15 Great Books to Suit Any Mood or Interest
- Team Salis Mania
- 7 days ago
- 14 min read
Discover the perfect read for any mood or interest with our curated list of great books! Whether you're in the mood for a thrilling mystery, an inspiring memoir, a heartwarming romance, or an eye-opening non-fiction, this guide has something for everyone. Dive into stories that captivate, educate, and entertain, ensuring your next read is perfectly tailored to your current vibe. From timeless classics to modern gems, find your new favorite book today!
Shakti: The Sacred Feminine
Book by Siddhartha Vankar
Published by Book Basket Publishers
In Shakti: The Sacred Feminine, Siddharttha Vankar reanimates one of Hinduism’s most enduring myths, the story of Sati and the birth of the Shakti Pithas, with a poetic sensitivity that feels both ancient and startlingly modern. His retelling isn’t just a revival of the divine feminine in mythic form; it’s an urgent meditation on the power, pain, and persistence of womanhood.
At the heart of Vankar’s narrative lies the familiar legend: Sati’s self-immolation, Shiva’s inconsolable grief, and Vishnu’s act of dismemberment that scattered her body across the earth, creating 51 sacred sites of worship. But Vankar’s genius lies in transforming this cosmic act of loss into a lyrical metaphor for resilience. Through verse and reflection, he reframes each fragment of Sati not as a relic of divine tragedy but as a living reminder of women’s strength, a call to reclaim wholeness from fragmentation.
Vankar’s poetry oscillates between tenderness and defiance. His voice, measured, reverent, and deeply human, invites readers to see divinity not as distant or untouchable but as something intrinsic to the female experience. The result is a work that feels like both scripture and manifesto, a book that bridges the sacred and the social.
Shakti: The Sacred Feminine is not simply a retelling; it is a reawakening. In its verses, women are urged to draw inspiration from Sati’s sacrifice, not as an act of submission but as a symbol of transcendence, of breaking boundaries, of existing fully, fiercely, and unapologetically.
In a world where myth often confines, Vankar’s Shakti liberates. It reminds us that to honor the goddess is to honor the woman, her courage, her voice, and her infinite capacity to rise.
Aqueous Epiphany
Book by Ankit Naik
Published by BookLeaf Publishing
This book muses about the myriad emotions that haunt the mindscapes and how vivid realisations through different situations, people, places, and experiences weave together a web of revelations. These epiphanies are almost aqueous in the sense that no one epiphany is singular in its element but is ghastly treacherous, with a monk-like calm and reason, and yet has the unbridled joy of a newborn child. Through the author’s poetry, he has tried to capture these sinusoidal expressions in the hope that many of us can relate and gather lessons as we please.
The Seeker’s Gold
Book by Shree Shambav
There is a moment in every life when the illusion shatters. The things once chased with relentless passion—wealth, status, power, love—begin to lose their luster. The victories that once seemed so significant feel hollow. The relationships that once felt unbreakable slip through our fingers. The meaning we thought we had built crumbles beneath the weight of an unspoken question:
Have I been searching in the wrong places?
This is the journey of the seeker, the one who dares to leave behind the comforts of certainty to chase something far more elusive—truth. It is not an easy path. The world rewards those who conform, who accept the pursuit of material success as the ultimate purpose of life. But for those who cannot ignore the whisper of something more, the road unfolds in ways both beautiful and brutal. It challenges, transforms, and, in the end, reveals what was hidden all along: the greatest treasure is not something we find, but something we become.
The Journey Unfolds
This book is not just a story; it is an odyssey of the soul. Divided into six parts, it mirrors the stages of every true transformation.
PART ONE – The Call to Destiny
Every great journey begins with a whisper—a dream, a longing, a call that refuses to fade. Aryan’s restless soul is haunted by visions of treasure, pulling him away from the comforts of the known. But every step into the unknown demands sacrifice, courage, and an unshakable belief that something greater awaits. Yet, does the call of destiny lead to fulfilment or merely to another mirage in the desert of ambition?
PART TWO – Love, Loss, and Learning
Love is the most powerful force in existence—it builds, destroys, and transforms. Aryan’s path is shaped by love in its many forms: romantic, familial, and the silent love of those who guide him in unseen ways. But love also teaches through loss, reminding him that nothing is truly his to keep. Through joy and heartbreak, he learns that the greatest lessons do not come from conquest but from the people who walk beside us, even if only for a while.
PART THREE – The Rise to Power and Fame
Wealth, influence, and power—once distant dreams—become Aryan’s reality. He masters the art of strategy, builds empires, and commands respect. But with every rise, there is a shadow. The world applauds success but does not warn of its cost. Pleasure is fleeting, indulgence deceives, and the walls built to protect often become prisons. When ambition has been conquered, what remains?
