Hello readers' fam! We have been together for more than one year and I'm back with another Top 10!
Top 10 Books I Read in 2019 (Fiction)
Top 10 Best Books of 2019 | India |
I read many books this year, more than I expected I could read. I don't believe in the Goodreads Challenge! Well, here are my "Top 10 fiction books I read this year". Most of them are from Indian Authors, in fact, except for one these all are from Indian Authors. This year I gotta know many Indian Authors and they're awesome. Some of them have carried out phenomenal work. So let's see what they've got in store for you.
Note: All these books are review copies I got this year and most are debuts. For some reason, I couldn't read books by popular authors but these are Indeed recommended.
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10. Feni Daze by Mathew Vincent Menacherry
Feni Daze by Mathew Vincent Menacherry (Vanguard Press) |
Feni Daze by Mathew Vincent Menacherry is a Crime Thriller which follows the main character Victor Gabriel, an ex-soldier. The story takes place in Goa where he meets his former girlfriend Ana. Although the novel contains all locations from Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa and Amritsar, Punjab. There are four different phases of Victor's life which are narrated throughout the novel. His life at an early age, the Indian Army life, the phase when he met Ana and the current happenings. The writing style, it was really amazing, in a true writer manner. All the senses, elements and aspects a reader seeks were all covered in the book. The author has depicted the struggles of an Indian Army Soldier, the faults of system, politics, how soldiers being crushed between seniors and police commanders, how innocent civilians' lives are filled with terror, the insurgency (Operation Blue Star) and whole lot stuff. It was a really good experience, learning the aspects of such a major historical event.
Buy Feni Daze on Amazon: https://amzn.to/395pLI3
9. The Chronicle of Golgotha Days by Sujith Balakrishnan
The Chronicle of Golgotha Days by Sujith Balakrishnan (Frog in Well) |
Buy The Chronicle of Golgotha Days on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2YbUOQM
8. Bittersweet by Rajesh Konsam
Bittersweet by Rajesh Konsam (Vishwakarma Publications) |
Bittersweet is a piece of art, an art of storytelling through stirring thoughts, authentic dialogues, songs and a creative plot. Apart from that, Bittersweet is a work of contemporary fiction following the protagonist Roshan, who is an artiste with excellent songwriting skills and limited vocal talent. Characters are really strong and dialogues on top of that help connecting us to them at such level that it brings you the same pain as them. I felt every bit of it. At first, I thought of it as an average read but the second part gave characters and the book itself a new life. There is not just the struggle one make as an artiste, they take almost life-changing decisions. I loved how the book is filled with life and reality, especially the second part. The novel is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness of the same amount, no more no less!
Buy Bittersweet on Amazon: https://amzn.to/30GvVce
7. Narasimha (The Mahaavatar Trilogy #1) by Kevin Missal
Narasimha by Kevin Missal (HarperCollins India) |
Narasimha is first of ‘The Mahaavatar Trilogy’, the reimagining of mythological tale about Lord Narasimha, fourth Avatar of Lord Vishnu. The story takes place in the world of Illavarti, a fictionalized fantastical version of Vedic Age. The conception of this world is just amazing and more realistic. The character arcs are very dynamic, be it Holika or Prahlad. Each supporting character contributes to the storyline. The conception of weapons and the stones that fuels them, like any other modern fiction but is meaningful for the future of story. Romance is the inevitable part of the storyline and gives the very reason for the succeeding plot. The end is satisfying and I am already waiting for the sequel. This book is an epic in the true sense for author has mind-blowingly written providing multi perspective view of ancient epic, makes it more realistic and more stimulating.
Buy Narasimha on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2X0IZMw
6. Tales from Bengal by Sourish Roy
Tales from Bengal by Sourish Roy (Bigfoot Publications) |
Buy Tales from Bengal on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ngloH5
5. Snakes in the Meadows by Ayaz Kohli
Snakes in the Meadows by Ayaz Kohli (Rupa Publications) |
Buy Snakes in the Meadows on Amazon: https://amzn.to/33ettfr
4. A Year of Wednesdays by Sonia Bahl
A Year of Wednesdays by Sonia Bahl (Fingerprint Publishing) |
Buy A Year of Wednesdays on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LYIKvw
3. 23:59:59 - The Journey of Survival in the B-Schools of India by Sadashiv Pradhan
23:59:59 by Sadashiv Pradhan (BlueRose Publishers) |
Buy 23:59:59 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MdTBTt
2. Teddy Bear Chronicles by Donnalyn Vojta
Hope in Paris! by Donnalyn Vojta (New Traditions Publishing) |
Chloe's Crusade! by Donnalyn Vojta (New Traditions Publishing) |
Chloe’s Crusade! is second in the series, The Teddy Bear Chronicles. As the first book Hope in Paris! was extraordinary, I expected so much from this sequel and guess what! Author has done astounding job writing such an epic suspense thriller. There is more humor, more suspense, more action and more fun! The writing style is as it was in previous one but seems improved with different languages and narration style of newly introduced bear. The characters are powerful with their unique strengths and weaknesses. Opening and ending are as entertaining and thrilling as the whole book is. Now I think that this is one of those underrated books which has to be recognized and deserves all the attention in the world.
Buy Hope in Paris! on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FBRGCl
Buy Chloe's Crusade! on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2YCD90B
1. You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas
You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas (Simon & Schuster India) |
Buy You Beneath Your Skin on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2p227df
I recommend all these books to you! You won't be disappointed but still, start from #1. LOL. So these were fiction books and soon we'll be back with the non-fiction and poetry honorable mentions.
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