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The Art of Hearing Heartbeats | Jan-Philipp Sendker | 2002 | Book Review

Under Your Skin | Sabine Durrant | 2013 | Book Review

The Eighth Life (for Brilka) | Nino Haratischwili | 2014 | Book Review

The Paris Secret | Natasha Lester | 2020 | Book Review
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The Woodcutter, the Lender, and the King | A Folk Tale from Gujarat

The Hidden Treasure of Liandova and Tuaisiala | A Folk Tale from Mizoram

Why Do Orchids Have No Smell? | A Folk Tale from Tripura

The Boastful Farmer of Bardez | A Folk Tale from Goa
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The Salt Between Us | A Short Story

Where the Sea Kept Her | A Short Story

The House That Didn’t Feel Temporary | A Short Story

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The Bride of Silence | Poetry

The Lonely Girl in Mustard Fields | Poetry

Empty Streets | Poetry
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The Elephant and the Sparrow: A Traditional Indian Folk Tale on Kindness and Cleverness

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The Wise Parrot and the Burning Forest: A Folktale About Courage and Responsibility
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Her Name Was Rain | Sanchi K.

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What if staying young had nothing to do with your

What if staying young had nothing to do with your age?

John Barrymore believed we don't truly grow old when the years pass, but when our regrets become bigger than our dreams.

In our latest blog post, we explore this timeless idea and reflect on why it's never too late to dream again, embrace new beginnings, and live with purpose.

✨ If you've ever wondered whether your best days are behind you, this one is for you.

Tap the link in our bio to read the full post, then let us know: What dream are you still holding on to? 💭

#LivingWithoutRegrets #JohnBarrymore #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #StayYoungAtHeart

How well do we really know the people we love? ❤️

How well do we really know the people we love? ❤️

A daughter's journey to Myanmar in search of her missing father slowly unfolds into a story of love, sacrifice, and long-buried family secrets. What begins as a search for answers becomes something far more moving than we expected.

We've shared our honest, spoiler-light thoughts on whether The Art of Hearing Heartbeats lives up to its enduring reputation and why its quiet emotional journey stayed with us long after we turned the final page.

📖 Read the full review through the link in our bio and let us know if this novel has found a place on your reading list.

#BookReview #HistoricalFiction #LiteraryFiction #Bookstagram #BookRecommendations

Three strangers. Three completely different lives.

Three strangers. Three completely different lives.

A poor woodcutter who can barely make ends meet. A wealthy money lender who isn't as content as he seems. And a king who appears to have everything.

When the three of them set out together to uncover why their lives have taken such different paths, they stumble upon a twist none of them could have imagined.

Will the journey finally answer the woodcutter's question, or leave him with an even bigger mystery?

Tap the link in our bio to read the full Gujarati folk tale and discover how the story unfolds.

What do you think shapes a person's life more: hard work or luck? Tell us in the comments. 👇

#IndianFolktales #GujaratiStories #Storytelling #LifeLessons #SuccessMindset

Some arguments end in minutes. The anger they lea

Some arguments end in minutes.

The anger they leave behind can stay with us for days, months, or even years.

What if the greatest damage isn't done to the person who hurt us, but to ourselves as we continue carrying that anger?

Inspired by one of Mark Twain's most enduring quotes, our latest blog post explores why letting go is often the bravest choice we can make, how anger quietly shapes our relationships and well-being, and what true inner peace really looks like.

If this resonates with you, we invite you to read the full article through the link in our bio.

💬 We'd also love to hear from you: What's one healthy way you've learned to let go of anger?

#MarkTwain #AngerManagement #InnerPeace #PersonalGrowth #MentalWellbeing

How far would you go to uncover the truth about so

How far would you go to uncover the truth about someone who's vanished?

A missing husband. A friend who steps in to help. And a quiet curiosity that slowly grows into something far more unsettling.

Under Your Skin by Sabine Durrant isn't the kind of psychological thriller that relies on constant twists. Instead, it patiently builds tension, drawing us into a world where loneliness, suspicion, and obsession blur together in ways that are difficult to look away from.

In our latest review, we explore what makes this novel quietly compelling, where it loses momentum, and whether it's the right pick for readers who enjoy slow-burning psychological suspense.

Tap the link in our bio to read the full review.

📚 Have you read a thriller that unsettled you without relying on shocking twists? We'd love to hear your recommendation in the comments.

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Some treasures aren't buried beneath the earth. So

Some treasures aren't buried beneath the earth. Some are found only after a single act of kindness.

When two brothers rescue an injured snake, they have no idea they've set something extraordinary in motion. A mysterious visitor soon appears, fortunes begin to change, and one split-second decision threatens to undo it all.

Would you have made the same choices they did? 🌿

Discover the unforgettable folk tale from Mizoram and uncover the hidden treasure waiting at the heart of the story. Tap the link in bio to read the full post!

💬 Would you have helped the snake?

#IndianFolklore #Mizoram #HiddenTreasure #Storytelling #BooksAmeya

How often do we shape our lives around other peopl

How often do we shape our lives around other people's opinions without even realising it?

Abraham Lincoln answered that question with a simple yet powerful metaphor: character is the tree, and reputation is the shadow. 🌳

The more we reflected on those words, the more we realised how relevant they still are today.

In our latest post, we explore why chasing approval can quietly pull us away from ourselves, why authenticity often feels harder than it should, and why building character may be one of the most meaningful things we can do.

Perhaps the goal was never to impress everyone.

Perhaps the goal was always to become someone we ourselves could respect.

✨ Tap the link in our bio to read the full post.

#AbrahamLincoln #AuthenticLiving #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #SelfAwareness MindfulLiving

What if the biggest thing we inherit from our fami

What if the biggest thing we inherit from our families isn't money, property, or status, but memories we never asked for?

The Eighth Life (For Brilka) follows one Georgian family across eight generations as wars, revolutions, political violence, and impossible choices leave marks that refuse to disappear with time.

In our latest review, we explore why this sweeping saga feels so deeply personal, why its women are impossible to forget, and why some stories continue to shape lives long after they've ended.

Tap the link in our bio (or visit Books Ameya) to read the full review and tell us: would you commit to a 900+ page family saga? 👇

#TheEighthLife #BookReview #HistoricalFiction #LiteraryFiction #FamilySaga

Some warnings are meant to be listened to. On the

Some warnings are meant to be listened to.

On their journey home, a newlywed couple passes through a forest where the bride is captivated by a beautiful flower believed to belong only to heaven. Her husband warns her not to wear it.

She does anyway.

What follows is a heartbreaking tale of love, loss, reincarnation, and the legend behind why orchids no longer have their fragrance.

If you love discovering lesser-known Indian folk tales with unforgettable endings, this one will stay with you long after you've finished reading.

📖 Tap the link in our bio to read the full story.

💬 Would you have ignored the warning, or walked away?

#IndianFolklore #Tripura #Folktales #Orchids #Storytelling

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