PART FOUR – The Cost of Power
Power demands more than it gives. Justice becomes a question of perspective, freedom proves to be an illusion, and the mind and heart engage in a battle that leaves no true victor. Pain carves deeper wisdom, and the truths that were once ignored now refuse to be silenced. Aryan must face the hardest truth of all—was the journey worth the price he paid?
PART FIVE – Finding What Was Never Lost
The search that began with a dream of treasure leads to something far greater. Friendships, faith, and purpose emerge as the real wealth of existence. Silent prayers guide Aryan toward a truth he had been too blind to see. In the end, was he ever truly lost, or had he simply forgotten the path home?
PART SIX – The Final Treasure
The greatest revelations do not come at the peak of power but at its decline. As Aryan returns home, he finds a world changed beyond recognition. Loved ones lost, promises unfulfilled, time unrelenting. But in the ashes of the past, a final truth is whispered—what we seek in distant lands has always been within us. The real treasure was never gold or glory, but the wisdom earned, the love shared, and the soul that remains when everything else is stripped away.
The Treasure Awaits
This is not just one person’s journey. It is your journey. It is the path walked by anyone who has ever questioned the world, by anyone who has ever felt lost, by anyone who has ever dared to ask, “Is there more?”
There is.
The gold you seek is not buried beneath the earth or locked within vaults. It is waiting in the depths of your being, hidden behind your fears, buried beneath your desires, veiled by the distractions of the world.
Stronger
Book by Dinesh Palipana
Published by Macmillan Australia
A puddle of water on a highway changed Dinesh Palipana's life forever. Halfway through medical school, Dinesh was involved in a catastrophic car accident that caused a cervical spinal cord injury. After his accident, his strength and determination saw him return to complete medical school - now with quadriplegia. Dinesh was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland, and the second person with quadriplegia to graduate medical school in Australia.
Despite all of the pain and hardship he's faced, Dinesh now sees his accident as a turning point for the better in his life. He believes it has made him a better doctor, with a better grasp of the concerns and fears of his patients, and a more sensitive, open human. He fights for equal and equitable access for disabled people, and is a compassionate and skilled doctor working in one of Australia's busiest hospitals.
After everything he's been through, Dinesh believes he is now happier, stronger and more capable than he was before the accident. It helped him to clarify what is important in his life, and taught him that happiness and strength can always be found within.
The Mosaics of Time
Book by Mona Mohanty
Published by Literary Lounge
Reema’s life seemed picture-perfect—until the fractures appeared. A best friend’s betrayal was only the beginning. The ultimate treachery came from her husband: not just unfaithful, but calculating and cold, he plotted to take her life.
Left for dead but armed with unyielding determination, Reema refuses to become a victim. Rising from her despair, she embarks on a journey of survival and revenge, transforming pain into strength. Yet, as she battles her cunning husband in a deadly game of wits, the past reveals secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew.
Joined by an unexpected ally who could become her partner, friend, or even lover, Reema’s pursuit of justice is fraught with peril. Each move she makes brings her closer to reclaiming her life.
The Mosaics of Time is a gripping tale of resilience, betrayal, and redemption, where revenge takes center stage and nothing is as it seems. A thrilling page-turner that will leave you breathless until the final twist.
Spies, Lies & Red Tape
Book by Amit Bagaria
Published by Notion Press
Due to a hung parliament, state leader Neelima Gupta became PM. Her government revoked AFSPA from NE states and J&K and cut the defence budget by 25%. Armed forces were very upset.
Brigadier Farooq Hussain was Defence Attaché at Pakistan Embassy Moscow. Katya Petrov was head of the India Desk at the Russian Foreign Ministry. They met at a bar, started dating and fell in love. Imran ul-Haq was Special Secretary in Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. Wang Li was just posted in the Chinese Embassy at Islamabad. She was unlike hundreds of Chinese woman Haq had seen. Ayesha Bibi worked at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi. She met actor, singer and producer Sid at a party. She dreamt of marrying him, becoming an actress and settling down in India.
77 jawans & 6 officers died in an attack on a Brigade HQ in J&K. There was evidence of Pakistan Army involvement. This was the 9th attack in 11 months; 31 officers & 321 men had been martyred.The Gang of Six planned a response. The PM refused them permission and said she would discuss peace with her Pakistani counterpart.
On Aug 4, when the Indian PM’s aircraft from Islamabad to Delhi started deviating from its route, there was panic. Had it been hijacked? Was it headed to Sri Lanka or Maldives? Was Pak involved? By 9:45 am, army soldiers began arriving at ministry buildings and ministers’ residences in Delhi. At 12:55 pm, the Gang of Six drove into Rashtrapati Bhavan. “Sir, do you give explicit permission…?” asked the COAS.
