers various advantages for a bibliophile and a book lover. The online book shopping provides you an opportunity to save your time and even you do not need to sacrifice your current activities in the process of living your passion of reading. So just indulge in online bookshopping and get books at your doorstep.

Bookish habits

In the present, it has been observed that people of the modern India and the world have formed reading habits. These days, we see people indulge in reading and enlightening themselves with knowledge about various things of their use. However, this reading habit of people demands a good deal of time for book shopping, but with the advent of the internet, people have started preferring buying books online as it is the best medium one can indulge in book shopping with the least of their time. Online book shopping is a great idea for it provides you with a vast array of books at attractive discounts and the books will be delivered at your doorstep.

How To Become A Billionaire By Selling Nothing by Aditya Magal

The book How To Become A Billionaire By Selling Nothing, written by Aditya Magalis based on the egotistical investor and stock broker. The novel follows the breathtaking life, which can be convincingly termed as the ‘larger than life’ of a multi billionaire, who is also recognized as The Bull of Dalal Street – Sir Sri Jhunjhunwala!

Here in the book, it is mentioned that Mr. Jhunjhunwala is presented with a business proposal for investment in a company that produces an extraordinary product, “Nothing”! Faced with a ludicrous offer and a frantic man, Ramakant Shastri, Mr. Jhunjhunwala gives notice to the entrepreneur with a lakh of rupees for psychiatric help. Mr. Jhunjhunwala has a fun day, until it takes a turn for the worse and he ends up in the hospital where he is advised to have compulsory rest. After this rest holiday, Mr. Jhunjhunwala returns to his life where he finds himself in the middle of a hype over Nothing, only to have to suppress his ego and take the high road. What ensues is a fiasco with a law suit after law suit over patent plagiarism and environment endangerment.

The protagonist of this entire circus production is Ramakant Shastri and can be said as the brain behind Nothing. He is an overly ambitious person with an unmatched hunger for wealth and victory. His blindsided approach to business is what led to his end.

The author Aditya Magal has put in a considerable effort while delivering a caricature filled with sardonic jibes and humorous references. The book puts forth a straightforward and sometimes in-your-face depiction of the country, dragging along any and everyone who could be a potential candidate for charade. The book could have been a total roller coaster ride, if only written a little more dexterity and a little more subtlety would have been added to it. Here, there at various points where the mockery has been felt forced and unnecessary. Also, the author has incorporated a lot of exaggeration for the sake of laughter, which in contrary is felt as lengthy and troubling to the line of thought. The revelation of the master plan at an early stage made it anticlimactic, and took away the real essence. Undoubtedly, the character development is good and despite all super human exaggerations, all the characters, including Mr. Jhunjhunwala, are at the core, humans with very inbred reactions!

All in all, a good effort by a debut writer, who has given the society a good book for light mood. The book had a brilliant foundation and there is this line of thought that it could have been enormously sidesplitting, had it not tried too hard.

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Book Review: "What Would I Tell her @13 is penned by Sudesna Ghosh

"What Would I Tell her @13 is penned by Sudesna Ghosh, who has dedicated her literary work to the new Indian teenage girl, her parents and all others who are trying to survive this phase. Child psychologists and parents who have passed the milestone don't lie. The book tells that the terrible teens start with an overpowering bang at the age of thirteen and following that the things are tend to be tough and rough, so dear parents its an alarming tone for you to get prepared to handle and tackle the stubbornness and obstinacy of your child after 13.

This book assembles together the ideas and stories that are jam packed with sentiments, insight and optimism, which will definitely make you cry, cause a laugh or two or more. The book will provide you chart that will enable you to drive your own path of navigating the teenage years and preparing for a life full of success and achievement.

The book is multi-functional book which will not only guide the parents, but also will entertain you with its stories and will prove to be a good teacher for your teenage child. It features essays from flourishing women of different ages and backgrounds, who have shared their experiences, reminiscences,and learnings from being a teenager in India.

