Dinner Date By Ishaan Lalit.

Book- Dinner Date.

Author- Ishaan Lalit.

Publisher- Author’s Empire.

No. of Pages- 180.

About the Author- Ishaan Lalit is an accomplished author with two books already in the market. His unusual plots and the frantic pace of his books have gathered much appreciation. His first book ‘The Bracelet’ gathered good reviews from both HT City and Pioneer. His second book 'Hexagon' won The Best Science Fiction Award at the Indian Literary Awards. Ishaan Lalit is also an aviator and adventurer. He has travelled many countries and that shows in his writing as his books mix multiple cultures seamlessly. He currently resides in Delhi-NCR but is often out of the country looking for new material to write about.

Dinner Date is his third book.

From the Jacket- Sam Thomas, today he is a charming, well-dressed, successful lawyer, but he was not always so. He was a goofy, clueless, awkward young man. The first time a beautiful girl kissed him, he ran away screaming, which led to the rumours that he was gay.  When he tried to put the rumours to sleep, he only ended up getting into worse trouble and got beaten up by the schools gymnastics team.

Dinner Date is the story of one evening, when Sam recounts his story, and tells of how he and his friends, Ram and Rohit, go from one fiasco to another in their law school, from almost getting expelled to meeting his estranged godfather, to falling in love with the Dean’s daughter. The trio fumbles through all the obstacles comically.

Dinner Date is a love caper, set amidst moot courts, law school, politics and family secrets.

Review- Ishaan Lalit the Master of Science fiction is no less than the epitome of romantic and witty stories. He has proved his mettle with this witty tale which circles around lawyers, laws and moot courts. The story is fun filled and has an extremely witty texture which keeps the reader glued. The language has a unique flow which stops the reader from keeping the book down.  

This is the first book I have read from Author’s Empire India and am amazed and satisfied with the quality service they provide with. The good quality of paper, printing and editing makes the reading worthwhile. Author’s Empire definitely gains extra brownie points for the quality they serve with.

·       Cover- Going with the witty story Dinner Date is; the cover matches up the expectation. A simple look of cover tells the readers about the book and story. The design is of the kind a reader will prefer buying after having just one look.

·       Editing- The book has been edited very intricately. It is going to be difficult for the critics to find a loophole. The story just flows with the proper grammar and exquisiteness of the language.

·       Price- The book is priced Rs.140/- but is available on various e-commerce websites with a discount of 10-15%. Still a sum of Rs.140/- is affordable given the book serves you with a fresh story. The book breaks the stereotyping Engineering Colleges chick-lits and enlightens you about the ups and downs of being a lawyer.

·       Publication House- Author’s Empire India is new and this book is second from them. The review of services they provide is the talk of the town. Every new author I know is talking about this publication house. Reviewed by various known Author this publication house has received very good testimonials.

·       Reader’s Expectation- Going with a cover and the excerpt on the cover a reader will expect a quirky and funny tale set in the atmosphere of lawyers, jurisdiction, order-order, judges and romance. The book serves with every of these. A fresh read which will make you crave more for different kind of stories.

·       What’s New- The background the story carries is new. The experience of reading about a Lawyer’s life is different and new. The Author is new with quirky tales.

·       Ratings- The average rating for the book on goodreads is 4.40.
As an avid reader my rating for the book will be 4 out 5.

The Secret-Magic By Rhonda Byrne.

Book- The Secret Hero.

Author- Rhonda Byrne.

Publisher- Simon &Schuster, New Delhi, India.

No. of pages- 227.

About the Author- Rhonda Byrne is the famous author and producer of the Book cum TV series The Secret. The Series has sold over 30 million copies all around the Globe and aims of changing many lives. The Secret has remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over 200 weeks and counting. Recently it was named by USA today as one of the top 20 bestselling books of past 15 years.

About the Book- Hero. This book is about the mission you are on this planet for. This book helps everyone who reads and follows it to discover the mission of his life. The quote goes well with this book, ‘For every man there’s a treasure which awaits.’ This book spares every one of us with a chance to discover that treasure. The book tells us about the 12 person who at a point in their life had nothing, was torn and was no less than a loser but then they realized their potential or say it as they realized that there is a Hero within every one of us and went on a mission to change their life. From a torn girl to a world champion. Wherever you are in your present life you can change it, you can achieve everything you want all you need to do is keep your ears intact and listen to the intuitions of the Universe. Universe loves every one of us irrespective of what we are, where we are and how wrong we are. Universe loves us unconditionally and eternally.

This book motivates you to stand and listen to the callings of Universe, follow your bliss, do whatever it takes to reach your dream and become a Hero.

