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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lost, loved, or starting over? These 10 books will hold your hand
Your 20s are not just about figuring out what you want to do, but also about understanding who you really are. These years bring first jobs, heartbreaks, quiet confusions, and bold beginnings. Through all this, books can serve as gentle guides. Here are ten books that are comforting, powerful, and unforgettable, books that speak to people in their 20s who are learning to move, stay, fall, grow, and start again. Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Set in a small Tokyo café where customers can travel back in time, only for a few minutes, this Japanese novel is soft and philosophical. It doesn't offer grand life advice, but rather shows how little moments and missed chances shape us. The book reminds us that no matter how far we want to go, we must return to the present before the coffee gets cold. It's a beautiful story about regret, time, and forgiveness. Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa In a world that moves fast, this book invites you to slow down. When a heartbroken woman moves into her uncle's secondhand bookstore in Tokyo, she begins to heal quietly through books and calm routines. There are no dramatic twists, only quiet comfort. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo If your 20s ever feel lost or loud, this book teaches you how stillness can also be strength. The Defining Decade by Meg Jay Written by a clinical psychologist, this book explains why your 20s matter more than you think. It covers relationships, careers, and identity with stories from real patients. It's direct, honest, and motivating. Not everyone likes advice books, but this one is worth reading because it respects your intelligence and offers practical tools. The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni A powerful retelling of the Mahabharata from Draupadi's point of view, this novel blends mythology with emotion. It explores destiny, duty, ambition, and feminine strength. For readers in their 20s, it shows how history can be reimagined and how women's voices, often quiet in old stories, deserve to be heard with full force. Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed This book is a collection of real letters from people seeking advice and the compassionate responses from Cheryl Strayed. Her words are warm, wise, and often poetic. You'll find parts that feel like they were written just for you. It's a book to turn to when you don't know what to do next. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho A global favorite, this story of a shepherd who goes in search of his destiny is about more than just adventure. It's about listening to your heart, trusting life's process, and finding meaning in simple things. Your 20s are the right time to read this, not because it gives answers, but because it helps you ask better questions. Educated by Tara Westover This memoir traces the author's journey from a strict, survivalist upbringing in rural Idaho to earning a PhD from Cambridge University. It's about breaking free from limiting beliefs and finding your voice. It teaches that education is not just about books, but about learning how to think for yourself. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig If you've ever thought, 'What if I had chosen differently?' this novel will move you deeply. The story follows Nora, who is given the chance to try alternate versions of her life. It gently explores regret, purpose, and hope. You'll walk away from it feeling a bit more accepting of your choices and your past. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson With its bold title and blunt advice, this book may seem like it's just trying to be cool. But it offers a deeper message: Focus your energy on what truly matters. In your 20s, when you often try to do and be everything, this book reminds you to choose your battles. Normal People by Sally Rooney This quiet, intense novel captures how complicated relationships can be, especially in young adulthood. It doesn't judge its characters for being unsure or imperfect. Instead, it shows how love, distance, and communication shape who we become. It's a novel that doesn't shout, but leaves a lasting echo. You won't find all the answers in books. But the right ones will help you pause, reflect, and feel less alone. These ten titles are not just about entertainment. They are mirrors, maps, and sometimes soft blankets, reminding you that growth can be slow and still beautiful. So read widely. Reread when needed. Let stories help you carry the weight of becoming.
Indian Express
21-06-2025
- Indian Express
Man beaten to death aboard train in UP's Baghpat over seat dispute, 5 held
A 39-year-old man was beaten to death by five persons aboard a train allegedly over a seat dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district late Friday night, railway police officials said. All the five accused have been arrested, it is learnt. The victim, Deepak Yadav, was travelling on the Delhi-Saharanpur passenger train while going to his native Patti Ahiran village in Baghpat, Government Railway Police Superintendent of Police (Moradabad) Ashutosh Shukla told The Indian Express. Yadav was a weekly commuter on the train, he added. Shukla said Deepak, who was travelling along with his brother-in-law, was attacked near the Fakharpur railway station. Those arrested have been identified as Sanjeev, Rahul, Vishal, Priyanshu and Siddharth, all residents of Khekra in Baghpat. 'The victim fainted in the train after being hit on the head. On receiving information, a police team rushed him to the Khekra community health centre where he was declared dead,' the SP said. Following Yadav's death, an FIR was registered under Sections 103 (murder) and 191(2) (rioting) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), officials said. 'An investigation is underway after arresting the five men,' said the SP. According to Yadav's family, he had been working at a chandelier showroom in New Delhi for the past 15 years and travelled to Khekra every weekend. The family's neighbour Rajveer Singh, 57, said a few months ago Yadav's acquaintance had entered into an altercation with a group of men. 'Deepak was not present at the time of that incident. But on Friday, his friends got down at Badarpur, the accused started attacking him. By the time we reached, he was dead,' said Singh. A video of the incident purportedly recorded by passengers surfaced on Saturday, where a group is seen attacking a man even as other passengers try to intervene. Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express. She covers crime, health, environment as well as stories of human interest, in Noida, Ghaziabad and western UP. When not on the field she is probably working on another story idea. On weekends, she loves to read fiction over a cup of coffee. The Thursday Murder club, Yellow Face and Before the Coffee Gets Cold were her recent favourites. She loves her garden as much as she loves her job. She is an alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. ... Read More
Indian Express
21-06-2025
- Indian Express
Allegations of ‘religious conversion' against pastor, co-accused yet to be proved: Ghaziabad police
