Book Details Title: His Convenient Bride (Contracts Book 1) Length: 135 pages Published: 22 November, 2019 Price: INR 49 (Or you can borrow it for free if you’ve Kindle Unlimited subscription) Link to buy from Amazon: Amazon.in Book Description One celebrity, a group of friends, one incident and things change forever. Anushka and Nikhil are…
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Book Review: AURAT, MARD AUR MAIN By Umera Ahmed
I have been meaning to post about this since ages. Something or the other always comes up; or I end up watching the drama again.
Zindagi Gulzar Hai is Umera Ahmed’s first book and it was published in 2010 by Ilm o Irfan Publishers.
Book Review: DOOSRA DOZAKH by Umera Ahmed
Doosra Dozakh is one of those stories that will punch you in the gut and make your insides curl with pain. The dark-sarcasm laced narrative works in favour of the short story, making every line worth quoting.
Book Review: SHEHR-E-ZAAT (By Umera Ahmed)
Shehr-e-Zaat is one of those dramas that marry spirituality with popular fiction seamlessly. Umera Ahmed is a well-known name in the popular women fiction writing horizon and this is one of her best works. I stand corrected, all her work is great.
Book Review: Aisa Kabhi Nahin Hota by Umera Ahmed
“Aisa Kabhi Nahin Hota” is a romantic comedy, something that we don’t expect from Umera. Self-admittedly, this is Umera’s only attempt at writing humour.
Links to read Alif online (By Umera Ahmed)
I understand that Alif is not just a novel, it is a phenomenon that has gripped the Urdu speaking people across the globe. While some are content by simply watching the drama; others want to enjoy the literary experience as well. There is good news for all. Umera’s website uabooksonline.com has shared Alif in various…
Book Review: Zindagi Gulzar Hai
I have been meaning to post about this since ages. Something or the other always comes up; or I end up watching the drama again.
Zindagi Gulzar Hai is Umera Ahmed’s first book and it was published in 2010 by Ilm o Irfan Publishers.
Book Review: Tere Liya Hai Mera Dil (By Farhat Ishtiaq): English Review
Tere Liya Hai Mera Dil (By Farhat Ishtiaque)
Book Review: Tere Liya Hai Mera Dil (By Farhat Ishtiaq): Urdu Review
Tere Liya Hai Mera Dil (By Farhat Ishtiaque)
Reading Roundup #4: Kids Fiction and Illustrated Books
I am reading Kids’ books these days. I have finished reading a few and before the month ends, I thought I will post a roundup post about the same. Asim and the Moon Chhupi Daulat Chacha Chaudhary Digest 1 Chacha Chaudhary Digest 4 Shabana Mukhtar Email || Blog || Goodreads || Facebook || Amazon ||…
Attention Books Reviewers
Book reviewers, I have a confession to make and a tiny request. Please read this post. How It All Started I have turned off the notification on Goodreads. If there are any comments on my review, status, I don’t know about it. Once in a while, I go through the comments and reply to those….
5 Reasons to watch Alif Drama (Geo TV)
I am looking forward to watching Alif Drama (Geo TV). It is written by Umera Ahmed. The novel is already published in April 2019 and is immensely popular amongst Urdu readers. I prefer not to watch the screen adaptation of a book. It is generally very loosely based on the original story and often the…
Drama Review: Alif Trailer and Cast
Now that the novel is complete and the drama is about to air, let’s talk about the characters and the cast that is chosen to play those beautifully flawed characters. The official wiki page of the drama lists the below cast.Yeah, that is no mystery. But this post aims at dissecting each character and the…
Book Review: Sang-e-Raah: The stone of the path (by Deeba Kapadia)
Book Details Title: Sang-e-raah Author: Deeba Kapadia # of pages: 14 Synopsis कभी गालियां देने वालों, आप पर हंसने और मज़ाक़ उड़ाने वालों से वास्ता पड़ा है? वो उसी रास्ते पर हर रोज़ चलता था, तनहा! लेकिन वह दिन जब उसकी मुलाक़ात एक लड़की से हुई, सब कुछ बदल गया। उन उम्मीदों की कहानी जो…
Book Review: AMAL UNBOUND by Aisha Saeed
Book Details Title: AMAL UNBOUND Author: Aisha Saeed # of pages: 240 Author Profile Tara Frejas is a cloud-walker who needs caffeine to fuel her travels. By day, she works in project management and events, and she writes down her daydreams at night. She began publishing fiction for public consumption in 2004, posting her pieces…
Book Review: SETTLE THE SCORE / HUSTLE PLAY by Tara Frejas
Book Details Title: SETTLE THE SCORE / HUSTLE PLAY Author: Tara Frejas # of pages: 66 Author Profile Tara Frejas is a cloud-walker who needs caffeine to fuel her travels. By day, she works in project management and events, and she writes down her daydreams at night. She began publishing fiction for public consumption in…
Reading Roundup #3: Asian Writers
It started in May 2019. Ramadan began and I forgot to post about it. I have read some Asian women writers in recently and here is a summary of my reading spree. The Contract By Zeenat Mahal Beauty Is But Skin Deep By Sundari Venkatraman Red Rose Dating Agency (By Sundari Venkatraman) The Runaway Bridegroom(By…
