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.

Why is Reading the Most Popular in Bangalore?

 “To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.” — W. Somerset Maugham

Reading is an acquired habit. We start young and almost immediately we assume books to be the learning object. As we grow, we find out it is much more than that. Reading is not necessarily an academically related activity. It serves many different purposes and sometimes a fun one too. Gone are the days where book worms and book nerds were considered the introverts of the society. They are also the most regular people and Bangalore has embraced them in a more welcoming way compared to others.

We all know Bangalore for its lively night life, with the young and vibrant spending their evenings in a club, dancing to loud music. But now parties have a new trend, ever heard of Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Party? Yes, a meetup club in Bangalore invites people for interesting conversations about any book that everyone would love and see what others are reading.

Also, a recent trend of emerging book cafes suggests that Bangalorian’s prefer a coffee break with a book by their side to take their mind off stress. Nevertheless, a book is a perfect companion and a pleasure to escaping reality and getting immersed in a different world

Although digitally enormous variety of content is available at any time of day, and the material is available in a number of formats and through a range of digitally connected devices an Internet and Technology Research Centre, surveys have proved that when people reach for a book, it is much more likely to be a traditional print book than a digital product. This trend has remained unchanged from the year 2012.

Read a book because it’s basically one of the most enjoyable things you could ever do. And has absolutely no limits to the places one can travel. Sapna Book House has a wide collection of over 5, 50,000 books. You can get lost in the mini book world in here. Pick a book and make it your favorite today at Sapna book house.

Some Indian Comic Collections that will never leave our heart

Long before we entered the Marvel and DC centric universes we had our own comic world. We used to wait for the post man to deliver our monthly subscription or we walked our mile to the local library and had our fill with the creative world. Summer vacation is incomplete without them. This was before the technology overtook the world. These characters used to and still does bring joy to our heart.

Sapna Book House has over 5,50,000 books displayed in their stores; It is one of the largest book mall. You can find all your favourite comics here.

Here are the top 5 Indian Comics that will never leave our heart

1.     Suppandi

Suppandi graced our lives in 1983 and have till date made us laugh every single time. It is a tale of loyal servant whose stupidity always costs him his job. No employer is safe with suppandi as their servant.

2.     Shikari Shambu

He may be a Hunter by name but he is lazy, cowardly and is petrified of Animals. He tries to act brave and always ends up in trouble. His funny antics makes him the hero by the end of the day.

3.     Amar Chitra Katha

One of the largest selling Indian comic series dedicated to teaching Indian children about our cultural heritage. Anant pai the famous Indian author/creator started the series. He made history interesting and colourful to learn. The series covers fables, mythology and Indian classics. It’s simply the whole package!

4.     Shaktimaan

This fictional Indian superhero ruled the hearts of the 90’s kids. He gained his supernatural powers through yog sadhana and meditation. He also followed a strict moral and ethical code that included non-violence. He is simply our Superman who pledged to save the world from corruption and greed. What’s not to love.

5.     Tantri the Mantri

Tantri the Mantri of the fictional town Hujli, is a crooked man who wants to be the King. His plans to dethrone the king always backfires on him in the most comical way and ends up making him the most loyal mantri King Hooja ever had. This crooked mantri is not successful in stealing the crown till date. We hope it continues forever.

Why is Bengaluru the best place to be this Summer!

Bengaluru – the capital city of Karnataka, the IT hub of the country, home for Royal Challengers Bangalore is considered to the best city for a good summer retreat.  There are a lot of things happening in the city which attracts the fellow youth and family members alike from down south to camp in the city during the summer. Here is why Bengaluru is the best place for summer.

1. Relatively cool Temperatures

Located 3000 feat above sea level, the city is the highest among the country’s major cities. Having that extra leverage (Get it?) aides the city with cool temperatures all throughout the summer. The city records an average of 25-29degree Celsius in the peak of summer and has relatively lower temperatures in the remainder of the seasons. This is about a good 10degrees lesser than the other major cities in the country.

2. Tourist attractions

Bengaluru is one of prime cities with a right mix scenic attractions and cultural heritage. The city is covered by attractions on all side making it a hub for tourists with different tastes. The yester year palaces, forts, Malls, Hills, Gardens are some of the very few attractions to list out.