The book also incorporates interviews of famous personalities like Meher Pudumjee Anjali Raina Avantika AkerkarMalini Agarwal Rashmi Uday Singh KomalSood Anjali Sharma Ishi Khosla SuhasiniHaidar Shikha UberoI Tanusree Shankar Preeti Vyas Rimi B Chatterjee PranaadhikaSinha Devbarman Sheena Misra GhoshSpecial Feature With Pooja Dhingra.

Sudesna Ghosh is a Kolkata-based short story writer and has been published in seven Chicken Soup titles. The books written by her are available at lelobooks, an online bookstore in India and in order to get the best discounts, order now!

The power of mind…

In the world of cosmos, where we have been created by this vast expanded universe, have you ever wondered how well do we all know about our creator, the universe? Plus, when we have been gifted by this so called universe with a unique attribute, the mind which renders us the power to think, now the question arises that how well do we know about this gift given to us by this universe and how well do we actually use it in our daily lives. Well, before you get into a race of running your mind’s horses, let me tell you this simple fact that mind has power to create its own realities and a universe for itself. There have been always such questions asked as who created whom, was it the universe which created mind or vice-versa, leaving us with our imaginations and knowledge. It has always been taught that the mind generates knowledge and thereafter creating generalities, which in turn unravels the secret of its own creator, which is better known as the universe and even structure a universe for itself, which is constantly evolving.

Mind, is otherwise stands as the crux through which universe governs and regulates its own evolutionary path. Moreover, the perfection of mind is mandatory for the right evolution of universe.

Ecological Healing

The healing of mind is when translated into ecological healing, it defines the saving of the living planet and humanity. It has been surveyed that the environmental pollution and ecological disruption are the consequences of polluted mind and this fact is unraveled by Henryk Skolimowski’s theory, which states the mind in human beings have the magical potential to create and reform the universe. It says that the mind mends and heals itself, provided the fact that it is nurtured with the right philosophy. The mind does not mend and heal itself; but also contributes in healing the tormented planet as well. To this Henryk has stated, “The healing of the world and of ourselves within and a new understanding of universe are complementary aspects of the same process”. Thus, it becomes obvious that the virtues of the mind are the virtues of the world in which we usually find ourselves indulged in, and vice-versa.

The Participatory Mind

Henryk’s philosophy of participatory mind will assist us in realizing the central role of the mind in designing new cosmologies, ontologies and in determining social behavior or an individual. This theory tells that the mind is central to everything, every process and phenomenon and this universe is also a product of the mind for it shapes it and makes a space for us to live in.

A Holistic View

To wrap up with this, I would like to add a little in it, with the help of science with its holistic view in recognition with its inter connection with nature of its existence. A new mind in the universe appears to be evolving caressed by the universe, which will further help create a universe with a new world blossoming with happiness and completeness of life.

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Lelobooks excerpt: “Where Earth Meets Water” by Pia Padukone

Pia Padukone, in her book, “Where Earth Meets Water” has given a demarcation in an instant, like a in a moment as when the ocean tides push and pull the grains of sand and take it away with its flow having its backdrop of an avalanche cascading down a mountain, a torrential downpour onto a parched field of crops. Each entity is both independent from and beholden to the other for survival. And each is affected by the other’s behavior.

"Padukone’s vignettes --- set both in an India defined by its 'mustiness of cardamom and mustard and mothballs' and the gritty streets of a post-9/11 New York --- are imbued with vivid detail. So, too, her characters are anything but bland or passive."

The author has made her debut with this emotional AND spectacular in which, one man searches for meaning in the wake of incomparable tragedy Pia, in the books tells the story of Karom Seth, who is the heart of the book, whose guilt prevents him from leaving his past behind. He was playing hooky the morning of September 11, 2001, when his class takes a stopover the World Trade Center.

He thinks that he should have been in the Twin Towers on the morning of 9/11, and on the Indian shores in 2004, when the tsunami swept his entire family into the ocean. Whether it's a curse or a blessing, Karom can't be sure, but his absence from these disasters has left him with crushing guilt-and a belief that fate has singled him out for invincibility.

