** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Seldom you find a fiction which touches culture, ancient history, treasure hunt and suspense simultaneously with equal significance. ‘The Kingdom of God’ by Niranjan Mudholkar is one such rare example. The book title is so apt and so are the character namings which are immensely relevant to their character arcs, helping readers to connect the missing dots.  Since the book is written in the backdrop of ancient India, it is going to expose a lot of facts which many of us did not know. Not sure, how much research went behind the background work of this novel, but author has mastered the art of keeping his readers glued to the context and believe them being true.  The book cover art and font are quite apt. Copy editing quality could have been a little better. We would like to wish Mr. Niranjan Mudholkar, the author, all the very best for his future writing stint. A must-read for anyone who is looking...

 ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Seldom you find a book which touches a story and harsh reality simultaneously. ‘Airport Kabul’ by Anuj Tikku is one such rare example. The plot is set in the backdrop of the Taliban siege of Kabul and how a poor Afghan family escapes the terror struck country. A thrilling ride awaits you. Take a grab and enjoy the weekend with this filmy novel.  Since the book is written from a feminist standpoint, as a woman reader I tend to strike an immediate chord with the protagonist Hasija.  The book cover looks a little cluttered to me, however the background image is apt.  We would like to wish Mr. Tikku, the author, all the very best for his future writing stints.    Our overall rating: 4*/5*. All the Literoma reviews are available at our page:- https://literomagroup.blogspot.com/

 ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** ‘You'll Always Be My Favorite "What If"’ by T Shree is the first book of You and Me Series started by author. The plot presents a love story with perfect mix of anticipation, turmoil and romance. Who has seen the future? No one! But we must listen to our hearts, come what may on way. That's the message author wants to spread through the book. After a long time I enjoyed reading a full length novel that touched my dormant feelings for someone. Well, that nails the author's success. Narration style is quite absorbing. However, the editing quality could have been a little to ensure smooth reading experience. We would like to wish T Shree, the author, all the very best for her future endeavors. Our overall rating: 4*/5*. All the Literoma reviews are available at our page:- https://literomagroup.blogspot.com/

 ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** ‘Death Served Cold’ by corporate turned author Sourabh Mukherjee brings an insight to the world of dark feminism. It's a continuum of short narratives based on real incidents; and is thus listed under 'Non fiction' category. Women assassins, over the decades, who have committed world's brutalest murders, have found a corner in Sourabh's latest title. With the advent of technology, research has become quite easy these days and the reason of bringing this point in our review is the extensive details provided by author, supporting each narrative and involved characters. Readers would be left chilled to read the brutalities or coldness with which those murders were committed.  Narration style is also quite absorbing. However, the cover page could have been lot better. It does not appeal to us!  We would like to wish Mr. Mukherjee, the author, all the very best for his future writing stints. Read...

Thanks to our reviewer Satabdi for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Soul Curry is a potpourri of emotions, thoughts, and feelings. The author has a keen eye for detail and has woven her observations into poetry and prose with great care.  The common thread among all the poems, personal essays, and stories is the author's positive outlook. Even when she's talking of tragic events or injustices, she adds a hopeful note. She appears to be looking forward, ready to forgive and forget. I loved that about this book! The collection of poems --both free verse and rhyming verse -- is of high quality and offers deep insights. The author has the skill to turn the mundane into something magical and ethereal. Each poem reveals something new about the way the author thinks and how she views the world around her. She can be a passive observer, recording events and behavior without comment. Or she can subtly insert her opinion into her observations.  She talks about a variety of t...

 ** Thanks to our reviewer Teekay for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** ‘Soul Curry’ by Shikha Gupta is a collection of contemporary poems and anecdotes (or blogs). The contents are just what a modern reader looks for - a freeflowing verse, gradual tipping and short length. As they say, writing has undergone changes over the last few decades. So, is the pattern of reading. While reading a book, majority of the readers nowadays prefer quick reads instead of slow-paced lengthy pieces. ‘Soul Curry’ addresses this very need for readers like me.  As the title suggests, all the pieces touch our souls, swirling our thoughts on various societal taboos and conservations too.  Overall, I would like to rate the book as 4*/5*. This monsoon weekend, go ahead and pick up this fodder to satiate your grey cells. All the Literoma reviews are available at our page:- https://literomagroup.blogspot.com/

 ** Thanks to our reviewer Tamal Kanti for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** It needs a near perfect writing skill to pull off the emotions and thoughts of a human soul. Author Shikha Gupta proved her mettle in this regard and pulled off a great book named ‘Soul Curry’. The book consists of two major sections - poetry and prose of which poetry touched my heart the most. I am not a regular poetry reader, but Shikha's lyrical representations made me read it in a single breath. Proses are more like blogs than fully knitted stories, but the glimpses of society captured in her plots is worth mentioning. Literoma did a fabulous job in compiling the best of her blogs and publish in the form of a book with such a bright cover. I am not going to disclose the full contents here as part of my review. What touched me most is that how the books brings out a lot about human attributes, how different people respond to crisis situations and how their journey of life take different cours...

 ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Seldom you find a book which touches fiction and philosophy simultaneously with equal ease. ‘Soul Curry’ by blogger turned author Shikha Gupta is one such rare example. Since the book is written in a lucid language, the reader will tend to strike an immediate chord with the author. The vibrant book cover is equally eye catching.  Ever since the book opens, the readers will be embarked on a modern retelling of deep-rooted philosophy and human emotions.  We would like to wish Shikha Gupta, the author, all the very best for her future writing stints. A must-read for anyone who is looking out for some positive vibe amidst the present, ongoing testing phase of the world.    Our overall rating: 5*/5*. All the Literoma reviews are available at our page:- https://literomagroup.blogspot.com/

 ** Thanks to the author for sharing a Kindle copy for review. ** ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Book Title: Blahman and the Terrifying Terror of Jesica Author: Srijan Kabra Language: English Category: Comic Fiction Type: Graphic Novella No of pages: <100 Genre: Fantasy Target Readers: Kids below 10 years Well Blahman is back with his superpowers and a deadly clash with Jesica, the lady don! I remember reading Srijan's previous book and this being sort of a continuation of the previous story. This one too ends on an open note, so readers can very well expect his next graphic novel coming sometime in future. The best part of the book which I feel is the fun filled imageries of a kid, especially the characterization of Mathematics Monster. It seems the kid has phobia for Maths & Science, which perhaps is getting reflected through such monstrous representations. It has a deep psychological connect with the author's mind. Right you...

Mrudul is still my best friend and confidante….. It is nine in the morning and the crowd outside the courtroom building is already buzzing with people. In poetic verse I would say the crowd was like those crystal raindrops protesting to join the ocean. The lawyers are surrounded by the petitioners and respondents……why only them, it can also be their relatives sounding loud and looking disquieted. The court opens at ten, so I settle down on the bench under the Gulmohar tree adorned with dazzling red flowers matching the rage which is waging a war deep down my heart. The six month old plays on my lap as if amused to think what might be going through the mother’s mind. But her silence and smile doesn’t last long. She starts wailing. Removing my sari a little I lift my blouse and my netted black bra with a red outline, which he always said beckoned him. I hold the baby to my chest. She starts suckling. And then I see him. Alighting from his Sedan he walks straight towards the entry gate,...

 ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** ‘Bad Boy Bloggers: Four Stories of Technology Disruptors’ by actor turned author Anuj Tikku brings an insight to the world of adult blogging. With advent of technology and big data in the last two decades, blogging has become a really happening thing across the world. Loads of emotions get channelled via blogs with a potential to reach intended readers in a minute.  In this book Anuj explores life arcs of four international bloggers who had created an impact globally and in the process, also sparked a few controversies. The four bloggers explored are – Julian Assange from Australia, Alexi Navalny from off Russia, Mark Manson from America and the author Anuj Tikku himself from India. All the stories narrated with precise details. Narration style is also quite exciting in nature. The cover page looks intriguing. However, the quality of editing could have been a bit better.  We would like to wish Mr....

   ** Thanks to our reviewer Manish for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Title: The Crosshairs of Life Author: Rimli Bhattacharya Genre: Short Story Language: English Format: Paperback & Kindle Edition: 1 No of pages: 150 approx. Mumbai based bestselling writer Ms. Rimli Bhattacharya made her literary debut with this short story collection titled ‘The Crosshairs of Life’. Rightly as the name suggests, the stories woven in this book revolve around various human feelings and emotions, crossing each other's paths in a bittersweet way. Angst, mental illness, romance and betrayal are some of the commonly touched attributes of human behaviour which has been artistically bound together by Rimli in her stories.  To quote author, "it is a pot-pourri of tales" and surprisingly many of the protagonists bear a hazy shadow of the author herself. That makes the characters realistic and close to life. Sacrificing a top notch professional life when Rimli took the biggest ...

  ** Thanks to our reviewer Manish for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Title: That Day It Rained Author: Rimli Bhattacharya Genre: Short Story Language: English Format: Paperback & Kindle Edition: 1 No of pages: 200 approx. ‘That Day It Rained’ is the second solo book by Mumbai based bestselling writer Ms. Rimli Bhattacharya. A gold medallist and star performer in professional life, Rimli gave up her top corporate career for the sake of writing. And that is perhaps the biggest blessing of Indian literary space. A talent like her is born to express her thoughts, griefs, experiences of life through her pen. What gives rise is unforgettable stories. That's what makes this book of short stories so special.  The stories are not only woven by human emotions, but also the right pinch of overcoming traumas, abuses and crimes that they might have faced in their lives. The protagonists do reflect a shade of the writer herself at times, and they always stand by the side ...

   ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** ‘The Untold Tales: Love and other Demons’ by author Paras is a collection of thirteen short stories which are mostly different human tales with daily life set at the backdrop. But this 'daily life' of whom is the main twist of this book. To quote the author, "It has characters from all walks of life, many of them, we may even have come across. A boy who is amputee, highs and lows of friendship, a guy who leaves home and join eunuchs, a home-maker suffering from domestic violence, travel restrictions during covid-19, life and struggle of someone in prostitution, an insane doctor, mother-son relationship and so on." It took me almost over a week to finish reading the book. Each story comprises of relatable characters and also narrates lucid sagas in a less complicated manner. However, one story which really stands out is '28 years' which happens to be the first story of the book. This ...

** Thanks to our reviewer Tamal for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma **  The title itself captures the essence of a lost art and the tagline "A Thoughtfully Penned Bouquet Of Letters!" made me pick and read this book in one go. I can't stop but appreciating the book cover too. It is so aptly designed.  As the name suggests it’s an anthology of letters written by authors to imaginary recipients. A total of 27 women authors had come together to write unique letters to different characters. What is most encouraging is to find the range of imagery portrayed by these artistic senders.  There are so many unusual letters addressed to one’s adolescent self, to Covid, to anyone looking for hope etc. All the letters are quite absorbing in nature. However, one letter which stands out is the one written by Dr. Sachi Bang. This letter is sent by the mind to our body which is surely the need of the hour. The editing quality of the book is perhaps the lone recommendation from th...