Artemis Fowl - Eoin Colfer

In Greek mythology, Artemis is the Goddess of the Hunt, Forest and the Hills and the Moon. Fowl means any kind of edible bird. Then, who is Artemis Fowl? A 12 year old child prodigy from Ireland, filthy rich, tech savvy, brainy , a devious criminal. Unlike Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, Master Fowl has no magic but is impossibly gutsy and doughty. He operates on his own with his bodyguard- Butler ! I like that. 

This is the first book of the series. The book is categorized as young-adult fantasy novel. But I find it too simple for teens. Junior has read all the books. He says the first is the simplest, rest are truly criminally good. So be it. Let the misadventures continue.....

Newroom Live - Prabhat Shunglu

Hats off to Prabhat Shunglu, the senior journalist, he has a big fat profile to boast off. I'm more impressed with his portfolio than his book. Way to go !

Compiled by the veteran reporter of 20 yrs, Newsroom Live rephrases what makes it live and what makes it ticktock. Most of the truths are bitter to swallow though dipped in humor. The book tickles the ribs, makes the reader blow up with rage and sad too. Good work.

Tara Lane - Shama Futehally

nostalgia

This book is like a rivulet - calm, quiet and graceful. And painfully poetic. It takes you back to your childhood memories and lost paradises. The story is of Tahera, her carefree days at her parent's house, marital conflicts, financial challenges and corruption in the society.

Beautiful.

The Crack-Up With Other Pieces And Stories - F Sott Fitzgerald

Warning ! You are advised to google on Fitzgerald or else you may get lost in his word maze.

There are 5 short stories,  of autobiographical nature. I liked his superior writing style. Witty, sharp and sarcastic, it's not an easy read. I'm still struggling with the stories in short form. But I intend to read Fitzgerald's novels ASAP.   

                                      

Dork Diaries - Rachel Renee Russell

This post is dedicated to my own dork @ home, my sweet daughter. She enjoyed reading this book and wanted me to do the same. So, that's it. I luurved the book, the dork and her pestering cutie pie sister. My dork is happy. 

Teens' moms, don't you ever think that Dork Diaries are silly and brash. You are wrong there. They are apostles of family-sibling bonding, friendship and moral values. This diary gives a demo on 'How to manipulate your weakness to your benefit'.

Teens, keep reading.

Welcome to Advertising. Now Get Lost - Omkar Sane

This read is part of getting to know the newbies of Guy Lit. Yes. The lay out/ design / cover of the book is appreciated. I liked the illustrations too. Very interesting. And I absolutely loved the introductions by Cyrus Broacha, Bharat Dabholkar and Gangadharan Menon. Ain't it something worth reading?

The book

 

I hopped in, got lost in many places, had a hearty laugh and popped out unscathed. Thank you-know-who, advertising is not my calling. 

 

The author 

 

I liked the Sane guy instantly. All fatty guys are funny n witty. It's a proven fact. Eg:- Cyrus Broacha. Hee hee. Sane looks quite sane with overworked humor glands. Thus the books. He got talents. See, I have bought both his books. Good luck Sane.

50x3 Grey shades - Erika Leonard

Yeah. The trilogy. Yum. Yum. Actually I had a tough time hiding the 3 books away from the teenagers roaming at home during the reading breaks. And so I devoured the books within a  week and now I'm a certified speed reader. Too bad that I didn't get time to highlight or write footnotes nor ref reminders.

Moral of the story:- A few ideas, objects n positions can color up the grey shade of your life.