Karom's problem brought everyone near him, from his best friend, Lloyd, to his girlfriend, Gita, who anticipates that an expedition to India will bring him some peace. It happens in Delhi that he meets Gita's grandmother, Kamini-an eccentric, but a sensible woman having secrets of her own. At first Karom dismisses Kamini, but later when he realizes that she will ultimately lead him to the clarity that he has been hunting for. 

Straddling across the globe from New York to India, Where Earth Meets Water is a spectacular portrait of a pursuit for human understanding, and a astute investigation of misery, endurance and love in all its forms.

About the Author:

Pia Padukone was born, raised and continues to live in New York City. A graduate of Stuyvesant High School and the London School of Economics, Pia has worked as a copywriter in healthcare advertising. In their spare time, Pia and her husband write Two Admirable Pleasures, a blog that combines their shared passions for books and the culinary dishes that are inspired by them. Pia debuts with Where Earth Meets Water and is working on her second novel.

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Book Review: India Junction – A Window to the Nation by Seema Sharma

Released by Indian Railway, titled ‘India Junction – A Window to the Nation’, which has been brought by Public Relations Directorate, Railway Board and has been edited by Ms Seema Sharma.

The book, ‘India Junction – A Window to the Nation’ states a saga of the long an action-packed journey of Indian Railways starting from 1853 to the present day with in detail, methodical thesis that are loaded with history; gorgeous travel pieces; and some truly wonderful and exceptional photo features, which commemorates the modifications, changes and convenience that the Railways has brought about in our lives; and looks at how the Railways itself has changed over time.

It is a national known fact that the Indian Railways provide us with a realistic, expedient mode of transportation, but its involvement and contribution to Indian life goes much beyond that. Tdoay, it has become the lifeline of the nation and, in many ways, its improvement has been deeply entwined with the future of the nation. India Junction features in-depth, systematic  and logical essays that are rich in history; delectable travel pieces; and some truly amazing and rare photo features—celebrates the changes the Railways has brought about in our lives; and examines how the Railways itself has transformed over time.

Since then, this mode of transportation has been a part of many phenomenal events in India like freedom struggle, India Independence etc. this mode of transportation has even been an indispensable force of modernization and the author Seema Sharma in her book, India Junction : A Window To The Nation has mentioned many instances and facts that enable us to experience again many such important instances of history which are associated with Indian Railway.

The book shows that India got its first taste of Railway mode of transportation in the year 1853 when train was launched from Bombay to Thane.

Some quotes in INDIA JUNCTION:

•    Without the railways, the three great cities of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras would have remained small colonial trading ports. —Sir Mark Tully
•    ‘Railways was the greatest force of modernization and unity that India had ever seen.’ —Sandipan Deb
•    ‘The development of the railways has been deeply intertwined with the destiny of the Indian subcontinent.’ —Sharmila Kantha
•    ‘In Mumbai locals, there is even a new subgroup of intimacy: the train friend.’ —Jerry Pinto
•    ‘No Railways, no India.’—Ian J. Kerr

The book also contains a few rare photos featuring and celebrating the modifications of Indian Railways through the course of time and the book would have been incomplete without these clicks.

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Books that will help in cracking Civil Services Exam

It has been said that Civil Services exam is one of the most difficult tests to crack and for the ones, who are not familiar with its arduous history, allow me to share some information with you which will help you in cracking your exam, this time. It has been surveyed that in the year 2012, there were about 4.5 Lakh students who appeared for this exam and out of which 15,000 qualified for the prelims and only 998 made it into the final list. Where as there is a section of candidates who appeared to be as bad as landing an airplane in the dark with no radar. And trust me, there is no room for weak hearted people out there. So, in order to support and help these people I have made an attempt to provide them with some of the books that will help them to pay a war against the cantankerous enemy named UPSC. A comprehensive study of the N.C.E.R.T Books will be enough to jog your memory with the basic concepts in all subjects.

Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh 

We all know that Indian Economy is in disaster. The Government is making an to recuperate from the downward spiral. Even when the Prime Miniter of the country which spanned four long ten years who is a renowned economics I can’t figure out why the government did not find ways to redeem the economy.

Thus, Ramesh Singh introduces this subject in a very beautiful manner. The essentials are demonstrated with a deep and thoughtful plot incorporated with appropriate examples and real life circumstances. Similar to that of the Indian Constitution, the subject is also crammed with a truck load of technical terms which may appear mysterious at the beginning, but the writer has portrayed and demonstrates it so well as the book will keep the reader engaged and on the track of understanding and learning things. The author is an experienced person in this subject and steadfastly represents this through his writing expertise. The syllabus is expansively enclosed with sufficient attention as it has been paid to the MCQs without making the subject dull. A highly recommended book not only for IAS aspirants, but also for commerce students who are pursuing their education in similar areas.

Indian and World Geography by Majid Hussain

To me, Geography is a mind-numbing subject. The author, Majid Hussain has made an attempt to provide enough information in order to provide an assistance to you so that you can gauge the basics of the subject. The book is written in a simple language supported by relevant diagrams. The book contains various topics, however, has failed to provide the details of each topic. The book will interest you; however, it may provoke a complain, leaving you famished for more information. By and large, the book will surely keep you engaged and help you build up the right approach.

The books are not only interesting but will also help you in cracking Indian Civil Services Exam. Available at lelobooks! Indulge in online book shopping and avail attractivre discounts while getting books at your door step. So, order now!

Time for some religious thoughts

"The mind is restless and difficult to restrain, but it is subdued by practice": Bhagwat Gita

Human beings are never born too strong to exist on their own as we all look up to some supernatural powers for our protection and believes that there is some system which directs the planet. Likewise, there is a system of beliefs and doctrines, which is commonly known as religion. A religion can be described as  a way of showing reverence to the mighty God and feeling protected & safe. In fact, man has always felt snug like a bug in a rug under the roof of religion and spirituality.

Thus, Religious and spiritual books are a great way to remain linked to the Almighty. These books are available at various online bookstores from where you can order them easily and can have them delivered at your doorstep.

 Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

The book has been penned by missionary Sarah Young, who shares distinctively enthused spiritual insight in unforgettable, provocative and inspiring daily devotionals. The novel, Jesus Calling has been inscribed from Jesus' point of view in a touching first-person set-up that facilitate readers to experience and get an insight of the Savior speaking directly to them through scripture.

"It felt a little awkward the first time I tried it, but I did receive a short message. The content was biblical, and it addressed themes that were current in my life: trust, fear, and closeness to God. I responded by writing in my journal as usual; at that point my journaling changed from monologue to dialogue. Day by day, messages began to flow more freely." – Sarah Young, on beginning a "dialogue" with God

Wild at Heart by John Eldredge

John Eldredge, an author, a truth-seeker, a motivational orator, an outdoorsman, but in particular, a , passionate and focused man who is blatant to be called a Christian who is ferociously exploratory and an out-of-the-box thinker, John Eldredge is intrepidly honest about men, women, the heart, and the Church -- all in the name of recuperating lost souls to new life in Christ. In the novel,Wild at Heart, Eldredge speaks to the hearts of men, particularly.

“Men want a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. That is what is written in their hearts.... It is undeniable.... An authentic man is, therefore, a man who is living with strength and courage and offering his strength on behalf of others. It is not about selfishness.” – John Eldredge

Get indulged in religious reads and clear your mind from doubts with some of the most inspirational and motivational books, available at lelobooks, an online bookstore in India. Hurry now and get your book just by ordering online and get it at your doorstep. Also avail special discounts and exciting gift hampers.

Sachin Tendulkar in textbooks…Now, studies got its new meaning!

Soon, the students in Maharashtra and especially the cricket lovers and Sanchin Tendulkar in particular will soon be the champion and toppers in the class, while scoring incredible marks for the fact they would soon be reading and learning about this legendary figure in the Indian cricket and passing with incredible scores like that of Sachin in the cricket match. It has been declared that the Maharashtra government has decided to add a chapter on the ‘God of Cricket’ in school textbooks, very soon!

