Books You Definitely Shouldn't Miss This Summer

Compiled by: My Secret Bookshelf

1) “The Mind Game” by Devika Das

(Self-Help | Format: Paperback | MRP: 205 INR)

Blurb: Happiness, stress, ecstasy or depression, it’s all a mind game. As long as our mind is under our control, everything else is. That’s what “The Mind Game” is all about. It is not an average self-help book that preaches life-enhancing methodologies based on complex science or long philosophical verses. The book’s genius lies in its simplicity. It offers quick, actionable and instantly applicable tips that will help readers lead better lives, instantly.



2) “Somehow I Missed It” by Poorvajaa Pooja Sharma

(Crime Fiction | Format: Paperback/Kindle | MRP: 399 INR)

Blurb: The author says in the blurb – “If we get a gut feeling that something isn’t right about a person or situation, should we trust it or ignore it? You will obviously say trust it. But I ignored it with my strong will power. Do I regret it? Not at all. In fact I am proud of it. But why and how? I did experience a crime, which I have jotted down in this novel “Somehow I Missed It”. I found a friend. This friend is a murderer serving life imprisonment. Please read to find out why I am proud of my dear murderer friend. A murderer has a heart and is also a human being and he is not a monster. This crime novel has everything from real paranormal incidents to the philosophy of life that I discovered.”



3) “Speaking From The Autumn Of My Life” by Sarbajit Chowdhury

(Poetry | Format: Paperback | MRP: 98 INR)

Blurb: This book contains poems that deal with various themes such as love, lust, the illusion of beauty, affection, trust, patriotism, child abuse, etc. We, as human beings, do play a plethora of roles in our lives, and we often dive deep into our roles. The essence of each relationship, emotions, and role is important. For the author, penning down his feelings through words was difficult, and was an emotional process. The words in this book reflect his hard work, and they are an ode to his true feelings and real-life experiences.



4) “Mrs. Basu’s Uncensored Familism” by Chirasree Bose

(Humour | Format: Paperback/Kindle | MRP: 199 INR)

Blurb: Mrs. Arpita Basu, the only daughter-in-law of Basu family, is here to tell you a story that will leave your stomach hurting with chuckles and laughter. A chudail to her prim mother-in-law, inexistent to the devil father-in-law, a damped down bomb to her once best friend Naveena and well, nothing whatsoever to her own husband Akash, the 23-year-old finds herself questioning the very concept of familism as her six months of tumultuous married life is hit with unanswerable questions sprouting every now and then in her head.
Speaking of head, what do you think is its importance in Mrs. Basu's life? Oh boy, you're in for a surprise! Because the quirks of their tongue-in-cheek relationship is bound to make you split your sides. However, in a split second Mrs. Basu's life goes kaput as her dark past comes knocking at the door. While she struggles to keep it at bay, her husband leaves her side with no promise of coming back ever. Is it a mere coincidence that her past holds a connection to the disappearance of her husband? Or, is it what Mrs. Basu deserves for all she did in the past?
This chapter of her life will unravel the mysteries of the present, all the knots of the past and the road to the future. Of course, in the most hilarious way possible.