The service chiefs and DG-CRPF addressed a press conference at 4:30 pm IST. The timing was chosen carefully – 7:00 am in Washington; 1:00 pm in Europe; 2:00 pm in Moscow & Riyadh, 3:00 pm in UAE; 4:00 pm in Pakistan; 7:00 pm at Beijing; 8:00 pm in Tokyo. Global media already had headlines like “Military Coup in India” and “Indian PM missing”.
After chairing a meeting of Pakistan’s National Security Council, PM Khan spoke with Presidents of USA, China & Russia. All refused to intervene.
Intel from Pakistani spies suggested India would do a ground assault on JeM HQ at Bahawalpur and LeT HQ at Muridke, after August 28. Pakistan started preparing for the Indian invasion.
Just as PM Khan was finishing his Independence Day speech on Aug 14, loud explosions were heard at Bahawalpur & Muridke. The smoke could be seen for over 8-km.
How did the attack happen two weeks early? How was the intelcollected from various sources so wrong? Where was the Indian attack force? How did they attack; there were no tanks, no APCs. Did they fire missiles from India? Where from?
The war room at GHQ Rawalpindi was empty. The Indian attack was over. Nothing more could be done by Pakistan. As the IAF Rafales had not crossed into Pakistani territory, PAF would not risk flying into Indian airspace.
Thank the almighty it was all over. OR WAS IT?
Jestus
Book by V.S. Sury
Published by Notion Press
This novel is a delicious mixture of fantasy, fiction, and humour. The hero has got a hundred names. “Jestus, for to-day. It could be anything to-morrow.” (Yeah, you read it correctly.) He appears to be insane, but he drives you crazy by his words – fuzzy logic. But then, his concomitant actions make you dizzy. The combination is called “fuzzy-dizzy logic”, which can make the impossible possible, and the possible impossible.
How do you make a billion in five weeks straight? No sweat; read the very first chapter. How do you deal with robber-cum-rapists? Watch him in action. And gain an extra day in a week, in the process. How to deal with noisy neighbours? Take a gift of four plastic swastikas from him; the problem auto-solves. Ever seen a psychiatrist being treated by his patient?! It is fun, it is thrilling. It is poignant too. (Only, if Jestus is the patient, of course.)
How can the eternal rectangle (yes, rectangle, not triangle, wherein heroes and heroines are chasing each other’s tails in a merry-go-round) can be realigned? All these secrets are laid bare in fun-crammed, thrilling, fuzzy-dizzy pages.
Agni: Rise of Asuras
Book by Ashwin Chitransh
Published by Notion Press
In a universe where ancient Indian philosophy intertwines with the vastness of space, an Asura warrior, Indrajeet,awakens from a 10,000-year slumber on the tidally locked planet Kritika. Tasked with retrieving a devastating weapon, he infiltrates Kritika's peaceful society, assuming the identity of Ajeya, a Kritikan scientist. But as he delves deeper into this alien world, he unexpectedly finds love and a sense of belonging, emotions that challenge his loyalty to his mission and his people. What will Indrajeet choose? The path of vengeance or the path of peace?
Meanwhile, in present-day India, a young widow named Kanishka grapples with recurring nightmares and a haunting feeling of being watched. Unbeknownst to her, these are not mere figments of her imagination, but echoes of a forgotten past and a destiny that stretches across the stars. Traumatized by the tragic loss of her husband and fueled by an unwavering love for her son, Kanishka is torn between protecting her son and embracing a cosmic destiny that threatens to upend her world. What will Kanishka choose? Her son or the fate of billions?
"Agni: Rise of Asuras" is a space opera that delves into the depths of human morality, the complexities of love and duty, and the enduring power of ancient wisdom. It's a story of betrayal, sacrifice, and the struggle to find one's place in a universe teeming with both beauty and darkness.
If you're ready to explore a universe where the lines between good and evil blur, where love and vengeance collide, and where the fate of billions rests on the shoulders of a chosen few, then prepare to be captivated by "Agni: Rise of Asuras." This is not your typical space opera; it's a journey into the heart of darkness, a tale of redemption, and a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.
Road to Triumph
Book by Harshini Mahesh
Published by Notion Press
“Road to Triumph," journey through the highs and lows of perseverance, resilience, and unyielding determination. Each chapter unravels their struggles, victories, and the lessons learned along the way. This compelling narrative not only highlights the power of grit and courage but also reminds us that the road to triumph is paved with challenges that shape us into who we are meant to be. Perfect for anyone seeking motivation and a testament to the human spirit, "Road to Triumph" will leave you uplifted and ready to tackle your own journey.
Love, Agony, and a Scintilla of Hope
Book by Bharath Krishnan
Published by Notion Press
"Love, Agony, and a Scintilla of Hope" brings to the reader three unique stories of love, hope, and melancholy, narrated in a poetic fashion. Henry, James, and Julia were perfect strangers until destiny drew them closer in a mysterious way. One of them fled a crime scene, one had to wait a lifetime, and the other, without a choice, had to sift through reality itself. A bird flutters its wings, resonating beyond timelines and connecting the lives of these strangers.
