Books, Media and Internet

They have been tremendous entertainers and good pals for me during this long n slightly boring vacation.

Books - Though i love books, i need healthy n crowded environment to read books..like television should be occupied by some one and internet by other. Thus, i will be left with only option and not dark/alone. I cannot read on travel as well.

Book#1 "3 Mistakes of my life" by Chetan Bhagat: An Indian Novel. Story was localized to Ahmedabad. 3 lead characters of the book were scripted very well and are interesting. Australia tour and Climax were very much filmy and takes you away from book. Fate cannot be called a mistake, It is a poor justification to the title. Strong characters and localization doesn't stand strong before mistakes made in the book.

Book#2 "Kane and Abel" by Geffrey Archer: Its a big book contrary to earlier book. It takes a while to make it gripping because the very child hood doesn't interest me. Second stage of the book picks up the pace and makes it too interesting to keep the book away for a while. War episodes and love story (which brings quick ending) doesn't really justify their presence and weakens the 400 pages narration a little. To summarize, a very well narrated book.

Book#3 "Associate" by John Grisham: "Gripping" and "Clean" Novel. Anticipating interesting move, you will flip pages till the end just to realize that there would be no filmy climax in real world. It was so good being in a big law firm and handling shady part.

Book#4: "One Billion Customers" by James McGregor: China. China is the focus and viewers getting some business knowledge on China is the end goal. "China is the neighboring country". I have more knowledge than this fact now. My extract is: "China is a super power", "China will destroy itself one day" and "i hate China". Very interesting book.

Book#5: "Five Point Some one" by Chetan Bhagat: One word "Excellent". Any Indian student can easily replace him with one of the 3 IITians. There are few books, which you tend to complete every time but couldn't for some reasons. This is one such book for me. I tried to start it many times, but couldn't. But this time, book was a gift from stranger for dropping him at airport when he needed much. All the lost impression with "3 Mistakes of my life" is gained back and prompted me to purchase "One night @ Call center"

Book#6: "Other side of Mid night" by Sidney Sheldon: Revenge, Love and Hate. Tale of two women, one betrayed by family n boy friend, who takes strange path to get her love back. Another wonderful virgin, who thinks a lot about wonderful men and gets trapped by a play boy. Every chapter has its own steamy bed room scene you would love and then an interesting twist. A good book.

Now started "Client" by John Grisham, which should be followed by "Street Lawyer" by JG and then by "One night @ Call center" and "Fifth estate" by Jeffrey Archer.

In media, IPL and Hungama TV (kids channel) were most watched.

Internet: Lot of activity on facebook. Farmville occupied first half and poker the second. Also finding some new friends in poker. Now in twitter as well (Following a lot)..