Books to Look out for July!

To All the book lovers out there, a new month is here and we have more new books to read. There is no such thing as “too many books”. Here are the top 5 books we are looking forward to. You can get a copy of these books in our retail store Sapna book house. Sapna book house has a wide collection of over 5, 50,000 books. You can check it out.

Love Murder by Saul Black — Crime Thriller 

It is spine-chilling serial-killer thriller featuring homicide detective Valerie Hart from the author of the critically-acclaimed THE KILLING LESSONS.  It moves at a cracking pace and as the crimes unfold they seem to hit very close to home for Valerie Hart our heroine.  As Valerie races against time to catch the masked killer the author ratchets up the tension. There are a number of twists as the novel races to an exciting conclusion. Love Murder is everything you want from a crime thriller. 

Don't Close Your Eyes by Holly Seddon — Psychological Suspense

A gripping novel of psychological suspense centered on two sisters whose lives have taken them apart, and the shocking family secrets that bind them together. This is a complex story about families and the relationships within. Love, hate, jealousy, abuse-it's all here. Adults making decisions that forever change the lives. The novel is told across two timelines when Robin and Sarah are both younger and living with their parents in the late eighties and early nineties and in the present day. "Don't Close Your Eyes" is a highly addictive compulsive “I don’t want to put this down “book that has so many Twists that you genuinely will not see coming.

The Body in the Clouds by Ashley Hay — Contemporary Fiction 

The Body in the Clouds tells the story of one extraordinary moment - a man falling from the sky, and surviving - and of three men who see it, in different ways and different times, as they stand on the same piece of land. It is full of rich imagery which captures the mood of the place and the time.  This skillfully written tale weaves back and forth between characters, revealing a hint of the connection of humanity through the ages.

The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell

The Last Magician – one of my most anticipated releases for 2017. Magic, time travel, and historical fiction all rolled into one book. In one word it’s epic. The story jumps around a bit in the beginning to different time periods to set the stage. We start off in New York at the turn of the twentieth century. From the amazing characters to the action, the magic, the world building, the descriptions, and just about everything else in The Last Magician is tremendously well portrayed. This twisty tale of alchemy and magic in Gilded Age New York will keep you guessing until the very last page.

The Lying Game by Ruth Ware

Four teenage girls forge a powerful friendship at boarding school. They spend virtually every spare moment together. The girls play a game in which the goal is lying successfully. When their idyllic life is suddenly shattered by tragedy, they must go their separate ways. Seventeen years later, the girls are together again and it feels like they've never been apart. Soon, though, the past lies come back to haunt the present. The story keeps you spellbound as it unfolds- there's never a dull moment. The entire novel is so fast paced you don't feel cheated at all.

Watch out for these top 5 Books Releasing in June:

To All the book lovers out there, a new month is here and we have more new books to read. There is no such thing as “too many books”. Here are the top 5 books we are looking forward to.

You can get a copy of these books in our retail store Sapna book house. Sapna book house has a wide collection of over 5, 50,000 books. You can check it out.

Here are the top 5 books we are looking forward to reading this June:

Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton

The author of the famous “Jurassic Park” is back and he welcomes you back to the world of paleontology. It is a thrilling adventure set in the Wild West during the golden age of fossil hunting. Michael Crichton is taking us back to 1876 United States on a fossil hunt amidst the war between the Native American tribes and the United States. The book takes us on an adventure that keeps us on at the edge of our seats. It is a thrilling read.

Sita – Warrior of Mithila by Amish Tripathi

After the wonderful Shiva Trilogy, Amish Tripathi is here with his next story “The Ramachandra Series”. The second book tells the tale of Sita –the warrior princess. He weaves his fantasy along the typical story of Ramayana. The author always had a flare to immerse us into the book world and he doesn’t fail now. He takes us on a journey and we will never see Goddess Sita in the same eyes again. She truly is a warrior princess.

The Marsh King’s Daughter by Karen Dionne 

The author is all set to throw us into the world of suspense and she narrates a story that chills our bones. We enter the world of Helene, whose life may look normal but we know it’s anything but. She is in hiding from her very own father. We will know her tale as we step into her world. The tale is written in her point of view and we are able to feel every emotion she emotes.  By the end of the book, Karen Dionne makes us want to go through this all over again.

                     

 He Said She Said by Erin Kelly 

Erin Kelly is all set to lose us in the world of a psychological thriller. “He said she said” is an enthralling, preoccupying and twisted, must read thriller revolving around Laura, Kit, Beth, and Jamie. The world changes for them in 1999, while chasing the eclipse. It delves into the interpersonal relationships and the weights of lies and shocking acts of violence. The story has the potential to get under our skin and makes us stay in the sense of shock towards the end of the book.

