Salman Rushdie’s “Knife” is a compelling memoir that delves into the author’s harrowing encounter with attempted murder and the subsequent journey of survival, recovery, and the triumph of love over hatred.
True to Dugin’s words the only thing that has happened to Russia after the dissolution of the Soviet Union is the steady growth of its territorial size. There are plenty of examples. Starting with Georgia,
Forget the glitzy award ceremonies and hefty checks; forget the question, “So what’s the point of another literary price?”. You will know that things are about to get very real in literary-spear when the Asian Prize for Fiction announce its short listees for the Asian Prize 2023 edition, carving a unique path in the global literary landscape.
Lakkaraju Ananta Rama Rao’s writing is both scholarly and accessible, making the series suitable for both beginners and experienced readers alike. His blend of ancient wisdom and modern insights offers readers a timeless roadmap of their god Rama and unlocking the secrets of his life as a human being as a king and exiled sage.
“Death and the Seaside” by Alison Moore is a haunting and multilayered novel that defies easy categorization. In this review, I’ll delve into the book’s ominous atmosphere, its exploration of mortality, and the strikingly ambitious narrative.
When the levant burns, and Galilee gets bombed, dark clouds fly over Jerusalem. I could no longer sleep. My dearest Nephew in Kiev, I say a final goodbye, leaving you in the fields.
Prakash bought the blade and said, “Do it carefully da. If you cut a vital nerve, you’ll have to live as a khosa for the rest of your life.” So, I took the soap and the blade, stole Naina’s shaving brush and went to the cremation ground.
Echo of the Waves by Vinayak Aralelimath is an Utterly Atmospheric and Absorbing Thriller Novel That Shuttles between a Few College Friends and One Woman who Loves to Swim as a Dream Wish.
The novel ‘Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew’ written by Shehan Karunatilaka in 2010, is a remarkable piece of work that challenges the standard narrative structures and genres that are present in the literary world.
‘The Koh Ker Conspiracy: An Archaeological Thriller’ by Caleb Andrew, explores the intanigible balance between historical authenticity and the telling of adventure stories. A simple noodle store serves as the setting for the beginning of the novel, which takes place in the bustling streets of Phnom Penh.
The Casa África launches the tenth edition of Purorrelato, its micro-story contest that aims to promote literary creation that encourages us to feel and think about Africa and to continue showing different realities that approach us to the continent, away from the stereotypes that have marked it for so long.
The Poetry London Prize is a major, internationally renowned award for a single outstanding poem. Previous winners include Liz Berry, Niall Campbell, Romalyn Ante and Richard Scott. Now open for submissions.
The grand prize winner of The Smokey is automatically nominated for The Best Small Fictions, The Pushcart, Best of the Net, and any other prize we deem appropriate. The grand prize winner will be paid $2500.
My mother and Naina treated me like an emperor; there was no scolding or reprimand. My mother often remarked that I should have been born in a mansion, but instead, I ended up being born in that slum. Education was nowhere to be seen in her family – only one brother among my mother’s eleven siblings received an education.
“Blindsighted” is a masterclass in suspense. Slaughter expertly builds tension with each passing chapter, leading the reader down a labyrinth of twists and turns. Just when you think you’ve unravelled the truth, Slaughter throws another curveball, keeping you guessing until the very last page.
11 Oracles by Anish Kanjilal is a poignant collection of 11 poems. The poetry ranges from long to medium reading timeline, however, it shuttles between various themes pertaining to human existence and veil of illusion and ignorance under which this race is advancing and progressing.
Tanmay Sharma uses evocative words to convey a sense of danger and intrigue. Words like “perilous,” “desperate,” “shadows,” and “spine chilling” set the tone for an action-packed adventure.
The Book of Sevens: the Mountains by A R Vikram is a Triumph in the Adventure Fantasy Genre. A Brilliantly Written Epic Novel for Teenagers and Parents alike.
The whole day from dawn to dusk
Did I hurt you my love ?
I asked you a million times.
Because I have Telugu, Burmese, and Tamil ancestry, my East Asian friends often inquire whether I am from Thailand or Burma. Perhaps in my face they see the images of all these dead.
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