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My Best Books of 2024: A Literary Rollercoaster
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My Best Books of 2024: A Literary Rollercoaster

Every year, I make a promise to myself: read more, scroll less. Some years, this promise blooms into…
Posted by Prakhyath Rai January 12, 2025

Prakhyath Rai

I'm a passionate explorer of art, travel, and books, blending creativity with curiosity. Through this blog, I share my journey of painting vivid canvases, discovering hidden destinations, and diving into the depths of compelling stories.
Whether you're an art enthusiast, an avid traveler, or a fellow bibliophile, I hope to inspire and connect with you through my experiences and musings. Let's celebrate the beauty of creativity and wanderlust together!

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Prakhyath's bookshelf: currently-reading

The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change your Life and Achieve Real Happiness
The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change your Life and Achieve Real Happiness
by Ichiro Kishimi
Daily Routines: The habits and rituals of 50 successful people
Daily Routines: The habits and rituals of 50 successful people
by Hạo Nguyên
Secret Notes From Iran: Diary Of An Undercover Journalist
Secret Notes From Iran: Diary Of An Undercover Journalist
by Nadim Siraj
The Night Circus
The Night Circus
by Erin Morgenstern
Be Your Own Sunshine
Be Your Own Sunshine
by James Allen
Scion of Ikshvaku
Scion of Ikshvaku
by Amish Tripathi
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
by Haruki Murakami
Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny
Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny
by Sadhguru
Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Three Stories
Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Three Stories
by Truman Capote
A Turbulent Tale of Love
A Turbulent Tale of Love
by Shalu Thakur Dhillon

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    by Prakhyath Rai
    October 2, 2025
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    by Prakhyath Rai
    August 28, 2025
  • Reflections on Mindful Musings & Peaceful Ponderings By Manali Manan Desai -Simple Words, Profound Emotions
    by Prakhyath Rai
    August 28, 2025

Prakhyath's bookshelf: read

Wind/Pinball: Two Novels
really liked it
Wind/Pinball: Two Novels
by Haruki Murakami
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World
it was amazing
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World
by Haemin Sunim
Corridor
really liked it
Corridor
by Sarnath Banerjee
Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You
really liked it
Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You
by Paula Rizzo
Measure That Matters: How to Build OKR's for Your Personal Life
it was amazing
Measure That Matters: How to Build OKR's for Your Personal Life
by Prakhyath Rai
“Tulunadu Chronicles’’ Gods and Traditions
really liked it
“Tulunadu Chronicles’’ Gods and Traditions
by Jithesh K
The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice
it was amazing
The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice
by Christopher Hitchens
The Origin Story of India's States
really liked it
The Origin Story of India's States
by Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
really liked it
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
by Brianna Wiest
Upgrade: Six Easy Ways to Be the Best Version of You
it was amazing
Upgrade: Six Easy Ways to Be the Best Version of You
by Prakhyath Rai

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