In this scandalous episode of the Booknerds Podcast we delve into the dark side of Casinos of Goa, gambling,dirty politics,ladyboys and much more featuring Anurag Tripathi's latest novel 'The Goa Gambit' published by Niyogi Books Join India's most reputed Book Podcaster Rohan Raj and author Anurag Tripathi as they speak about: ✍️ Anurag Tripathi's experience of learning writing from Oxford University 📚 The making of 'The Goa Gambit' and the interesting story of how a 2016 conversation with a villager on a plane enroute Goa instigated the book 👩 The dark reality of ladyboys 🗢How Anurag writes sensual scenes in his books 👨The characters of "The Goa Gambit' -a corrupt politician

• a ace poker player turned Casino owner/manager
• an 80s superstar who has gone bankrupt
• an acrimonious mistress

and many more 📓 This is a spoiler free podcast . Do read the book and share your review / experience Amazon link https://amzn.to/3MlbqMm About the book The Goa Gambit is set in the glamorous world of the casinos of Goa, where powerful politicians, famous celebrities, the ordinarily rich, even the hoi polloi with money to lose, and those with dreams of just making a fast buck all gather to play. There is glamour and high stakes and underlying menace in this fast-paced thriller, where a single roll of dice could win you an unimaginable fortune and a small misstep could cost you your life. About the author Anurag Tripathi is an accomplished professional and author with a diverse background. He is an alumnus of the Indian School of Business and has completed a course in Advanced Creative Writing from The University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education. Anurag is known for his keen observation of people and is a skilled storyteller, drawing inspiration from his extensive life experiences. In his earlier career, Anurag Tripathi served as an Investment Banker, where he led the retail equity business for a financial company in India. Despite his transition to writing, he has continued to actively invest in the Indian stock markets for the past 20 years. Anurag's debut novel focused on the art market in India and received a nomination for the Raymond Crossword Book Awards in 2017. He is a member of the Singapore Writer's Group and currently resides in the vibrant city of Singapore with his wife. Both share a passion for scuba diving, travel, and exploring lesser-known parts of the world. His second novel offers a fictionalized, candid portrayal of the financial advisory business in India, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at this industry.'The Goa Gambit' is his third novel. 😎 Subscribe to the Booknerds Podcast and let's tumble down the rabbit hole of books 📚 🎧India’s Most Reputed Book Podcast 🎙️200+ Eps 📚200K + Readers reached ✍️250+ Authors hosted globally www.podcast.booknerds.in 📌 Connect For Collaborations & Podcast Enquiries - marketing@booknerds.in

Always Squeezing Lemons | Taking Responsibility to Define Your Own Success | Kayla Logue X Booknerds Podcast In the podcast we discuss -understanding our purpose and defining success on our terms - unconventional choices - profound personal and professional growth and much more About the Book https://www.kaylalogue.com/book How do you define success? Does it authentically start with you? Most of us chase the illusion of perfection. We are so focused on checking off other people's boxes that we forget to check our own. We struggle with understanding our purpose and defining success on our terms, because we are afraid of judgment and disappointment. We seek validation, but end up feeling lost. And we don't understand why we haven't achieved what we thought we would achieve by living the life the way we thought we should. We think: why did life throw me a big bag of lemons? Kayla Logue's Always Squeezing Lemons begs readers to ask themselves: Who am I? What do I want? Who do I want to become? The riveting narrative encapsulates her journey of profound personal and professional growth and unfolds against a backdrop of unconventional choices—leaving her "picture-perfect," predictable life for one of boundless uncertainty. Always Squeezing Lemons is more than a book. It's a guide to help you define what success means to you, with "lemon drops" and journal prompts at the end of each chapter, so you can turn any lemon thrown your way into a refreshing glass of delicious lemonade. It's time to discover the genuine key to success—yours. About the author Kayla is on a mission to help individuals sculpt their own destinies and redefine success. Kayla Logue an Author, Non-Profit Founder, Personal Development Expert, Motivational Speaker, and Luxury Property Specialist. She is the author of Always Squeezing Lemons, about taking responsibility to define your own success. The riveting narrative encapsulates her journey of profound personal and professional growth and unfolds against a backdrop of unconventional choices—leaving her “picture-perfect,” predictable life for one of boundless uncertainty. Kayla believes in radical self-accountability and showing up as the best version of yourself so you can then do the same for others. She has taken her message even further and is a founder and CEO of the non-profit, Move Into Words. MIW's mission is to create an environment advocating sustainable habits towards mental and physical health and help provide opportunities for young professionals to thrive. Kayla has been a top producer for one of the largest land development groups in the southeast for her full three years with the company, starting in February of 2021. Claiming the title as #1 in 2022 and hitting the seven-figure mark with the company in 2023. Kayla travels to businesses and Universities to share her message and practical skills for defining individual success through speaking engagements and workshops. She soon will have virtual coaching opportunities available.

Book Recommendation Marathon Podcast feat. Team Booknerds This conversation on the Booknerds Podcast features books from all realms and for all kinds of readers! And all that deep conversation whilst having some awesome coffee and vibe by Kunzum Books and enabled by the good people at Jivisa Wellness Check out books that our team is obsessed with!

