To a Mountain in Tibet – Colin Thubron
Couple of months ago, I had been to a book exhibition in Expo and while there were thousands of books lying around. Let alone browsing, it was practically impossible to even glance through. The hall was…
Love Story – Erich Segal
As the title suggests, it’s a very simple and sweet love story between two graduate students from opposite social backgrounds – he is a rich and ‘high-society’ guy while she is an Italian-American, who lost…
Manchuparvatham – Yandamoori Veerendranath
Not too sure when this novel was exactly written but assuming it’s around 1988 based on the content. As always, reading in telugu is such a treat. As such, since it’s very less of telugu…
2 Guys 3 Girls and a Mad Professor
Way back in 2004, one of my friends, M, was reading this book and has asked me to read it as well but this somehow didn’t happen. While M and I got busy with our…
Business Maharajas
Just finished reading this book called “Business Maharajas” authored by Gita Piramal. Profiles of seven ace businessmen of India have been presented in a precise yet complete manner. Dhirubhai Ambani, Aditya Birla, Brij Mohan Khaitan,…
Brida – Paulo Coelho
Just finished reading Brida. I love Paulo Coelho because his stories are simple yet profound and also, the tale is gripping. Even though I didn’t enjoy ‘Brida’ as much as I did “The Alchemist” or…
Yanni in words
Have been reading Yanni’s autobiography, Yanni in Words. Probably one of my most favourite autobiographies of all-time. This is such an honest account without inhibitions and inspiring at the same time – especially when Yanni states…
Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret (Judy Blume)
This novel is listed as one of the All TIME 100 Novels. First published in 1970, apparently this novel has turned many pre-teens into readers (mostly girls). I completely agree with this. This is a…
The Angel Inside – Michelangelo’s Secrets
Notes from the book, The Angel Inside – Michelangelo’s secrets for following your Passion and finding the Work you Love. According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo why he was…