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Set in the misty hills of McLeod Ganj, Mohabbat cafe is about everything that remains unfinished such as love, relationships, dreams, etc. The story revolves around a café that becomes a refuge for those carrying unfinished conversations, unsent messages, and memories that refuse to fade. The narrative follows multiple characters such as Ayush, Rhea, Ira, Saira, Shamshad, Dev, Asha, Meher, and Mayank. Each nav...

Set in the rain-soaked town of Elderganj, The Library That Remembers by Rheaa Noor follows Sunita, a researcher arriving in the aftermath of personal grief. What begins as a quiet engagement with a local municipal library gradually transforms into something far more unsettling. This is no ordinary archive. The library appears to absorb and retain emotional imprints, memories that ling...

Set in the seemingly quiet yet deeply fractured town of Manamadurai, The Jasmine Murders by Roopa Unnikrishnan follows Uma and her husband Jayan, newly appointed as the town’s police chief. What begins as a routine relocation quickly turns ominous. The calm shatters when a man appears at their doorstep carrying a severed woman’s head, the jasmine in her braid still intact—an image that beco...

Tents and Trails is a journey through India’s wild landscapes, narrated by the passionate trekker and explorer, Mr Ratheesh Menon. The book travels from the forests of Karnataka and Kerala to the mountains of Uttarakhand and Himachal. Along the way, the author shares powerful encounters with wildlife like wolves, elephants, tigers, and cobras. Nights under star-filled skies bring lessons in survival and the quiet rhythms of the forest. Beyond adventure, the book reflects on the healing and tran...

Shantanu, a hardened hitman known for his cold precision, is thrust into a web of moral turmoil when underworld kingpin Kshitij Bhosale assigns him a special target who will forever change his destiny. As Shantanu navigates through the sinister underbelly of the mafia, he is joined by a cast of unforgettable characters, including Vasu, the enigmatic strategist; Aabhay, the ambitious enforcer; and Puneet, the power-hungry gangster—each playing their part in this high-stakes game. Shantanu, the g...

Quitetude is a new collection that dives deeper into the heart’s most delicate and velvety states. While the moon in Pie of a Moon, once served as a canvas for admiration and connection, this new volume finds solace, tranquillity and struggle in the enchanting beauty of nature. These poems explore the intricate threads of relationships, the quiet ache of longing, and the endless waiting that often precedes an incomplete love. This is a book for anyone who has felt the earth beneath their feet, ...

We are manipulated, torn from our instincts, herded into obedience, and taught to call it freedom. Behind every system lies an invisible hand pulling the strings. When Rudra breaks away, his illusions begin to crack. His violence is not chaos but rebellion, a war against the unseen forces controlling humanity. Sanjay, a conscious AI, watches his defiance with growing unease. In pursuit stands Jennifer, a grief-stricken police officer who becomes the last mirror of humankind, caught between fles...

‘Looking Again’ explores how life is shaped by quick judgments and first impressions. The book invites readers to pause and assess what they believe to be certain, revealing the deeper layers beneath everyday experiences. It examines emotions such as kindness, weakness, love, happiness, and meaning, showing that they are never as simple as they appear.

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Author: Jerald Balasingh | Publisher: Author in Me | Genre: Philosophy | Pages: 40
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Married at fourteen, Lakshmi was taught silence was her only armour. But when her husband’s choices threaten her children’s future, she must decide: endure quietly or rebel for their sake. From a Kerala village to Mumbai’s streets, The Lives She Carried is a moving story of resilience, love, and a mother’s quiet defiance.

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1. Can you tell us a little bit about your book? Why did you choose this genre and what’s the story behind the title?

My book  “The Lives Sh...

The Lives She Carried by Aarti Narayan is the kind of novel that doesn’t announce its weight upfront. You open it expecting a familiar story of marriage, motherhood, sacrifice. You think you know where this is going. And then, quietly, almost politely, it rearranges your understanding of what endurance really costs and what courage often looks like when no one is applauding.

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Author: Aarti Narayan | Publisher: Author in Me | Genre: Biography | Pages: 335
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