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Discover if a book is worth your time with our concise and unbiased reviews at AmidstBooks.com. We explore books from various genres, offering insights without spoilers. Delve into our discussions on characters, plot development, and more. Amidst books, we guide you towards captivating reads that will enrich your literary journey.

THE NIGHTINGALE: AN UNDETTERED CREATURE

Aug 19
2 min

THE NIGHTINGALE: AN UNDETTERED CREATURE

The book review of “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah talks about the protagonist Isabelle, who was undeterred by the cruelty.

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SILVER LINING: FINDING HOPE AMIDST ADVERSITY

Jun 30
2 min

SILVER LINING: FINDING HOPE AMIDST ADVERSITY

The book "Silver Lining" written stupendously by Kamal Shah revolves around the story of his battle with kidney issues which started at the

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A LITTLE LIFE: THE BITTERSWEET SAGA

Jan 7
2 min

A LITTLE LIFE: THE BITTERSWEET SAGA

First, a very happy new year to all my readers. I know it is quite late to wish, but better soon then never. A few days ago, I had...

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TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE: LESSONS FOR LIFE

Dec 10, 2022
2 min

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE: LESSONS FOR LIFE

In our lives, we have one mentor who is there with us for life. No matter what stage of life you are in or what life throws at you, that...

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CARNIVAL SONGS: NOT EVERYTHING THAT MEETS THE EYE

Aug 25, 2022
2 min

CARNIVAL SONGS: NOT EVERYTHING THAT MEETS THE EYE

Our lives are so much related with the consequences of what is happening around, whether positive or negative. Here, I am talking about...

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THE POISON OF LOVE: THE STORY THAT STIRS A WHIRLPOOL OF EMOTIONS

Jul 18, 2022
2 min

THE POISON OF LOVE: THE STORY THAT STIRS A WHIRLPOOL OF EMOTIONS

I am posting a book review after a long time. Don’t know what caught me up but here I am after reading one of the books that gave me...

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ONE DAY IN JUNE: WHEN PAST MEETS FUTURE

May 10, 2022
2 min

ONE DAY IN JUNE: WHEN PAST MEETS FUTURE

I seldom come across books that I must stop reading to let a deep sigh out and soak in. It took me an eternity to read this work, not...

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PENTIAS: MASTER OF THE ELEMENTAL JEWELS: MAGIC REALISM AT ITS BEST

Apr 11, 2022
2 min

PENTIAS: MASTER OF THE ELEMENTAL JEWELS: MAGIC REALISM AT ITS BEST

I generally find people whether it be kids or adults so much inclined to the stories of magic realism. Harry Potter for instance is a go...

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ESSENCE OF THE FIFTH VEDA: HISTORY SUMMARIZED

Mar 16, 2022
2 min

ESSENCE OF THE FIFTH VEDA: HISTORY SUMMARIZED

You might have got confused with the title of the blog. The question that might have arisen in your mind is that – “How is Veda (i.e.,...

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A QUEST OF TWISTS: FROM SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SAVIORS OF THE WORLD

Mar 7, 2022
2 min

A QUEST OF TWISTS: FROM SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SAVIORS OF THE WORLD

In my last blog, I mentioned that I have been into a reading slump and since then I have been into a lot of short reads and fantasy...

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THE CLOTHING OF BOOKS: DO WE REALLY NEED THEM?

Feb 17, 2022
2 min

THE CLOTHING OF BOOKS: DO WE REALLY NEED THEM?

When we say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, do we mean it? Do we ourselves practice what we preach? Most of the times the answer...

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TEETHING: THE “ONE OF A KIND”

Jan 24, 2022
2 min

TEETHING: THE “ONE OF A KIND”

I painted the book in rainbow colors as I want to come back to them whenever life knocks me down.

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COLD COCK: THE BITTER TRUTH OF SHOWBIZ

Dec 29, 2021
2 min

COLD COCK: THE BITTER TRUTH OF SHOWBIZ

“We read just five words of a good novel and we forget we’re reading printed words on a page; we begin to see images.” – John Gardner....

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BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD: A TUG OF WAR WITH TIME

Nov 19, 2021
2 min

BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD: A TUG OF WAR WITH TIME

How many times have we been in a tug of war between our past, present, and future? Well! I have lost the count. No matter how aware we...

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FAST THIS WAY: A DISCRETE PERSPECTIVE ON DIET

Sep 18, 2021
2 min

FAST THIS WAY: A DISCRETE PERSPECTIVE ON DIET

Food! One thing we cannot live without and obviously something which we cannot stop thinking about. Every life on Earth whether animals...

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BOLLYWOOD DOES BATTLE: THE UNKNOWN SIDE OF WARS OF INDIA

Sep 4, 2021
2 min

BOLLYWOOD DOES BATTLE: THE UNKNOWN SIDE OF WARS OF INDIA

War! When we hear of the word, all we picturize is bloodshed and destruction. War has always been a cause of misfortune either for the...

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TRICK: A CHILD IS THE FATHER OF MAN

Aug 25, 2021
2 min

TRICK: A CHILD IS THE FATHER OF MAN

How many times in our lives do we underestimate children or overlook their abilities or even brush off what they have to say? At many...