W, the scenario with students will be changed as this will not only stimulate the students but also will add interest in their studies and there will be no more sleeping in classes, at least on the day when it has to be taught the chapter of Sachin.

 However, this is to bring into notice that if Sachin can be added in there, it is for sure that those people who are in charge of deciding the syllabus could also mull over adding other current topics too – such as modern Indian history (post 1947, that is). So, why not a weekly class on current events?

Do you think, if Sachin Tendulkar becoming a part of your academics would be a great idea? If yes, what other current topics that you would like to add into the syllabus?

Post your answers here at lelobooks, an online bookstore in India!looking forward to know about your interest!

Land into the wonderland with fairy tales

Mind games stir an individual and wake them up and keep their minds working and active. You might not know that keeping our minds active will enable us from aging and helps to keep the memory process from slowing down.

The Eleventh Hour

The Eleventh Hour, written by Graeme Base belongs to the genre of curious mystery. The book is written in the year 1988 and is an illustrated book for children. The book showcases a scene, where the elephant named Horace invites his friends  on his eleventh birthday and asks them to play eleven games at the party and can have dinner at eleven o’clock.  But, there happens lot of confusion when they discover that food has already been eaten. Find out who is that glutton and solve the mystery with careful analysis.

The book is written in rhyme, the book includes large and lavish full-page illustrations of Horace's opulent house and the events of the party, packed with hidden details. The author invites the reader to deduce the identity of the thief by examining the illustrations and making deductions and observations. The major and most conspicuous clue lies in a paragraph of ciphertext at the end of the book, which is to be decrypted, once the reader has discovered the identity of the thief, by means of a Caesar cipher mapping A to the first letter of the guilty animal's name. The solution to the cipher confirms the answer to the puzzle and offers an additional challenge to the reader.

Treasure's Trove

Treasure's Trove: A Fairy Tale About Real Treasure For Parents And Children Of All Ages is an exemplified book for the kids, which has been written by Michael Stadther and was published in 2004 by Treasure Trove Inc.

The book rendered the so called "real treasure" when it gave an opportunity of decoding clues in the book that led to fourteen tokens that could be turned in for exceptional jewels, each representing an insect or characters from the book, or a cash prize representing one third of the jewel's value. Initially, it was reported that there were twelve jewels. The book has also been adapted  as a movie and has also won fourteen prizes. The book has a story of twelve forest creatures whose mates disappear after being crystallized by a dark dust that falls every evening. The forest creatures combine forces with Zac (the handsome woodcarver), Ana (his beautiful half-elf, half-human wife), and their hesitant, plump, winged "doth" Pook (inspired by the author's dog Misty) to save the creatures and restore the dying forest.

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Book Review: 2 States by Chetan Bhagat

The movie adaptation of 2 States retells the success story of  the most popular author of India, Chetan Bhagat. To his popularity the books written by him takes the credit for not just being the, but also being the first draft of screenplays which demands loads of things to be edited out and rewritten and also makes him, the most criticized author.

A product of Chetan Bhagat, 2 States is a novel which represents a love saga of a boy from North and a girl from the South. The book is an entertaining read and portrays the mindset of the Indian culture, when it come to marriage. In a country like India, where marriage is no less than a battle won. The book showcases the situation where the two halves of the couple are from two opposite regions, things are set to get tricky. This is the 4th novel by Chetan Bhagat had also been adapted way before in Chennai Express.

The story opens when Punjabi-boy Krish Arora, who meets Tamil-Brahmin-girl Ananya Swaminathan in the IIMA mess, where they both came for their higher education.

 Ananya gets into an argument with the mess worker, where Krish comes to her rescue and settle the issue between them and sacrificed his sweet dish, to the Ms. Popular of the college. Quite predictably, both of them fall in love and what follows is their journey of convincing their parents.

