tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10997162159639989492024-03-06T10:30:53.202+05:30Reading WritingsReviews, Writings and Readings...Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comBlogger285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-74182028011062111072020-07-25T19:48:00.003+05:302020-07-25T20:15:31.805+05:30Tainted LionheartTainted Lionheart is a collection of prose and poems that touches every chord of human heart. The collection deals with all the phases of heartache that a person is bound to go through. Divided into three parts, this collection uses a mix of prose and poetry to bring out varied emotions.Sometimes, life brings in pain. Along with it come feelings of anger, contempt, grief, remorse and a host Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-24009171983154806742019-10-22T00:12:00.000+05:302019-10-22T00:12:59.055+05:30Nina's Memento Mori
Sometimes pain tends to get masked behind a sense of narcissism, especially when it involves your significant other.
Nina's Memento Mori is a kind of self introspection that the author indulges in as he writes about himself remembering his wife. He focuses on himself as he narrates incidents revolving around his wife. This elegy is more of an autobiography as per me.
Mathias does write Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-29583532069903534532019-10-19T16:06:00.000+05:302019-10-19T16:30:10.583+05:30Secret Magic: Evie Everyday Witch
Every child is unique, a universal truth. However, the moment he or she is able to discover the magic within him or her, it becomes priceless. Unfortunately, the very need to be accepted by peer group might hamper the child's development.
The plot revolves around Evie Everyday, a witch who has magical powers within her. But she prefers to change herself and hide her magic so that she is Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-62700392887245244902019-10-18T22:01:00.000+05:302019-10-18T22:01:10.677+05:30Shorts: Nina's Memento Mori
Near the end of Nabokov's Lolita, Humbert makes an honest admission: "[A]nd it struck me...that I simply did not know a thing about my darling's mind." That line sums up the isolate game of memorializing a deceased loved one, which is the basic tension in Nina's Memento Mori, an elegy to Mathias Freese's lost wife. The profound responsibility of answering the question "Who was Nina?" is leftPurple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-34694883037856381002019-07-07T20:05:00.000+05:302019-07-07T20:08:28.697+05:30Shorts: Near Death In The Gila National Forest
It’s 1971 and a university art instructor has just been informed that his contract won’t be renewed. His life is spiraling out of control. He decides to set out on a solo hiking trip across the U.S. Two men, offer to pay him $50,000, to set up a drug deal in Mexico. He agrees to do it, with the hopes that he will finally be financially secure.
In 4,500 miles, he encounters a 7-day rock Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-9914067593047231432019-07-07T19:10:00.000+05:302019-07-07T19:44:44.562+05:30Ivan The Terrible
The book promises to do what it aims to do. It helps introduce and bring out facets of a russian tsar, all under 60 minutes.
The book is a quick read and gives out glimpses of a man who is considered to be a psychopath in the history books on Russia.
The writing is really simple and can be easily understood. The best part of this book is the fact that all possible facets of this Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-88087699637016344712019-01-02T19:46:00.000+05:302019-01-02T19:46:19.149+05:30Fight For The Kingdom
What an awesome story! I was transported back to my childhood where I grew up reading about fairies, dragons and princesses.
The plot revolves around two brothers and a camp. I can't reveal more except that it is a fantasy if that is your genre. On thee whole, the book is a definite must read.
The language is simple and the narrative is compelling. There are no breaks in the narration and Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-30997561416992820102018-10-08T00:21:00.001+05:302018-10-09T01:28:26.053+05:30Great Cape O' Colours
When you notice a book by one of your favourite authors you can't help but read his writings instantly. I have been reading Karl's stories not only for the sake of reviewing them but also as a mother. My children love to listen to his stories. The fact that they respond positively while hearing them is yet another bonus.
This book revolves around the concept of colours and careers. What IPurple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-35091533748456630392018-10-07T22:48:00.003+05:302018-10-07T22:54:28.971+05:30Mannethorn's Key
I have been on a reading spree since past two months though I haven't been able to post reviews as frequently as I wanted to. Notwithstanding this, I begin with one of my favourites on my reading list Mannethorn's Key.
