Through the characters – Amaira Basu Mallik, a young Indian-Christian woman, and Deven Mukherjee, a Bengali man based in Paris, the author skillfully explores the diversity of cultural expectations, personal goals, and the human quest for love and connection. Through Amaira and Deven ‘ s journey, the author sheds light on the realities of arranged marriages, where individuals from different backgrounds and wavelengths come together.

The novel highlights the awkwardness, miscommunication, and lack of close bonding that often arises in arranged marriages, that makes them vulnerable to challenges.

“This Thing Called Love ” is a must-read for anyone seeking a thoughtful and engaging exploration of love, marriage, and relationships. It challenges the conventional narrative or portrayal surrounding arranged marriages. With its well-crafted characters, engaging storyline, and thought-provoking themes, this novel will resonate with readers who seek a realistic and relatable portrayal of love, connection and marriage. In the novel “This Thing Called Love ” , Deblina Bhattacharyya aims to convey the importance of friendship, family, and communication in making arranged marriages successful. By sharing Amaira and Deven ‘ s story, the author encourages readers to approach love and relationships with empathy, understanding, and an open mind. Our mainstream media and romance novels often portray arranged marriages through rose-tinted glasses, creating unrealistic expectations and false hope.

However, the reality is not even close. Marriages, both arranged and love, are like a fragile glass that needs care. It’ s time to move beyond the fairy tale and showcase the authentic experiences of those in arranged marriages. In reality, arranged marriages can be messy, imperfect, and awkward creating misunderstanding and miscommunications. They, like all relationships, require effort, commitment, and a willingness to understand and connect with each other. By showing the realities of arranged marriages, Deblina promotes a more realistic understanding and appreciation of this common practice in our country. Deblina Bhattacharyya, an English Literature student who ‘ s a passionate writer, an all time dreamer and a literary enthusiast from Kolkata.

Deblina marked her presence in the literary world when she self-published her debut collection of poetry, Knots, in 2019, followed by her second poetry book, My Black Rose, in 2021 (traditionally published by Mithaas Services). “This Thing Called Love ” is Deblina ‘ s debut work of fiction, where she weaves a tale of complicated family relationships and how destiny always ensures we get what we deserve. Apart from being a writer and an avid reader, she is also a book critic and an English teacher.

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In collaboration with Bookworm Book Club, the book launch event offered a unique opportunity for the audience to interact with the award-winning author, Dr. Sheetal Nair, who is also a psychotherapist by profession. As the audience settled into the cozy confines of Storyteller, the anticipation was immaculate.

Dr. Nair, with his unique blend of literary talent, versatile creativity, and psychotherapeutic expertise, shared insights into various complex human experiences that resonated deeply with the audience. The book launch event commenced with an interactive session, where Dr. Nair had a heartfelt conversation with the audience and answered questions about relationship issues, patterns, complexities, and love.

The audience was enthusiastic and participatory, bombarding the author with questions and seeking advice on various aspects of relationships. Dr. Nair gave commendable perspectives on fondness, intimacy, the difference between love and infatuation, and the patterns of relationships. His responses were thoughtful and insightful, drawing upon his experience as a psychotherapist to provide guidance and support.

As the session progressed, it became clear that “21 Shades of Love” is more than just a collection of short love stories. It is a deeply personal and introspective work, one that explores the complexities and nuances of love in all its forms or shades. Dr. Nair’s writing is evocative and engaging, drawing the reader into a world of emotions and experiences that are both deeply familiar and profoundly relatable.

One of the key takeaways from the interaction with Dr. Nair in the book launch event was the importance of communication in relationships. The author emphasized the need for open and honest communication, highlighting the ways in which misunderstandings and miscommunications can lead to conflict and often heartache. Another aspect that was thoroughly discussed was the concept of self-love and self-care that led to the author sharing more such small yet impactful habits that need to be taken care of in relationships.

Throughout the book launch event, the bookstagrammers and influencers added a touch of excitement and energy to the proceedings. They enthusiastically created Instagram reels, capturing their favorite moments from the event, and even convinced Dr. Nair to participate in some lively rapid-fire sessions. The audience was captivated by the author’s presence, hanging on every word as he shared his thoughts, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and writing process.

Additionally, as the book launch proceeded, the audience was given the opportunity to purchase copies of “21 Shades of Love” and have them signed by Dr. Nair himself! The patience and enthusiasm of the audience were appreciative as they shared their feedback on the book as well.

At the end, it is pretty clear that “21 Shades of Love” will continue to resonate with readers. The book’s unique blend of love stories, psychotherapeutic advice, and literary skills makes it a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the romantic experiences.

Whether you are seeking guidance on relationships, looking for inspiration and insight, or simply wanting to indulge in a beautifully written collection of love stories, “21 Shades of Love” is the perfect book for you.

To know more about Dr. Nair’s work, follow him on Instagram @drsheetalnair or visit his website: https://www.sheetalnair.com/

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