** Thanks to the author for gifting us a Kindle copy of the book for review. ** ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** ‘The Story Begins at The End’ by author Sujay (original name is not revealed, this is author's pen name) is a collection of 17 short stories. The premises of the stories are very different... What one can find and expect from the present set of short stories, these stories stand quite apart. The plots range from sensitive topics like bisexuality to fewer known topics like the lives of military personnel, their hardships, bizarre experiences owing to the risks they take etc. What uniquely binds all the seventeen stories is the way they end. All the stories have an intelligent ending which makes the reader think about the plot even after finish reading the book. That’s what takes this book to the next level. Only shortcoming is the book cover, which could have made it a better read anytime. Our rating of the book is 4....

** Thanks to the author for gifting us a Kindle copy of the book for review. ** ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Upon seeing the full name of the book ‘Soul Stirrer: An Anthology of real-life stories’ by Ms. Alakananda Pramanik, the perception that majority of the readers will form instantly is it is just one of those books which tell some random stories from different walks of life. Well! Wait a second. That’s where this book differentiates itself from other books of the genre. This is an anthology of ten different stories written by the extremely talented and versatile author Ms. Alakananda. True to its title this book tells real life stories from various corners of life. One common thread that connects all the stories is the simplicity. The storylines are simple, and the characters present in the stories are also simple. But these two simple components together form an extremely powerful content which no reader can ignore. All the...

** Thanks to the author for gifting us a Kindle copy of the book for review. ** ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** ‘Dear Russell, Yours Truly’ is a wonderful collection of seven power-packed short stories written by a very promising writer Ms. Avantika Debnath. Ms. Debnath already created ripples of popularity in the literary domain through her debut book ‘The Bridal Pyre - Nainam Dahati Pawakah’. We’re sure her second book ‘Dear Russel, Yours Truly’ has enough power to turn that ripple into waves of popularity. The liking for the book starts with the subjects picked for the seven stories. It continues throughout for the beautiful story telling done by the author. However, what amazes the readers the most is the way the stories get concluded. Each story ends in the most unlikely way. Book cover is also good. Editing gaps are there but can be ignored keeping in mind the quality contents. Our rating of the book is 4.6*/5*. The book ticks...

** Thanks to the author for gifting us a Kindle copy of the book for review. ** ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** ‘There’s a poet in everyone’ by Dr. Diwakar Pokhriyal is a very very special book in its own right. The book title tells a lot about its genre. Poetry is the most difficult form of writing and the main barrier towards writing poetry is to think of a structure in this free flowing stream of emotion. That’s where a book like ‘There’s a poet in everyone’ plays a very important role in today’s poetic realm. In a world which is going through changing dynamics, one thing that remains constant is human emotion and hence the relevance of poetry. This particular book is going to help all the persons with a flair of creativity to shape up the poets in them. Being a poet himself Dr. Diwakar does a fantastic job of analyzing the poetic psyche and builds this book around that premise. Of all the things, the book cover is the only point w...

Thanks to author for sharing a review copy of the book with #Literoma. Thanks to our reviewer Sneha Prakash Thakur for reviewing the book on behalf of #Literoma. "Vignettes of Life " is collection of 14 short stories. These stories revolve around human emotions and real life experiences . Each story deals with different emotions and themes. It's quite refreshing to read a collection with so many different themes. Each story is unique. I have read a book like this after long time. It will keep you hooked till end. Although I liked each story, there are few stories which I loved immensely. These are ," The mysterious Woman", which is spooky yet emotional. The few others are "The Gift of love, " lost memories " and " The pearl". Each tells a story full of emotion and really touched my heart. The language is good and engaging. The narration is crisp and to the point. My rating - 4*/5*. A must read. Read all our book reviews at...

** Thanks to the author for gifting us an ecopy of the book for review. ** ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** I had earlier read a couple of recent titles by the same author and it was my third in a row. Though 'Pentacles' is Sabarna's first published book but the order I took it came in third. Irrespective of the chronology, this book created a very special place in my heart. Comprising of a long story (or shall I say novella) and four prosaic verses, it has somehow the perfect flavour I keep searching in a literary fiction. The New Life story plot revolves around a city very known to me, so are the characters. The descriptions are vivid enough to even imagine what my eyes did not witness in reality. There are quite a few editing errors but that can be overlooked against the author's hard works. The book's cover is average but quite self explanatory. My overall rating of the book is 4.1*/5*. Can be read during lei...

Thanks to author for sharing a review copy of the book with #Literoma. Thanks to our reviewer Deepti Menon for reviewing the book on behalf of #Literoma. Reading this book by Sujit Dutta is like a tour, starting with the sighting of a mysterious woman in a deserted cottage right to the fourteenth story that ends on a tantalizing note, and a rare pearl. The author lauds the magnificence of India through descriptions of his protagonists’ lives, knotted through emotions veering between hope, love, loyalty, friendship and ambition. The Army connection is palpable. The stories travel from the ice-capped Himalayas in Ladakh and the allure of Guwahati, to the “haunting whistle of the steam engine” in the Delhi Rail Museum, and lost memories in Kolkata. As the river flows silently in Puducherry, the poignancy of the loss of parents comes out in Barmer, even as a sister waits for her brother’s homecoming in Bhopal. A hopeful couple meet in a Mumbai suburban train and rise above the vicis...