One of my favorite Indian authors, Chetan Bhagat has penned books  with numerous issues for his style of writing, yet we cannot deny the fact that this man has changed the face of Indian reading. The New York Times called him the biggest-selling English-language novelist in India’s history. The fact of his stories is that his tales are somewhat inspired from his life and which gives an extra advantage of making it more believable, and consequently popular among his fans.

The story moves between three cities – Ahmedabad, Delhi and Chennai (with a snapshot in Goa). While we are shown just a glimpse of the first city, the other two are described in full vigor. The writer intelligently captures the cultures of north and south India. While Krish’s mom and aunt will make you remember all your neighborhood aunties, Ananya’s parents are shown as typical conservative Tamilians. Needless to mention, the book is filled with hilarity, like a Tamil-speaking Sardar and verbal fights between Krish’s and Ananya’s mothers. The cynicism used never fails. In fact, in some instances made me rolling on the floor.

Both protagonists are likeable. While Krish juggles between his job and different cities in his attempt to marry the love of his life Ananya, she is sorting out problems as her marriage is fixed with some other guy by her parents.

I have read all the five books by Chetan Bhagat and found this one as the most intriguing and in my view, the book is the best from this author. He gives you a clear perspective of life in India. Though it is surely not a literary piece and is well written. People looking for intellectual stuff and serious theme may not like it. But all romance-lovers should surely go for it. It is a light hearted book. The book may not be an emotional roller-coaster, but will leave a smile after its completion!

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Review: My family and other animals by Gerald Durrell

“My childhood in Corfu shaped my life. If I had the craft of Merlin, I would give every child the gift of my childhood.” ― Gerald Durrell, My Family and Other Animals

The book is dedicated to the animals and animal lovers, giving a situation to imagine to move to a new exotic place, with your slightly unconventional family. Then, add some of the entertaining experiences with some of the most startling animals, a shooting adventure gone bad, lots of parties with unusual guests, animal hunting in the orchards of olives and grapes, swimming in the cool, brilliantly blue, dolphin filled seas, memorable picnics in the most unusual but beautiful places and you have the anecdote of this jewel of a book!

The Plot

The plot of the story is one of the most congenial, rib-tickling escapade comedy story. Penned by Gerald Durrell, “Family and Other Animals”, is the narration of childhood life in the exotic Greek Island of Corfu. The story tells that the Durrell family gets pissed off from severe winters and decides to move to a country with better weather. Just imagine what could be better than a Greek Island with its warm sunshine and gleaming azure waters? So the family impulsively moves to Corfu, a small Island with affable people and even friendlier fauna, giving them to start off with the experience of a lifetime. The book will take you to you through his escapades with turtles and terrapins(Who knew they were different!), water snakes and scorpions(Brrr!), magpies and seagulls, pigeons and dogs, frogs and geckos and so loads more!

The Characters

The book is incorporated with lots of appealing characters. The author has also thrown light on the members of Durrell family. The family of Durrell consists of a gentle, loving yet eccentric mother, a snobbish, self-interested elder brother Larry, who loves his books and wants to make it as an author, the acne – faced Margo, who has her fans, the gun-loving Leslie who loves his game and the nature loving Gerry who could pet almost any animal living in this planet.

The family initially looks like a dysfunctional family at the commencement, slowly transitions into a abnormal but adorable family and the author brings out this conversion marvelously. Other characters like that of Spiro, the chauffeur, Kosti the prisoner, Theodore and Mr. Krafelsky are also portrayed in a flamboyant manner that is detailed to a child’s eye, which is a far-fetched feat by the author and gives us a look into a child’s perception on so many things.

