Book reader
In today’s world ,where peoples attention span has decreased less than 30 seconds. They spend most of their precious time on various social media platforms. Writing an article on books seems like a very stupid or an outdated idea. But not everything is bad, there are many mobile apps telling the same old book stories in audio format and observed record membership growth in recent years.
Since acquiring time of a consumer and returning value for the given time is more important now for enterprises, audio book apps have become more relevant as it does not need any visual attention but provides conventional wisdom. Anyways, I happen to be enlightened by some awesome books I read which almost felt like it is essential to share with other people. Of course a book and person are like two personalities, you might resonate with one but not with the other, so its still worth sharing it because we are humans. Unlike animals which pass genetic traits only, we have “cumulative cultural transmission” knowledge needs to be passed on.
Among hundreds of books I read or listened, listing out some books I found amazing not specifically ordered in particular manner or subject from indian perspective. All are available in audio book format.
- Moong over Microchips: Adventures of a Techie-Turned-Farmer
Undoubtedly, my favorite. It is written by Venkat Iyer. A person living in a fast-paced urban set up, working in typical corporate structure, decided to be a farmer and move to village in Maharashtra state and settle there. A journey you will enjoy and get inspired too.
2. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
You will be enlightened by this book. This tells us how insignificant we are in human history. Of-course, this book and the author is already a legend and do not need any introduction. This would profoundly change your perspective towards the world. A journey of 70,000 years of human evolution to what we are today.
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3. Let’s Talk Mutual Funds — Monika Halan
If you are interested in personal financial instruments and knowledge, especially in mutual funds in India, then this is an absolutely perfect book or kind of encyclopedia for you. Monika Halan is very renowned finance writer and was also on various roles of SEBI. The Language is fairly simple and interesting. If you are not in this subject , it may not interest you. Note that she has written other bestsellers like “Let’s Talk Money” which is equally good.
4. Chanakya Aur Chandragupt — Rajesh Pandya
One of the best books to read. The original book is in Hindi. If you are interested in Indian history and Chanakya’s life. There are many books on Chanakya, but I find it very interesting due to the extraordinary story telling. Its just not about the Mauryan Empire. This will transform you into a binge reader that portrays Chanakya’s valor, strategic intelligence, foresight,statecraft, diplomacy etc.
5. Narmadayan -Uday Nagnath
This may be a unusual choice in the list but the reader may get most awakening moments while reading it. This is about Narmada parikrama. It is a life changing experience of sacred and ancient pilgrimages in Hinduism, requiring devotees to circumambulate the entire Narmada River . The author’s authenticity will embark you with him on a spiritual journey of more than 1,000 km traveling on foot with no luxury. This conveys a beautiful message that many things we get in life we take for granted which are hard to get for some. This portrays unwavering devotion and selfless nature of common people. This was available only in Marathi and Hindi language as I know it.
6. Marathyacha Itihas -Vikrant Pandey
If you are interested in history, This is awesome book but it seems only available in audio format in audible. There are many books by Vikrant Pandey but this is an epic piece that covers right from foundation to Swarajya and Shivaji’s rule to rich Peshwa era and eventually reign. It covers Nanasaheb Peshwa to Mahadji shinde to British entry. Amazing rich history maratha’s dominated territory from Delhi to Deccan in 17th century.
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