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Rogue(Drama)

Written on June 26, 2008 by Pinaki Goswami in Book Review

Book’s Name: Rogue Author: Danielle Steel The chick-lit diva is back with another entertainer. Which stars Maxine Williams, a dedicated doctor with three great kids, a challenging career and a perfect new man in her life. Her only problem? An irresistible but utterly infuriating ex-husband, Blake the rogue! And why’s he a hurdle? Because he’s…

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Spark (Self-Help Pick)

Written on June 22, 2008 by Pinaki Goswami in Book Review

Book’s Name:Spark Author: Arupa Tesolin It starts with a sprak. A fleeting moment when you just see it, just know it. In a flash, it’s as clear as crystal. That’s the moment you must seize and remember for ever, for it is your beacon, whether in love or business or life. And here’s a book…

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THE OPEN ROAD

Written on June 18, 2008 by Pinaki Goswami in Books

Book’s Name: THE OPEN ROAD Author: Pico Iyer Publisher:Viking A very personalised account of the Dalai Lama and his rise from spiritual leader of the Forbidden Kingdom to a global icon. The insightful writing whets our appetite to discover more about a man who’s called the “paradox of this age”.

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Father’s Day Pick: Yes, You’re Pregnant, But What About Me?

Written on June 14, 2008 by Pinaki Goswami in Books

Book’s Name: Yes, You’re Pregnant, But What About Me? Author: Kevin Nealon Publisher: Harper Collins An outrageous account of battling aching joints and a rapidly receding hairline to become a first-time dad at an age when most fathers pack their kids off to college. A hysterical commentary on a hormonal trip to belated, bloated fatherhood….

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Book Review: Chicken Soup for the Indian Soul

Written on June 12, 2008 by Pinaki Goswami in Books

Book’s Name: Chicken Soup for the Indian Soul Authors: Jack Canfild, Mark Victor Hansen & Raksha Bharadia Publisher: Westland Some times, when you are feeling low, it’s not a motivational e-mail or a mushy flick that helps you beat the dark mood. It’s just another person, like you, with a tale just like yours, a…

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Book Review: Digital Photography

Written on June 4, 2008 by Pinaki Goswami in Book Review

Book’s name: Digital Photography Author: Patrick Hook Publisher: Collins Not so long ago, the idea of film-less camera would have been unthinkable. Today, a pocket-sized digital camera is commonplace, and digital photography is a very popular hobby. This book will take you on an amazing tour, from the basics to the seriously advnaced levels of…

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Book Review: Brida

Written on June 2, 2008 by Pinaki Goswami in Book Review

Book’s name: Brida Author’s Name: Paulo Coelho Publisher: Harper Collins Paulo’s quest for life’s meaning manifests itself in a new novel, sequinned with aphorisms and sparkling with wisdom. He dedicates it to ‘Brida’, cleverly hinting that the story is true and building an aura of mystery around the protagonist. Brida, a secretary, is endowed with…

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Book Review: ZOOLOGY (Coming of age)

Written on June 2, 2008 by Pinaki Goswami in Book Review

Book’s name: ZOOLOGY Author: Ben Dolnick Publisher: Harper Perennial Henry thinks he’s a promising jazz musician. The truth is less glamorous. At 18, he dropped out of university, lives with his folks and spends his time with the family dog! So, when his brother offers to put him up for the summer in his New…

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Book Review: A Killing Frost (Crime)

Written on May 30, 2008 by Pinaki Goswami in Books

Book’s Name: A Killing Frost Author: R D Wingfield Detective Inspector Jack Frost is at the site of a macabre discovery-a human foot found in the woods. A serial rapist is on the loose, the supermarket reports poisoned stock and a man claims to have cut his wife up into bits but can’t recall where…

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Book Review: THE BURNT HOUSE (Thriller)

Written on May 29, 2008 by Pinaki Goswami in Book Review

Book’s Name: THE BURNT HOUSE (Thriller) Author: Faye Kellerman Publisher: Harper A commuter plane with 47 passengers crashes into an apartment in Granada Hills, California. Shock waves ripple through LA, as the cops work overtime to calm rampant fears of a 9/11 repeat. But a grisly mystery lives on in the plane’s charred wreckage-the unidentified…

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