This conversation on the Booknerds Podcast about our existence,AI, Metaverse, karma,spirituality,human evolution and more is absolutely mindbending !!! Thank you Ajay Setia for writing a book which could be way ahead of its time. And all that edgy conversation whilst having some awesome coffee and vibe by Kunzum and enabled by the good people at JiViSa Wellness Indie authors are blowing the roof!!! About the book: There's an innate desire in all of us to do good, to create positive karma. But have you ever wondered about the force that sometimes drives us towards the opposite? That inexplicable push towards actions we later regret or question. If even the concept of God in our lives encourages good deeds, then what or who is it that entices us into the shadows of wrongdoings? Some might quickly point to a devil or a Shaitan, a malevolent force opposing God's goodness. Is this Devil more powerful than God? If that's the case, why shouldn't we gravitate towards the more dominant force, rather than worship a seemingly weaker deity? This book is not just about seeking answers; it's about reevaluating our understanding of good and evil, right and wrong, and the very nature of divine and malevolent forces. Amazon Book Link https://amzn.to/3J1dmYP Author Bio: Ajay Setia is an Artificial Intelligence and Metaverse expert, leading as CEO of InvincibleMeta.AI. Ajay's journey into the fields of advanced technology is not just a professional pursuit; he sees it as a guided path, a destiny shaped by a higher intelligence to quench his deep spiritual inquiries.

How to Become More Intentional feat. Damini Grover | Booknerds Podcast This conversation on the Booknerds Podcast about being intentional, relationships, life and more is pure gold!!! Thank you Damini Grover for writing the book 'The Intentional Being' and helping many lead a more intentional life. And all that deep conversation whilst having some awesome coffee and vibe by Kunzum and enabled by the good people at JiViSa Wellness Indie authors are truly pushing the envelope About the book: This book is about becoming more aware, purposeful and intentional with ourselves and our lives. It delves into making choices and decisions, overcoming adversity, becoming more aware of our emotions and creating more fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others. Amazon Link https://amzn.to/3PtwNgz ​ Author Bio: Damini Grover is a Counselling Psychologist, Master Practitioner of Cognitive Hypnotic Psychotherapy, Internationally Certified Heal Your Life Teacher & Coach and the Founder of I’M POWERED-CENTER FOR COUNSELING & WELL-BEING, Delhi, India. She’s a certified Psycho-Geometrics & Emotional Intelligence Facilitator. Certified in various therapeutic modalities, she has over 10 years of experience working with individuals from various walks of life and has enabled them to resolve various mental & emotional health concerns and lead an empowered life. She also undertakes Corporate Trainings & Workshops on topics such as Building Resilience, Heal Your Life, Communicating Despite Differences etc. She has been the recipient of awards such as The Spiritual Leader Award by Artemis Hospital & Universe Savior Foundation (2020), The Best Mental Health Solutions Provider by APAC Business Awards, U.K (2022) & The Most Dedicated Counselling Psychologist by Global Health Pharma, U.K. (2022,2023). She published her first Hindi Poetry book 'Rehguzar' in 2017 and her Podcast on Spotify based on the same is loved and appreciated by many. Her second book The Intentional Being has garnered a lot of praise & appreciation from readers across various age groups. Her views and articles have been featured in many leading publications such as The Statesman, Deccan Chronicle, The Guardian, Zee News, Dainik Jagran. She writes regularly for the renowned American Journal called The Elephant Journal. She’s an avid reader, passionate learner, writer and a dance enthusiast by heart. Bookstore and Venue Partner : Kunzum Wellness Partner: JiViSa Wellness

What would happen if everybody disappeared | Descartes' Mistress by Advik Lahiri | Booknerds Podcast This conversation on the Booknerds Podcast about philosophers,stoics, existentialism and more is everything and beyond! Advik Lahiri who is a prodigy author from India explores the inevitable question in his deeply reflective and creative writing style inspired by the greatest philosophers the world has seen and all of that at the age of 17! About the book This is a story so intricately woven in its discussion of the human condition, aspects of which pull at different heartstrings, the abject loneliness of the protagonist having possibly crept up, unbidden, at any point in the lives of others. His story is a catharsis that may inspire, even an unsure writer, to pen a thought or two down but also inspire a feeling of community, that in this world of ours, moving fast towards isolation, we are not alone. Descartes' Mistress is a piece of experimental, philosophical fiction concerning the philosophical implications of a premise we all know - what would happen if everybody disappeared? - in a new radical light. . About the Author Advik Lahiri is a senior at the Shri Ram School, Moulsari. He has been writing for the majority of my life. This book encapsulates his love for philosophy and literature. This piece was inspired by his readings and interpretations of Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, The Republic, The Outsider, On Being Blue, and general ideas of Descartes, Marx (his societal views), Sartre, Baudrillard, and Saul Kripke. These are just some, though the most important, of his inspirations in the book's philosophy. Bookstore and Venue Partner: Kunzum Wellness Partner: JiViSa Wellness

