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  P for Podcast: Learn A to P of Podcasting Author: Bhargavi Swami Pages: 181                   ‘P for Podcast: Learn A to P of Podcasting’ is a very first book of its kind which will help all those who want to start their career in podcasting. The book is a step by step guide on what one needs to do to start a successful podcast. Starting a Podcast is a very creative task and one needs to know how to catch the attention of the listeners. Author has given some Dos and Don’ts which if followed and implemented can help the podcaster a lot. It is very important to do research about the topic we are interested, the technicalities about podcast, importance of collaboration and what things need to be prepped for collaborations, etc. are discussed in the book. To know more about podcast and the history of podcast read ‘P for Podcast: Learn A to P of Podcasting’. My Thoughts:                   I liked how the author has explained everything in a simple manner. We also get to learn a

 What Does It Mean to Be Green? Author: Rana DiOrio Illustrations: Addy Rivera Sonda ‘What Does It Mean to be Green?’ by Rana DiOrio is a book where we get to see how the author has given a valuable message through this book. In this story we get to see a small girl curious and enquires ‘What Does It Mean to Be Green?’ To this question her older sister explains what it actually means to ‘Be Green’ and how we should try our best to help save our earth by making choices which will be good for our environment. What are the ways in which we can save our environment? What choices will be help us and our environment? To know read ‘What Does It Mean to Be Green?’ My Thoughts: The plot is written in a manner which the readers will get a message on what and how we should be using our resources which are scarce in nature. It is very important to bring awareness among children about the importance of sustainability since a small age so that they follow it throughout their life. Author has n

 A Regal Man Author: Priya Kumar Pages: 270 ‘A Regal Man’ by Priya Kumar is a biography of a very famous businessman named Vasu Shroff. We get to see the journey of this successful businessman how he came from a very humble background and the struggle he and his family had to go through after shifting to India. In 1961 when he was only 19 years he shifted to Dubai as his father wanted him to help his brother in business. When he shifted there he was shocked to see the living conditions of the locals and really wanted to help them. There were many things that he went about doing not for himself or his business but for the people around him and those belonging to his country. There were many ups and downs in his life but he never gave up and faced them until he reached where he is now. To know the journey of this renowned businessman read ‘A Regal Man’. My Thoughts: It is really an inspiring read and there’s a lot to learn from Mr. Shroff. At time we give up very easily but don’t thi

  Bonds of Freedom Author: Shalini Keswani                   ‘Bonds of Freedom’ by Shalini Keswani is a book that revolves around a group of colleagues who have recently been laid off their job and are tensed about their future. With this entire chaos going within this group of colleagues we have Angela who comes up with her dream of building a school and shares the same with her colleagues. Angela shares her plan with her dad who seems a bit sceptical about the whole thing and is against the idea until her mother advices him to let her try what she wants to do. So, finally the entire journey towards planning, implementing, etc. starts and we are taken along with Angela and her colleague in this venture of building a school. Will Angela and her colleagues succeed in setting up this school? Will they be able to overcome all the difficulties that come in their way? To know read ‘Bonds of Freedom’ My Thoughts:                 Plot is really inspiring. I liked how even in dire si

 Bitten by Love Author: Vijaya S Pages: 196 ‘Bitten by Love’ by Vijaya S is a story that revolves around Anu and Abhi who fall in love with each other. Anu is a simple girl who is intelligent, chirpy and the gem of the family then we have Abhi who is a smart and mature guy. Anu is very close to her family and is loved by everyone in her family especially her big brother who wants to keep her safe from everything and everyone. Anu and Abhi meet each other at their workplace and soon they fall in love with each other. All was going well with both makes promises to each other when Anu was seen with Abhi by one of her family member. Will Anu and Abhi be able to convince their family members about their feelings for each other? Will they be accepted by their family? To know read ‘Bitten by Love’ My Thoughts: The plot of the book is very romantic and shows how two people who meet develop feelings for each other. I must say it was a beautiful and heartwarming story of Abhi and Anu who are

S oulmates... Love is Forever Author- Harjeet Sra Pages-212        'Soulmates... Love is Forever' by  Harjeet Sra is a book that revolves around a young girl named Ruhi.  Ruhi is a freelance columnist and is also working for an NGO and lives in a small hill station. Ruhi is a simple girl with only Ishaan and Jia as her best friends. One day Ruhi happens to accidentally meets Kabir and tries her best to avoid him. Kabir is famous for his personality as being from a rich family and being most of the time surrounded by girls. But they still end up having feelings for each other. Until one day something happens which makes them apart. Then we have Ishaan who too has feelings for Ruhi but is afraid to express them to her as this might affect their friendship. What is it that affects Ruhi and  Kabir's relation? Does Kabir really have feelings for Ruhi? Will Ishaan convey his feelings to Ruhi? To know this and more read' Soulmates' My Thoughts-          Plot is well writ

  Teen Trilogy Author- Monisha K Gumber Pages-638 'Teen Trilogy' by Monisha K  Gumber is a book that revolves around a teenage girl named  Tara and her best friends Megha and Dolly. The book is divided into three parts as follows:- Part 1-This part revolves around  Tara who is currently facing or rather struggling with problems that most teenagers go through. And she is trying her best to overcome those on her own. The question is will she be ok with the decisions she takes or will she regret them later?  Part 2- This part revolves around Megha. Megha is a girl who is great at Studying, is beautiful and is probably good at everything but there are things that she is not  happy about. Why is Megha unhappy when everyone admires her and desire to be like her? Part 3- This part tells us about  Dolly. Dolly is a girl who likes getting attention. She likes wearing cute dresses and likes getting attention from boys. She seems to be very lively and cheerful. But is she really what sh