FAQs - Book Reading Challenge 2011

Here we have compiled a list of questions that you might have about the reading challenge. Readers who don’t have their blog or don’t know what a reading challenge is, may find it beneficial to read the following FAQs . 

What is a Reading Challenge?
It’s a challenge to read as many books as it is possible for you on a particular theme for a fixed time limit. 

What is the aim of a Reading Challenge?
While aims may differ, In My Bookshelves (IMB) and Book Readers Lounge (BRL) are organizing this contest in order to promote reading among people - especially reading books of a genre they might not be generally reading. 

What books are eligible for the Reading Challenge 2011?
Our theme for this year is INDIA.
So with this in mind, the following types of books are eligible for this challenge:
1) Books by Indian authors (or Indian origin authors); or
2) Books about India (this includes books that focus on Indian history, culture, people etc.) (For eg. Vikram Seth’s ‘A Suitable Boy’);  
3) Books with Indian (or Indian origin) lead character. (For eg. The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri);
4) Books set primarily in India. (For eg. Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts) 

Do I need a blog to participate?
No, you do not!  Everyone is encouraged to participate.

Do we have to write reviews of what we read for the challenge?
This is not a requirement, though we’d love to read your thoughts on the books if you do right reviews on them.  

How do I participate?
You can sign up here., I have put up a post instructing people on how to sign up for the challenge. 


What dates does the challenge run?
April 1, 2011 - May 31, 2011

What are the levels or the number of books to be read?
Beginner - 1 book
Novice - 3 books
Apprentice - 5 books
Adept - 7 books
Master - 10 books (or more)

Book Reading Challenge 2011

Book Reading Challenge 2011  - Sign-Up Post

This is the sign-up post for our reading Challenge, hosted here at Book Readers Lounge blog, 
this challenge is jointly organized by IMB (In My Bookshelves) & BRL (Book Readers Lounge). 
It will run from 1st April to 31 May 2011. 
Our theme is INDIA. 
To know what kind of books to read for this challenge, kindly click here.

If you’re not sure what this Challenge is? 
Here is an F.A.Q. about the challenge, (hopefully) covering all aspects. 
If you have any questions, feel free to comment on the F.A.Q. post and I will answer them to the best of my ability!
Both bloggers and non-bloggers alike are welcome to participate.

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IT CAN'T BE YOU BY PREM RAO

Title :It Can't Be You.. A Spiral of Vengeance

Author : Prem Rao
Publisher: Pustak Mahal (2010)

About The Book:

A psychological thriller with elements of suspense, mystery and historical fiction set in India. When Colonel Belliappa, Indian Army (Retd.), a highly decorated war hero is found dying one night frothing at the mouth in anguish, there is no one else at home. Other than his immediate family. His wife, his daughter and his son.  Did he, who killed so many, kill himself to bury something dreadful from his past? Or, was he killed? His death sets the clock back to his life as a career officer in the Indian Army. He fights with great valor in the 1971 war against Pakistan which leaves him physically and psychologically scarred for life. Years later, his aggression and maniacal bravery leads to a secret assignment. He is handpicked to command a crack team of Indian Army snipers as an irregular force to fight intruders and militants in the Kashmir Valley from 1989. Today, he is a partner in a flourishing and successful armaments firm. The Colonel finds himself in a series of conflicts with his family, amongst others. Standing to gain from his death, they plan to kill him for their own reasons, quite unknown to each other. Do Colonel Belliappa and his family pay the ultimate price? For the spiral of vengeance he himself triggered some decades ago.

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On The Web:

Official website of the book

Read a sample chapter of the book here

Media Coverage

The Hindu

Deccan Chronicle

Author Interviews

Radio Interview

whohub.com

expressbuzz.com

Book Reviews by

Shana from Indian Book reviews

Sonia

Anjana Pai

Ben

Saaz Aggarwal

Follow Prem on Twitter

About The Author:

Prem Rao re-invents himself as an author by turning to his passion for writing after 36 years professional work as a Talent Management specialist and executive coach. He is an alumnus of The Lawrence School, Lovedale; Loyola College, Chennai and XLRI, Jamshedpur. An avid blogger, his professional blog called People at Work & Play  is widely-followed globally. More recently, he started a writing blog called Writing To Be Read.

If you have read this book, then do share your thoughts on it through comments below. The book is available for purchase online at flipkart, etc and other bookstores

Happy reading.