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Jungle Book

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1Hoh-Hw_j_ntQywtPTsyT731rAIdOvs-2fGMo3A9z3m4Srg-Q4yNFcyb7NDs_QBlWY-ezFL_on9coru2n36qgddhcQxlnowH9X2MogtLfnE4sqxcnVfjHDxZlgoKv0Qf2v3Wfsf7QeII/s1600/JungleBook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1Hoh-Hw_j_ntQywtPTsyT731rAIdOvs-2fGMo3A9z3m4Srg-Q4yNFcyb7NDs_QBlWY-ezFL_on9coru2n36qgddhcQxlnowH9X2MogtLfnE4sqxcnVfjHDxZlgoKv0Qf2v3Wfsf7QeII/s1600/JungleBook.jpg" /></a>Jungle Book- the first name that strikes my head is the wolf kid- Mowngli. Set in the Indian jungles and the Indian village scenario the first few stories in this book by Rudyard Kipling revolve around Mowngli's world. Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther, Akela the wolf and Sherkhan the cruel tiger also play lead roles enhancing the book's impact (these names are the Hindi names of the animals). Next comes a seal's tale and his fight for providing his fellow seals with a home that is pest-free (human free)! 'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi' is a feel good story about a young pet mongoose and his bravery. 'Her majesty's servants' is the only story in the book which I did not like and which bored me. It included the boring conversations of animals in an Indian cantonment area. Each and every story is accompanied by one or more lovely poems which the reader wouldn't enjoy without the context of the story whom it follows. 'Toomai of the elephants'  is a tale that allows you to peer into the world of Indian elephants and their secret dance. Altogether the book provided an enjoyable experience.</div>

Jungle Book

Jungle Book- the first name that strikes my head is the wolf kid- Mowngli. Set in the Indian jungles and the Indian village scenario the fir...

Letters from a father to his daughter

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">A book of history packed into a set of letters, written in the easiest possible way and conveying a lot through just a few words. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru is the author of  these letters which not only carry history and data but also many moral values and view points written in connection with the content. These letters were originally written in order to make little Indu (Indira Gandhi at the age of ten) understand the nature's book, develop  love towards nature, know the history of mankind and the logics behind vast subjects like religion. Thus the language is extremely simple . The book I read had lovely illustrations too! I enjoyed the book. Even though there was no story indeed, the author managed to draw one from the depths of past itself. The letters end abruptly and I badly wish that they would go on for a little longer. As soon as I read the first chapter's( rather letter's name) I was glued to the book. Read this book as it will not only enhance your knowledge but will also heighten your mindset.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkrzsG1674r8KBIJxlDAeF-YcgtGMUdwrwm5hmf3yMGFYFfRq9n4nU1Amltj8-YfOtKtQ3o2z2r32LD_2nHjH3aAOc9uz7XdKMROwd0SjVqVvbzHFc0IqHM4hN3_PffiD2X_c2mbCFq4xg/s1600/letters_from_father.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkrzsG1674r8KBIJxlDAeF-YcgtGMUdwrwm5hmf3yMGFYFfRq9n4nU1Amltj8-YfOtKtQ3o2z2r32LD_2nHjH3aAOc9uz7XdKMROwd0SjVqVvbzHFc0IqHM4hN3_PffiD2X_c2mbCFq4xg/s1600/letters_from_father.jpg" width="192" /></a></div><br /></div>

Letters from a father to his daughter

A book of history packed into a set of letters, written in the easiest possible way and conveying a lot through just a few words. Pt. Jawaha...

Man eaters of Kumaon

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Man eating tigers and leopards entertain us throughout the time span of reading this book. Jim Corbett's unique British style of writing accompanied by the heart thumping stories of man eaters from the Kumaon region of India fill your mind with hallucinations of tigers. The 10 wonderful stories narrated by one of the most renowned hunters of the world, Jim Corbett leave you wondering about the scenes set in the slopes of the Himalayas.The tales are gripping as they force you to continue reading until the chapter halts. Along with the stories the narrator also informs the readers about the different tactics used while stalking a tiger or leopard. I would like to comment that hunting down a blood thirsty man-eater under such circumstances where the tiger itself poses a threat by stalking you needs great courage. I would say that Jim Corbett's luck and skill helped him from becoming a hearty meal.<br />Read this book to experience a classic and vivid style of writing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5kArGGX5T6dohHLlKItzH9PBdWIKowwlk4L3FeUhLhAAYcYNyAxgRwCvZ0_WkFwwMwCHqGk2T-I73nksmvF8dkFGsGKEhHd9QWdWRoQBV9jcwJeg5iSLkOc9Arx7uUWfuQqkbTVRjqXj/s1600/man-eaters-of-kumaon.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5kArGGX5T6dohHLlKItzH9PBdWIKowwlk4L3FeUhLhAAYcYNyAxgRwCvZ0_WkFwwMwCHqGk2T-I73nksmvF8dkFGsGKEhHd9QWdWRoQBV9jcwJeg5iSLkOc9Arx7uUWfuQqkbTVRjqXj/s1600/man-eaters-of-kumaon.jpeg" width="208" /></a></div></div>

Man eaters of Kumaon

Man eating tigers and leopards entertain us throughout the time span of reading this book. Jim Corbett's unique British style of writing...