The various techniques and methods like visualization and gratitude makes you stronger and tells you everything can be achieved once you start feeling for it unconditionally.

Why to read this book-

·        If you want to change the way you think.

·        If you want to achieve the biggest dream of your life.

·        If you want to be a Hero.

The book has been written in a way to strike the strings inside you. The paper quality just adds to the mysterious feel- it feels like you are reading a gospel or something which is holy. The cover and the artistic designs embedded make a treasured keepsake. You will cherish the book on your bookshelf as a priced possession.

Ratings- 5 out of 5.

Swaraj By Arvind Kejriwal...

Book- Swaraj.

Author- Arvind Kejriwal.

Publisher- Harper Collins.

Cover- Paperback.

No. of pages- 176.

Price- 150/-.

About the Author- Arvind kejriwal is a known name now, back in 2012 when he wrote this book, he was mere an ex officer who resigned from his high paying job to change the system. He had an imminent role play in the implementation of Right-to-Information act in India. Today he is the respected Chief Minister of Delhi. Beating the Ex-Chief Minister Sheela Dixit by over 20,000 votes in State Elections 2013 he has thrown over the innocuous government who ruled Delhi for a sum of 15 long years.

About the Book- Swaraj- A hindi word which has played the most motivating role in Indian history. It is the same word Bhagat Singh was clamoring with when he was sentenced to Death but incessant utterance of this word made him Shaheed. It is the same word Gandhi ji have been marching with all over the country. And ironically it is the same word which led the uproar among the population of India during mid-2011 led by a freedom fighter Anna Hazare. Swaraj means the Rule of Public.

With this book Arvind Kejriwal spares the population of India a chance to understand the manifesto they have been working upon for a long time now. This book makes you aware with the ongoing adulteration with the emotions of Indian citizens. The way government is being handled by corporates and not by the members elected through general elections. The book enlightens you with the fact how government is working for the welfare of all those cynical business persons and not for the one in need-gareeb.

This book is a must read for everyone who wants to understand the current day politics and is willingly desperate to work for the up

ward growth of the country and its population.

Why to read this book-

·        Aam Admi Party- a political party led by Arvind Kejriwal, has already formed a government in Delhi is working for the welfare of common people. You will able to understand their every move because from a person’s eye who does not know them, their moves will appear a bit bizarre and catastrophic.

·        You need to read this book because the Author hardly wrote this book with a notion to earn royalty. Arvind Kejriwal has forgiven the royalty generated from the book. He aims to make every Indian who is willing to contribute to the growth of country.

·        Because it is about us. Swaraj- is all about the aam admi and its right. We need to step up and fight for it.

With the ongoing craze and respect for Aam Admi Party in present day who knows this book may turn into the Constitution of coming India.

Grab your copy before it gets unreachable.

Happy reading.

The One You Cannot Have- Review.

Book- The One You Cannot Have.

Author- Preeti Shenoy.

Publisher- Westland. Westlandbooks.in

Pages- 270.

Story Line- Aman Mathur a young, good looking man is all set to return to India after his professional stint in London. All set to return to India, accidentally he comes across the old memories hidden somewhere in the house as scrap. The memories send him back to the golden days where he met his dream girl Shruti who happens to be his classmate during the sabbatical. He is reminded of the four glorious years he spent with Shruti, enjoying and planning their future life together.

Shruti on the other hand is now merely a memory for him as she broke up and now is happily married to Rishabh for two long years. Shruti is content being married Rishabh, lately she is been making efforts for a successful marriage but the pressure from the in-laws and Rishabh himself for a child gives her chilly vibes. She plans to be working for some year and then involved with kids.

Amidst of these Rishabh comes across the hidden tale of Shruti and Aman. Things go haywire. Shruti tries everything to mend things between them but Rishabh is adamant with his stern behavior. He feels cheated and lied upon.

On the other, Aman lands in India and meets Anjali—who is a sweetheart. Anjali is a writer, working for a Magazine. Introduced to Aman by a common friend Dipika—epitome of hotness. Aman and Anjali gradually gets along and happens to fall in love. Meanwhile Dipika gets to hear the news and tries to disguise Anjali by accusing Aman of molesting her.

What happens next? What Shruti does to make her marriage work out? Will Anjali be able to believe Aman. Read the book to find out who is the One You Cannot Have and for whom.

Review- The fifth book of Preeti Sheenoy is as intense as you expect it to be. It is full Preeti Sheenoy type story.

·       Narration- It flits between the three characters Aman, Shruti and Anjali. The flitting narration helps the reader draw a proper imagination of the emotions and the plot.

·        Title- The One You Cannot Have. The title is fully compatible with the story and plot. When you read it you will realize how difficult it is to love The One You Cannot Have.