This book is the first story in a triology called The Key of Life. It is an epic fantasy, hence the story is set in a world of fantasy with magic, mystical creatures and Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-36093663995392871552018-08-18T15:21:00.001+05:302018-08-18T15:24:49.157+05:30Greek Mythology: Beyond Mount Olympus
Firstly, I loved the concept of 60 minutes learning. The past few months have been busy for me to actually concentrate and read pages and pages. So, when I had the time to read I found two gems, one being this and the other is Ivan the Terrible which I will review separately.
Coming back to this nonfiction, it gives a peek into the world of Greek mythology. Now it would be unfair both to Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-55026335346869451682018-07-22T23:40:00.000+05:302018-07-22T23:45:52.151+05:30Piece Keeper
It has been a long time since I posted a review. But that hadn't stopped me from reading. I begin with a review of Piece Keeper. This book is definitely not for those who have a weak heart.
The book deals with a serious subject and hence is dark. It is about a rape, rather gangrape of a young intern. Her personal space and dignity is violated when she is not in her senses. To add to her Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-18781261678986023772018-06-26T22:40:00.001+05:302018-06-26T22:40:15.562+05:30Shorts: Dangerous Passion
About the Book:
Can bitter enemies find love?
Haunted by visions, Calypso sets out to find the man who stalks her dreams. Calypso, an ageless fae, is convinced this man will enslave and torment her just like the one who held her long ago. Determined to track him down and kill him, she's prepared for anything, except for what she finds. The mortal male she encounters stirs embers she thought Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-78320481841278672942018-06-13T23:10:00.000+05:302018-06-13T23:10:57.137+05:30An Excerpt: Mauri
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“Good aim! But that sorry-looking insult to all weapons is not going to take you very far.”
Mauri jumped out of her skin. The man who had found her out was a complete stranger. A closer look at him told her he was a Rakshasa. Her first instinct was to make a run towards the exit. It would be only a matter of time before this Rakshasa would go and tell Ghatotkacha. Then Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-55496166295697218392018-06-13T22:59:00.000+05:302018-06-13T22:59:11.261+05:30Shorts: India
About the Book:
India's rich diversity, both in its physical and natural aspects, is widely known. India has had a great past with achievements in literature, the arts, medicine and mathematics.
Indians were sea-faring and they spread their influence through their philosophy, religion and military conquest too. But Like a cosmic phenomenon, decline is every civilization is inevitable. IndianPurple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-79228087731895070372018-06-03T22:55:00.002+05:302018-06-03T22:55:28.496+05:30Shorts: The Unity Game
About the Book:
WHAT IF THE EARTH YOU KNEW WAS JUST THE BEGINNING?
A New York banker is descending into madness.
A being from an advanced civilization is racing to stay alive.
A dead man must unlock the secrets of an unknown dimension to save his loved ones.
From the visions of Socrates in ancient Athens, to the birth of free will aboard a spaceship headed to Earth, ThePurple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-13120982064280322902018-05-28T21:38:00.000+05:302018-05-28T21:44:31.840+05:30Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed The Art Of War
Sometimes one single book has the power to get you thinking for a long time. I picked up this book for the sheer personal interest I have in the subject it dealt with. Be it the term Fighter Pilot or Art of War, both are topics close to my heart. So it was but natural that I put aside all other books and read this one on top priority.
The book deals with the professional and personal life Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-26149404892419416882018-05-22T19:14:00.001+05:302018-05-22T19:14:08.978+05:30Shorts: Daughter Of The Sun
Daughter of the Sun
~ Cult of the Cat Series Book 1 ~
About the Book:
Title: Daughter of the Sun
Series: Cult of the Cat Series, Book 1
Author: Zoe Kalo
Genre: YA Contemporary Fantasy / Paranormal
Word Count: 93,000 words
No. of Pages: 330
Mystery, adventure, a hint of romance, and the delicious sweep of magic...
