Arresting God in Kathmandu, explores the complex nature of desire and spirituality within a rapidly modernizing society. The psychologically rich and poignant tales capture the subtle conflicts between traditional expectations and individual yearnings for connection and meaning in Nepal’s capital.
I am an average-looking boy… will you be y girlfriend? This is the story of Dibisha and Vidoy. . Vidoy is an intelligent but average-looking boy. While Dibisha is a beautiful girl with a higher expectation for her potential boyfriend.
Into Thin Air is a non-fiction book by Jon Krakauer detailing his experience as a participant in the 1996 Everest disaster, when a storm trapped several expeditions on the mountain, resulting in the highest death toll in a single season at the time. The book is a gripping and harrowing account of high-altitude climbing, the tragic events of that 24-hour period, and an analysis of the factors that contributed to the disaster. It’s described as a great adventure book that combines personal narrative, historical context, and a look into the perils of climbing Everest.Â
A Khaled Hosseini box set typically includes three of his bestselling novels: The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and And the Mountains Echoed. These books explore themes of love, loss, betrayal, and redemption through compelling, character-driven narratives that often delve into the culture and history of Afghanistan. The set is ideal for readers who appreciate emotionally rich storytelling and is often considered a timeless and profound collection.Â
Red, White & Royal Blue is a bestselling LGBTQ+ romance novel by Casey McQuiston about America’s First Son, Alex Claremont-Diaz, and his secret romance with Britain’s Prince Henry. The story follows their relationship from a fake friendship, a “truce” to improve PR after a public incident, into a deep and potentially explosive romance that could affect international politics and their respective families. It is described as funny, tender, and heartwarming, blending political intrigue with a compelling love story.Â
Temporary People is a novel in linked stories by Deepak Unnikrishnan that explores the lives of “guest workers” in the United Arab Emirates. The book uses magical realism and a mosaic of surreal and poignant tales to give voice to the foreign nationals who build the UAE’s infrastructure but are denied citizenship. Through a blend of linguistic invention and satire, it addresses the struggles, myths, and triumphs of these often-anonymous workers, from those who shapeshift into luggage to those who can mend broken bodies.Â
The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro is a fantasy novel set in a mythical, post-Arthurian England where a strange mist causes amnesia, forcing an elderly couple, Axl and Beatrice, to journey across a war-torn land to find their son. As they travel with a Saxon warrior and his orphan charge, they begin to remember their shared, troubled past. The book explores themes of memory, love, and the cost of peace, examining whether forgetting the past is a necessary evil to prevent future conflict. It is described as a fable with a powerful and emotional core, blending adventure with philosophical questions about individual and collective memory.Â
The Prince is a political treatise by Niccolò Machiavelli that explores the acquisition and maintenance of political power, offering pragmatic and often controversial advice on leadership, statecraft, and the realities of governing. It covers topics such as how a ruler can rise to power, maintain it, and be perceived by their subjects, including whether it is better to be feared or loved. The book is considered a classic of modern philosophy and is valued by students, scholars, and anyone interested in the dynamics of politics and leadership.Â
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