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Review of The LLP Magazine : Summer Issue 2021

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  Introduction: The LLP Magazine is a half-yearly literary magazine that will be published every year in June (Summer Issue) and December (Winter Issue). Our mission is to promote good literature, make readers aware of the great classics, and make literature a lot of fun. You can find well-researched articles on literature, beautiful poetry, interesting short stories, gorgeous artwork, and recommended reads in each issue of the magazine. We will introduce many more columns and quizzes in the upcoming issues. In this issue, we have presented the cover story on the life of Agatha Christie, her technique of writing, and her best novels that you must read. You can find literary articles on existentialism, gender roles in family structure, and the connection between Leonardo da Vinci and Alice in wonderland. In poetry, you can find heart touching poems on various themes. In short stories, we have a story on the pressures of student life, a story on time travel, and another thriller story wi
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Book Review of The Untold Tales: Love and other Demons

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My take on The Untold Tales by Author Paras You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, who had ever been alive. My desire of reading instigates me often to read because I find solace in that. So this time, I came across Love and Other Demons: The Untold Tales, written by Paras. The name itself lured me to explore it. I was inquisitive to know as to how Love could be associated to something demonic? And let me just tell you, I was flabbergasted. The author has so minutely pelted out words and phrases, etched the same into stories that connect very much to our own lives. In one story author talks about love, in the other separation. One talks about the mere grief of losing a love one while the other says about stormy relationships between friends. A compilation of 13 stories, Paras'
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Book Review of Vitamin H (Volume 2)

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  My take on the second edition of Vitamin H: I like reading quotes especially some unconventional, original and inspirational ones.  Vitamin H, by Abhishek Thakkar is full of some of the most thought-provoking quotes ever. He has written some very simple, short, yet so deep and inspiring. These quotes help to transform the way you think through daily doses of truth and positivity. Also, they are extremely easy to read and comprehend. As a student, I sometimes doubt my ability throughout the trying times of the academic year. However, reading this book has been a beneficial way to gain back the self-belief. What a fantastic little book. I read one quote a day and it is the perfect way to get in the mindset for the day ahead. If you enjoy reading quotes or want to be inspired, then I highly recommend purchasing the "Vitamin H." You won't be disappointed! The book would also make a great birthday or Christmas gift for an avid reader or someone who loves quotes. 5/5 stars fo
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Review of Mythological Monologues: 26 Dramatic Monologues of Epic Characters from Ramayana and Mahabharata by Purba Chakraborty

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‘Mythological Monologues’, I am glad that this book made it to my recommended books to-read list, and I was instantly attracted by the title and the cover of the book and hit the purchase button with anticipation. In an Indian household we constantly find the mention of Ramayana or Mahabharata, and the life lessons they teach us. If you have grandparents living with you, then the importance of these epics increases manifold. These epics can be compared to modern time’s encyclopedias, albeit they provide knowledge on life and its journey as a whole. There are so many characters in these two epics that sometimes keeping a tab on them becomes difficult, but each character has a role to play and a lesson to impart. We get so tangled in reading the scriptures that we never in fact view the characters separately, as entities with feelings and emotions of their own. The USP of the book is the way Miss Purba Chakraborty has put her imagination at work and allowed the characters to be viewed as
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Review of Blooming Buds (An Anthology of Poems)

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  About the Authors: The students of Telangana State Model School and Junior College have been displaying their poetic talent in several national and international poetry festivals under the guidance of Mr. Pendoti Chandra Shekhar, Postgraduate Teacher in English for two years. It is a matter of great joy that they have contributed their poems to the anthology, Blooming Buds, with enormous enthusiasm. Madha Rachana, Thokala Nikhitha and Nune Sreeja got their poems published in the international anthology, Voices of Humanity. The following twenty four students have contributed to this anthology. Mr. Feroz Hyder, Principal, has motivated these students considerably. Review:  Blooming Buds is a beautiful poetry collection by very young and talented poets. I really enjoyed reading all the poems. The poems dabble itself in a variety of topics, themes, and range but the entire collection demonstrates the picturesque thought process that the students have. Many of the poems can provide the re
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Book Review of Exquisite Ecstasy by Author Chandra Shekhar

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  About the Author: Pendoti Chandra Shekhar was born on 8th February, 1982 at Mallapur, Indalwai Mandal, Nizamabad district in Telangana. His parents are Agama Chary and Venkata Laxmi. His better half is Pendoti Gouthami. His daughter is Prathyusha and his son Rishishwar. He renders his service as a Postgraduate Teacher in English at Telangana State Model School & Junior College, Nandipet, Nizamabad district. He got himself qualified in Telangana State Eligibility Test in English. He is one of the authors of Gurukul Mains: English Language and Literature published by Telugu Akademi, Hyderabad Telangana State. His poems, Immortal Missile, Heart of Telangana, Salute to Mother, Hope of Life, A Plea for Mankind and Boundless Beatitude won the acclaim for him as an international poet. He is a recipient of Blossoming Poet Award and Kalam Excellence Award. He worked as an Assistant Editor for the anthology, Buoyant Bliss. Review: This book is a marvellous collection of 79 poems with each
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Book Review of Vitamin H

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Book Review of Vitamin H Books are our best friends, especially during this quarantine period. Being an avid reader I keep searching for new books to delve into. While continuing my search I chanced upon a book by Mr. Abhishek Thakkar, named Vitamin H. Intriguing as the name sounded, I immediately placed my order.  What I received was a book consisting of 111 beautifully written quotes that could fill you up with positivity and hope, something that we definitely need during these times. This book is a place where the past, present, and future intermingle through the words of the author. The quotes not only inspire but tend to put a smile on your face when the lines echo your sentiments. The ruminations in the book are proof of the author’s mature outlook. Sometimes during the perusal of the book, I’d find myself nodding at the ideas since they were in sync with my musings. Life is a string of experience and people should constantly learn from it, but being human it’s only
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