John Carreyrou is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter at the Wall Street Journal.

The book chronicles the rise and fall of “Theranos“ and its founder Elizabeth Holmes. A Biotech startup based in Silicon Valley was once the talk of the town for its revolutionary idea to transform the healthcare industry.

Finished reading. Jared Diamond puts forward his thesis that geographical and environmental factors played a vital role in shaping certain regions. The last few chapters felt repetitive but overall a great book. 4/5

Another Wonderful session with fellow book lovers.

Mini book haul. TBR pile just keeps on getting big, but can't resist Murakami.

The Story is about our 19-year-old Toru Watanabe, an ordinary guy, who loves to read Great Gatsby on repeat. Toru loves Naoko, but she cannot reciprocate her love, as she is totally broken by her boyfriend‘s death goes into depression, and later admits in a faraway sanatorium. Later, Midori comes into Toru‘s life and they begin a bond between them as they share their feelings and open their heart to each other.

Reading it reminds me why I enjoy reading fiction. It was so addictive and felt like I lived a life that is unique and ephemeral. Murakami has this way with his words to guide us through this intricate journey as we meet Toru, Naoko, Midori, Reiko, and a whole lot of unique characters, their life, Trauma, Depression helps us understand their inner struggles to move past the barriers and open up their heart for another person.

I finally got my hands on all books in this series. My goal is to finish it this year.

Panorama of Hell is dark, grotesque, and read. Hideshi Hino does not shy away from showing us the weirdest, most hideous, evil, and disturbing images of his irredeemable characters. The story is about a painter who likes to paint with blood to paint the most evil visual representation of hell anyone has ever seen. It delves into the depths of human depravity and presents a bleak and unfiltered view of Hell as seen through the eyes of Hino.

A lovely session with my fellow readers as we discussed a variety of books.

The month's theme for this session was “Unreliable Narrator“ and what better book than Fight Club.

We also discussed 12 rules for life. and Jordan Peterson.

Book 2 of the Conqueror series, continues the story of Genghis Khan and his conquest of Chin. The battle scenes in the book are a particular highlight as they explore Genghis Khan's strategies and leadership skills. A great amount of research has gone into this work and Iggulden's writing is crisp as he makes all characters come alive.

It was a quick and fun read. Loved the movie as well.

Writing is very fast-paced and witty.

Peterson blends Psychology, Myths, Religion, and Literature to take us through his 12 rules to better understand life and live a meaningful life. It's very interesting to see the strong influence of Russian Literature (Dostoyevsky), Psychology (Jung, Neumann), and Christian myths in his writing. Like all reading is subjective, this book garnered praise as well as criticism for its controversial views, particularly in relation to gender politics.

Wish I could work at a bookstall.

Bookstall in Delhi 😍

Finally, I got my hands on a complete collection of concise series.

Genghis Khan has always been an enigmatic ruler for me. This is book one of The Conqueror series. Fast-paced with crisp writing. Never a dull moment.

Now currently reading the next book 'Lords of the bow“ and it gets better. 🤘

My Country Is Literature brings together the best of his literary criticism: a long train of perceptive essays on writers as diverse as VS Naipaul and Orhan Pamuk, Gandhi and Nehru, Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay and Jhumpa Lahiri.

It's quick but did not leave any impact on me.

1. 1959 Russian Province

2. Urban

3 - Lovecraftian Noir

It's a book by Ivan Turgenev, who is a contemporary of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy. It's a story about the generational conflict between traditionalists and intellectualists. The central character is Bazarov, a Nihilist, ready to destroy all made-up authorities. Turgenev masterfully narrates each character with an objective eye, as they grow in their own and we see their perspective change over time. Writing is simple yet wonderful.

Definitely a pick!

This is my first Solanki read and it didn't disappoint. This is a collection of short stories centered around Muzaffarnagar. Reading Solanki kind of reminded me of Jhumpa Lahiri, all stories are got this tinge of nostalgia and family dynamics. Writing is crisp with no extra filler words and still conveys full emotions, which helps us as readers fully immerse ourselves in this world of Muzaffarnagar.

Currently reading!!

Here we have Tuskuru, after being rejected by his four friends for unknown reasons. Sara comes into his life and asks him to confront his friends to understand why he has been thrown out for no reason at all. Tsukuru is a lonely character who struggles to connect with others. He feels isolated and disconnected from the world around him, which only deepens his sense of loneliness.
Recommended to all Murakami fans 🤗

The story is about a wealthy businessman, Kemal Bey, and his obsessive love for a young shop girl, Fusum. Unlike other Pamuk's novels, Istambul takes a backseat, however, we also get a fine portrait of 70's Istanbuls well as an exploration of the concept of memory and how it shapes our lives.

