Books have always been the widest medium of communication through which an author mediates their message through books. Before printing press, books were only read by some and after printing press came in 1464 books have become widely read. Before film, music and social media, books were the only source of entertainment.
Books have been humans best friend and sole entertainer. Whatson has curated some of the new releases this for binge reading through the weekend. Also books can give you relaxation from long day at work and also can make imaginary world to dream about. So have a read about the beautiful art produced through books.
‘Time for Socialism: Dispatches from a World on Fire,2016-2021’ by Thomas Piketty***
A chronicle of events that shook the world. The book draws on the past four years, through the lens of an economist writing for a daily column in the French newspaper Le Monde. His pen captures the rise and fall of Trump, the drama of Brexit, Macron’s ascendance to the French presidency, the unfolding of a global pandemic, and much else besides, always through the lens of Piketty’s fight for a more equitable world. Piketty argues that the time has come to support an inclusive and expansive conception of socialism as a counterweight against hyper capitalism.
‘When the Dust Settles: stories of Love, Loss, and Hope’ by Lucy Easthope****
The book recalls every major disaster of the past two decades, including 9/11, the 7/7 bombings, the Indian Ocean tsunami, and the Covid -19 pandemic. This book is about the candid memoir, she introduces us to victims and their families. But also takes us into the government briefing rooms and bunkers, where confusion can reign supreme.
‘House of Sky and Breath’ by Sarah J. Maas****
In this book, Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal-they may have saved Crescent city. But with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds. In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller “House of Earth and Blood”, the author weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode- and the people who will do anything to save it.
‘Cold Enough for Snow’ by Jessica Au Fitzcarraldo*****
A mother-daughter travel from abroad to meet in Tokyo to have a great time together. Uncertainties have abound. Who is really speaking here- is it only the daughter? And what is the real reason behind this elliptical, perhaps even spectral journey? “Cold Enough for Snow” questions whether any of us speak a common language, which dimensions can contain love, and what claim we have to truly know another’s the inner world.
‘Homesickness’ by Colin Barrett*****
‘Homesickness’ is an emotionally resonant and wonderfully wry collection that follows the lives of outcasts, misfits, and malcontents from County Mayo to Canada. Colin’s linguistic originality and sharply drawn portraits of working-class Ireland, Barrett brings together eight character-driven stories, each showcasing his inimitably observant eye and darkly funny style. Homesickness marks Colin Barrette out as our most brilliantly original and captivating storyteller.