Booknerds Podcast feat. A Fool's Journey by Sarika Bhardwaj This conversation on the Booknerds Podcast about Self-presence, a unique philosophy that promises inner peace, mindfulness, and contentment was mind-nourishing! Thank you Sarika Bhardwaj for writing the book 'A Fool's Journey' and helping so many lost or on their way to finding themselves. And all that deep conversation whilst having some awesome coffee and vibe by Kunzum and enabled by the good people at JiViSa Wellness The book and author foster my faith in books which can be truly transformational and need not be to garner PR, marketing or self-promote. Indie authors are pushing the boundaries. About the author Sarika Bhardwaj is a certified coach and theta healing practitioner. She aims to continue raising people’s consciousness and imparting useful information about “self-presence” by changing the narrative, albeit with a stronger identity and more refined methods. She has always been interested in writing as a way to express herself and to understand herself better. She has various work experience in different industries, from modelling to event planning to life coaching. She decided to become a life coach after studying Theta healing, which showed her how our thoughts can affect our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Writing has always been her passion, and after incorporating my learnings from theta healing and life coaching, she finally felt confident enough to launch her writing career. About the book A Fool's Journey is a captivating tale of personal struggle and evolution that explores the depths of human emotions and the pursuit of true happiness, reminding us that age is no barrier when it comes to seeking one’s sense of self. Join Siddh on this inspiring adventure as he unravels the intricacies of self-discovery and finds that true fulfilment often comes from the most unexpected sources. Bookstore and Venue Partner : Kunzum Wellness Partner: JiViSa Wellness

The Importance of Book Communities | Booknerds Podcast featuring

-Rachna Kalra(Founder Windword & Founder of Delhi & Gurgaon chapter of the global Silent Book Club)

-Shibani Sethi (Director, GurgaonMoms Book Club)

-Arunima Mazumdar (Founder, Dokusha Book Club) The founders/curators/managers of various book communities got together to discuss - The relevance of Book Communities - The challenges faced in running Book Communities - How to make the reading experience better for readers - Book Recommendations and more... Rachna Kalra Rachna is the Founder of WindWord, a marketing and communications consultancy that specialises in publicity and promotions for books. She has over two decades of experience in publishing. She’s worked with Penguin India, Pan Macmillan India, Oxford University Press, and Juggernaut Books and consulted with Hachette India, Amazon Westland, HarperCollins India, Simon & Schuster India, and Pan Macmillan India. She also works directly with authors for their book promotions and consults on other communication projects. Rachna also runs the Delhi & Gurgaon Chapter of the global Silent Book Club which brings together readers who want to read books of their own choice in the company of other book lovers – in silence. Shibani Sethi Shibani is a seasoned corporate professional with a passion for literature that knows no bounds. With two decades of corporate experience and navigating the intricacies of the business world, she has honed her skills in leadership and team management, creating valuable assets in both the corporate realm and in the world of literature. Her love for books extends beyond the boardroom nurturing an environment of culture and the love for books across all genres- leading a books community for the effervescent GurgaonMoms, currently driven by over 42,000 women. Arunima Mazumdar (Founder, Dokusha Book Club) is a marketing and communications specialist and an independent journalist with over 15 years of experience across writing, editing and publishing. She has worked with Westland Books, The Times of India and Doordarshan News. Currently, she onboards new clients for Moe’s Art, a boutique communications agency, and actively writes on art and culture for Hindustan Times, The Indian Express, The Hindu, and Scroll.in. Arunima is the founder of the Dokusha Book Club - an online book club dedicated to Japanese literature translated into English. We had a ball with the effervescent and awesome ladies in the frame, I hope you also do while watching/listening! Bookstore and Venue Partner : Kunzum Wellness Partner: JiViSa Wellness Host Rohan Raj (Podcaster and Co-founder, Booknerds)

Rohan Raj is a seasoned podcaster, reader, and co-founder, of Booknerds, Rohan has moderated over 150 offline book sessions and hosted over 100 podcasts since the inception of Booknerds, a literary startup that he co-founded with his wife Neha Raj in October 2015 to revolutionize how book lovers read and engage with authors which is a community of 25K now and growing.
In the past eight years, he has eminent authors like Kabir Bedi, Samir Soni, Maria Goretti,Nikita Singh,Sidhartha Mallya,Ashdin Doctor,Karuna Ezara Parikh, Namita Gokhale, Anand Neelakantan,,Rashmi Bansal, Sudha Murty, Shivani Sibal, Vir Sanghvi, Devdutt Pattanaik, Mayank Shekhar, Alan Rosling, Easterine Kire, Kevin Missal, Moin Mir,Andy Griffiths,Tricia Elam Walker and many more on the Booknerds Podcast.
Rohan has been featured in the Times of India, The Statesman, National Herald and many more newspapers, while coordinating and curating various book sessions for libraries, schools, colleges and lit fests. When he is not reading books or writing about books on LinkedIn, he is found spending time with his two daughters.
The Booknerds Podcast has reached out to more than 200,000 readers.
Rohan has been featured on Doordarshan and by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship