Books to Look Out for This Week

Author -Sonali Sharma
Publisher – Papertowns India
Price – 200/
Life and surprises? Are they different or synonymous with each other? As we know, life is always a metaphor for the journey. Lets take you on a journey through your life and make you re-live some memories close to your heart.
Life Explored is a heartwarming picture of everyday life and the stories inspired by real incidents amidst the chaotic lives of ordinary people around them. In 16 different tales, Sonali delves deeper into memories of teen age, life in college, and the experiences of people she’s crossed paths with. These stories and the characters are raw, uncut, and a little vulnerable, with a heart full of warmth and kindness.

Author: Jayanthi Sankar
Publisher: Zero Degree Publishers
Price: 299/
Curated and edited by the renowned internationally acclaimed Singaporean writer Jayanthi Sankar, Dancing Gold Flecks is an anthology of 27 modern short stories from 18 Indian and writers of Indian origin. There was a call for submission under a generic theme of ‘Adapting to Changes’ post covid. This collection consists of stories of various voices ranging from psychological trauma to friendship, from migrants living overseas to simple people living in slums. Some of the contributors have two of their pieces published in the volume.

Author: Prakash Iyer
Publisher: Penguin India
Price: 200/

Motivation, positive attitudes and self beliefs together mold the success of individuals. Prakash Iyer’s Habit of Winning does not show the path to success, instead it shows one how to travel in the path towards success. For this purpose, he has used the life stories of many achievers in diverse fields as evidence. Not only has he mentioned famous figures, but he has also cited examples of ordinary people. Success cannot be confined to a single aspect; it has many dimensions. This is the concept he delivers in each one of his stories. He has also written about goal planning, which is a crucial element for success. The Habit of Winning has made use of many interesting anecdotes throughout.

Author: Rohit Prasad
Publisher: Griffin Publication
Price: 479
Encouraged by the success of his debut book “The Pilgrim: Inferno Redux,” Rohit Prasad has followed up with his second thought-provoking and tantalizing book “Mood Swings,” a collection of short stories. Nine engrossing tales, each imbued with the essence drawn from one of the nine basic emotions, capping off with unexpected endings. The author presents a mélange of captivating stories that delve into the complexities of human feelings and experiences. From the challenge of overcoming a horrible blunder to the liberation of stepping outside one’s comfort zone, the stories promise to offer a rich tapestry of narratives.