Storm From Taxila by Shreyas Bhave is the second installment of the series called Asoka Trilogy. As the title of the series suggests, the books of this series are based on the life of Asoka, a well-renowned Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty. The Prince of Patliputra, the first book of the series, presented a … Continue reading
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The Bogus Read
The Bogus Read by Divyaman is a political and social satire. The book blends criticism and humour to make a comment on the current political and social landscape of India. The book effectively addresses something that is happening in current India. Although the book is amusing and full of sarcasm, it successfully draws readers’ attention … Continue reading
Book Review: “The Prince of Patilputra” by Shreyas Bhave
Shreyas Bhave’s first book The Prince of Patliputra (Asoka Trilogy #1) offers an action-packed story-line to the lovers of historical fiction. Taking a well-known personality from Indian history and weaving a gripping tale on his life is not an easy task. The task becomes more difficult when the personality the author is choosing is a … Continue reading
ARYAVEER- The Guardian of Dakshin Durgh
Aryaveer: The Guardian of Dakshin Durg by Mary John Williams is a tale filled with adventure and mystery. With an intricately woven plot, the book tells us the love story of Aryaveer (a fearless warrior) and Meera (a princess trapped in a web of conspiracies). The story-line has a good number of twists and turns. … Continue reading
Book Review: ”The Lamentations of a Sombre Sky” by Manan Kapoor
The Lamentations of a Sombre Sky by Manan Kapoor is both a powerful and thought-provoking tale about growing up in war-torn Kashmir. In fact, powerful is an understatement. The book forces you to take pauses and creates a continuous sense of unease in your minds. The author has woven the plot expertly. Beautiful but also … Continue reading
Karna: The Unsung Hero of the Mahabharata
There are a number of books which have been written on the character of Karna, the tragic hero of Mahabharata. In fact, his character is the most explored subject in Mahabharata related literature. Latest in this list is Karna: The Unsung Hero of the Mahabharata by Umesh Kotru and Ashutosh Zutshi, published by Leadstart Publishing … Continue reading
Book Review: ‘Glowing Dark’ by D Siva Rama Krishna
My Rating*** ‘Glowing Dark’ by D Siva Rama Krishna is an adventure thriller. The story revolves around a hidden treasure in a palace. The story is about a vicious plan plotted by a dear companion of an imperial family to plunder the concealed fortune of a kingdom. While some members of the royal family were killed … Continue reading
Brihadaaranyaka , the Great Upanishad – Understanding Brahman and the Ultimate Reality
My Rating**** The Upanishads, the ancient Hindu scriptures, are the core of Indian philosophy. These are the works that explore the metaphysical truths of human existence. Of all the Upanishads, the Brihadaaranyaka Upanishad is not only one of the oldest, but also one of the greatest. It is greatest in respect to its theme and … Continue reading
A Conversation with Sunil Sinha, the Author of ‘Guruji’s Ashram’
Sunil Sinha, the author of ‘Guruji’s Ashram’, joins us today to not only talk about himself but also about his book. With a beautifully crafted storyline, ‘Guruji’s Ashram’ is filled with plenty of twists and turns. You can read my review of the same here. So, let us start our conversation with him and try … Continue reading
Meet Hyma Goparaju (the author of ‘The Withering Banyan’)
Dear readers, Hyma Goparaju joins ‘The Bibulous Bibliobiuli’ today to talk about herself and her book. Her first book ‘The Withering Banyan’ is a brilliantly woven tale and I thoroughly enjoyed reading the same. This book is the story of a family in which a number of its members are suffering from schizophrenia. The plot … Continue reading