"Borrowed books and umbrellas are seldom returned. By some mysterious process, they become the permanent property of the borrower." Does that remind you of your book or umbrella that you thought you misplaced?

Laughing Through Life by Ruskin Bond is a collection of humorous stories, essays, anecdotes drawn from Ruskin Bond’s life and his observations of the characters and situations he encountered in his life.

This book comes with twenty short and quick stories that will make readers laugh, giggle, and cherish the little moments of the characters' lives in this diverse collection. The essence of the book lies in laughter, as the author suggests, "Laughter of all kinds is good for the soul, even if it sometimes comes at your own expense."

“History tells us what people do; historical fiction helps us imagine how they felt,” a quote by Guy Vanderhaeghe is truly represented in the book I am going to share about in today’s episode.

Bimbisar's curse is a tale from ancient India. As the name suggests, this story is about Bimbisar's life and the curse he received on his journey of expanding his kingdom. It begins with Bimbisar's days in the dungeon, which eventually led to the curse coming to reality at the end. While reading the book, the plot would take the reader from the present to the past and circle back to the present state of Bimbisar in the dungeon. The golden age of the Magadh empire, when Bimbisar became the ruler who followed matrimonial alliances to expand his kingdom, enhancing his power and strength to take revenge on his father's embarrassment. This story will take the reader on a ride from one son who fought for his father to the sons becoming the reason for their father's death, the curse befalling Bimbisar, and his upcoming generation.

This discussion has been enriching in many ways, not just for me but for every reader, author, publisher, and everyone who loves the world of books.

From sharing his journey to unveiling some secrets of the book industry, Ajitabha has been an amazing guest on this show.

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