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21 Jun

On screen legal fiction adaptations that make a statement!

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesA Few Good Men, A time to kill, Dark waters, Hurricane, Jr., Just mercy, M. Lincoln, The anatomy of a murder

By Anuradha Punyan Angry lawyers. Insensitive judges. Jury panels that are hung. Totally innocent defendants: The best courtroom thrillers tell compelling stories about the power and limits of the justice system. From classics like 12 Angry Men to a dramatic new take on the genre like Just Mercy, these films inject a captivating cinematic touch to what might otherwise be a boring subject. The pursuit of justice - which is often difficult to find in the real world - is at the heart of these films. These films, whether they represent the inner workings of military courts, civil litigation, or…

19 Jun

The Charm of Print Books

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesPrint Books

By Nital Jain A room without books is like a body without a soul. Books and book cafes will never lose their charm. For many years all of us have spent a lot of our money on books. Browsing through book stacks is always more fun than to just go online and either order one or purchase an ebook. Like a lot of other things, bookstores with technology are being swamped by online behemoths like Kindle, iBooks, etc. But, there are still a lot of people who would choose libraries and print books instead of sitting at home and reading…

14 Jun

Top 10 fiction sellers to devour in 2021

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesKlara and the Sun, Legacy, No One Is Talking About This:, The Four Winds, The Lamplighters, The Last Thing He Told Me, The Lost Apothecary, The Maidens, The Wife Upstairs, Who is Maud Dixon

2021 has been an exciting year for fiction lovers right from the beginning. While the world has been incessantly watching even the worst TV shows due to the pandemic, the year 2021 has got you covered with these enticing fictional masterpieces. If you have never found an excuse to indulge yourself in fiction, 2021 is your excuse. If you are a fiction lover yourself, 2021 has brimming page turners in store for you. It is only 6 months into 2021, and we already have a range of top-selling fictional delights. To make your job easier and to recommend you our…

10 Jun

Celebrating the (19)20s in the (20)20s

Pranjali WakdeArticlesMrs Dalloway, The Great Gatsby, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, The Wasteland, The Weary Blues, Ulysses, Women in Love

By Pranjali Wakde If one is to give an example of the phrase ‘History repeats itself, then it is the 1920s being mirrored in the 2020s. Not only are the depressing events of the century-old decade being repeated, but there are also some stark parallels in the deceptively advanced developments of the two. The 1920s was known as the Roaring Twenties – and roaring, they were. The Great War was recently done with, with the Spanish Flu taking its place in the world. The depressing vibes carried themselves into the 20s, transforming society into an exact opposite of what it…

09 Jun

Top Ingredients of an Amazing Thriller

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesA compelling story, A Race against time, An ending nobody thought of, Twists, Unique Characters

By Bhavika While a comedy, romance and drama may be genres not enjoyed by all but Thriller is one that gets everyone’s blood moving! The enjoyment, the craze and the ‘woooh’ factor that thrillers generate is unmatched. Be it Agatha Christie or Gillian Flynn or James Patterson, the genre has seen some of the best writings and techniques. Today, we are here to share with you the top ingredients to spice up the thriller that you are working on. A compelling story Well, what is good writing without a good story? A strong sense of ‘thrill’ and ‘curiosity’…

02 Jun

5 effective hacks to promote your self-published book

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Writing a book requires you to pour in all your efforts, sweat and grit. Many of the authors are only excited and patient till this time but what they fail to understand is that book promotion is also an integral part of this journey. In case you have only written a book for self-satisfaction, your efforts for marketing can be less but in case you want to reach out to a wider range of audience and strike the chords of their heart, you will have to imbibe some of the key marketing skills. Maintain a blog/website of your own- Your…

31 May

How to be a good content writer

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesAbility to meet deadlines, Adaptability, Authenticity, Communication, Editing skills, Language, Patience and willingness to learn, Strong research, Understanding SEO

“Make it simple. Make it memorable. Make it inviting to look at. Make it fun to read.” – Leo Burnett. Content writing can be unrequited for those who do not have the passion to engage the audience. As content writing has been growing leaps and bounds in an era of digital marketing, ain’t it a perfect time to get enlightened about what it takes to be a good content writer. While a successful content writer’s life may look enviable, it takes a lot of effort and time in addition to your passion for writing to reach these top places. You…

26 May

Toni Morrison – an unprecedented literary genius.

Pranjali WakdeArticlesA Mercy, Beloved, Song of Solomon, Tar Baby, The Bluest Eye

By Pranjali Wakde The 20th century gave birth to many great authors and while all of them are amazing in their own way, no one can reach the genius of Toni Morrison! One of the most influential personalities in literature, Toni Morrison was everything patriarchy would willingly try to squash out - a black woman writer. It is, therefore, inspiring to see how she defied all the odds and achieved great heights, including winning prestigious awards, such as the Pulitzer Prize in Literature, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and not to forget, the Nobel Prize in Literature. Even if she…

12 May

Shakespeare: Ahead of his time

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesAntonio Vs Shylock, Belmont Vs Venice, Business Vs Love

By Nital Jain Shakespeare is undoubtedly the most influential and noteworthy poet, playwright and dramatist. Shakespeare‘s collection of 154 love sonnets is possibly one of the most beautifully written in the English language. He set a very high benchmark for both the Elizabethan era and the contemporary modern world. During his days he covered all the possible genres of writing, love, greed, power and ambition that are very relatable even now. While writing he made up his own words when he couldn’t express his thoughts and maybe that is why he is considered one of the first professional writers. His…

11 May

Seven Best Books Written By P.G. Wodehouse

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesJeeves, Jeeves in the Offing, Joy in the Morning, Right Ho, Something Fresh, Summer Lightning, Thank you, The Mating Season

By Anuradha Punyani (more…)