Sixteen-year-old Trinity was born during a solar eclipse and left Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-68058792059620879422018-05-17T00:30:00.000+05:302018-05-17T00:30:05.933+05:30An Excerpt: 3 Peaks Of Happiness
Chapter 1
Happiness is a Journey
The whole world is seeking happiness. In fact, it seems like we are all on an eternal journey to destination happiness. Yes, happiness is a journey, but not many people know that it is the path itself. You cannot get happiness, but you can be happy. While there is no one on earth who doesn’t seek this treasure, there are only a few who truly understand what Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-11346826882735235702018-05-15T21:32:00.000+05:302018-05-15T21:32:59.914+05:30An Excerpt: Skarlet Kiss
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Thick, rolling clouds kept the air moist as Liam paced the confines of his home. Ice covered the stone walls, snow swirled and danced along the floor of the cave. He shivered, the rattle of scales music to his ears. After two hundred years, he was finally able to break out of the horrid humanoid form.
Padding to the mouth of his cave, he stared out. White clouds soared Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-59555873789871502502018-05-09T00:30:00.000+05:302018-05-09T00:30:05.226+05:30Shorts: Cherished
Print Length: 95 pages
Publication Date: March 20, 2018
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
Available on Kindle Unlimited
Genre: Romance
The last thing Sujal Verma had expected while working out that evening was a desperate call for help.
For Sunanda, life was like a romantic movie, all dreamy and beautiful, until trouble comesPurple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-62130621095838671622018-05-08T23:49:00.000+05:302018-05-08T23:49:32.910+05:30An Excerpt: A Time To Burnish
“What is my area of expertise, Josh?”
Recognizing the question for what it was—an opener—Josh bit back a groan. Tom reminded him of an old modem in a slow network; the connection light had to get steady before the data light started blinking in a measured pace.
He replied, “You know I can answer that question in my sleep! Growing up, it was all that residue hippie stuff, all that Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-6444277065925362272018-04-30T09:32:00.001+05:302018-04-30T09:32:52.969+05:30Words: A Poison Tree
I was angry with my friend:
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.
And I watered it in fears.
Night and morning with my tears:
And I sunned it with smiles.
And with soft deceitful wiles.
And it grew both day and night.
Till it bore an apple bright.
And my foe beheld it shine.
And he knew that it was mine.
And into my garden stole.
WhenPurple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-75728420959340278332018-04-22T18:53:00.000+05:302018-04-22T20:28:30.689+05:30State Of Emergency
This is one zombie story that never gave me nightmares during the sleepless nights that followed.
Yes, the plot revolves around a girl's tryst with zombies, or rather the zombie virus, unleashed in her city. It shows how she escapes and how she deals with the ups and downs that come her way. For more input, do read the story.
The narrative is fast paced and thats the best part about thisPurple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-69194773723217300722018-04-19T21:45:00.000+05:302018-04-19T21:45:47.312+05:30Shorts: Two Spells
BOOK BLURB:
Sarah and her twin brother Jon are heirs to an ancient magical realm and its most valuable treasure, an enchanted library. The library endows readers with the supernatural means of crossing into the uncharted inner-sanctum of the second dimension, inhabited with peculiar and sometimes perilous creatures.
The children are emboldened with a wondrous mystical gift that no Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099716215963998949.post-22140427580120005112018-04-19T20:41:00.000+05:302018-04-19T20:41:00.654+05:30Spotlight: Fate's Design
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When a kidnapper redeems his lost conscience and finds himself unable to murder the girl he has kidnapped, what does he do? Fate is cruel to him, and good intentions are never enough.
At the same time, a woman dissatisfied with her existence flees from her home, not knowing what lies ahead of her. But all things come at a price, and she has a hard path ahead through Purple Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00624564825249853576noreply@blogger.com