Thanks to author for sharing a review copy of the book with #Literoma. Thanks to our reviewer Satabdi Mukherjee for reviewing the book on behalf of #Literoma. The 14 short stories in this collection span the length and breadth of the country, and even feature other countries like Sri Lanka, Australia, and Canada. It is perhaps a testament to the comprehensive life experiences of the author. No story is like another--the wide variety of themes is mind-boggling. You will read about love, separation, terrorism, supernatural encounters, natural calamities, death, familial ties, addiction, and so much more. The language is simple and easy to understand. The beauty of the tales lie in the simplicity of their storytelling. As you read each story, it seems like the author is sitting in front of you, recounting his experiences while you listen in rapt attention. I particularly liked the attractive and polished cover art. The whole look gels very well with the contents of the book. Al...

# Literoma  trailer release....  <3 VIGNETTES OF LIFE by Sujit Dutta A collection of short stories... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkuvTU0tP0c&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2DvkOykhQlKw20UmJpWBkxvpOUs-tEM3HA_E91NXaZd74tzX8ctqFDVlI

Have you read our recent crime novel? Is it a soft erotica? Is it a psycho-thriller? Is it a horror novel? See what our guest Satabdi said about AERO JACKSON's debut revenge saga! https://satabdimukherjee.wordpress.com/2020/04/05/testimonial-aero-jacksons-debut-revenge-saga-literoma-publishing/?fbclid=IwAR1VHc2wsCOr0cbsy9qRs948OoWl__ORdUhm0eU6hZ7j82wkzHPflMp6JJg

First of all, congratulations for completing your journey from being just a student to an internationally published author! Please share your experience so far in light of below questions.  Who is Aero Jackson or Adrija Das in daily life? I am an easy going person more focused on short term goals. I write when I have to vent out pent up feelings and thoughts. It's my way of introspection. I love to travel expecially to hilly areas. When I'm too bored,   I jam with a song on my guitar. One thing I do everyday is read a book. Paperback, e-book, fanfuction doesn't matter what I am reading, one chapter each day is like a daily ritual to me. Why Aero Jackson and not Adrija Das?  I started writing under a pen name 5 years back so I decided to continue it's legacy throughout my writing career. The name Aero is a Greek gender neutral name meaning Ruler of the Sky. At the time I took it, I was a true admirer of Greek mythology. Jackson comes from Rick Riord...

** Thanks to the author for gifting us a Kindle copy of the book for review. ** ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Children literature had taken a somewhat backseat in the last one decade or so. That’s why it’s so encouraging to see a book like ‘Potpourri : Stories for Children’ being written. It has all the ingredients of an authentic children book - starting from the cover design, illustrations to contents of the stories. The book has ten stories and each story has a lesson of its own. What stands out is the way the learnings had been taught. It’s not very easy to get the buy in of moral lessons from a modern day kid. It becomes possible only when the recipe of the book is such that it tastes great for them beyond their understanding. In this book the author Urvashi Tandon nails the bull's eye with perfection. My rating of the book is 4*/5*. It’s going to be a great read for kids and adults alike. Will look forward to the next book...

1. You are at the edge of adulthood but your novel is A rated. Any thoughts on this? ■  I have always had a wild taste in books even when I was only a reader . I was a reviewer for a few years but I only reviewed thrillers . My proclivity in crime thrillers is clearly reflected in my writing as well .   The A rating suggests an intense narration which was a deliberate attempt to bring out the brutality of terrorism . While many might like to shut out the dark reality , none can deny the sheer horror of being subject to atrocities by militants.  2. How much of Aero can be found in your characters? ■ When I started writing my own book I decided to give all my characters a little part of my personality., both good and bad  It kept me committed to the story. I emphasize on loyal friendship a lot . One of my characters is highly inspired from a close friend . Some of my characters also have aggressive traits like unrestrained frustration  3...

1.      This is your first published book...what made you compose this one? Ans 1:   I had been writing short stories over the past 10 to 15 years and many of these were published in in-house magazines. Some were also selected   for recognition too. Having travelled the length and breadth of the country, it dawned on me to distil some of my experiences in fact and fiction and create a bouquet of short-stories into a book. I have been a fan of the renowned writer, Sudha Murty and read most of her books and that was certainly an inspiration. 2.      What are your two most favourite short stories from your debut book? Ans 2.   “ The Gift of Love” and “Lost Memories”. Love transcends myriad odds in life and “Gift of Love” is based on a true event of Dharavi, although fictionalised. In “ Lost Memories”, we would like our readers to be sensitive to the growing cases of dementia in society. I have tried to depict the sub...

** Thanks to the author for gifting us a Kindle copy of the book for review. ** ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** "Short, Not So Sweet" is a collection of contemporary short stories written by Mr. Jatin Khandelwal. The contents are just what a modern reader looks for - a steady plot building, gradual ascent to climax and a sharp fall with a last minute twist. As they say, writing has undergone changes over the last few years. So, is the pattern of reading. While reading a fiction, majority of the readers nowadays like to go through quick reads instead of the slow-paced writings from the yesteryears. ‘Short, not so sweet’ addresses this very need of the modern day reader. As the title suggests, all the stories included in the book are short from a word count standpoint and so the reader can quickly go through the book while savoring the thrill the book presents. Overall, I would like to rate the book as 4.5*/5*. This Curfew w...