Alcoholism To Soberism
Book by Madaswamy Pillai
Published by Penman Books
As a former alcoholic and heavy drinker, the author felt it was time to give back to society. This book was written to help dejected and disheartened individuals who are desperately seeking to quit alcohol and regain control over their lives.
In this book, the author shares his personal story and experiences of how he first managed to control his drinking habits and eventually quit consuming alcohol entirely. He achieved an addiction-free life by developing his own self-help techniques that enabled him to gain control over his subconscious mind and cultivate a positive and assertive mindset. By establishing a structured daily routine, the author transformed his life. His routine included waking up early during the Brahma Muhurta at 3:30 a.m., expressing gratitude to God and the Universe, meditating, listening to motivational quotes and devotional songs, and engaging in gym workouts. These practices helped him remain mentally and physically fit, energetic, and positive throughout the day.
The new lifestyle also strengthened the bond between the author and his wife, as he began assisting her with household chores on a daily basis. By consistently following these rituals, he underwent a profound transformation, emerging as a completely reformed individual, free from alcoholism and other addictions.
Today, the author is in a position to help others transform their lives. Through his personal experiences and the self-help techniques outlined in this book, he believes any alcoholic or addict can learn to control their addictions and improve the quality of their lives as well as the lives of their families.
This book provides step-by-step instructions on how to develop a positive mindset by following daily routines and rituals with consistency and dedication. The author emphasizes that by rigorously adhering to these practices, individuals can cultivate an optimistic mindset, enabling them to overcome their addictions.
Hostel 25: The Escaped Murder
Book by Abhishek Sharma
Published by StoryMirror
In the gripping psychological thriller Hostel 25: The Escaped Murder, Abhijeet's world shatters when he stumbles upon a lifeless body in a hostel room. As shockwaves ripple through the college campus, he embarks on a relentless quest for the truth, unearthing sinister secrets hidden in the shadows.
Trapped in a web of deception and betrayal, Abhijeet must confront unexpected echoes from the past. With every step, he draws closer to unraveling a mystery that threatens to consume his very existence. Prepare for a captivating journey through a tale of love, falsehoods, and sorrow within the depths of Hostel 25: The Escaped Murder, a narrative that will grip you until the final page.
Starfinity: Journey Beyond Universe
Book by Kartik Batra
Published by Notion Press
Time has taken bizarre turns, with weather swinging between bone-chilling winters and blistering heatwaves. Alarming news of the moon drifting away, but does humanity know it? Relentless natural disasters flood our senses. A mission to save Earth is underway, but shockingly, it’s not for humanity. Are we merely avatars in a fabricated reality? Is our existence an illusion?
Venture into a world of shadows and a timeless void, where a chance encounter―or perhaps not―sparks an unexpected connection between two souls. This bond may hold the key to unraveling the truth. What is the structure of the universe, and what lies at its end? The universe may seem infinite, but does it truly end somewhere?
Is Starfinity the key to our reality, or the ultimate deception?
Dark
Book by Harish Kamath
Published by Notion Press
'Dark' by Harish Kamath is a book about the struggles of a teenager, Ravi, with the transition to adulthood. He starts off with a negative image of himself but things start improving for him when he makes some new friends in his apartment building. But even as he starts getting more comfortable, he is intrigued by the erratic behavior of one of his new friends, a girl named Shyama, towards him. At once friendly and interested, she is cold and indifferent in the very next instant. Ravi’s world is further rocked by family problems that turn his life upside down. One of his other friends turns hostile and all these happenings keep piling on the pressure on Ravi’s young, impressionable mind till in the end he finally breaks and unleashes his ‘dark’ side.
Vividly You(th)
Book by Anurag Sharma
Published by Notion Press
Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the labyrinth of life, where profound truths unveil themselves when least expected. "Vividly You(th)" – How to Create Your Divine Design, is a spellbinding narrative that unfurls the essence of passion, purpose, actions, and spirituality within our life's grand tapestry. These invaluable insights, born from the crucible of personal experiences, shine brightly, illuminating the path the author wishes they had known earlier.
As an impassioned mentor and guide, the author has traversed the unique challenges faced by today's youth, particularly the dynamic Gen Z. These encounters have ignited a fervent commitment: to empower the new generation by simplifying life's core elements. Within the pages of this book, the author offers actionable wisdom, rooted in the fertile soil of their own life lessons, to inspire and guide young individuals as they sculpt their extraordinary life stories.
This book extends a hand of guidance and a heart full of care, poised to unlock the secrets to a life teeming with purpose and fulfillment. Are you prepared to embark on this transformative odyssey? Your voyage to architecting your divine destiny commences right here.