The Writing

The author has very well done his job with good writing style as he wins in transporting you the stunning world of Corfu with his words. The author is known for his natural flair of writing for humor and made me chuckle at the re-tellings of some of the incidents in the book. The incidents like Margo’s dramatic exit from the home only to get stuck in the storm, Larry’s surprise when he opens his matchbox for lighting his cigarette, Larry’s little gunfire adventure, the anger of the seagull, Mrs. Durell in her swimsuit and this all resulting into confusion with Roger will on your mind and leave you smiling even when you recount it. The author also grasps in his insights and well-portray different animals and their lives in between these incidents that will make you wonder why you never look at an animal the way Mr. Durell does. The author wheedles his readers with his melancholy narration of his piognant experiences with his family, his rather unusually named pets(Quasimodo, Puke, and animals in this wonderful book.

The Verdict

As Sunday Times describes it, this book is truly bewitching and will leave you wanting for more for sure. Truly a delightful read. The book is available at lelobooks, an online bookstore in India and can get the book at your doorstep through online book shopping! Hurry now and avail attractive discounts.

A delightful treat for football lovers

The FIFA World Cup 2014 has taken its charge and kicked off this Tuesday on June 12, commenced its first match between Brazil and Crotia and I am pretty sure that your guy is gonna be glued to the screen with popcorn basket in one hand and a beer in the other. Now, it is up to you to decide if you want to be Ms. Grumps and brood over it, or be a sport and join him in all the action and activity? If you are planning to be the fun  and sporty girl, then play along and get in the FIFA spirit with these awesome football fictions. Learn to talk football and get inspired with these top 10 favorites.

With the start of the season, many FIFA fans will be looking for good books to get more involved in the game. So instead of the famous fiction books by James Patterson novel or breaking down and reading Twilight with your family and friends, the folks at Lelobooks have decided to give you 11 of the best football books to tide you over until the framework starts heating up.
The following are books, which will entice every football fan in putting these on their reading list. The following books are sure of containing valuable content that every page is pure gold for those who love the game.

Some of these will be all comprised of the X's and O's. Others will help you in learning about the transition from high school football to college and the pro game, yet others will take you behind the scenes with a peek in the FIFA that other fans will never get to see. However, one thing is for sure that the mentioned books will be equally enjoyable than watching the game through SportsCenter along with that you'll learn a lot more as well.

More Than a Game: The Glorious Present and Uncertain Future of the NFL by Brian Billick and Michael MacCambridge

This book has been penned by the former Super Bowl-winning head coach, Brian Billick, dates itself a little bit as the "impending lockout" of 2011 is a somber theme all the way through its preliminary chapters. However, it will not let that stop you from reading this terrific thesis about the condition  and status of the game.

The book will provide you an opportunity to have a global look at the NFL, a view that other.fans will never get to witness. Instead of concentrating on one minuscule facet, Billick and MacCambridge have done a great job of enabling the readers to have a full view of the panorama of the state of professional football.

Take Your Eye off the Ball: How to Watch Football by Knowing Where to Look by Pat Kirwan

Kirwan, the former coach, personnel man and commentator, made an attempt to provide the football lover with a unique view of the game. In addition, even some of the popular and efficient coaches of the present era consider Kirwan one of the smartest men in the game and look up to him.

Thankfully, his media training also makes him very accessible for the everyday fan. Here, in the book the author Kirwan has tried to bring about today’s reality that we, the viewers do not look beyond the game and that there is so much to look for and pay attention to in the game. Rather than looking at the snap, the dropback and following the ball to its destination, Kirwan shows, fans the series of the book, the course running, the jamming and everything that happens on defense as well. The book penned by Kirwin is tremendously profound and thorough and will teach every fan, something or the other about the game that they have never heard before.

So, guys…what are you waiting for? FIFA has already taken its façade and I know that this fast paced sport attracts you along with millions of people out there. Just grab your book and get to know the facts that others do not know.about the football game. Order now at lelobooks, best online bookstore in India at attractive price!

Recalling books from October 2012

Planning to take a break and getting some time off from your work and lie under the bare sun in the sands of some exotic beaches or planning to have some time with yourself in the comfort of your home? The guys, you really need a good book which can give you a good company. So, just have a look at the below mentioned some exciting books that I have taken from my bookshelf, which dates to around two years back revising the books that released in October, 2012, something that’s sure to keep you flipping pages!