Nearly a week after the Ghaziabad police arrested a pastor and another man for allegedly attempting to convert members of the Scheduled Caste (SC) to Christianity by offering them inducements, the police Saturday said they were 'yet to find anyone to confirm the allegations'. The two accused, Pastor Vinod Kunjumon, 50, and Premchand Jatav, 66, were arrested on Sunday following a complaint by Bajrang Dal member Prabal Gupta. Preeti Garg, Station House Officer, Crossings Republik Police Station, said, 'We do not have anyone to confirm the allegations. We are also looking into what kind of inducements were being used for conversion. If it was just monetary or promising them of curing ailments.' According to the police, Pastor Kunjumon, who hails from Kerala and is currently a resident of Sahibabad, told them during the interrogation that he had only been conducting prayers at the house of another accused, Premchand Jatav, a resident of Rahul Vihar in Ghaziabad. The complainant, Prabal Gupta, a resident of Krishna Nagar Bagu in Ghaziabad, has alleged that Bajrang Dal workers informed him that Kunjumon and Jatav were converting people belonging to the SC category. 'When I reached Premchand's house with my workers, I saw them conducting a program for conversion. When my workers and I protested, they abused, threatened, and assaulted us,' he alleged in the FIR. Following the complaint, the police registered a First Information Report under Sections 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 351(3) (threats involving death), 352 (breach of peace) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and a section of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express. She covers crime, health, environment as well as stories of human interest, in Noida, Ghaziabad and western UP. When not on the field she is probably working on another story idea. On weekends, she loves to read fiction over a cup of coffee. The Thursday Murder club, Yellow Face and Before the Coffee Gets Cold were her recent favourites. She loves her garden as much as she loves her job. She is an alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. ... Read More
Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Indian Express
Man shot dead outside police station in Ghaziabad; accused on the run
A 27-year-old man was allegedly shot dead outside a police station in Ghaziabad following an altercation between two groups late Wednesday. The police said the incident occurred when one of the groups reached the police station to file a complaint after some people fired at their house. Surendra Nath Tiwari, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rural), said they received information at around 11.45 pm at the Muradnagar Police Station that some people had fired at Ravindra Sharma's house in Milak Rawli village. 'On this information, a team of police was immediately rushed to the spot, and carried a search operation to arrest the accused, Monty,' said Tiwari. Tiwari said the team searched his house but did not find him there. 'After this, Ravindra Sharma and his family members came to the police station and were in the process of registering an FIR. His family members and some of his acquaintances were on the road outside the police station. They saw accused Monty and his partner Ajay on the other side of the road, and tried to stop him,' said the DCP. According to the police, Monty fired at these people, and Ravindra Sharma's son Ravi Sharma received a bullet injury. 'He was taken to the District hospital in Ghaziabad, where the doctor declared him dead,' said the DCP. Tiwari told The Indian Express that the police received a complaint from Ravindra Sharma, and have registered a case of murder. 'We are taking all the necessary legal action, and have sent the body for post-mortem. Teams have been formed. Continuous efforts are being made for the arrest. Soon arrest will be made and necessary legal action will be taken,' said Tiwari. Meanwhile, the Ghaziabad Police suspended Shailendra Singh Tomar, Station House Officer, Muradnagar Police station, along with two inspectors, Sube Singh and Mohit Singh, who were on night duty. Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express. She covers crime, health, environment as well as stories of human interest, in Noida, Ghaziabad and western UP. When not on the field she is probably working on another story idea. On weekends, she loves to read fiction over a cup of coffee. The Thursday Murder club, Yellow Face and Before the Coffee Gets Cold were her recent favourites. She loves her garden as much as she loves her job. She is an alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. ... Read More
USA Today
13-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Tomorrow Bookstore in Indianapolis is home to translated books and author pop-ups
Tomorrow Bookstore in Indianapolis is home to translated books and author pop-ups Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities. They provide culture and community, generate local jobs and sales tax revenue, promote literacy and education, champion and center diverse and new authors, connect readers to books in a personal and authentic way, and actively support the right to read and access to books in their communities. Each week we profile an independent bookstore, sharing what makes each one special and getting their expert and unique book recommendations. This week we have co-founder Jake Budler of Tomorrow Bookstore in Indianapolis, Indiana. What's your store's story? Tomorrow Bookstore is an independent, general interest bookstore on Indianapolis's premier retail corridor. Founded by Julia Breakey and Jake Budler, Tomorrow is a majority woman-owned bookstore focused on human-centric global stories. The store opened in April 2023 to fill a gap – there were no independent bookstores in downtown Indianapolis. What makes your independent bookstore unique? By far and away, our community's feedback is about the quality of selection. Despite being a small store (about 700 square feet of selling space), Julia focuses on a diverse, global selection of high-quality and lesser-known titles. In just one year, we have sold titles from authors from over 75 countries. What's your favorite section in your store? Our favorite permanent section is our table dedicated to works in translation. In keeping with our goal of high-quality and lesser-known stories, we focus on curating a table of translated works from around the globe. It is one of our only permanent displays. What book do you love to recommend to customers and why? "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is a gorgeous tale with everything: time-travel, a cafe in Tokyo, lyrical and magical prose and beautiful lessons. What book do you think deserves more attention and why? "Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways" by Brittany Means is one of our team's favorite reads of 2023 and one of the best, most human and powerful memoirs that we read. Means grew up here in Indiana, and we love supporting talented local writers. Why is shopping at local, independent bookstores important? Bookstores are not simply retail stores. They are inherently community-based organizations that provide new experiences, information and spaces. They ultimately reflect society and humanity at large. What are some of your store's events, programs, or partnerships coming up that you would like to share? Tomorrow Bookstore hosts a variety of literary, art and community events, including four book clubs, a weekly local author pop-up and more. They focus on partnering with other independent businesses and non-profits across Indianapolis. In June, we are hosting events like an independent publisher pop-up with Two Dollar Radio from Ohio and a live painting and piano concert event with Pocket Vinyl.
