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Introduction The Stationery Shop of Tehran is a novel written by Marjan Kamali, an Iranian-American writer, which portrays the love germinated amidst the political chaos in Iran. The story presents the threads that either break or make a love story succeed, be it a political situation of a country, familial preferences, or the determination of two lovers.  Summary  In a country having two poles regarding political beliefs, pro-prime minister and pro-shah meet a simple high school girl, Roya Joon, who loves to read, and a politically active and motivated Bahman, who wants to change the country. The love story germinates through the stationery shop owned by Mr. Fakri, who also helps people communicate by providing a platform: the stationery shop. The development of the love story further succeeds in concluding the engagement.  With the grave political situation affecting the country, the communication between Roya and Bahman gets affected too. Though they find a way out to ...

Book Review: Too Good To Be True By Prajakta Koli Introduction  'Too Good To Be True' is a debut novel by Prajakta Koli, a YouTuber and an actor. This novel depicts the  love of a middle-class girl (Avani) who works in a bookstore and a billionaire (Aman), the CEO of 'Rainas Textile.'   I t portrays the thoughts that revolve in the person's mind who has encountered a billionaire who is presumed to be arrogant but turns out to be understanding, grounded, and a 'green flag,' which is, in fact, 'too good to be true' for a character like Avani.  Summary of the content  The romantic story is set in Mumbai, India incorporating the engaging love-play between two contrasting characters; Aman and Avani. Avani is a 23-year-old law student who also works in a bookstore owned by her friend's parents. She lives in an apartment in Mumbai by herself as her parents are divorced and her grandmother lives in Pune. When asked with whom she wanted to live, she did n...

 Book Review: The Fine Print  Introduction  The Fine Print is a novel by romance author Lauren Asher that revolves the story in the Dreamland exploring the dynamics of a boss and the employee. It flows the captivating chemistry of the cold-hearted boss and upfront employee. The story hooks you throughout to discover how the arrogant boss molds himself into the world of love.  Summary of the content  The story is set in Dreamland, centralizing two main characters: Rowan and Zahra. It starts with the death of the director, Mr. Brady Kane, who delegates his position to his younger grandson, Rowan Kane, in his Will. A grandson with no interest in Dreamland becomes the director just for the sake of Will and his brothers for six months only. The aim of reframing the park requires the creator team to envision new ideas, which brings the two main characters into play.  Rowan very reserved and arrogant boss who does not give much importance to others' opinions canno...

 Book Review: Hana Khan Carries On Introduction Hana Khan Carries On is a novel by Uzma Jalaluddin also the author of Ayesha At Last. In this novel, the author presents the story of a 24-year-old Muslim girl residing in Canada as a second-generation immigrant. The story showcases the struggle of a Muslim family and their fight to preserve their culture and community. The author has beautifully managed to demonstrate the various nuances of the protagonist each aspect being relatable and grounded. Summary of the Content Hana Khan Carries On is the novel demonstrated through four storylines: podcast, chat with an anonymous person, family restaurant issues, and internship in radio. Despite having four storylines, each storyline holds gravity and essence on its own embedding the excitement to have been informed about the rest while explaining other storylines. The novel depicts the mindset of a 24-year-old girl who has stretched her potential to balance things out between an internship ...

Book Review: The American Roommate Experiment – A Refreshing Take on Romance Introduction A romance-based novel,  The American Roommate Experiment is written by  Elena Armas, the New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception.  It explores the modern love of two people sharing a room in New York City.  Summary of the Content The story set around New York City is uniquely outlined from the perspectives of both lead characters, allowing the audience to connect with each of them. By alternating between their thoughts, the writer eliminates the common issue in single-perspective narratives, where readers are left wondering about the other character’s feelings during pivotal moments. This dual perspective provides clarity and enriches the connection with the story. Critical Analysis Strengths: The pace of the story is natural and real making the audience feel relatable.  The dual narration offers a comprehensive understanding of the lead characters, ...

Review of 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' Through the Lens of Logic - Alaka Neupane                  Introduction  About the author  Khaled Hosseini (March 4, 1965) is an Afghan-American writer who was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. His father was a diplomat in the Afghan Foreign Ministry and his mother used to teach Farsi at a high school in Kabul. His family had to shift to Paris due to his father’s official reasons in 1976. By then they were ready to return to Kabul, which was invaded by the Soviet Army, resulting in them moving to California, upon the political asylum provided by the United States. He did his graduation in biology and went into the medical field. His debut novel is ‘The Kite Runner’, which he started writing in 2001 and was published in 2003. The other novels written by him are ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’, ‘And the Mountains Echoed’ and ‘Sea Prayer’.  ...

 Book Review: ‘Ijoriya’ by Subin Bhattarai - Alaka Neupane ‘Ijoriya’ by Subin Bhattarai is an engaging novel that delves into the intricate lives of its characters set in the vibrant environment of Janakpur. The narrative introduces a diverse cast including Simrik, Ramila, Shankar Shireesh, Haridhwaj Mishra, Moti (the loyal dog), Raghunath, Thakur, Rambali, Kahawat Chacha, Fuwa (the nurturing figure), Mayadevi (Ramila’s mother), Bisanlal, Abhiyan, and Prashant who collectively weave a story rich in societal commentary. The plot hooks readers with its suspense, particularly around the mysterious suicide of Shireesh, and keeps them engaged with numerous twists and turns. Ramila’s character embodies the struggles of a typical village woman, bound by the oppressive norms of a patriarchal ...

Book Review: Eklo (एक्लो) by Buddhisagar   - Alaka Neupane Buddhi Ram Chapain, widely known by his pen name Buddhisagar (Nepali: बुद्धिसागर ) , is a distinguished Nepalese writer and poet born on 2 June 1981 in Kailali district of Nepal. He is renowned for his novels "Karnali Blues" and "Phirphire". From a young age, Buddhisagar exhibited a passion for writing, with his poems being featured on the radio. After completing his school education, Buddhisagar moved to Kathmandu where he pursued journalism at RR Campus. Before dedicating himself fully to writing, he worked as a journalist for Naya Patrika and Nagarik News. Buddhisagar's literary career took off with the publication of "Karnali Blues" in 2010. The novel, written in Nepali with dialogues in Tharu and the Jumli dialect, explores the relationship between the protagonist and his dying father. It received widespread acclaim and was translated into English by Prof. Michael J. Hutt, and publishe...