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Tea Cups and Turning Points: A Collection of Short Stories
A swapped groom. A letter never sent. A divorce signed at 35,000 feet. In Tea Cups and Turning Points, Naina More brews a collection of short stories that swirl with unspoken truths, quiet rebellions and the aching beauty of quotidian lives. ☕ Inside These Pages You Will Find Women and Men at the Edge of Lives poised on the cusp of decisions that will alter everything. The Loudness of Families bound together—and sometimes undone—by what remains unsaid. Resilience in the Smallest Everyday courage, from walking away to daring to stay. With a voice unafraid to sit with discomfort and a gaze that finds tenderness even in rupture, Naina invites you to lean in—to sip, to pause, to feel. Because sometimes, the most stirring stories are the ones steeped slow, in tea cups we hold close.
224 pages, Paperback
Published September 20, 2025
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November 15, 2025
I don’t think I’ve ever read a book where every single story touched me so deeply. This is a collection of sixteen short stories that feel like little windows into the lives of ordinary people at extraordinary moments. Each story taught me something, and I can’t forget any of them. From small choices to life-altering decisions, from quiet courage to moments of self-reflection, every narrative left a mark on me. The way the author uses tea as a symbol of pause, thought, and reflection is just beautiful — it makes you slow down and really feel.
The characters feel so real, so human, that I couldn’t help but connect with them. Their struggles, fears, doubts, and small triumphs felt so familiar that I kept thinking about them long after finishing the book. Some stories made me smile, some made me pause and reflect, and a few even brought tears to my eyes. There’s a quiet strength in the way these stories unfold, and it’s that subtlety that makes them unforgettable.
Every story taught me something new — about courage, forgiveness, letting go, embracing change, and finding beauty in ordinary moments. The author doesn’t just tell stories; she leaves little life lessons hidden in the folds of her narratives. The writing is simple, warm, and heartfelt, flowing naturally like a quiet conversation over a cup of tea. Every emotion feels real, every moment resonates, and every story stays with you.
Overall, this is a book I’ll never forget. I loved every story, every character, and every lesson tucked inside these pages. It’s the kind of book that makes you pause, reflect, and carry its gentle lessons with you long after you’ve closed it. This is a book for anyone who wants stories that touch the heart, leave a mark, and make life feel a little more meaningful.
The characters feel so real, so human, that I couldn’t help but connect with them. Their struggles, fears, doubts, and small triumphs felt so familiar that I kept thinking about them long after finishing the book. Some stories made me smile, some made me pause and reflect, and a few even brought tears to my eyes. There’s a quiet strength in the way these stories unfold, and it’s that subtlety that makes them unforgettable.
Every story taught me something new — about courage, forgiveness, letting go, embracing change, and finding beauty in ordinary moments. The author doesn’t just tell stories; she leaves little life lessons hidden in the folds of her narratives. The writing is simple, warm, and heartfelt, flowing naturally like a quiet conversation over a cup of tea. Every emotion feels real, every moment resonates, and every story stays with you.
Overall, this is a book I’ll never forget. I loved every story, every character, and every lesson tucked inside these pages. It’s the kind of book that makes you pause, reflect, and carry its gentle lessons with you long after you’ve closed it. This is a book for anyone who wants stories that touch the heart, leave a mark, and make life feel a little more meaningful.
October 31, 2025
Naina More’s Tea Cups and Turning Points feels like an intimate evening spent nursing a cup of chai — the kind where silences speak louder than words and reflections linger long after the last sip. Her collection of short stories dives into the quiet storms of everyday lives, especially of women who stand at emotional crossroads — not with dramatic declarations, but with quiet courage.
More’s strength lies in her sensitivity. She captures those fragile, often-overlooked moments of decision and despair with a poet’s restraint. There’s a delicate touch in her prose, and the themes — silence, resilience, and rediscovery — flow naturally without ever feeling forced. The writing is gentle, reflective, and, at times, heartbreakingly real.
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More’s strength lies in her sensitivity. She captures those fragile, often-overlooked moments of decision and despair with a poet’s restraint. There’s a delicate touch in her prose, and the themes — silence, resilience, and rediscovery — flow naturally without ever feeling forced. The writing is gentle, reflective, and, at times, heartbreakingly real.
Read the full review here: https://www.aliveshadow.com/category-...
November 15, 2025
Being human is a bewildering experience, and some books do help you find answers , I recently read on substack , there are years that ask you questions and then there are years that give answers . This book was so many years.
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