Lovetorn by Kavita Daswani

This international lifestyle journalist has returned, this time with a highly enjoyable, which attracts young adult chick-lit. Lovetorn is the tale of a teenage girl in the hunt for the help on the critical issue of love. The book is about a girl who moves to US along with her family and after reaching there, how she faces the awkwardness she faces in regard with her looks and personality, the fight to make friends and the challenge to stay loyal to the one she got engaged to before moving to the US.

Guru Dutt by Arun Khopkar and Shanta Gokhale

This book discloses the groundbreaking cinematic approach one of the masters of world cinema, Guru Dutt. Well-known filmmaker and intellectual Arun Khopkar and Gokhale is a Mumbai-based Marathi novelist, bilingual columnist, theatre historian, playwright, translator, and critic, personally observe and scrutinize the three best films of Sunil Dutt such as Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool and Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam. Along with discovering the chronological context in which these films are set, the ins and outs of the cinematic means – like acting, music, lighting, editing and rhythm – are also examined and evaluated by Khopkar and Gokhale. The novel also emphasizes the point of view of Guru Dutt, for whom art was not just a thing of magnificence but an imperative element of living itself.

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Sweet, sensual and steamy distractions…

Book review: Eighteen Plus: Bedtime Stories. For Grown Ups by Apurv Nagpal

The novel, Eighteen Plus: Bedtime Stories. For Grown Ups is a wickedly Desi, quirky laugh-out-loud work of short stories. The book is written in a hilarious manner and has shown how men look at women, observing them by scanning in and out of them  the elements infused in the books are absolutely humorous  along with the addition of some of the naughtiest appraisals that are triumphantly combined to unfold a fresh redolence of a perfect recipe for cool bold generation of today.

I personally found the cover very scintillating and seductive as it magnetized me to just grab this book and have a look. The author has also chosen an apt title alerting the readers before only that it is meant for adults and not kids.

It consists of 18 stories and all the 18 stories have the wildness and naughtiness rendering a flavor of spice to the book. The stories complied in the book are a mix of passion and decision making ability of every individual. The narration has been kept in such a smooth and flowing way that each story after one and another, shaking you out of reverie. It creates a scene of gaucheness at first, but has a lot of potential in it. The stories are demanding with their open ended discussion on many insightful subjects all allied to sex in some or the other way. The stories have been incorporated with some real time adventures blended with fiction, which render the book a pretty interesting prospect for the readers.  

The downside of the book is having a repetitive theme of sex hungry women in many stories. According to my opinion, it could have been changed a bit writing in the view of both the sides. Few stories like story no. 5,6,10 and 15 could have been touched in a more authentic and rational manner.

All in all, the book will provide you with a humorous experience by reading an anthology based on sex, modern day predicaments and will provide you with a rich mix of youth and old and their share of experiences. It's not a regular romantic book, but has a different touch with its contemptible audacity and sheer impudence. The book has all the s of spicy, saucy, raunchy along with infusing a bit of realistic element as well. It's hard to guzzle it at first, but it can be absorbed and enjoyed in a slow and steady manner by a reader.

The book is sure to be enjoyed and adored by gen-next which is becoming more and more liberal in both thoughts and in its sexual expression and certainly describes well the  coming of age n true sense as it  claims to be.

 The book is racy and colorful enough to make it a delightful read. The stories are light-hearted and fun to read with an appealing writing style of prose. It is a great package of entertainment and the wit and humor in it, will intrigue you, leaving you rolling on the floor laughing

If you are looking for a quick fix of tasteful risqué amusement for your laid back lazy weekend.

About the Author:

A graduate from the Shri Ram College of Commerce and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, Apurv Nagpal has worked in the corporate world in various capacities for over twenty years. His interests, other than writing, include sports (he saw the last four FIFA Soccer World Cups live), travel (he has been to all the seven continents and once nearly drove to the North Pole), wines, cocktails and cinema (he regularly reviews the latest movies on his blog.) His Twitter handle is @apurvnagpal.

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