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  Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a quiet, thoughtful novel that uses time travel in a very gentle and emotional way. Set in a small Tokyo café, the story focuses less on changing the past and more on understanding feelings we leave unspoken. Each chapter introduces a new character, making the book feel like a collection of small, meaningful moments. The writing is simple and reflective, though at times the rules of time travel can feel repetitive. Still, the emotions behind each story are sincere and relatable, especially for readers who enjoy introspective and comforting reads. Overall, this book is best enjoyed slowly. It’s not fast-paced or dramatic, but it leaves you with a soft reminder that even if the past can’t be changed, the way we move forward can be. I would rate it 3.9/5 ⭐

Having read Khaled Hosseini’s other two masterpieces, The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns , I went into And the Mountains Echoed with very high expectations.  The opening chapter immediately pulled me in — the bond between Abdullah and Pari, the emotional weight of their separation, and the fable-like storytelling felt exactly like the Hosseini magic I was hoping for. It set the tone for a powerful, heartbreaking narrative.  However, as the story progressed, I found myself slowly slipping out of the book. After the first chapter, the narrative shifts to completely new characters, new timelines, and new subplots. Instead of deepening Abdullah and Pari’s story, the book branches out into multiple perspectives. While I understand the intention — to show how one decision echoes across different lives — I personally found it confusing and disconnected. The emotional momentum built in the beginning faded, and I struggled to stay engaged with characters who felt distant f...

  This author never fails to impress me by his words and the details of the scenario he puts forward.  The Kite Runner is another heartwarming and emotional piece. The story is set in Kabul and is all about friendship, guilt and redemption. The best part I liked about this book is that there are a lot of Urdu/Farsi words in the dialogues which adds to the description of the culture he paints.  Amir and Hassan are two boys in the story and their bond is very pure. Their childhood is described really well by mentioning various activities, Hassan's innocence, Amir's jealousy and insecurity, a walk to 'their place,' etc. For you a thousand times over - is a line from the book which had a lot of weight in it. It shows so much love and loyalty. I would rate this book 4.8/5 ⭐  Happy Reading!

What if one day the person you’ve always dreamed of walks into your life, and it feels too perfect to be true?  That’s the heart of  Too Good To Be True  by Prajakta Koli — a story that blends love, healing, and the unexpectedness of destiny. The book begins with Avani, a young, bubbly girl living alone in Mumbai. Her friends and her beloved Aaji are the closest thing she has to family. One day at a bookstore, she meets Aman — the perfect stranger — and their connection feels instant and surreal. As their story unfolds, the narrative takes you through the warmth and complexities of new love, while subtly weaving in deeper themes of grief, self-worth, and emotional growth. If you’re familiar with Prajakta’s content, the writing will feel effortlessly her — honest, humorous, and grounded. It’s not overly dramatic, which is refreshing. Instead, it stays real and heartfelt. I picked up the book out of curiosity, and I’m glad I did. As a debut novel, it’s impressive — a cozy, ...

Hello readers, I finally read the most-awaited book on my list— Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. This memoir beautifully captures the relationship between a teacher and his student, enriched by their deep, meaningful conversations. The author, a sports journalist, reconnects with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who has been diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)  Every Tuesday, they meet to discuss life’s fundamental topics, ranging from love and forgiveness to marriage and death. Through these conversations, Morrie imparts invaluable lessons that extend far beyond their meetings, resonating with readers as well. Despite knowing his days are numbered, Morrie embraces death with wisdom and grace rather than fear or despair. His outlook on life and mortality is profoundly inspiring. Themes and Lessons: 🔹 The Importance of Human Connection – Morrie emphasizes that love and relationships bring true fulfillment. 🔹 Facing Mortality with Grace – Instea...

How difficult is it to build a career doing what you love?  What if your family supported you every step of the way?  Would it still be as challenging? Priyanka Chopra Jonas' memoir Unfinished , beautifully captures this journey. This heartwarming book shares the story of her life—from her childhood and Miss World win to her global career in acting and singing. It also delves into her close family bonds and her love story with Nick Jonas. Each chapter reveals raw, emotional moments that may leave readers teary-eyed. Priyanka’s candid storytelling takes readers behind the scenes of her Bollywood and Hollywood projects, uncovering the struggles she faced—not just in her career but also in her personal life. I enjoyed reading Unfinished . It motivated me to stay ambitious and reminded me that with determination and support, it’s possible to overcome any challenge. I rate it 3.8/5⭐ Happy Reading!

I first got to know about this book at a seminar I attended in my community. I learnt that this book is about the Law of Attraction. But I never felt the urge to read it since. Then, when I got more familiar with terms like "manifesting," "law of attraction," "affirmations," "positivity," "gratitude," etc., I got this book for my next read.  "To use the law of attraction to your advantage, make it a habitual way of being, not just a one-time thing." The book is a motivational, self-help book. It gives readers hope that they have control over their lives through their thoughts and feelings. However, some critics say that the book oversimplifies life’s challenges and makes it seem like positive thinking alone can solve everything, which may not always be realistic. "The more you use the power within you, the more power you will draw through you." This book is all about the Law of Attraction. It tells you to think posit...

Do you have any habits?  Do you build new habits but keep forgetting them? Do you want to know how to build effective habits and follow them? Well, I struggle too with my habits. Be it breaking bad ones, building new ones, or following it consistently. I got my hands on this popular book; you know which one I am talking about. Atomic Habits by James Clear.  This book is all about habits. But don't worry, it won't bore you. A self-help book that briefly talks about habits forming, breaking bad habits, following new habits, and being motivated to follow them every day with examples. This book explains how to bring about a change in yourself and how to do it without fail. A book in a simple language can be read by anyone. It contains a lot of examples of athletes, top performers, business leaders, and comedians with practical, tried-and-tested. It explains how to create a habit, step by step, and how to break a bad one.  "The holy grail of habit change is not a single 1 perc...

