the good book corner

Manuscript help, book reviews and author interviews

Interview with Natasha Sharma

Natasha Sharma is one prolific writer. In less than 4 years she has published 9 books and is all set for the release of her 10th one. tgbc: What does … Continue reading

December 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Talking Of Muskaan by Himanjali Sankar

Five children are summoned to the principal’s office and it is an unusual situation. They are asked if they were aware that their friend Muskaan had been unhappy, stressed or … Continue reading

December 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

Amit Chandra’s Five

Amit Chandra is Managing Director of Bain Capital Advisors (India) since early 2008. He has previously spent over 13 years at DSP Merrill Lynch, a leading investment bank in India, … Continue reading

December 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Interview with Dilip D’Souza

tgbc: What does it mean to be a writer? Dilip : It means I work for myself, at my own pace, following (or not following) the stories I’m interested in. … Continue reading

December 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

An Obedient Father, Akhil Sharma

What do you say of a book whose protagonist you absolutely dislike? And find that there is no redemption for him in the book, or in your heart? ‘An Obedient … Continue reading

December 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Sachindra Rudra’s Five

Sachindra Rudra is Chief Investment Officer, New York, USA for Acumen Fund. Five Books I like Gone With the Wind – Margaret Mitchell Anna Karenina – Leo Tolstoy Atlas Shrugged … Continue reading

December 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

How To Talk To Girls At Parties, Neil Gaiman

“Come on,” said Vic. “It’ll be great.” “No, it won’t,” I said, although I’d lost this fight hours ago, and I knew it. “It’ll be brilliant,” said Vic, for the … Continue reading

November 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Misery by Anton Chekov

“To whom shall I tell my grief?” THE twilight of evening. Big flakes of wet snow are whirling lazily about the street lamps, which have just been lighted, and lying … Continue reading

November 23, 2014 · 1 Comment

Interview with Mara Thacker

tgbc : Tell us something about yourself. And your passion for India! Mara : My name is Mara Thacker and I am living the dream working as a South Asian … Continue reading

November 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Magic Moonlight Flower and Other Enchanting Stories, Satyajit Ray

Satyajit Ray is best known for his movies but he lent his creative genius to other fields too. Apart from the 36 films that he directed , he was a … Continue reading

November 20, 2014 · Leave a comment