Book Review: BOLLYWOOD FIANCÉ FOR A DAY (By Ruchi Vasudeva)
Book Details Title: Bollywood Fiancé For A Day Author: Ruchi Vasudeva # of pages: 170 Link to Buy: Amazon.in Author Profile Ruchi Vasudeva a doctor by profession, a teacher by vocation and an author by destiny. Synopsis Studious Dr. Vishakha never dreamed that winning a date with Bollywood heartthrob Zaheer Saxena would land her in an unusual…
Book Review: PLAY WITH ME (by Piper Shelly)
Book Details Title: Play With Me Author: Piper Shelly # of pages: 238 Author Profile New York Times/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of twenty-seven-plus years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends…
Book Review: Khuda Ki Basti (By Shaukat Siddiqui)
Non-review Rant I read about 30 stories over the weekend, mostly urdu. This was one of the longer reads. Plot Summary Characters Raziya Begum, a widow lives with her three kids – Sultana, Nosha and Annu. Her eldest daughter has passed away, who was married to Neyaz . Nosha, Shami and Raja are three teenage…
Book Review: Alif – Episode #12 (Finale) (By Umera Ahmed)
The 12th and final episode is out. It is 29 pages long. I have included the link to read the episode online at the end of this post. Summary The episode is generally about tying the loose ends and there are some revelations. Don’t worry, I am not going to spoil the story for you….
Book Review: AN ACCIDENTAL BOYFRIEND (by Maggie Dallen)
Book Details Title: The Accidental Boyfriend Author: Maggie Dallen # of pages: 156 Author Profile MAGGIE DALLEN is a big city girl living in Montana. She writes romantic comedies in a range of genres including young adult, historical, and sweet contemporary. An unapologetic addict of all things romance, she loves to connect with fellow avid…
Book Review: THE MALHOTRA BRIDE (By Sundari Venkatraman)
Book Details Title: The Malhotra Bride Author: Sundari Venkatraman # of pages: 147 Link to Buy: Amazon.in Author Profile Sundari Venkatraman is an indie author who has 41 titles (37 books & 4 collections) to her name, all Top 100 Bestsellers on Amazon India, Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Amazon Canada and Amazon Australia in both romance…
Book Review: THE RUNAWAY BRIDEGROOM (By Sundari Venkatraman)
Book Details Title: The Runaway Bridegroom Author: Sundari Venkatraman # of pages: 192 Link to Buy: Amazon.in Author Profile Sundari Venkatraman is an indie author who has 41 titles (37 books & 4 collections) to her name, all Top 100 Bestsellers on Amazon India, Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Amazon Canada and Amazon Australia in both romance…
Book Review: Red Rose Dating Agency (By Sundari Venkatraman)
Book Details Title: Red Rose Dating Agency Author: Sundari Venkatraman # of pages: 147 Link to Buy: Amazon.in Author Profile Sundari Venkatraman is an indie author who has 41 titles (37 books & 4 collections) to her name, all Top 100 Bestsellers on Amazon India, Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Amazon Canada and Amazon Australia in both…
Book Review: The Contract (The Contract, #1) (By Melanie Moreland)
Book Details Title: The Contract (The Contract, #1) Author: Melanie Moreland # of pages: 371 Author Profile New York Times/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of twenty-seven-plus years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than…
Book Review: Alif – Episode #11 (By Umera Ahmed)
The 11th episode is released on 29th May, 2019. It is 38 pages long. You can find the link to read online below. I would still request you to read the review, and leave comments. That’s what I get in return. Here goes. Summary The episode starts with yet another letter, from Qalb-eMomin to Allah….
Book Review: Revenge Wears Prada – The Devil Returns (By Lauren Weisberger)
Book Details Title: Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns Author: Lauren Weisberger # of pages: 400 Link to Buy: Amazon.in Author Profile Lauren Weisberger was born March 28, 1977, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, a locale recently made even more chic, if possible, by The Office. She was joined four years later by sister Dana, a.k.a. The Family Favorite,…
Book Review: Alif – Episode #10 (By Umera Ahmed)
The 10th episode is released on 1 May, 2019. It is 48 pages long. You can find the link to read online below. I would still request you to read the review, and leave comments. That’s what I need in return. Here goes. Summary The episode starts with yet another letter, from Husn-e-Jahan to Abdul…
Book Review: Beauty is but Skin Deep (By Sundari )
Book Details Title: Beauty is but Skin Deep Author: Sundari Venkatraman # of pages: 43 Link to Buy: Amazon.in Author Profile Sundari Venkatraman is an indie author who has 41 titles (37 books & 4 collections) to her name, all Top 100 Bestsellers on Amazon India, Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Amazon Canada and Amazon Australia in both…
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