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The Gopi Diaries book review on Ameya

The Gopi Diaries | Book Review | 2019 | Sudha Murty

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon, Karnataka. She is an Indian author, educator, and philanthropist. Murty is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. She was also the first female engineer to work for TELCO. In 1996, she founded the Infosys Foundation. Fluent in both English and Kannada, Murty writes for Read more…

The Courage to be Disliked book review on Ameya

The Courage to be Disliked | Book Review | 2013 | Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ichiro Kishimi is a Japanese philosopher, licensed clinical psychologist, and an expert in the Adlerian psychology, something that has had a heavy influence on his works. It is on this principle that his bestseller book, The Courage to be Disliked, is based. Kishimi’s works explore topics such as achieving personal growth, overcoming Read more…

The Lonely City book review on Ameya

The Lonely City | Book Review | 2016 | Olivia Laing

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Olivia Laing is a writer, cultural critic, and journalist known for her insightful and thought-provoking works. Born in 1977 in Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire, England, Laing has been an active voice in the literary world for over a decade. While Laing’s debut book, To the River (2011), received critical acclaim, The Trip Read more…

Gun Island book review on Ameya

Gun Island | Book Review | 2019 | Amitav Ghosh

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Amitav Ghosh is an Indian writer born in 1956 in Kolkata, India. Ghosh grew up in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. He studied at the Doon School and later completed his doctorate at the Oxford University. Ghosh has authored both, fiction and non-fiction works. His books mainly focus on colonialism, people of Read more…

How to Take Smart Notes book review on Ameya

How to Take Smart Notes | Book Review | 2017 | Sönke Ahrens

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sönke Ahrens works as a lecturer at the University of Duisburg-Essen. He coaches students and professionals about decision-making and time management. He is the author of the award-winning book, Experiment and Exploration: Forms of World-Disclosure. SYNOPSIS How to Take Smart Notes is a guide on how to efficiently turn thoughts and discoveries Read more…

My Sister the Serial Killer book review on Ameya

My Sister, the Serial Killer | Book Review | 2018 | Oyinkan Braithwaite

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Oyinkan Braithwaite is a British-Nigerian author. Born in 1988 in Lagos, Nigeria, Braithwaite spent her childhood in both Lagos and the United Kingdom. She studied law and creative marketing. She has also worked as an assistant manager and production manager. My Sister, the Serial Killer was her debut novel. Braithwaite has also Read more…

Atomic Habits James Clear book review on Ameya

Atomic Habits | Book Review | 2018 | James Clear

ABOUT THE AUTHOR James Clear is the founder of The Habits Academy. He is a writer and speaker. His book, Atomic Habits, became the number one bestseller on the New York Times’ Bestseller List. The book has sold over ten million copies and has been translated into more than fifty languages. Clear has been publishing Read more…

The Sandman Preludes & Nocturnes review

The Sandman: Preludes & Nocturnes | Book Review | 1989 | Neil Gaiman

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Neil Gaiman is a bestselling English author. Gaiman was born in Portchester in 1960. He writes short fiction, comic books, graphic novels, and nonfiction. He has also done screenwriting for movies and audio theaters. His preferred genres include fantasy, dark fantasy, comedy, horror, and science fiction. Gaiman’s works are known for their Read more…

Jonathan Livingston Seagull book review on Ameya

Jonathan Livingston Seagull | Book Review | 1970 | Richard Bach

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Richard David Bach is an American writer. Born in 1936 in Illinois, USA, Bach is also a pilot who served in the USA Air Force. Most of his literary works contain allusions to flights. Bach has authored both fiction and non-fiction. His most notable works include Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Illusions: The Adventures Read more…

The Bombay Prince book review

The Bombay Prince | Book Review | 2021 | Sujata Massey

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sujata Massey is an American novelist. She was born in 1964 in England to an Indian father and a German mother. Her family relocated to the USA when Sujata was five. After graduating from John Hopkins University, she worked for the Baltimore Evening Sun. In 1991, she moved to Japan, where she Read more…