Adding Peer-e-Kamil (Umera Ahmed) to my Bookshelf

  In case you haven’t noticed, I’m slowly working towards making my own library. Small confession: I had one, but I gave away most of the books to a local library. I wasn’t in the right of state of mind, of course. Now, a few years later, as I finally have a dedicated room for…

Unboxing | Delving into the World of Islamic Studies | Maktaba Deoband

  Hey, bookworms! After ordering one mystery book box from Kitabay.com, I loved the excitment of receiving books. I NEEDED to feel that surge of happiness again. And so, I ordered another set of 7 books, this time from a different place. Maktaba Deoband And the order consisted of an assortment of books on Islamic…

Book Review | RAI KA PARBAT | Imran Series #23 | Ibn-e-Safi

Let’s review: Ra’i Ka Parbut (رائی کا پربت) (Mountain of Molehill) – 1957 Plot Summary Imran and his colleagues are out in a hunting camp. Under the disguise of hunters, Imran uncovers a group that is aiding an organized armed revolution. I love Imran’s quirks. He thinks of such weirdest things possible to do things….

Top 10 | Epic Novels Leaving an Ever-lasting Impact

There are epics that have a million characters and pull you into a fictional world you can’e escape even if you wanted. And then, there are some novels that have few character but you fall in lvoe with every single one of them. In this list, I’m listing some novels that fall in the second…

Book Review | Koi Rang Bhari Sehr Utrey| Aliya Bukhari

I will summarize the complete story of Deewar-e-Shab. This review, therefore, will be filled with spoilers. If you want to read the book, or want to enjoy the drama without ruining the mystery, stop reading now.

Book Review | NA DEEDA HUMDARD | Imran Series #73 | Ibn-e-Safi

Let’s review: Na Deeda Humdard  – 1974 Plot Summary Na Deeda Humdard starts with a very interesting homely scene. Captain Faiyaz is waiting for Imran; Joseph and Suleiman tolerate his rude comments whilst waiting for Imran to return. This also reminds us of the previous 5-part series set in French Polynesia, as Faiyaz refers to…

Imran Series Complete List (REVIEW IN PROGRESS)

Following is the complete list of 120 novels written by the legend Ibn-e-Safi as part of Imran Series. Original number, original title (Roman), original title (Urdu), translated tile in parentheses, year first published.) Khaufnak Imarat (خوفناک عمارت) (The Scary Building) – 1955 Chatanon Maen Fa’ir (چٹانوں میں فائر) (Gunfire in the Rocks) – 1955 Pur-Asrar…

Book Review | BLACK AND WHITE | Imran Series #72 | Ibn-e-Safi

Let’s review: Black And White (بلیک اینڈ وہایٹ) (Black and White) – 1974 Plot Summary You’d think it’s over but it’s not, until now. Black And White, the last book in this 5-part series, starts on a high note. After everything that has happened in Zalzalay Ka Safar, Luisa aka Edli De Sadaan is irked…

Book Review | ZALZALEY KA SAFAR | Imran Series #71 | Ibn-e-Safi

Let’s review: Zalzalay Ka Safar (لزلے کا سفر) (Journey of the Earthquake) – 1974 Plot Summary Zalzalay Ka Safar begins as Imran and Joseph are at the dock of Mukaru. His aides and Frog etc are captured by Luisa and team. The island where Frog took Imran to scare him is destroyed by an earthquake. It…

Book Review | SAMANDAR KA SHIGAAF | Imran Series #70 | Ibn-e-Safi

Let’s review: Samandar Ka Shigaaf (سمندر کا شگاف) (The Ocean’s Crack) – 1973 Samandar Ka Shigaaf starts on a saddening note. Deadly Frog massacring helpless people in the middle of the ocean. Zafar, Jameson are bothered about it and so is Imran. He confronts deadly Frog, Imran doesn’t care about people’s wrath, right. Love his nonchalant…

Book Review | DHUWEIN KA HISAAR | Imran Series #69 | Ibn-e-Safi

Let’s review: Dhuwein Ka Hisaar (دھوئیں کا حصار) (Smoke Bulwark) – 1973 Plot Summary Dhuwein Ka Hisaar continues from King Chaang. Imran is alone with Deadly Frog aka King Chaang. That’s not all, he charms him just like that. Note the conversation. The incident is funny and it shows how easily Imran manipulates people. Geography…