The last book I read before my break was A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini and What a book is this?  It kept both me and my mom so engrossed in it. Every page I read was so heart touching. PS: You might get teary eyed in some pages. This book's plot takes place in Kabul. Along with the other supporting characters, Mariam and Laila, two ladies, are the major characters. The author presents every detail of their life in a very natural way, going back to their early years, difficulties, how they met, and happy moments.  Not only are the details of these women's lives described with excellent detail, but we also get to see the surrounding area, the streets of Kabul, the restaurants, and how the city had become a war zone. This book portrays multiple expressions of love, including the love between a father and daughter, a girl and a boy, the love between two strangers who eventually developed a priceless bond, and the love between a mother and her daughter. In short, it w...

The Friendship Blueprint by Karim Padaniya is a book for young children to understand their true self and how to build true and lasting bonds with peers and close ones.  This book is written in a very simple and clear tone with interesting stories and examples. There are self reflective questions for the readers to enjoy the stories and to connect with their own self. Divided into 13chapters, each chapter addresses different topics which are important in the teenage years. A lot of advice on building good habits, managing your time with technology, handling peer pressure and all about your inner self and your passions is also talked in this book by the author. I really enjoyed reading this book and love the self reflection part where spending time with yourself comes into the frame. You can buy this book from:  https://amzn.eu/d/b1RqRoC  

  "This Love that Feels Right" by Ravinder Singh is a book about Naina, a married woman who is unhappy in her marriage despite having all the materialistic things. She craves what is called love from her husband. Naina meets a guy named Aarav, who is younger than her. They become really good friends and spend a lot of time hanging out. Aarav supports her and is there for her in her difficult times, and as their friendship grows, they fall in love with each other.  This book will take you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions; it celebrates love in small things. It narrates a story of impossible love that comes with a lot of limitations, fear, and tough decisions, but you want to experience it because it comforts you, supports you, and, above all, makes you happy. The title of the book 'This Love that feels right' was what both Naina and Aarav were telling themselves. Both Naina and Aarav are deeply in love with each other, and they know that this love will be impossib...

I am really late in reading and reviewing this book and I think by now probably a lot of book lovers must have read it and discussed it with the readers. But after days of buying this book and planning to read it and then forgetting about it and then starting to read it all over again, I have finally finished the book. The International bestseller - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a book about following your dreams. The main character of the book is a shepherd boy named Santiago from Andalusia. The whole story of this book revolves around how the boy follows his heart to fulfill his dreams and solve his problems. Throughout his journey he meets new people who have different opinions but still he does what he feels right.  I liked a few quotes from this book which are: "When you want something, all of the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." which is quite famous, “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” “One is lov...

 "Winners don't do different things, they do things differently." YOU CAN WIN by Shiv Khera is a motivational, self help book, a book that has different steps and lessons to reach success  This book is an action plan along with deep understanding of different terms and principles to prepare you for Success. There are a lot of topics covered in this book which you know about but you have not implemented it in your life. The author explains these topics with examples of stories and how to apply the principle in your life. I like the part of the book where after every chapter there is an exercise given which you can do it. It is an action plan wherein you analyze and take a deeper look at your current actions and can apply what you just read in the chapter, in your life.     I think there could be more exercises because the reader is taking in a lot of knowledge at once and it would be confusing when you cannot implement it the right way. I took time to read this b...

What is a Blog? Well I did not know about blog until I created one in my college for some reason which I don't remember now. But I know that - A blog is a platform where people can share their thoughts, views, experiences and other information about a topic. I thought of starting my blog during the lockdown when I remembered that I too had created a blog and haven't used it and wanted to take my writings a step ahead. I started writing in my school days when I was introduced to various types of writing. I practiced and started loving it. I was praised by my teacher for my writings and I have even won a Book Review competition in my Junior College. [I did not expect that] Over the years I have practiced Journal writing and it helps a lot when you cannot understand what to do, get a clear idea of something, calms and relaxes your mind when you are feeling anxious. I really like Writing. It is a way for me to remember how I spent some special occasion, or something unexpecting tha...

 CHANGE How flexible are we when it comes to adapting CHANGE? It is always difficult to adapt to change or accept it. Well some people say that it is easy for them to adapt Change, but I believe it is somewhat tough for them too. If you are finding it too hard to accept the changes and new things in life or adapting to change too difficult then I have a book suggestion for you. Who moved my Cheese? by Dr Spencer Johnson  The book explains to you about change using 4 imaginary characters and you might be able to find yourself in any one of those. The author has nicely described all the scenarios of lives where we have to deal with change and what are our thoughts and actions to those changes. When one reads the book, he/she will be able to compare his/her life scenarios and problems to what the author is describing in the book and for sure you will get a solution for all your problems.  In this book you will understand how to anticipate change, adapt to change quickly, enj...

Hi everyone, Hope everyone is safe and is staying home. So amidst the lockdown, to spend some time,  I wanted to read a book but it was difficult to  find a book. Though many apps provide softcopy and audiobooks, the real fun is reading one with a hand. Fortunately, I got one and this book attracted me very much. How many times we have cursed our lives and destiny just because something did not go according to what we had thought of?  Yes, even I have done it, and because of this the rest of the day or the moment gets spoiled. So, the Book I was talking about is 'It Happens for a Reason" by Preeti Shenoy. It got an immediate big smile on my face. I could just connect it through the title itself. I started reading it and just could not get the book out of my mind. Every time I finished a chapter, I would feel as if the next chapter is calling me to read it. So the book justifies the title. The whole book tells the story making the readers understand how many and the differ...