Get to know celebrated Authors and their Books this October

Whether you are seeking personal growth, a new perspective, or simply looking for a captivating story, these eight recommendations for the books to read this October are a must for everyone. These are the books that will stay with you for your entire life and you will surely find your next good read!

1. Sarthak Rathi's book "The Wanderers 3.0"

Sarthak Rathi is an author of young age. His journey of writing started with some blogs and short stories at the age of 8. He went on and published his first book, The Wanderers: The Sound of the Lake at the age of 12, three years back in 2019. Later on he published his second book in 2021 "The Wanderers 2.0: The Strike on the Satellite" which again got huge appreciation from its readers. Sarthak continued his writing releasing his third book "The Wanderers 3.0: The Ice on the Tower". The Wanderers 3.0 is a science fiction where you enter a world of space travel. It is a story about the atrocities faced by young enthusiasts traveling into space under the leader’s call. The novel revolves around how some teenagers get abducted by space aliens for their magical powers and their space friends, Marsians fight to protect them. The well crafted expression of the author's imagination is justified by the style of writing. With its engaging prose, thrilling action scenes, and imaginative world-building, it's a ride readers would not forget.

2. Vaneeta Batra's book "Incredible even after 50"

Vaneeta’s first book “INCREDIBLE EVEN AFTER 50”talks about how “age is just a number “and is listed as an Amazon Bestselling author. Vaneeta the author of this book changed her life from a simple housewife to now An Author, A Transformational Life Coach ,An Interior Designer by passion , A biker and Now a Crown winner and Title holder of Timeless Beauty Queen Mrs India Worldwide held in Dubai. She has achieved it all after the age of 50. Her book is to inspire women to stop letting themselves be affected by the pressures of the world and take their power back. This book will help women of all ages to unleash their potential and become unstoppable and to let go of their fears. Life after 50 means ,”you have started to live a free life and now make the best things happen to you”. If you are woman over 50 this book is just right for you and if not then it is a must read. The Mantra she believes in is ,“Believe and hold on to yourself and see the magic happen “.

3. Raghav Khanna's book "SITA'S KITCHEN"

Food that makes you hungry, stories which satiate your soul. This phrase best describes author Raghav Khanna’s debut novel Sita’s Kitchen and his iconic food history documentary series, Raja Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan. A documentary filmmaker and a food enthusiast, Raghav has recently finished a stint with Netflix in Singapore as a part of their documentary team which was responsible for acclaimed documentaries like the Academy Award® winning short documentary, The Elephant Whisperers, The Mumbai Mafia and House of Secrets. We learn that Raghav is now back in India where he is heading his production company Riverland Entertainment, which is currently is developing another food series.

If you want an unputdownable coming of age story with mouth-watering description about fusion food, then Sita’s Kitchen, published by Rupa Publications, is our recommendation to you. The book follows the story of Sita Pandit, a self-taught chef from Himachal Pradesh who is discovered by a London based restaurateur Arun Mehra. The ups and down’s of Sita’s journey and the mouth-watering description of food in this book surely makes this a great read.

4. Shikhi Sharma's book "Unbeatable"

SHIKHI SHARMA is engineer-turned banker. She is passionate about writing on life. She is inspired by the true story of this amazing boy Tapasvi and decided to make this inspirational story reach the millions of children and parents who are struggling with cerebral palsy. This work is an attempt to create hope that it is possible to achieve anything and everything. Unbeatable : Celebrating Life with Cerebral Palsy by Shikhi Sharma is a very touching yet inspiring story of a father & a son. Tapasvi and Manasvi are both identical twins. The story is is mostly narrated by his father. It is important that we accept the specially-abled kids among us and give them a chance. The author beautifully illustrates the various phases of the boy's life, making the reader more and more involved in the journey, it feels as if he is growing in front of our eyes overcoming every challenge thrust upon him.

5. Dr Sona Sharma's book "Time and Tide"

Dr Sona Sharma is an Indian author, medical professional, blogger and a science enthusiast. Her interests are deeply embedded in her writings. Her latest Fiction 'Time and Tide' has been featured as a must-read in a number of noted publications and digital magazines. A firm believer in making early education exciting, she has also written a series of children’s books with science concepts. Next in line, is a soon-to-be-published medical thriller based on true events. Time and Tide: A thrilling journey through time as Myth becomes Truth, is a thrilling journey with an intriguing plot and engaging writing style. The author weaves an amazing tale of destruction, challenges, conspiracy and hope. ‘Time and Tide’ is the story of two protagonists, separated in time by thousands of years. To sum up, ‘Time and Tide’ is a quick read with a gripping storyline where Science Fiction and Mythology come together seamlessly.

6. Amit Anand's book "The Artists"

An engineer and an MBA from XIMB, Amit had an inclination towards the artistic world since childhood, rousing his interest in storytelling and music. Apart from the usual hustle-bustle of life, he loves writing poetries, playing music and watching sci-fi movies. The Artists is his debut novel. The Artists by Amit Anand is a story of three individuals - Sahana, Aarav, and Manvita - who are artists in their respective ways. The stories explore their personal journeys that lead them into finding their truest selves. Sahana Roy is a ballet dancer. Aarav Verma is a pianist. Manvita Joshi is an actor. On a train journey to Delhi, the three meet each other for the first time. They were asked to deliver a performance at the National Arts Festival. With a blend of emotions, ambitions, desire to succeed, and unrelenting passion, The Artists stands out with its simplicity and plot treatment that stops a reader from putting the book aside.

7. Chirasree Bose's book “Where Love Was Sinful”

Chirasree Bose is one of the noted authors in India with four celebrated books under her belt and hundreds of short stories published across platforms. Where Love was Sinful is Chirasree's fourth book. It has emerged as a popular young adult fiction in the political crime thriller genre. Rated over 4.5 across online platforms like Amazon and Goodreads, the book remains an unrivalled choice if you're a fan of Indian thrillers. Where Love Was Sinful by Chirasree Bose is a gripping thriller that explores the dark side of love, lust, and power. The story revolves around three characters: Maya, Shaaman, and Aahil, who are entangled in a web of secrets, lies, and murder. Shaaman is Maya's husband. There are hidden reasons why Maya married Shaaman. After some years, Shaaman comes to know why Maya married him. And from there, it all starts. The book is an engrossing read that is riveting and gripping.

8. Divya Gupta Kotawala's book "My Dad's Daughter"

Born and brough-up in Delhi, Divya Gupta Kotawala, wears several hats – a wife, a mother, co-owner of a Delhi-based jewellery brand – House of Kotawala, a super loyal friend !However, the role that she has cherished the most in her life is that of the daughter of her father – Shri Suresh Gupta. Divya lost her father to COVID in 2021 and that pushed Divya to turn an author for the first book time at the age of 40! As she was unable to deal with her grief and find any closures. My Dad's Daughter : A Gift to My Hero in Heaven, is an emotional journey of a daughter with her father, which, for her, ended at the hospital door. As Divya opens up about her most well-guarded emotional moments and confessions in this book, the story unfolds to reveal how loss of a loved one and the ensuing pain changes a person. Divya's journey of grief, healing, and resilience is inspiring and is a reminder for each one of us to spend the time and create memories with the people we love. It’s Divya goodbye gift to her Dad in heaven and an attempt to always keep his memories alive.