Book Review | KING CHAANG | Imran Series #68 | Ibn-e-Safi

Let’s review: King Chaang (کنگ چانگ) (King Chang) – 1973 Plot Summary King Chaang begins at Jameson & Zafar’s residence when Ali Imran arrives – angry and distressed. He’s sick of Joseph’s near-impossible wishes that he wants to visit Tahiti. That conversation is rather fun and it shows Ibn-e-Safi’s skill to make the most mundane scene…

Book Review | KHOONI BADAL | Akram Allahabadi

Non-Review Rant A Goodreads friend suggested Akram Allahabadi and I said why not. I randomly picked this one because it promised to be on the same theme that I have been working on as my first attempt at writing mystery / suspense. Anywho! Plot Summary A top government official is brining top secret papers and…

Book Review | UQABON KE HAMLEY | Imran Series #64 | Ibn-e-Safi

Let’s review: UqaboN Ke Hamley (عقابوں کے حملے) (Attacks of the Eagles) – 1972 Plot Summary UqaboN Ke Hamley begins with a series of absurd events that happen at insanely rushed pace. Their is a striped monkey that people spot near the mountain, people are kidnapped. The investigations begin, and the eagles attack the search…

Book Review | KHAUFNAAK IMARAT | Imran Series #1 | Ibn-e-Safi

Plot Summary Khaufnaak Imarat begins with a very engaging opening scene. If I ever write suspense, I would like to begin the story like this one. Ah, dear Imran! Ali Imran, the protagonist, a new hero by our very own Ibn-e-Safi is seen trying to knot a tie. He fails, Sulieman, his trusted servant helps…

Book Review | KHWAB SHEESHE KA | Iffat Sehar Tahir

A big family, one patriarchal system, a lot of evil deeds done by each of the character and a story filled with bizzare, unnecessary and unfathomable cliffhangers, Khwab Sheeshe Ka disappoints on various levels.

Book Review | MEETHI LAGAN TEEKHI CHUBHAN | Mrs Sohail Khan

Goodreads Link: Meethi Lagan Teekhi Chubhan Characters Yasha Andrabi The beauty queen, our heroine. Yazdan Shah The secretive rich man, our hero Khawar Andrabi Yasha’s father Bina Andrabi Yasha’s sister Shafa Andrabi Yasha’s sister Wafa Andrabi Yasha’s sister Jasera Malik Yasha’s BFF Shameem Khawar’s sister Gulrez and Gurzaib Shameem’s sons. Gulrez is good and hardworking…

Book Review | KIS JAHAN KA ZARR LIYA | 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 | Mera Bakht Bhi Tu Mera Takht Bhi Tu | Mrs Sohail Khan

Characters Tan-eem Qidwayi The beauty queen, our heroine. Zaim Qidwayi Handsome multi-faceted man, our hero Setting Lucknow, India Plot Summary & My Commentary Taneem’s father marries her mom against his parents’ consent and his family sort of cuts him off. They have a great life in New Jersey, until one day… Taneem plans to bring…

Book Review | Mohabbat Ho Bhi Sakti Hai | MOHABBAT HO BHI SAKTI HAI | Mrs Sohail Khan

Mohabbat Ho Bhi Sakti Hai by Mrs Sohail Khan   Characters Asna The beauty queen, our heroine. She is studying fashion designing. Zuhair Thangal Billionaite bad boy, our hero Plot Summary & My Commentary Asna is forced to marry her step mom’s nephew, Zuhair. Zuhair argues with her on the first night. They live like strangers….

Book Review | Bandh Gaya Tere Daaman Se Mera Aanchal | Mrs Sohail Khan

Characters Aleezah Hassan The spoilt brat, our heroine Bashaar Muneer Our hero Setting Bangalore (India) and Rome (Italy) Plot Summary & My Commentary Aleezah lives with her grandpa when her parents die in an accident. She is a rotten kid (what else is new). She is on her way back to home and gets lost…

Book Review | Khwab Gulab Baney | Mrs Sohail Khan

Khwab Gulab Baney by Mrs Sohail Khan Characters Alweena Kazim The beauty queen, our heroine. She is studying fashion designing. Kazim Khan Alweena’s father Rameez Iftekhar  The snake charmer, our hero Huzaifa Alweena’s fiance Tarooba Rameez’s sister Dr Adnan Tarooba’s colleague Plot Summary & My Commentary Alweena is filthy rich, as usual. She is engaged…