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REFLECTION: A SNEAK PEEK OF THE POSSIBLE FUTURE

Aug 17, 2021
2 min

REFLECTION: A SNEAK PEEK OF THE POSSIBLE FUTURE

With the times we are in and the instances we have been witnessing especially from a year and half, have obviously insisted our grey...

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WHEREABOUTS: ONE DOESN’T ALWAYS BELONG!

Aug 2, 2021
2 min

WHEREABOUTS: ONE DOESN’T ALWAYS BELONG!

In a world today, where everything is so defined and pre-determined, especially for a girl/ woman, life becomes so predictable. Get a...

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GHOSTS IN OUR BACKYARD: THE STRANGE CONNECTION TO THE OTHER WORLD

Jul 5, 2021
2 min

GHOSTS IN OUR BACKYARD: THE STRANGE CONNECTION TO THE OTHER WORLD

I am a person who rarely reads the ‘horror’ genre. Call it the fear or the unknown or just lack of interest. However, there are times...

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SCREEN TIME: YOUR ULTIMATE SURVIVAL TECH SURVIVAL GUIDE

Jun 20, 2021
3 min

SCREEN TIME: YOUR ULTIMATE SURVIVAL TECH SURVIVAL GUIDE

I have been reading a lot of self-help books lately. The thing common among them are, they have things that we already know but find it...

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THE POWER OF NOW - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SURVIVAL

Apr 24, 2021
2 min

THE POWER OF NOW - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SURVIVAL

I have been reading a lot of self-help books lately, which is evident with the series of blogs about them. There is something about these...

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THE FOUR AGREEMENTS : A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PERSONAL FREEDOM - MAKE A PACT!

Apr 12, 2021
2 min

THE FOUR AGREEMENTS : A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PERSONAL FREEDOM - MAKE A PACT!

We live in a time where everything is available with the click of a finger. We do not need to make any effort. BUT, we still suffer. This...

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THE ROARING LAMBS : THE FABLE OF COURAGE

Apr 5, 2021
2 min

THE ROARING LAMBS : THE FABLE OF COURAGE

When we hear the word “Law”, we picture humans practicing a civilized life. Also, a court is the epitome of Law but that too we picture...

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HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE : THE ONE OF A KIND APPROACH TO SUCCESS

Mar 27, 2021
3 min

HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE : THE ONE OF A KIND APPROACH TO SUCCESS

As we strive to learn and grow each day in our career and personal lives, we come across innumerable self-help books which have an...

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MY SLEEPLESS NIGHTS: A STORY OF VICTORY OVER INSOMNIA: BEYOND SUPERFICIALITY OF LIFE

Mar 20, 2021
2 min

MY SLEEPLESS NIGHTS: A STORY OF VICTORY OVER INSOMNIA: BEYOND SUPERFICIALITY OF LIFE

In the era we are living in, people value money over everything else, and in this mad rush of running behind the money and the comfort,...

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WHY NOT ME ? - GIVE TIME SOME TIME

Mar 13, 2021
2 min

WHY NOT ME ? - GIVE TIME SOME TIME

Have you ever questioned yourself “Why Me?” when you face adversities in your life. Well, I suppose, it would have happened with everyone...

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TIMELESS: THE CREATURE BEYOND TIME

Mar 6, 2021
3 min

TIMELESS: THE CREATURE BEYOND TIME

“You don’t have to be an anti-man to be a pro-woman - Jane Galvin Lewis” Controversial! Isn’t it? When we talk about the rights of women...

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5 BOOKS YOU WON’T REGRET READING EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT A BIBLIOPHILE

Feb 22, 2021
4 min

5 BOOKS YOU WON’T REGRET READING EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT A BIBLIOPHILE

Read to know, read to learn, read to grow….bla bla… We all have come across these phrases. Isn’t it? But, what if you hate reading? What...

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THE NAMESAKE - THERE’S A LOT IN A NAME !

Feb 6, 2021
2 min

THE NAMESAKE - THERE’S A LOT IN A NAME !

“What's in a name? that which we call a rose. By any other name would smell as sweet.” - William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet. We all...

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THE ROGUE WAVE : A STORY BEYOND MYSTICISM

Jan 16, 2021
2 min

THE ROGUE WAVE : A STORY BEYOND MYSTICISM

When I say “Mysticism”, I obviously mean something which is vague or ill-defined religious or spiritual belief. When we talk of...

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INTERPRETER OF MALADIES : A DIASPORIC ROLLER COASTER

Dec 31, 2020
3 min

INTERPRETER OF MALADIES : A DIASPORIC ROLLER COASTER

Since many days I haven’t reviewed a book because of a few personal commitments. However, I got a good opportunity to go through some...

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WRAITH : THE EVOLVED PERFECTION

Dec 12, 2020
2 min

WRAITH : THE EVOLVED PERFECTION

We live in a very unpredictable world where every next second comes with a surprise. There have been a lot of inventions lately. Some for...

