I'm back with yet another post about books. Because, let's be honest, that's the only topic I can speak confidently about.
So, coming to the point. I've read uncountable number of books in 2015 (no, I'm never typing 2k15). And that's what I'm listing today. These book may have been published long time ago, but I've only read them this year.
1. Coup D'etat by Ben Coes.
I haven't finished the book as of yet, because I got caught up in something, but as far as I've read it seems to be pretty gripping. And that's all I can ask for. The book is based on the potential times when a war breaks out between India and Pakistan. How USA is involved in it, how it will affect the world. Without giving the spoilers, there's only one man, named Andreas Dewey who can stop this mass assassination between both the countries. I'm sure it will be a happy, peaceful ending. But this book is a good read.
2. The Damned by Andrew Pyper.
I have a twin. There are times when I do think that my twin might be possessed by some sort of evil. And this book is written account of my worst nightmares. This book is about the story of a man whose twin dies in a fire when they are only children. But his twin sister wasn't normal. She decides that she has died way too early and that twins aren't really supposed to stray away from each other. So she decides to haunt him. The book made goosebumps rise on every surface of my body. Clearly, it was one the worst decisions of my life to read it at 2 A.M. Safe to say, if my twin ever says "twins are supposed to stick together", I'm ditching her sorry arse in a deep and dark pit.
3. November 9 by Colleen Hoover.
None of my lists are complete without including a book by Colleen Hoover. And she's back yet again with one of the most amazing books I've read in my life. The plot twists are mind blowing and the writing style is as captivating as ever. Colleen has always been one of my favorite authors and judging by the way she has been writing, she will always remain in the list of my favorite authors. She makes the reader feel the emotions of the protagonist and makes you fall in love with the characters.
4. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
I don't really need words to describe just how incredible this book was. The movie makers may have stolen the limelight of the book but the book still remains better than the movie. There's no doubt that Ben Afflek and Rosamund Pike (sigh, my girl crush) have done nothing less than a brilliant job at their acting, but the characters described in words are just more relatable. The book is mesmerizing. If I ever want to be like a woman, it is Amy Elliot Dunne. Maybe she's evil and full of vengeance but the woman knows how to get her revenge and she's unbeatable and perfect at it.
5. R.I.P by Rachael Van Dyken.
I have liked the books by Rachael Van Dyken before. But those books were light humor and romance. This book is romance but it's dark and twisted. It's still good. There may be no funny wit charm or humorous offhand remarks but it doesn't make it any less incredible, This book revolves around a man who's a hypnotist and a very powerful one at that. He's the source of fear among most of the most powerful men in the Russian mafia. To be honest, I was so taken by the raw dominance of the man that I wanted to by a hypnotist for a very long time that followed.
6. Jaya by Devdutt Pattanaik.
I've always been quite interested in Mahabharata. Dvendutt Pattnaik has been one of the speakers that have always inspired me. He's strong, levelheaded and fair in whatever he speaks. He's an insightful mythologist. And his writing holds the same sanity and strong grip on the audience as well as the readers. The book isn't a novel but a collection of short stories from the Mahabharata. There's a whole part which is highlighted and explains Geeta. This book is must read for anyone and everyone who is remotely interested in mythology of India.
So, coming to the point. I've read uncountable number of books in 2015 (no, I'm never typing 2k15). And that's what I'm listing today. These book may have been published long time ago, but I've only read them this year.
1. Coup D'etat by Ben Coes.
I haven't finished the book as of yet, because I got caught up in something, but as far as I've read it seems to be pretty gripping. And that's all I can ask for. The book is based on the potential times when a war breaks out between India and Pakistan. How USA is involved in it, how it will affect the world. Without giving the spoilers, there's only one man, named Andreas Dewey who can stop this mass assassination between both the countries. I'm sure it will be a happy, peaceful ending. But this book is a good read.
2. The Damned by Andrew Pyper.
I have a twin. There are times when I do think that my twin might be possessed by some sort of evil. And this book is written account of my worst nightmares. This book is about the story of a man whose twin dies in a fire when they are only children. But his twin sister wasn't normal. She decides that she has died way too early and that twins aren't really supposed to stray away from each other. So she decides to haunt him. The book made goosebumps rise on every surface of my body. Clearly, it was one the worst decisions of my life to read it at 2 A.M. Safe to say, if my twin ever says "twins are supposed to stick together", I'm ditching her sorry arse in a deep and dark pit.
3. November 9 by Colleen Hoover.
None of my lists are complete without including a book by Colleen Hoover. And she's back yet again with one of the most amazing books I've read in my life. The plot twists are mind blowing and the writing style is as captivating as ever. Colleen has always been one of my favorite authors and judging by the way she has been writing, she will always remain in the list of my favorite authors. She makes the reader feel the emotions of the protagonist and makes you fall in love with the characters.
4. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
I don't really need words to describe just how incredible this book was. The movie makers may have stolen the limelight of the book but the book still remains better than the movie. There's no doubt that Ben Afflek and Rosamund Pike (sigh, my girl crush) have done nothing less than a brilliant job at their acting, but the characters described in words are just more relatable. The book is mesmerizing. If I ever want to be like a woman, it is Amy Elliot Dunne. Maybe she's evil and full of vengeance but the woman knows how to get her revenge and she's unbeatable and perfect at it.
5. R.I.P by Rachael Van Dyken.
I have liked the books by Rachael Van Dyken before. But those books were light humor and romance. This book is romance but it's dark and twisted. It's still good. There may be no funny wit charm or humorous offhand remarks but it doesn't make it any less incredible, This book revolves around a man who's a hypnotist and a very powerful one at that. He's the source of fear among most of the most powerful men in the Russian mafia. To be honest, I was so taken by the raw dominance of the man that I wanted to by a hypnotist for a very long time that followed.
6. Jaya by Devdutt Pattanaik.
I've always been quite interested in Mahabharata. Dvendutt Pattnaik has been one of the speakers that have always inspired me. He's strong, levelheaded and fair in whatever he speaks. He's an insightful mythologist. And his writing holds the same sanity and strong grip on the audience as well as the readers. The book isn't a novel but a collection of short stories from the Mahabharata. There's a whole part which is highlighted and explains Geeta. This book is must read for anyone and everyone who is remotely interested in mythology of India.
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