From the earth to the moon and Around the moon

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Perhaps this was the thickest book I ever read. It combined two novels written by Jules Verne: 'From the earth to the moon' and 'Around the moon'.<br />What was striking about this set was the very idea on which the story is built up. It is astounding for a person to have imagined of the very idea of human travelling into space a century before it was actually made possible. Though some of the descriptions and facts were vague, the author managed to cover them up with his grip on classic language and talent to draw away the reader's focus from the weak spots. If I were to recommend you, I would say, go for the abridged version, it'll prove to be a little less boring and prolonged. Though I love the story, the second novel managed to bore me so well that I almost quit reading it for a while. Never mind, the first novel had some fine writing involved. Also, the pages accompany black and white illustrations which will let your imagination run wild. The characters were some of the characters whose characteristics have sunk deep in my mind. I just adore president Barbicane's personality, Michael Arden seems to be a little too whimsical, however, Nicholl manages to impress the readers quite well though initially he appears to be the villain. Could you imagine a manned projectile bombarded from a monstrous columbiad actually reach the moon? Well, will the residents of the projectile really survive? Will they be in a condition to share heir respective experiences in space? Find out more ( read the book). Well, a gentle warning for the book worms who'd like to taste the unabridged version--- the book I read was 424 paged!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_MtfwD8VhKC9hl6zIOfDbFVgeGqs9l2gFHiyegXbME_mv2eygt-l6KKDYlYWJ9vg-oEqe7OATdob4t8fHiJonneREbkhl5QbcvGHh-e4pdht6dvrAzGPe9UCAwiTH38FiXj73KG8d-AV/s1600/ftettmaatm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_MtfwD8VhKC9hl6zIOfDbFVgeGqs9l2gFHiyegXbME_mv2eygt-l6KKDYlYWJ9vg-oEqe7OATdob4t8fHiJonneREbkhl5QbcvGHh-e4pdht6dvrAzGPe9UCAwiTH38FiXj73KG8d-AV/s1600/ftettmaatm.jpg" /></a></div></div>

From the earth to the moon and Around the moon

Perhaps this was the thickest book I ever read. It combined two novels written by Jules Verne: 'From the earth to the moon' and ...

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="266" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/azmAR5ocXak?feature=player_embedded" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="320"></iframe></div><br />I think I couldn't help myself from sharing this video on this blog. It is sure to persuade most of you out there to read the book.<br />Now, let me share my experience. As I have already written in my last post that I have already become an Agatha Christie fan. A fact is that, just a day after I finished "The secret Adversary" I started this book. I was in the 'Secret Adversary mood' (this refers to the story and atmosphere in a book which persists while reading and even after reading) when I started "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" which resulted in me not able to appreciate the first few pages. However the truth is that, the book was so interesting and transfixing that soon I entered the 'Mysterious Affair at Styles mood'! Sounds silly right? Fine, lets not be whimsical anymore! Since the video has introduced all of you with most of the characters of the book and the plot of the story to some extent, I'll skip that part.<br />The chapters advance in the most fascinating way I would say. Suppressing your curiosity would be almost impossible. While you ponder over the suspects the narrator is suspicious of, it'll turn out to be the most surprising and unexpected conclusion that detective Poirot will draw. The way the book is written , I would not have believed it to be a made up story if I had read it in a newspaper article or something similar. This time my <span style="color: red;">challenge</span> is- <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">'Suppress your curiosity and try to finish the book in a time span of 15-20 days, finishing just a little portion (say a chapter) in one read.'</span></b> Let me be frank- I completed the book in one and a half days.<br />You will find the e-book version for free here-<br /><a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/863" target="_blank">http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/863</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9W8gxUjFOP2VFnOrN4vK-gHzjZ-VxeWq1gBC2XArBQJ_sB64EHo6lClexchLUNu6E327xBaJwgmy3GRfU0oaGCs0FpLQOwB1BJiV1YC5mSQi0tWGvOHXntDnxrOqy_DyfOLVzt3qyqerm/s1600/themysteriousaffairatstyles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9W8gxUjFOP2VFnOrN4vK-gHzjZ-VxeWq1gBC2XArBQJ_sB64EHo6lClexchLUNu6E327xBaJwgmy3GRfU0oaGCs0FpLQOwB1BJiV1YC5mSQi0tWGvOHXntDnxrOqy_DyfOLVzt3qyqerm/s1600/themysteriousaffairatstyles.jpg" width="204" /></a></div>Download the book with images as there are some images which will make the story more lively and realistic.<br />Go ahead read it and don't forget the challenge.</div>

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

I think I couldn't help myself from sharing this video on this blog. It is sure to persuade most of you out there to read the book. Now,...

