Read these 5 bestselling books for your inspiration & enjoyment
Just Another Myth by Priyanshu Goyal
One may dive into the murky realms of mythology with “Just Another Myth,” which is a collection of stories that seeks to unravel the mysteries of folklore. The author says that intrigued by the evocative power of the term “Mythic”, he has attempted to delve into the fantastical tales that have echoed through generations. He further says that this exploration extends beyond mere retellings of Greek, Norse and Indian myths and the book is an attempt to transform ancient fables into immersive experiences. According to the author, going beyond entertainment, the stories are meant to inspire and enlighten the readers while shedding new light on their daily existence with the help of mythology where the extraordinary becomes tangible and the impossible finds its place in reality. The author claims that “Just Another Myth” not just invites readers to uncover the magic within but also poses the lingering question whether these myths would fade into obscurity or endure, weaving their captivating spell for generations to come.
Beyond Royalty by Shreya Talwar
This book, according to the author, is meant to help the readers explore the enchanting realm of romance. The readers may be prodded into deeply reflecting on the age-old question whether the road to romance is truly a fairy tale. The journey of Daniel and Katherine epitomises the intricacies of love navigating hurdles and weathering storms and the readers might encounter the challenging queries about the resilience of love amidst chaos and difficulties. Will love emerge triumphant, preserving its essence, or will it succumb to the challenges it faces? The writer says that the readers in this literary voyage are invited to embark on a quest for answers, not just within the lives of the characters but potentially within their own understanding of true love. As “Beyond Royalty” involves an exploration of the complexities of romance, the readers might discover reflections of their own love stories within its pages.
Pious Role by Ahan Sengupta, Srijan Sengupta
This collection of short stories involves twin non-verbal autistic young adults. There are 34 stories. While Ahan, the primary contributor, wrote 29 tales his brother Srijan penned five stories. The writers say that this collection may take the readers into a colorful tapestry of human experiences. The narratives range from 100-word snippets to 1000-word explorations, attempting to capture the strengths and weaknesses inherent in people. Characters- spanning teenage boys and girls, young adults in colleges/ universities and elderly individuals- represent diverse roles such as students, teachers, stockbrokers, doctors, authors and CID officers. The stories attempt to delve into various aspects of life, portraying school dynamics, romantic relationships and past reminiscences. The complexities of human thought manifest in flashbacks and moments of introspection in isolation, leading to new perspectives of life. As the stories seek to mirror the real world through flashes of emotion, these may resonate with human pathos, too.
Angles & Demons by Dan Brown
A famous scientist is found dead with a strange symbol being burned brutally into his skin while many miles away in Rome, the world’s cardinals assemble to elect a new Pope. The question is: while working out the puzzle against the clock, will Robert Langdon stop it detonating?
The Book of Why: The New Science of Cause and Effect by Judea Pearl and Dana Mackenzie
‘Correlation does not imply causation.’ For decades, this mantra was invoked by scientists in order to avoid taking positions as to whether one thing caused another, such as smoking and cancer, or carbon dioxide and global warming. But today, that taboo is dead. The causal revolution, sparked by world-renowned computer scientist Judea Pearl and his colleagues, has cut through a century of confusion and placed cause and effect on a firm scientific basis. Now, Pearl and science journalist Dana Mackenzie explain causal thinking to general readers for the first time, showing how it allows us to explore the world that is and the worlds that could have been. It is the essence of human and artificial intelligence. And just as Pearl’s discoveries have enabled machines to think better, The Book of Why explains how we too can think better.