The Lost Letter by Jillian Cantor

The writer gives us a historical, heart-warming love story inspired by real resistance workers during World War II Austria, and the mysterious love letter that connects generations of Jewish families. The tale is set in two time periods and author blends the story well between the years it feels flawless. Jillian captivates us from the beginning. The characters feel very lively and make us emote along with them in several places. It is a perfect book to read and ponder about.

Top 5 Books that will make you Love your School Days!

School days... The golden days of our lives. Growing up we all think our school days are the most difficult period and we couldn’t wait to get over with them. But looking back those were the glorious years of our lives. We were just building the base for our future years and didn’t get lost in the race of life. When the going gets tough we think, “What wouldn’t we give up to go back there”? Lucky for us the world of books allows us to glimpse into those wonderful days we spent.

Sapna book house has over 5,50,000 books in their retail store. You can get lost in the mini book world in here. We have picked out the top 5 books that will make you love your school days. Check it out.

1   To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee

The most unforgettable novel from our school days. A timeless classic set in the sleepy Alabama town of Maycomb during the period of great depression (1929-1939). It teaches various important lessons in a subtle tone. Atticus Finch one of the main protagonists takes a courageous stand against racism and decides to fight a battle for a wrongly convicted person. Scout, Jem, and Dill provide a comic relief in rather busy and scary circumstances. It often reminds the good old days we once spent on summer vacations and school days

1   Harry Potter Series – J.K. Rowling

We boarded the Hogwarts Express along with Harry Potter and his friends in 1997 and reached our destination only in 2007. J.K. Rowling managed to keep us hooked for 10 years (not including the movie world). The magical school world of Harry made our school days extra special. It is a total package from our favorite teacher to the least favorite and the friends we make for life and the way our dreams shape up into reality. Our school life is simply “mischief managed”

1The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – Mark Twain

Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn, precocious twelve-year-old children out in the world for adventure. This book is a great American classic. The boys are adventurers, dreamers, tricksters in simple they sum up the phase of “Boyhood”. The trouble makers keep us laughing and guessing what their antics will lead to. This book reminds people of the hay days often.

1The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald

A great classic from the jazz age, a perfect look into the 1920’s in America. The Great Gatsby showcases his world through his rose tinted glasses but behind those glasses he goes through every emotion a normal human being does. He is a dreamer and he is relatable to every teen who looks forward to a life with no struggle and only celebrations. The novel eventually shatters the tinted glass and sees right through deception.

1 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

The story is set in the Victorian era and it is a perfect thriller. It has probably one of the most unimaginable twists and turns. The novel though set in the 19^th century it has some progressive thoughts for the age. The tale has a balance of love, suspense, thriller and laughter perfectly balanced. The title character Jane Eyre, despite going through so much in life still shows perseverance and the will to move forward. It is a classic read.

Read them and get the glimpse of the world we once lived in. Pass it on to the younger generation to let them see the world they live, through a different glass.

The Art of reading- an excellent habit for kids and adults

There is a famous quote which says "Reading is to the mind is what exercise is to the body". The human mind is made of muscle and one need to constantly exercise that muscle for it to stay healthy and fresh. One is never too old to begin reading as it keeps the mind ticking as well as it sharpens the intellect. The digital era has the world wide web and the television to amuse one's mind, however for that deeper, insightful experience books are a great source.

Importance of reading

Reading requires a lot of mental agility and focus. Unlike watching television or listening to music, reading makes you think, ponder and you are completely involved in it. In this process, you begin to question, to reason and you make use of your grey cells. These grey cells sharpen your mind and make you smarter and wiser. Reading stimulates the mind muscles. When you remember dates, numbers, plots, facts it is an indication of your memory at work.

Reading strategies

One can practice these few tips to fine tune the art of reading

·         Read a text as if it's your own experience and as if you have lived it in your life

·         Question the main idea of the text and find solutions as you understand the importance of reading

·         Reflect on the text and see if it matches traits of your personality and character

Different genres, different experiences

Science says that reading different genres of books can improve the right side or the creative side of the brain. A genre may fall into the fiction and nonfiction category. Classics fall in the traditional category of literary fiction whereas drama is used to build conflict and emotion. Fantasy invokes otherworldly charm whereas horror invokes a feeling of trepidation and anxiety. A biography can inspire you whereas a self help book can help you rediscover yourself.

The genre that  you pick, is bound to create new experiences for you. There can be possibilities of books transforming you into wiser and better human beings. 

All genres under one roof

Sapna Book House, is a book lovers den. With over 13000+ books in different languages and across various genres. 13+ retail stores with 50 years of existence, Sapna Book House is an ideal stop for you and your kids.

