Meet Ray Ryan

I really enjoyed the story of Ray Ryan created by author Aiden Riley. Riley does a great job of introducing Ray Ryan as a young boy who must then overcome many tribulations to achieve his dream of being a famous writer. I liked the development of Ray's character as he is thrown from one situation to another, each experience a catalyst for shaping Ryan into the man he becomes. Each chapter is an installment of Ray's life with usually a few year's lag. It is when Ryan is eleven that he meets the love of his life, Anna. I also enjoyed the progression of Anna and Ryan's romance as the years pass. For a first time author, Aiden Riley writes a compelling coming of age story with reverent and recurring themes of love and loss.

Reflections Revisited

"Reflections Revisited" is a series of short essays written from the author's point of view on certain subject matters. Shailesh J Khatri reflects on matters such as the short comings of society, materialism, solitude, religion, education, crime, corruption and more. Very intelligently written, Khatri's essays are philosophical and full of wisdom. It is refreshing reading material that contains thoughtful prose, conveys intelligence and is relevant to today's circumstances. This was a great read, and I highly recommend it.