·       Pricing- the book is priced Rs.200/-. The sum of Rs.200/- is bit more for a romance fiction. Understanding the price factor most of the e-commerce websites have reduced it to a maximum of rs.150/-.

·       Flow- The story and the language has the requisite flow Preeti Sheenoy is known for. The story forwards at a good pace. The steamy flow keeps you glued with the story.

·       Reader’s Expectation- Going with the title a reader will expect a ride through the contemporary ways of ghastly changing relationship. The book serves the purpose and ends on a good note.

·       Characters- Characters in the book are vivid. The book gains extra points with the detail description of the characters.

·       Sale ability- The book is already listed on the HT bestseller list. Amazon India has already declared Preeti Shenoy as the Author of the month based on the sales of her latest book.

·       Ratings- The average rating of this romance fiction on Goodreads is 4.02.
Half Baked Bean rating of the book is 4 out of 5.

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Rearview-My Roadies Journey-Review.

Book- Rearview- My Roadies Journey.
Publisher- Rupa Publications.
Pages- 312.
Author- Raghu Ram.
Genre- Autobiography.

From the Jacket-

What is going on in the contestants mind? Does he admire me, respect me and hate me? Fear me? May be all of the above. I don’t understand it. I don’t understand the Roadies form that has F-k you Raghu, written all over it, I don’t understand the poster that was held up this year during the Chandigarh auditions that read, Baap toh baap hota hai. Raghu Rox, I see equal parts respect, equal parts loathing. Equal parts Raghu, equal parts the bully. There is a man tall, bald, muscular, intimidating who manages to induce terror and awe in all those who dare walk into his interrogation room. There was once a boy scrawny, weak, easily intimidated, voice unbroken at fifteen, who was bullied consistently through his childhood. This is the story of how that boy became the man he is today: part-time singer, song-writer and jammer, full-time producer, camera man and editor. Sherlock Holmes and Batman worshipper, staunch atheist with an innate fear of water and heights. This is the autobiography of the rudest man on Indian television. Raghu Ram, the original Roadie, split wide open.


Review-

If you have teens in your house or if you yourself are teen them you must have observed this Bald, spectacled man screaming on TV. Every weekend he used to come up with the most bizarre tasks and twists. He was or perhaps is the most hated mentor ever on Television. What is the reality behind his rude behavior? Is He like this in his real life too? Does he scream at his Crew and family members too?

The most hated face of Indian Television is now up with his autobiographical journey. Raghu Ram’s Rearview- My Roadies Journey. He is a lyricist, been a Cameraman and has acted as the Executive Producer at the Youth Channel of India—MTV. He’s been everything, an artist at MTV can dream off.

Roadies have been the longest Reality Series on Indian Television but as a viewer your Journey of Roadies is incomplete without this book.
Book starts with a scene where the voluptuous crowd is cheering Raghu! Raghu! And this bald, daring man seems to have a euphoric journey back to the timeline when he was just an Intern at TV18 and now the Executive Producer. He remembers how he worked weeks in that editing room. He remembers every night he spent editing those raw reels of an episode of MTV Bakra.

This book takes you on the journey of Roadies which started somewhere in 1998, when Raghu ram was just an intern at Tv18. The journey tells you about the Ups and Downs Raghu go through at Tv18 and how he gets rejected in an Interview at MTV when he returns later for a job.

The book explains Raghu, Roadies Raghu and Funny Raghu. From a thin, unfit child to the most hated personality on TV has taken almost everything from him his friends, family and his own self.

He regrets what he does at Auditions every year but he can’t help, it’s the contestants who are asking for it.

This book tells you about everything you need to do in order to build your dream from scratch; take no Shit from others and how to be the one you always wanted to be.

The tender and the sensitive narration of Raghu excites a reader makes him get goose bumps and leverages with raw experience. The task trial scenes are raw and real like Roadies and Raghu.

At the end, the book leaves you bit exhausted, disappointed because Roadies will never be the same and inspired to do things on your own terms.

Cover-

Cover of the book always helps a reader to choose a better book by providing a glance into the story even without turning the pages. The black cover with Raghu’s intimidating face portraying a scary look is just the way He and His story is. Given the book is an autobiography, the cover presents the exact essence of the story.

 Quality-

 Rupa is one of the leading publishing houses in the country. It’s the same publishing house which publishes the novels of Chetan Bhagat. They have always been keen and dedicated to quality service. Not disappointing this time too, they have maintained the proper quality of paper, editing and the formatting of the book.

Ratings-

You can rate Fictions but not somebody’s life. This book is an autobiography so No ratings.