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My Shelf of Life Changing Books
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items These are the books that stayed with me long after I finished the last page. Some made me think differently, some made me feel deeply, and some simply arrived at the right time in life. This list is a mix of stories, ideas and lessons that genuinely ...
The one word to describe this book is “Unforgettable”. After reading Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, I never expected that the author will produce another masterpiece. This book is quintissential Hosseini with a gripping and emotional story, a set of...
A Thousand Splendid Suns : Hosseini, Khaled
This book falls in the category of ‘life changing'. The author goes in great detail to discuss the importance of human breath in the overall health. Very detailed and inspiring.
Breath: The Lost Art and Science of Breathing
This book is perhaps the flag bearer of slice-of-life fiction japanese books. The book revolves around a cafe called Funiculi Funicula where people can travel in time but with some conditions. I loved the way each and every character has been written...
Before the Coffee Gets Cold - Books
A great Japanese fiction book about a young boy who goes to live with his grandmother in a small town in Japan. Both of them carry within themselves a world of past experiences and traumas. A great uplifting read for all the japanese book lovers.
Four Seasons in Japan by Nick Bradley
The book is divided into 6 chapters from the Indian history each exploring a particular site in India which has a significant historical relevance. The book does not just talk about the particular site in the chapter but also discusses the broader so...
Indians: A Brief History of a Civilization
Agatha Cristie's most iconic story (atleast in my opinion). Ten people are stuck in an island, one by one each start to die due to unexplained reasons. Is someone killing them or is there something else? You have to read this one.
And Then There Were None: Agatha Christie
My most favourite Murakami book till now. Also the only book of Murakami where there are no 'magical realism' elements present. The book revolves around the protagonist Toru Wanatabe who studies in Tokyo and falls in love with his best friend's girlf...
Norwegian Wood: Bestseller by Haruki Murakami
This book is about a Korean girl Yeongju who gives up her corporate career and starts a bookshop in a quiet neighbourhood in Seoul. It's a good uplifting book and a cosy-read.
Welcome to Hyunam-Dong Bookshop Reviews
The 2nd book of Before the Coffee gets cold series. Interesting read.
Tales from the Cafe: Before the Coffee Gets Cold
The 3rd book from the Before the coffee gets cold series. This is personally my favourite book from the series. The focus in this book shifts to a new cafe - Cafe Donna Donna. If you have liked the 1st two books, this will be a joy to read.
Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
The 4th book of Before the Coffee gets Cold series. The focus again shifts back to cafe Funiculi Funicula in this book. Four amazing stories presented in this one.
Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
The 5th book in the series Before the Coffee Gets Cold. We are again presebted with four amazing stories by the author in the cafe Funiculi Funicula. An Enjoyable read.
Before We Forget Kindness (HB) - Kawaguchi
This book delves deep into the science of sleep. The book is an absolute page turner and one of my all-time favourite books.
Why We Sleep : Walker, Matthew
Matt Haig is at his absolute best in this book with the way he narrates the story (especially in the 1st half). The story revolves around a person who suffers from a rare condition where he can live upto hundreds of years. The story of this person an...
How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
A japanese fiction “slice-of-life” book which is very uplifting. Go for it if you are in a mood for something cosy to read
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library
Inspiring Book on how Phil Knight built one of the most iconic brands of the world. What stood out for me in this book was that Phil clearly states the importance of human relations (his relation with Bill Bowerman or Nike's relations with atheletes)...
Schuster Shoe Dog Hb: Memoir by Nike Creator
This is one of those books which I often revisit. The author shares his journey of leaving a prestigious career and building a life aligned with curiosity and freedom.
Imagining a New Story For Work and Life
If you want to enter the world of modern mindfulness and meditation then this book if for you. In this book, Andy Puddicombe talks about his life journey and how did he discover about mindfulness. It s a wonderful read
Headspace Guide to Meditation : Puddicombe, Andy
One of my favourite fiction books. It revolve around a blind french girl and a german orphan whose lives intersect during World War 2.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
One of the most amazing books ever written. A story about friendship, loss, and belonging. This book is a masterpiece which you will remember long after you have finished reading it.
The Kite Runner : Hosseini, Khaled
A short but very practical and grounded book on how you can truly find your vocation based on your interest. The author presents 3 main ideas to delve deep and find your true calling: freedom, meaning, and reflection. highly recommended book.
How to Find Fulfilling Work : Krznaric, Roman
If you are are fan of Khaled Hosseini style of storytelling, you are going to love this one. The story revolves around two young lovers caught in the midst of a political turmoil in Iran. The book is beautifully written and keeps you engaged till the...
The Stationery Shop Of Tehran : Kamali, Marjan
The book is about how Marc Randolf and Reed Hastings built Netflix. It is a very well written book which discusses various aspects of risk-taking, messy experiments that ultimately makes a big brand.
That Will Never Work: Birth of Netflix
This is a very interesting book on a controversial topic of ‘Gumnami Baba’ who many believed was Subhash Chandra Bose himself even after the world had declared him dead after a plane crash. The authors have done very thorough research on the topic an...
Conundrum : Chandrachur Ghose & Anuj Dhar
A very important book, not just for introverts but for everyone. It dives deep into the why and how of the introversion phenomenon.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts - Susan Cain
This is a very good book for people interest in Indian history. It has detailed history of each Indian state (how and why it was formed, what were the roadblocks, etc.). An informative read.
The Origin Story of India's States Reviews
It is a nice and comfort read. The author introduces us to the idea of how to view things as rituals in our everyday lives. The book talks about rituals pertaining to: connecting with self, connecting with others, connecting with nature, and connecti...
Power of Ritual Reviews & Ratings
The book, just like a classic feel-good-Japanese-novel, revolves around a bookstore where a young girl tries to rebulid her life. The storytelling is very good and you can finish the book within 2-3 days.
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop: Perfect Curl-Up Book
The core idea of this book is to explore the Danish art of creating simple joy in everyday life. It talks about warm lighting, good food, togetherness (things that make Denmark one of the happiest countries in the world).
Little Book of Hygge, The : Wiking, Meik
If you like Before the Coffee Gets Cold genre books, this is definitely for you. The author presents 3 stories in this book all involving characters who are are a critical juncture in their lives. My personal favourite story is the the 2nd one.
Days at the Torunka Café: A Novel