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    24 books I have read and rated — fiction, poetry, mythology and business, in English and Marathi.

    Fiction – GlobalEntrepreneurshipNon-Fiction – Self-ImprovementFiction – MarathiPoetry – GlobalFiction – Indian

    Murder on the Orient Express

    Agatha Christie · 1934

    Fiction – Global

    A murder mystery solved by the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

    Masterclass in suspense and whodunit.

    Siddhartha

    Hermann Hesse · 1922

    Fiction – Global

    A spiritual journey of self-discovery inspired by the life of Gautama Buddha.

    Philosophical and poetic; a literary gem.

    The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

    Eric Jorgenson · 2020

    Entrepreneurship

    Collection of Naval’s thoughts on wealth, happiness, and decision-making.

    Concise and deeply thought-provoking.

    The Art of War

    Sun Tzu · 5th century BC

    Non-Fiction – Self-Improvement

    Ancient Chinese military treatise on strategy, power, and leadership.

    Timeless and applicable to life and business alike.

    The Lean Startup

    Eric Ries · 2011

    Entrepreneurship

    Introduces the concept of building products using lean methodology.

    A game-changer for modern startups.

    The Psychology of Money

    Morgan Housel · 2020

    Non-Fiction – Self-Improvement

    Explains money behavior and decision-making with relatable stories.

    Insightful, non-preachy, and very readable.

    Zero to One

    Peter Thiel, Blake Masters · 2014

    Entrepreneurship

    Focuses on building unique businesses that create new value.

    Philosophical yet practical startup thinking.

    Before You Start Up

    Pankaj Goyal · 2018

    Entrepreneurship

    A beginner’s manual to prepare for launching your startup.

    Practical guide with Indian context.

    Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

    Robert Louis Stevenson · 1886

    Fiction – Global

    A Gothic novella about dual personalities and the nature of evil.

    A psychological classic still studied today.

    Drohaparva (Marathi Edition)

    Ajey Zankar · 2016

    Fiction – Marathi

    Retelling of a critical part of the Mahabharata in Marathi prose.

    Engaging narration of Indian epic with a cultural lens.

    Hard Times

    Charles Dickens · 1854

    Fiction – Global

    A social critique of utilitarianism and industrial society in Victorian England.

    Classic Dickens—sharp, moral, and melancholic.

    How To Stop Worrying And Start Living

    Dale Carnegie · 1948

    Non-Fiction – Self-Improvement

    A classic guide to managing stress and finding peace of mind.

    Old but gold—practical advice even today.

    Ikigai

    Hector Garcia Puigcerver · 2016

    Non-Fiction – Self-Improvement

    A Japanese philosophy on purpose, longevity, and fulfillment.

    Simple yet impactful insights on meaningful life.

    LVOE

    Atticus Poetry · 2021

    Poetry – Global

    A collection of love, loss, and healing poetry by the Instagram-famous poet.

    Modern, digestible, and emotional.

    The 5 AM Club

    Robin S. Sharma · 2018

    Non-Fiction – Self-Improvement

    Promotes early rising as a key to success with storytelling.

    Transformative if you follow through.

    The Immortals Of Meluha

    Amish Tripathi · 2010

    Fiction – Indian

    The first book in the Shiva Trilogy, reimagining Lord Shiva as a Tibetan tribal leader.

    Unique concept and engaging storytelling.

    The Oath Of The Vayuputras

    Amish Tripathi · 2013

    Fiction – Indian

    Final book of the Shiva Trilogy; secrets unfold and destinies are sealed.

    Gripping but a tad lengthy; worth the closure.

    The Richest Man In Babylon

    George S. Clason · 1926

    Non-Fiction – Self-Improvement

    Financial advice delivered through Babylonian parables.

    Simple, timeless, and effective money lessons.

    The Secret Of The Nagas

    Amish Tripathi · 2011

    Fiction – Indian

    Book 2 of the Shiva Trilogy, continuing Shiva's mythological journey.

    Action-packed with rich Indian mythology.

    Think and Grow Rich

    Napoleon Hill · 1937

    Non-Fiction – Self-Improvement

    One of the earliest personal development books focused on wealth and mindset.

    Old-school but still relevant for goal-setting.

    I Still Think About You

    Arpit Vageria · 2018

    Fiction – Indian

    A story of love, longing, and heartbreak in modern India.

    Light, emotional, and easy to relate to.

    The Marketing Gita

    Prateek Maheshwari, Sagar Venkateshwar · 2023

    Entrepreneurship

    Applies ancient Hindu philosophy to modern marketing practices.

    Interesting concept; works for fans of spiritual analogies.

    The Mine

    Arnab Ray · 2012

    Fiction – Indian

    A psychological thriller exploring human greed and mystery inside a haunted mine.

    Fast-paced but with predictable twists.

    The Sage's Secret

    Abhinav · 2018

    Fiction – Indian

    Book 1 of The Kalki Chronicles; a mix of myth and modernity.

    Mythological fiction with good pace, if slightly cliched.

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