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The Best Work of Keigo Higashino & Why Should You Read Them

Posted on March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 by Madhav Mehrotra

Japanese literature has steadily grown popular all over the world in recent years. One particularly popular genre that has sent books flying off the shelves is that of Japanese murder mysteries, both classics and modern releases. Among them, Keigo Higashino (1958 – ) has come to be recognized internationally as one of the best Japanese…

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Stephen King

The Best Works of Stephen King and Here’s Why You Should Read Them

Posted on March 2, 2024March 3, 2024 by Amartya Acharya

Stephen Edwin King (1947 – ) is sometimes called the ‘King of Horror,’ and here are some of his greatest books that you should pick up to understand his mastery. If you Google “prolific writers of the 21st century”, there are high chances of finding Stephen King’s name on that list. With over 60 novels…

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Blood Meridian or The Evening Redness in the West

The Best Works of Cormac McCarthy and Why You Should Read Them

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 by Oindri Das

 If you have read No Country For Old Men, remember to dive into the vast but impactful body of literature that Cormac McCarthy produced in this article below. Cormac McCarthy, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist who died in June 2023, was a giant of the American literary scene whose vivid prose shaped and influenced a generation…

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Amitav Ghosh

The Best Works of Amitav Ghosh and Why You Should Read Them

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Shaswata Ray

Dive into the captivating world of the best works of Amitav Ghosh. Discover why his enchanting narratives and rich storytelling make him a must-read author. Imagine a master navigator weaving tales of ancient Egypt with whispers of climate change, stitching together historical epics with threads of migration and displacement. Welcome to the literary world of…

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Portrait of Aldous Huxley

The Best Works of Aldous Huxley and Why You Should Read Them

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Shaswata Ray

Curious to know more about the writer of Brave New World? This article will take you through the best works of Aldous Huxley and why you should read them. Aldous Huxley was an English writer and philosopher who occupied a prominent position within 20th-century literature. He effortlessly integrates science fiction with philosophical inquiry, weaving elements…

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5 Books to Read if You Liked Watching Bridgerton on Netflix

5 Books to Read if You Liked Watching Bridgerton on Netflix

Posted on November 29, 2023November 27, 2023 by Shravani Sawant

Pick up these 5 books if Bridgerton on Netflix has left you craving for more Regency-era romances, strong female characters and a lot of love! [In Lady Whistledown’s voice] Dear Reader, As one traverses the pages of history and indulges in the splendid tales of the past, one cannot help but be captivated by the…

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