3. Night life

Being known to housing the biggest IT corridors in the country , the western atmosphere has descended on the city for more than a decade and is very much evident through it night life. Pubs and clubs are wide spread across the city, welcoming the youth to blow off some steam after a taxing week at work

4.Sapna Book House

Sapna Book House is your one stop shop for buying books in Bangalore. You name it, we got it. With over 10+ outlets, we have our presence felt all over the city. Be sure to stop by during your visit to “Namma Bengaluru”. Books have a way of keeping the imagination alive and transporting us to a fantasy land. Buy books from Sapna Book House during the holiday season and share the happiness of reading with your bundle of joy. 

Sapna Book House received the Chanakya Award for the Best Publisher in India 2017. This award was presented by the PRCI (Public Relations Council of India). Presiding this event were the below influences who lauded Sapna with thunderous applauses when we received the award from G. Parameshwara Hon'ble Home Minister - Govt of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar - Serving Karnataka Hon'ble Minister for Energy - Karnataka, H. Anjaneya - Hon'ble Minister for Social Welfare , Krishna Byre Gowda - Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture , A. Manju - Hon'ble Minister for Sericulture, Priyank Kharge - Hon'ble Minister for Tourism and HD Revanna - MLC Mayor. 

Located in Mysore , Mangalore, Hubbali, Kalburgi , Coimbatore Bangalore, Sapna Book House has so much to offer. Visit any of our retail stores and share your experience with us.

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Have you ever thought of updating yourself!

In today’s world of Tweets n Technology, it only makes sense that you don’t stop with accepting to live in a Digital era, but also make a deliberate choice and take a conscious effort to get updated too, in making yourself, a more relevant & competent talent-house.

Training-Courses by popular market experts doesn’t stop with empowering you with the right mix of skills, but also help in placements with Industry-Leaders & also Start-Ups, whom we’d like to call the ‘game-changers’. With such rich distribution of resourceful candidates, Concentration of Talent is sure to become a thing of the past. 

Connecting this wide world has always been a daunting task for business houses who are eyeing to tap newer and fresher markets. To make it a reality for almost every business and do just that, its is important to have the complete knowledge of a subject, And nothing like a book to speak to your mind and train you.

It is an accepted and understood truth that, ‘Time’ is the fleeting constant in our lives that decides on the length and depth of our potential. If in 4 weeks, your knowledge with training from best tech-guru's will tune your mind to get placed with one of the industry leaders; It can sure be called an Investment!

Visit Sapna Book House, the den for book lovers. Any genre in any language is available in over 13+ retail stores in and around Bangalore.

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.

Words that Matter - A book is truly a man's best friend

A book as a concept, still garners a lot of attention in this digital age. Human beings understand the importance of the written word and are still connected to books in today's times. No single human being can remember information unless and until it is stored in someplace. A book is the best option and it is a storehouse of nourishment for the human mind. Books are inspirational, they build one's knowledge, they lend a helping hand in need and they can make you laugh when the going gets tough.

Words that connect

When you read a book, you may feel completely connected to the character or to the story. You live and breathe the words and the book becomes an inherent part of you. You feel the words talk to you and the energy they provide is infectious.

Words that are inspirational

Have we come across a time when we are too bored to hit the gym or too lazy to exercise? We feel the lack of motivation and energy to keep going. Books are inspirational and will give you all the enthusiasm that's missing in your daily schedule. It will empower your blocked mind and add that extra dose of nourishment to your soul. Self help and inspirational books are quite a popular genre and easily accessible in most stores.

A healthy mind

An author once said "Books are the constant of friends, they are wise, accessible and most patient". They are always present to refresh you. If you pick non fictional books they are bound to widen your knowledge. If you like reading fiction they will enrich you with experiences like no other and may perhaps turn you into a better human being. A travel book will walk straight into your heart whereas a thrilling mystery will keep you hooked onto it forever.

Books indeed are a great way to keep your mind hale and hearty. They can become lifelong companions if one has an open mind to accept them unconditionally. Visit Sapna Book House located in Bangalore with over 13+ stores and choose from 10,000+ books in different languages and genre. Visit https://www.facebook.com/sapnaretail and know more. 

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.

Sapna Book House in Bangalore has over 13+ stores and over 10,000+ books in different languages and genre. Sapna book house is the largest book store and sells stationery, toys, chocolates etc for over 68 years. Visit https://www.facebook.com/sapnaretail and share your opinion on books and impact of reading books in Sapna book house.