Book Reviews

The Story of a Divided World: The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

Book Reviews Ishini Dabare - December 3, 2024

Book Reviews (Commonwealth Union) Haruki Murakami, often praised for his surreal storytelling, delivers yet another enigmatic novel with The City and Its Uncertain Walls. First...

Colonial Power, Linguistic Experimentation, and Human Resilience in Sea of Poppies.

Book Reviews Ishini Dabare - November 27, 2024

Amitav Ghosh’s Sea of Poppies is an intricate and sprawling historical novel that delves into the colonial era’s most controversial and destructive trade: opium....

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The Wave That Stole Worlds: A Review of Sonali Deraniyagala’s Haunting Memoir

Book Reviews Ishini Dabare - November 26, 2024

Sonali Deraniyagala’s Wave is a devastating yet profound memoir chronicling the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which...

A Novel for Our Times: Orbital Takes Home Key Prize

Book Reviews Ishini Dabare - November 13, 2024

The 2024 Booker Prize has awarded Samantha Harvey's Orbital, a landmark achievement for British literature. Set aboard the International...

Beyond The Silk Road: Dalrymple’s The Golden Road on India’s Influence Across Eurasia

Book Reviews Ishini Dabare - November 5, 2024

For over a thousand years, India stood at the center of an ancient world that spanned from Rome to...

Could a Long-Lost Bram Stoker Story Reveal New Insights into His Gothic Genius?

Book Reviews Ishini Dabare - October 21, 2024

A long-lost short story by Bram Stoker, the celebrated Irish author of Dracula, has recently resurfaced in Dublin after...

Han Kang claims South Korea’s first Nobel Prize in Literature

Book Reviews Vinoja De silva - October 11, 2024

In a momentous celebration of literary excellence, South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize...

The Newmarket Book Club Celebrates 50 Years of Friendship and Literature

Book Reviews Vinoja De silva - October 10, 2024

About fifty years ago, in the vibrant community of Newmarket, a group of young women sought enrichment in their...

Chandigarh Bookstore Penalized for Overpricing Claims

Book Reviews Vinoja De silva - October 9, 2024

In a significant decision highlighting consumer rights, the Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled in favor of...

NCERT Textbooks Now on Amazon! Easier Access for Students Across India

Book Reviews Vinoja De silva - October 8, 2024

In a significant move to enhance educational accessibility, Amazon India has announced a partnership with the National Council of...

Go Green: Westmorland and Furness Libraries Launch New Collection to Inspire Sustainable Living

Book Reviews Vinoja De silva - October 7, 2024

The "Go Green" collection, a carefully curated selection of books aimed at inspiring community members to adopt more eco-friendly...

Live Your Dream: Run a Bookshop in Scotland’s Literary Haven

Book Reviews Vinoja De silva - October 4, 2024

In the charming village of Wigtown, Scotland, a unique experience awaits literary enthusiasts: a chance to stay in the...