Spices: Sweet Salt Sour: Three Books w**** C*n ****

ASHOK THAKUR
6 min readAug 21, 2023

If you are looking for a good read, I would recommend checking out any of these three books. They are all well-written and engaging, and they offer something for everyone.

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These three books are all very different, but they all explore important and timely themes. Happiness is a heartwarming story about finding love after heartbreak. The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store is a powerful novel about the importance of community and resilience. None of This Is True is a suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.

  1. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Story of Community and Hope

Once upon a time, there was a grocery store in a small town called Chicken Hill. It was called the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, and it was owned and operated by a Polish Jewish woman named Chona Ludlow.

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store was more than just a place to buy groceries. It was a community gathering place where people came to socialize, gossip, and get help with their problems. Chona was known for her kindness and generosity, and she was always willing to lend a helping hand.

One day, a deaf boy named Billy Joe came to the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. He had been abandoned by his parents and was being taken away by the state to an institution. Chona took pity on Billy Joe and decided to take him in.

Billy Joe was not an easy child. He was angry and withdrawn, and he didn't trust anyone. But Chona was patient and loving, and she slowly won Billy Joe's trust.

As Billy Joe grew up, he learned to speak again. He also learned about the importance of community and family. He found a home at the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, and he was surrounded by people who loved and cared for him.

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store is a story about community, resilience, and hope. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always light to be found.

The novel is told in a heartwarming and engaging style. McBride brings the characters to life, and the reader feels like they are right there in the store, listening to the gossip and laughter. The novel is also a powerful reminder of the importance of community and family.

If you are looking for a book that will make you laugh, cry, and think, then I highly recommend "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store." It is a truly special book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Here are some of the things I liked about the book:

The characters are well-developed and relatable.
The story is heartwarming and inspiring.
The novel explores important themes of community, resilience, and hope.
The writing is engaging and evocative.

If you are looking for a book to read, I would definitely recommend "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store." It is a beautiful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

And the Second book I would like to review is:

2) None of This Is True: A Dark and Twisted Tale of Lies, Deceit, and Murder

I've always been a fan of psychological thrillers, so when I heard about None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell, I knew I had to read it. The novel tells the story of Alix Summer, a popular true crime podcaster, who meets Josie Fair, a seemingly ordinary woman who turns out to be hiding a dark secret. As Alix delves deeper into Josie's story, she finds herself drawn into a complex web of lies, deceit, and murder.

The novel is told from the alternating perspectives of Alix and Josie, which allows the reader to get inside both of their heads and understand their motivations. Jewell does a masterful job of creating suspense and keeping the reader guessing until the very end. The novel is full of twists and turns, and it will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

I won't give away too much of the plot, but I will say that this is a dark and twisted tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The characters are complex and well-developed, and the story is full of surprises. If you're a fan of psychological thrillers, then you won't want to miss None of This Is True.

I read this book like a story teller, imagining the scenes in my head and letting the characters come to life. I felt like I was right there with Alix, as she unraveled the mystery of Josie's story. The suspense was so thick that I could almost taste it, and I couldn't put the book down until I knew how it ended.

If you're looking for a thrilling and suspenseful read, then I highly recommend None of This Is True. It is a novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Here are some of the things that I liked about the book:

The characters are complex and well-developed. You can't help but root for Alix, even though she makes some questionable decisions. Josie is a fascinating character, and you'll find yourself trying to figure out what her true motives are.

The plot is full of twists and turns. I never knew what was going to happen next, and I was constantly on the edge of my seat.

The writing is suspenseful and atmospheric. Jewell does a great job of creating a sense of dread and foreboding.

If you're a fan of psychological thrillers, then you won't want to miss None of This Is True. It is a well-crafted and suspenseful novel that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

And finally the 3rd one is:

3) Happiness by Danielle Steel
The Road to Happiness
A Story of Love, Loss, and Redemption

Sabrina Brooks was a successful thriller writer who lived a quiet life in the Berkshires with her two beloved dogs. But her past was dark and painful. She was raised by an emotionally distant father and her marriage to an abusive man ended in divorce.

One day, Sabrina inherited a grand estate in England from her uncle. She traveled to the estate to learn more about her family history and met Grayson Abbott, the handsome estate attorney. Grayson was everything that Sabrina's ex-husband was not: kind, compassionate, and understanding. As they spent time together, Sabrina began to fall in love with him.

But Sabrina was hesitant to give love another chance. She was afraid of getting hurt again. But with Grayson's help, she began to heal her past wounds and open her heart to love again.

Sabrina and Grayson fell deeply in love, but their happiness was not without its challenges. Sabrina's ex-husband tried to win her back, and Grayson's own past came back to haunt him. But through it all, they stood by each other and their love for each other grew stronger.

In the end, Sabrina and Grayson found their happiness together. They learned that love is the most powerful force in the world, and that it can heal even the deepest wounds.

Happiness is a heartwarming story about finding love after heartbreak. It is a reminder that it is never too late to find happiness. The book is written in a story teller style, which makes it easy to follow and engaging to read. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is full of twists and turns.

If you are looking for a heartwarming and inspiring romance novel, then Happiness by Danielle Steel is a great choice.

Here are some of the things I loved about the book:

The characters were well-developed and relatable. I could really connect with Sabrina and Grayson and their journey to find happiness.
The plot was full of twists and turns. I was always eager to find out what would happen next.
The writing was engaging and easy to follow. I couldn't put the book down!

If you are looking for a heartwarming and inspiring romance novel, then I highly recommend Happiness by Danielle Steel.

Conclusion

These three books are all very different, but they all offer something unique to the reader. Happiness is a heartwarming story about finding love, The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store is a historical fiction novel that explores themes of race and community, and None of This Is True is a psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.
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