The Literary Mosaic: Poems & Stories from Diverse Voices

by Purba Chakraborty, Abhishek Thakkar, Abhishek Vipul Thakkar

'The Literary Mosaic' is a collection of poems and short stories from diverse voices compiled & edited by Abhishek Thakkar, the bestselling author of Vitamin H Series and Purba Chakraborty, the author of Mythological Monologues.

This exquisite collection features poems by Abhirami A.R, Aditi Sharma, Aishwarya Vedula, Ananya Chaudhuri, Anushka Mitra, Avishi, Ayush Adhikary, Ayushi Mishra, Camellia Shha, Chinmayi Sharma, Christina Dcosta, Debashrita Roy Chowdhury, Dhritika Deka, Diya Gupta, Djeyavartiny Jayakumar, Elizabeth S George, Gitika Mittal, Gopika M, Gunjan Chauhan, Jagriti Sen, Kusha Bhasin, Linda V, Mahi Patel, Mercy Jones, Pankaj Kumar Pati, Rahel H Rajan, Rashmi Kumari, Rashmi Vats, Richa Sharma, Ronak Shah, Saba Mirza F, Satyapriya Pal, Satya Sanjivan Nayak, Sharmeen Ali, Suhani Patil, Sumit Ganguli, S.Tejaswini along with Abhishek Thakkar and Purba Chakraborty

122 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 17, 2025

About the author

Purba Chakraborty is born to a Bengali family in Kolkata on 17th June, 1990. She is a content developer/writer by profession, author by passion and a blogger by choice. She has authored two books ‘WALKING IN THE STREETS OF LOVE AND DESTINY’(2012) and "THE HIDDEN LETTERS..."(2014. Many of her short stories and poems have been published in magazines and anthologies namely "Stories for your valentine" and "Fusion-A mingled flavour mocktail". She is currently working on her next manuscript.

You can read more of her writings through her blog:
www.reverieofpurba.blogspot.in

You can follow her in facebook:
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or in twitter
https://twitter.com/Manchali_Purba

Reviews

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

The literary mosaic is an all encompassing and absorbing read. The authors of this book have give a diverse range of emotions and feelings and the compliation by Abhishek Thakkar and Purba Chakraborty ensures that these poems and short stories not reach the reader's heart but also reign over the tribulations and struggles of their life. By providing a sense of independence and inspiration, this anthology carves its way to show the journey from being broken and hopeless to rising up as the phoenix.

I have always admired Abhishek Thakkar and Purba Chakraborty's writing style, they have an unique ability to make resonance to your thoughts. And each time they uplifted me to believe that good deeds and positivity makes everything worth it. In this epic collection, you will find poets who have poured their heart out and revealed an unsaid part of theirselves like never before.

I really appreciate the book's theme which is to encourage the creativity of diversified voices. Every author has his or her own unique style and a way of adding warmth and comfort to their words, through this compliation we wholeheartedly witness the magic of potential. There are poems of inner happiness, grief, hope, love, self- reflections, tranquility, and more.

There's a short story called "From home to Varanasi" that truly touched my heart. It's a story of overcoming validation from others and securing a sense of peace and acceptance from within. From the struggles of keeping everyone happy and fear of losing the freedom to finding out who you truly are and being grateful for the solace.

If you are an ardent poetry and short stories anthology enthusiast then this book should be next on your reading plans.

[Rachana Prasad · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really lives up to its title — it’s a true mosaic of poems and short stories by different writers, each bringing their own voice and emotion. Some pieces are raw and relatable, some lyrical and thoughtful, and a few lingered with me long after reading. Others felt lighter, but that’s the nature of an anthology: not everything hits the same, but together they create a rich variety.

What stood out to me is how heartfelt the collection feels. It doesn’t try to be overly polished or pretentious — instead, it captures simple emotions like love, loss, hope, and resilience in ways that feel genuine. It’s the kind of book you don’t have to rush through; you can dip into it when you want a quick read or a dose of inspiration.

Overall, The Literary Mosaic is less about one perfect narrative and more about many small voices blending into something meaningful. For anyone who enjoys exploring different moods and perspectives, it’s a lovely and refreshing pick.

[priya upadhyay · Rating 5 out of 5]

🪄 Some books open windows into emotions we didn’t know we needed this is one such collection. This anthology brings together 44 emotionally rich poems and short stories from writers and poets across India. The result is a soul stirring literary tapestry where every thread has meaning.

🧚🏼‍♀️ What stood out most is the sheer diversity not just of voices, but of emotions and themes.

Some poems made me pause, reread, and lose myself in their rhythm and depth, as if I wasn’t just reading them, but becoming part of them. The short stories are equally engaging raw, heartfelt, and deeply relatable.