The writing is lyrical, however, the story drags in the middle as we get into the headspace of Kemal.

4out of 5 stars

What better way to discover a country if not through the eyes of the most vulnerable yet surprisingly one of the most underrated and suspected classes in the workforce of the unorganized sector which forms the backbone of logistics across the country?

The author Hitchhike through India on different Trucks and gives us a glimpse of the living conditions of Truck drivers and helpers as they make sure the supply chain is not disrupted.
5/5 stars

The novel is considered to be Maugham's masterpiece. It's the story of Philip Carey, an orphan born with a club foot, and his struggles for self-discovery and independence. It's a coming-of-age story of personal growth and self-discovery, as he tries to find meaning in his life and make sense of his place in the world.
Overall, “Of Human Bondage“ is a complex and deeply moving novel and it is somewhat semiautobiographical in nature.

A good introduction for those who are interested in Jungian Psychology. I should have read it earlier, as it gives you a new perspective on the unconscious. Jung, breakdown the unconscious into Personal and Collective Unconscious. The book also delves into ideas like Persona, Shadow, Psyche, Anima, and Animus.

After 3 years of absence, it's good to be back. I have lots of books and can't wait to share my thoughts. Sharing a small section of my humble library. Already read A Fine Balance and Sapience. The remaining are to be read.

Really liking it. Awesome art work.

Simple but sweet story.

Can't wait for the series to launch in BBC. Thinking of finishing it before watching it.

Easy to read yet so powerful.
Definitely five stars

Illegal is a story of refuguees. It‘s about a young boy in Africa who‘s determined to catch up with his brother and meet up with his sister, both of whom have set out to make a better life for themselves in another country.

Currently reading!!!

explores what the self is and what it isnt. Baggini is a philosopher who wrote his PhD on personal identity and has written this related book. The book explores how a curious chunk of matter can house a self, how self changes over time and the nature of our own view of ourselves.

First Colleen Hoover book. Not that great as expected. The ending was twisted but wanted to know more what happened after that. 4.5 🌟

Reread this masterpiece again. Hats off Rohinton Mistry for creating such wonderful charecters. Dina, Ishvar, Omprakash, Maneck. They will all stay with me for the rest of my life. I know I will be reading it again and again. Such a great book.

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Reareading A fine balance.
One of my all time favourite.
"Stories of suffering are no fun when we are the main characters"

This book explores the lives of ordinary Indian Muslims. While the title story is an exquisite invocation of a vanished world, the others deal with contemporary, commonplace issues.

Oh boy, was this intense. Drnaso‘s characters are minimally sketched, emotionally sparse and non-manipulative. The characters do not give into sensationalism, and primal emotions of grief and outrage are understood through deafening silences and pauses in the panels. Five 🌟

Set in a remote desert village of Baghdad, the story is told through an unnamed narrator. Drops out of University due to America invasion. But the war is soon brought home to him in a series of violent incidences, which challenges his psychological foundation and brings out the fundamental in him.The book is a tough read, because it‘s so damn depressing.But it‘s a worthy, edifying read that leaves one deeply unsettled.

A brute is still a brute, even when he smiles; the eyes are where the soul declares its true nature.

For all bookworms out there.

Currently reading. Yasmina khadra is one of my favorite author.

The capacity to be alone is "linked with self-discovery and self-realization; with becoming aware of one's deepest needs, feelings, and impulses."
Worth your time.

Currently reading

An evocative, engaging novel about a Hindu-Muslim alliance, the story is set during the time of pre-Independence, Independence and Partition. The novel moves from India to America and then to Pakistan, a remarkable blend of music, politics, romance and commerce that involves trade in opium, silk and fish. It is a period of extreme animosity.

This is a reread for me. This novella gave me goosebumps the first time I read and did not fail to give this time either. Set in the backdrop of India Pakistan partition. It's considered to be a masterpiece of Urdu literature.

“The last name on the dying man‘s lips was God‘s, and on the lips of those who killed was God‘s other name. And if there was an Almighty – somewhere far away, far above the killer and the killed – indeed He was a cruel tyrant.

Quote from book Traitor by Rakhshanda jalil

Why do we assert the superiority of our civilization? Why do we shy away from acknowledging our sins? These unformed, immature civilizations hide so many unfathomable darknesses within them.So much horrifying darkness, so many bottomless depths are hidden in them! They only talk of their beauty and grandeur and majesty. If one finds the courage to push away the beautiful outer raiments to look deep inside, he is considered a traitor.