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WOVEN IN YOUR LOVE : A REALISTIC FANTASY

Nov 19, 2020
3 min

WOVEN IN YOUR LOVE : A REALISTIC FANTASY

When we talk of love, we are loaded with thoughts and dreams of a perfect love life. We aspire to have someone so perfect in our life...

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THE CALL ME ISHMAEL PHONE BOOK : A RIDE DOWN THE MEMORY LANE

Oct 29, 2020
3 min

THE CALL ME ISHMAEL PHONE BOOK : A RIDE DOWN THE MEMORY LANE

In this fast moving technological world, when was the last time you stopped and admired your past? I guess never cause we always crib...

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A VILLAGE FARM GIRL : BEAUTY, THE WORLD NEEDS TODAY

Oct 8, 2020
3 min

A VILLAGE FARM GIRL : BEAUTY, THE WORLD NEEDS TODAY

We are in 2020 ! Exciting yet so scary! We have all the facilities available to us which are just a blink of an eye away from us. We are...

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NO MORE LURKING THOUGHTS : THE HANDBOOK FOR SELF DEVELOPMENT

Sep 30, 2020
3 min

NO MORE LURKING THOUGHTS : THE HANDBOOK FOR SELF DEVELOPMENT

We know! We all know that in today’s times, people are becoming very negative. When I try to look back, I cannot really remember or...

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THE LOST DNA 2050 - AN EQUIVOCAL VIEW OF FUTURE

Sep 23, 2020
3 min

THE LOST DNA 2050 - AN EQUIVOCAL VIEW OF FUTURE

Time and again, there have been writers writing about the world which might evolve in future. Some have been highly negative and painted...

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FINDING YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE : THE MODERN MANTRA FOR A TRIUMPHANT CAREER

Sep 12, 2020
2 min

FINDING YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE : THE MODERN MANTRA FOR A TRIUMPHANT CAREER

It gives me immense pleasure to review a non fiction book after reviewing a series of fictional ones. The book “Finding your seat at the...

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GUIDING STARS : A FEMINIST GLORY

Sep 9, 2020
3 min

GUIDING STARS : A FEMINIST GLORY

It is so nice to see authors writing about something concrete when the world is busy writing about cliched topics. These days we seldom...

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BIRTH : A DISCRETE RECITAL

Sep 5, 2020
2 min

BIRTH : A DISCRETE RECITAL

Well! Well! Well! I get a brand new book, start reading it, feel disgusted with its valiant narrative and have the urge to put it down....

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BRECKETT CHRONICLES: THE NOSE JOB-A DYSTOPIAN NARRATIVE

Aug 29, 2020
2 min

BRECKETT CHRONICLES: THE NOSE JOB-A DYSTOPIAN NARRATIVE

The world we see today is something which evolved a great deal from what it was. If we go through the literary works from earlier times...

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BONDED BY DESTINY : DWINDLING AWAY OF NEGATIVITY

Aug 24, 2020
2 min

BONDED BY DESTINY : DWINDLING AWAY OF NEGATIVITY

With every person born, there is a purpose attached. We may not be knowing of it, neither the person themselves but it is something...

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THE SHIP-A QUINTESSENTIAL CHILDREN BOOK

Aug 19, 2020
2 min

THE SHIP-A QUINTESSENTIAL CHILDREN BOOK

Have you ever heard of instances or anecdotes where animals are humanized? Of course you did in movies like Dr. Doolittle and fables...

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BREATHTAKING-A PROFOUNDLY EMOTIVE TALE

Aug 13, 2020
3 min

BREATHTAKING-A PROFOUNDLY EMOTIVE TALE

Sigh! I am out of words yet full of emotions. I finished the book and inhaled deep and exhaled longer for I don’t know how many times. I...

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BRIDGE OF THE GODS: A MYSTICAL NARRATIVE

Aug 8, 2020
2 min

BRIDGE OF THE GODS: A MYSTICAL NARRATIVE

For all the Harry Potter fans, I have great news which is, this book of-course! The story which made our lives beautiful and mystical...

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Book Review: DADDY MOMENTS-JOURNAL OF AN UNSUNG HERO

Jul 29, 2020
2 min

Book Review: DADDY MOMENTS-JOURNAL OF AN UNSUNG HERO

Parenthood ! When we talk of it, we visualize the sacrifices of a mother, the duties performed by a mother and the unending pain a mother...

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Book Review: SUBCONSCIOUS SUPERPOWER-AN UNDISCLOSED WEAPON

Jul 25, 2020
2 min

Book Review: SUBCONSCIOUS SUPERPOWER-AN UNDISCLOSED WEAPON

Humans have been engineered in such a way that it can dominate every species present in the world. However, what controls humans? Did we...

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Book Review: THREAD - CONCEALED ATTACHMENTS

Jul 22, 2020
2 min

Book Review: THREAD - CONCEALED ATTACHMENTS

I don’t exactly remember when I watched a good movie that made me forget my hunger and thrust and I was totally engrossed in it. Such...

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BECOMING : AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MICHELLE OBAMA

Jul 18, 2020
3 min

BECOMING : AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MICHELLE OBAMA

Dear Author, This is a piece of admiration from one of your readers who has lately become your fan. I addressed you as an “author” and...

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