✨Poems like Sun of Harji, Son of Amba by Abhishek Thakkar explores the spiritual journey in such a beautifully evocative way And just when I thought it couldn’t get more personal, I came across his tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput - The Brightest Star. As someone who has always admired Sushant, this poem felt like a warm beam of remembrance and admiration.❤️

Purba Chakraborty's poem Journey was another favorite. Her line, “I sail in your love every new moon to full moon - my timeless journey,” is heartwarming. Her writing holds a kind of timeless grace that pulls you in.

There are many standout pieces in the collection:
🎶An Unremarkable Life, a poignant story of childhood friendship and the quiet beauty of belonging.
🎶The Wrong Way by 17 yr Avishi, whose words hold the kind of wisdom and magic.
🎶Those Hands by Ayushi Mishra, a deeply moving reflection on grief and loss.
🎶Against All Odds by Linda V, a story of perseverance and faith in oneself.
🎶Lost and Kintsugi by Ronak Shah, layered and reflective.

Each contributor in This book brings a unique voice, every piece feels like it has earned its place in this collection. It’s a celebration of storytelling and poetic expression. Abhishek Thakkar and Purba Chakraborty deserve heartfelt appreciation for curating such a powerful platform for diverse literary voices.

✨ Such books reminds why literature continues to be one of the most meaningful forms of connection we have.

[Ekta M · Rating 4 out of 5]

The silence echoes,
The gate stays still and untouched,
You are no more here.

The Literary Mosaic [Compiled & Edited by @abhishekvthakkar1010 & @purba_chakraborty]
Genre- Poetry
@notion.press
Pages 140

This book is a collection of 44 poems and short stories contributed by various authors.

The poems have thought-provoking themes of spirituality, love, grief, loneliness, gender inequality, resilience, martial abuse, womanhood, human fragility and many more. With such diverse themes it truly feels like a mosaic of voices and emotions.

All the poems are beautiful but some really stayed in my mind like the spiritual poem 'Sun of Harji, Son of Amba' written by the compiler himself -Abhishek Thakkar. This poem feels so meditative. The second one also by him is very beautifully written and dedicated to actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Another poem 'Skin & Bones' by Gitika Mittal shows the pain of feeling disconnected from yourself. 'Okay or Not Okay?' is very unsettling as it speaks of martial abuse. 'If i were a boy' by Dhritika Deka shows the reality of how girls feel restricted for just being a female.

The poems are easy to understand. Some are written in free verse while some in rhyme form. The short stories were equally good.

The author has done a great job of bringing these voices in form of this book as these authors get a platform to showcase their work.

I have shared a few poems in the slides please do read it. If you are into poetry then you will enjoy this collection.

[Debjit Pathak · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Literary Mosaic" -compiled and edited by Abhishek Thakkar & Purba Chakraborty is a very significant and captivating read. It's a beautiful collection of some magical poetries alongwith some thought provoking stories.

As you go through the pages you can explore various aspects of life through the enlightening poems and inspiring stories. This compilation is just amazing to create a successful effect on readers mind and to keep you hooked till the end of the book. Poetries like-IF I WERE A BOY, ECHO, JOURNEY, KISS OF KARMA, GRAMMAR OF LOSS will surely fill your heart with raw emotions and can provide you some valuable insights regarding various dimensions of life. Also the stories are very much relatable and can mesmerize readers to recall their memories. Stories like- AN UNREMARKABLE LIFE, FROM HOME TO VARANASI, MY BURNING SKIES,MY QUEST -are my favorite ones.

If you are looking for your next read then you can definitely read this masterpiece and explore such amazing poems and mesmerizing stories. The book is praiseworthy and there is no doubt that it's a literary gem as it's beyond my expectations. Also lucid writings makes it more interesting and will keep you hooked till the end of the book. Highly recommended for all the literature lovers.

[Rainu Arora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title - The Literary Mosaic
Author - Abhishek Thakkar and Purba Chakraborty
Publisher - Notion press
Genre - poems/short stories
Pages - 140
Format - paperback

'The Literary Mosaic' edited and compiled by Abhishek Thakkar and Purba Chakraborty is a beautiful collection of poems and short stories from writers and poets across India. This anthology has a variety of emotions and themes like inner happiness,grief,hope, love,self reflection ,etc . It also encourages diversified voices which makes it magical and unique.

Each and every author in this book has a unique way of storytelling and has weaved their words like a magic. Language used is simple and lucid. Usage of words are simple yet evoke a powerful response once you understand them.I loved all the poems featured in the book specially Son of Harji, Son of Amba, spritual journey.

The bouquet of poems represents a wide variety of styles and themes and are written by poets all over India. This anthology is totally value for money. What a way to bring so many creative minds together. I appreciate Abhishek Thakkar and Purba Chakraborty for curating such a wonderful platform for them to showcase their work.

Overall, a valuable read.

Rating - 5/5

I recommend this book to all poetry lovers and short story enthusiasts.