*takes a deep breath*
(Yes, I know. It's been exactly four months since my last post. But that is the subject of another post, which I promise will not be another four months in the coming.)
This post is a particularly special one. It's been one that I have been waiting with baited breath to write for well over a couple months, ever since the lovely Kiran Manral, of KarmicKids, FortyAndCounting and IndiaHelps fame and a very dear friend, announced that she had written her first novel.
Last week, the big moment finally arrived and The Reluctant Detective went on sale. I jumped at the opportunity to order the book from Flipkart. I had hoped to actually read the book before I wrote this but a life with no time to blog also leaves me with less time to read so I am just a few chapters down. But it's been a totally fun read so far - with laughs on every page, a very relatable lead character and a rollicking pace that makes me long for the days when I had the luxury of getting through a book in one sitting.
The Reluctant Detective revolves around Kanan Mehra, a thirty-something suburban housewife and young mother with a penchant for sticking her curious nose into things she definitely, absolutely and certainly shouldn't go near. When a couple of corpses turn up in quick succession in her neighbourhood, she teams up with her detective friend, Runa, in a half-hearted attempt to find the murderers, only to suspect that perhaps the detective business doesn't quite become her. A hilarious account of how not to get involved in other people's murders, The Reluctant Detective is every school-gate mom, searching for a purpose to her life beyond kitty lunches, shopping and fish pedicures.
To know more about the book, where you can get it and what others are saying about it, head over here.
(Yes, I know. It's been exactly four months since my last post. But that is the subject of another post, which I promise will not be another four months in the coming.)
This post is a particularly special one. It's been one that I have been waiting with baited breath to write for well over a couple months, ever since the lovely Kiran Manral, of KarmicKids, FortyAndCounting and IndiaHelps fame and a very dear friend, announced that she had written her first novel.
Last week, the big moment finally arrived and The Reluctant Detective went on sale. I jumped at the opportunity to order the book from Flipkart. I had hoped to actually read the book before I wrote this but a life with no time to blog also leaves me with less time to read so I am just a few chapters down. But it's been a totally fun read so far - with laughs on every page, a very relatable lead character and a rollicking pace that makes me long for the days when I had the luxury of getting through a book in one sitting.
The Reluctant Detective revolves around Kanan Mehra, a thirty-something suburban housewife and young mother with a penchant for sticking her curious nose into things she definitely, absolutely and certainly shouldn't go near. When a couple of corpses turn up in quick succession in her neighbourhood, she teams up with her detective friend, Runa, in a half-hearted attempt to find the murderers, only to suspect that perhaps the detective business doesn't quite become her. A hilarious account of how not to get involved in other people's murders, The Reluctant Detective is every school-gate mom, searching for a purpose to her life beyond kitty lunches, shopping and fish pedicures.
To know more about the book, where you can get it and what others are saying about it, head over here.
12 comments:
Great to have you back...you were missed in the blog world :) I have ordered my copy...just waiting for flipkart to deliver it :)
Sounds a fun read
Read a review over at Mallika's blog. Sounds like fun.
Phew. There you are at last. Been meaning to write to you forever.
And waiting to get a copy of Lady K's book!
Good to have you back Ro! See how much the blog world loves you and misses you! :) I loved your review of the book as well! You should seriously write for some newspaper there!
So great to see you back :). I'm waiting to get my hands on this book too, hoping to read it soon.
Took the opportunity to nominate and tag you - pls see http://apster.blogspot.com/2012/01/versatile-blogger-award.html :).
Good to see you back! Welcome back! Will pick up a copy soon, sounds interesting!
When you were away, I launched a website with my cousin and friend. Please check it out and give us your honest feedback.
Ro!
I know exactly what you mean about the lack of time to read a book at one go - but fully planning devour Kiran's :-)
Nice review, makes me want to pick up the book and read!
Come back now. I've waited for too long. Please?
Will check out the book. Sounds interesting. And Ro, I know you have your hands full but here's a verrry gentle reminder for the post on baby led weaning. I have ordered the book as a start and your experience (and success) with it will help newbies like me. :)
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