The Secret Adversary

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">                        <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1155">http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1155</a><br /><br />Well, this is the site I found this thrilling book for free! Though this was my first Agatha Christie book I've managed to become a fan of her writing especially the way she portrays her characters. While reading most of my books I play a very simple game that is to put myself in the place of one of the characters and imagine as if all that's happening involves me. This time it was Tuppence. To be frank, writers play a trick while writing that compels the reader to play the role of the character the writer chooses, who in other words is the hero of the story itself. I fell into the trap....but that makes me happy. The preface starts off abruptly but is the main incident around which the story is woven. The wonderful blend of mystery, romance, drama, thrill, action and of course not to forget wit and intelligence take you deep into the tale which is not a narrative one. I don't think I want to reveal any of the story; this may subside your curiosity when you start your ride through this amazing story. In short I loved it and hope you'll love it too.<br /> A <span style="color: red;">deadly challenge</span> to all mystery readers- <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Spot the adversary with your instincts just like I did (obviously before completing the story!)</span></b>.......All the best!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhqYsZYBmwc_o3dfYFQGw07Q-B9chLN1QI6-7nS4D-P3E1O2NMIiiSctC5dRrUkhdkqgVWAipoiob9BG3f-wEjKLfg6nmxWhghqqpPqmdd-l0KPXzkK1s8DROBdnE5-8N3aUV6iTuOTgO/s1600/thesecretadversary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhqYsZYBmwc_o3dfYFQGw07Q-B9chLN1QI6-7nS4D-P3E1O2NMIiiSctC5dRrUkhdkqgVWAipoiob9BG3f-wEjKLfg6nmxWhghqqpPqmdd-l0KPXzkK1s8DROBdnE5-8N3aUV6iTuOTgO/s1600/thesecretadversary.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>

The Secret Adversary

http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1155 Well, this is the site I found this thrilling book for free! Though this was my...

Beauty and the Beast

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Beauty,the main character of this book is a kind and gentle soul-beautiful not only to look at,but pure of heart and possessing great courage.Her father,once a rich merchant,loses his fortune at sea and the family comes upon hard times.And then one day,the merchant hears one of his ships had been saved!the entire family rejoices as he sets out to claim his lost fortune,promising to bring back gifts for all his children.All the children asked for different gifts which were highly rich.But all beauty asks for is a rose.<br /><br />A strange twist of fate leads the merchant to an enchanted castle,where his every need is taken care of and great riches are at his disposal.But there is not a soul to be seen!Who is the owner of the castle?Where are the servants?The merchant finds out as he plucks a rose for Beauty.A frightening beast stands before him!And he says only Beauty can now save her father.What will happen now?<br /><br />Read this enchanting fairy tale about a most unlikely love,about how beauty of the heart conquers all that is bad and evil.<br /><span style="color: #351c75;"><u>My Experience</u>:This is a very sweet and lovely book.This book is written by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve</span><span style="color: #351c75;">. But it was translated by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont. This book is available in the form of a movie.But reading a book is completely different from watching a movie.Books helps us to understand the complete story compared to a movie.</span><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">I was completely involved while reading this enchanting fairy tale.Well, this is an abridged book,but i wanted to see the difference by reading this book rather than watching the movie.There is part in this book where everyone will be completely involved while reading.I want all of you to read this mysterious,adventurous and suspicious book. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgge7V4_ZsGJ5ppzfuMaXyp2WEtlMtqU5bd8Iqs95WV65MQphemiL2QXss7c8DChTU63J8oUk12gb_BFUES8bjhr1rWXea5W2CHWLdPUgZLVZpHh-fHqayEhCcmhbiIBTJvMW-qlZEjgVZj/s1600/bb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgge7V4_ZsGJ5ppzfuMaXyp2WEtlMtqU5bd8Iqs95WV65MQphemiL2QXss7c8DChTU63J8oUk12gb_BFUES8bjhr1rWXea5W2CHWLdPUgZLVZpHh-fHqayEhCcmhbiIBTJvMW-qlZEjgVZj/s1600/bb.jpg" /></a></div></div>

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty,the main character of this book is a kind and gentle soul-beautiful not only to look at,but pure of heart and possessing great courag...