The Power and Influence of Reading a variety of books

" If you read books that all are reading, then you begin to think what everyone is thinking" is a very powerful quote which reflects on the importance of reading on a variety of subjects. Books are important and are published for a variety of reasons other than just pure entertainment. They have a significant role in contributing towards society as they inspire, encourage discipline and build character. Reading a good book is a great habit and tends to have a positive impact on the mind of an individual. A person enjoys greater confidence and self esteem if he is a voracious reader on a wide range of subjects.

Building one's personality

The more books you read, the more you expand your knowledge and people get automatically attracted to your ideas. It enables you to exchange thoughts and ideas and builds confidence and character. A great conversation can be had if you have something out of the box to offer and if you can make the conversation engaging and stimulating. Books can be an inspiration and can transform you into a better listener and a keen observer of things.

Make it a habit

We are all too busy in our daily chores and we tend to get stressed out quite often. Reading something that you are fond of can be a great stress buster and you can eventually turn it into a good habit. You will feel happier, positive and it can decrease your stress and fatigue levels.

Positive mental diet

The body requires nutrients through food to keep it healthy. The mind needs mental carbs to provide it all the energy and vigor it needs. This can be done if one inculcates a habit of reading. If one is unable to read a fat book, one can read articles, newspapers and magazines that are informative and educational. Through this, you can constantly feed your mind with the nutrition it needs thus keeping it supple, flexible and healthy. This mental diet can improve the quality of your life as well as enhance your knowledge.

Make reading a habit that you enjoy and not something that turns you into a static bookworm. Enjoy the process and you are bound to reap rich benefits of this practice.

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Feed Healthy Food to your Brain by Inculcating Reading to your Daily Routine

Sapna Book House tells you why?

Books are a man’s best friend. We have known this from our school days. However over the years this habit seems to be dying out. Today social media, work and television seems to be taking away so much of our time that reading has taken a backseat. It’s never too late to realise the importance of inculcating reading into our daily routine to enjoy the immense benefits that reading provides.

Importance of Reading

Imagine your company CEO giving a presentation to a large audience. If he only sticks to talking numbers and profits about the company, everyone in the audience would start yawning within a few minutes. He needs to add humour and connect his agenda to real life topics and scenarios to make the presentation interesting. This can only be achieved if he is well read on a number of topics. So be it sports, politics, the stock market or the new buzz or page3, one should try to be aware of all. And this can be achieved only by reading. Sapna Book House located in Bangalore stock books on a variety of subjects and promises to make a book lover go crazy.

The Hidden Doctor

Books are a great stress buster. After a hard day at work, books are the best way to relieve tension. Grab a good fictional novel or a self inspirational book and feel the difference within you. Diseases like Alzheimer’s and Dementia can be prevented if one reads regularly.

Reading keeps your brain stimulated and thus prevents it from losing power. While you read a novel you need to remember an assortment of characters, locations and events to see the link between chapters. This not only improves your memory power but also helps in short-term memory recall. Be spoilt for choice at India’s largest book houses, Sapna Book House in Bangalore and enjoy the pleasure of reading.

A Reliable Shoulder

Books are a great source of knowledge. You may lose your job one day and lose all your money and possessions. You can go weak and have health concerns. These are all temporary but knowledge is something that you carry with you to your grave. It helps you tackle even grave situations with ease.

Daily Refreshment

Reading improves focus and concentration. A well written book keeps one engrossed. Children should make reading a part of their daily routine so that they develop vocabulary, concentration and knowledge from a very young age. Also a mystery book may instigate your child to try solving the mystery before the climax is revealed. This develops their analytical skills. One should read a number of renowned authors for variety.

Discover the Author in you

Reading improves ones creative writing skills. Today with the advancement in technology one does not need to carry heavy novels while travelling. A kindle comes to aid. It stores a number of books so that you could read on the go. It is light and easy to carry and also lets you bookmark the page for a break in between. But nothing like writing your thoughts and expressing yourself in your own words. Give wings to your imagination, pen down your stories and bring out the story teller in you.

Discover your inner self with Sapna INK. An imprint of Sapna and a self-publishing firm, that helps you through your journey of becoming an author. Visit www.sapnaink.com for more details.

Guaranteed key to Success

A well read man is successful in every walk of life. Introduce books to your child from an early age so that he inculcates reading into his daily routine. So keep the distractions like TV and Wi-Fi away for some time during the day and immerse yourself in this healthy entertainment called reading.

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Reading should not only be restricted to one’s course books or to one’s areas of interest. Reading should be varied. One should be well read about diverse topics to be socially acceptable.