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Shom’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Shom’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Shom Biswas’s Followers (50)
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Shom Biswas
Goodreads Author
Born
in Asansol, India
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Alexandre Dumas, Neville Cardus, Raymond Chandler, John le Carré, Grah
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Member Since
October 2011
URL
https://www.goodreads.com/biswas
Dwight Muhammad Qawi (1953-2025)
Most of you have probably never heard of Dwight Muhammad Qawi.
He passed away a couple of days ago, and here are a few thoughts about him.
Qawi was one of my all-time favorites – an embodiment of bravery, resilience, and sheer will. Despite standing just 5’6″, he fought from light-heavyweight all the way up to heavyweight, and made every inch count. His style was a masterclass in pressure and precis
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Of Spins, Sixes and Surprises: 50 Defining Moments in Indian Cricket
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Shom’s Recent Updates
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Shom Biswas
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Kit Patrick-এর 'The history of India Podcast' শুনতে পারো। সোজা ভাষায় গল্পের ঢঙে সমগ্র ভারতবর্ষের অ-বায়াসপুষ্ট ইতিহাস - এর চেয়ে ভালো নেই বোধহয়।
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I have spoken a couple of times about Ferryghat, which is my favourite shorter Shirshendu novella. Here are a few words of recommendation about this piece.. ........................ I know people who love cities more than they love other people. There ...more |
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বাঃ ভালোই তো। হালকা পাতলা রোমান্টিক বই, কোনো সাংঘাতিক উপলব্ধি বা গভীরতা নেই, চাই'ও না। ফুরফুরে লেখা, দেড় ঘন্টা ফ্লাইটে পড়ার জন্যে একদম পারফেক্ট। সিনেমা বানালেও বেশ খাসা একটা স্লীপার হিট হবে। শীর্ষেন্দু খুব একটা মনোযোগ দিয়ে লেখেননি, বেশ কয়েকটা তার ...more |
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rated a book it was amazing
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I have spoken a couple of times about Ferryghat, which is my favourite shorter Shirshendu novella. Here are a few words of recommendation about this piece.. ........................ I know people who love cities more than they love other people. There ...more |
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বাঃ ভালোই তো। হালকা পাতলা রোমান্টিক বই, কোনো সাংঘাতিক উপলব্ধি বা গভীরতা নেই, চাই'ও না। ফুরফুরে লেখা, দেড় ঘন্টা ফ্লাইটে পড়ার জন্যে একদম পারফেক্ট। সিনেমা বানালেও বেশ খাসা একটা স্লীপার হিট হবে। শীর্ষেন্দু খুব একটা মনোযোগ দিয়ে লেখেননি, বেশ কয়েকটা তার ...more |
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"হ্যাঁগো, তুমি আমার জন্য বাসন মাজবে তো?"
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“Hooray! Hooray! The end of the world has been postponed! ”
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― Last Chance to See: In the Footsteps of Douglas Adams
The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group
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“It was a dark and stormy night. Lightning flashed and thunder rolled across the sky. Rain spattered a mysterious, hooded stranger who peered over the ...more
Books And Beyond With Bound Podcast
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This is the official GoodReads group for Bound’s podcast- Books and Beyond. This is open to everyone who loves books as much as we do! Join our hosts ...more
