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"Change is not something to fear—it’s a doorway to growth." — Anonymous Welcome to the October 2025 edition of Storizen Magazine! This month, our theme "Falling into Change" invites you to embrace transformation in all its forms—personal, social, and cultural. Change can be unsettling, but it also opens doors to new perspectives, opportunities, and stories waiting to be told. Our cover story, "A Storyteller Dissecting the Mind — and What it Takes to Survive it," features the brilliant Freida McFadden, whose work in psychological thrillers explores the depths of human behavior and resilience. In an exclusive interview, she shares insights into her creative process, the challenges of crafting suspense, and how stories can help us navigate life’s twists and turns. This issue also brings you a spectacular collection of 53 book reviews, ranging from gripping fiction to thought-provoking non-fiction. Whether you’re seeking an escape or a deep dive into human psychology and change, this month’s lineup has something for every reader. As we embrace the fall of the year and the transformations it brings, let this issue inspire you to welcome change, explore new stories, and reflect on the narratives that shape our lives.

A Storyteller Dissecting the Mind and What it Takes to Survive it

Freida McFadden: Healing Minds, Thrilling Pages

4 mins

An Autumn Sunrise

Dhriti gave the house a last look as she left.

7 mins

Trails of an Aspiring Change

It's mid-October, and I feel like the fallen leaves that seem to have encountered their definite end but actually continue with their cyclic, unrushed lives, indulging in halfhearted conversations with my own self over the change that one mind believes to be inevitable, whereas the other negates.

6 mins

THE PERSON HE OR SHE USED TO BE...

You must have noticed your dear person whose behaviour has changed.

3 mins

FROM THE EDITOR'S BOOKSHELF

As I turned the pages of The Latecomer, I found myself immersed in the intricate tapestry of the Oppenheimer family—a wealthy, New York-based clan whose lives are as complex as they are privileged.

1 mins

THE HEARTFELT PROMISE

It all started when my mother drew her first breath as nature stretched awake from her winter's slumber.

10+ mins

Alchemised by SenLinYu

Blending gothic horror with moral depth, Alchemised leaves readers reflecting on resilience, connection, and what it truly means to change.

1 mins

Being Modern by Gunabhiram Baru

Ultimately, this biography is both a scholarly achievement and a deeply human narrative, offering readers a window into the intellectual roots of Assamese identity and the enduring quest for progress and self-definition.

1 mins

Blade of Fury by Ranjith Radhakrishnan

\"Blade of Fury\", the second book in Ranjith Radhakrishnan's 'Parashurama Trilogy', continues the journey of one of Vishnu's most misunderstood avataras.

1 mins

Direbound by Sable Sorensen

\"Direbound\" Book#1 in the The Wolves of Ruin series by Sable Sorensen is one of those books that just pulls you in right from the start. It's a dark romantasy with a fierce female lead, Meryn Cooper, who's fighting tooth and nail in a war-torn world just to protect her family.

1 mins

Econimica by Victoria Bateman

\"Econimica\" by Victoria Bateman is an ambitious and intellectually invigorating work that fundamentally rethinks the global history of economics by placing women's contributions at its center. Departing from traditional male-dominated narratives, Bateman weaves a detailed and vivid account that spans from prehistory to today, meticulously uncovering how female entrepreneurs, traders, workers, and caregivers have been central to shaping the world's wealth and progress. Her narrative is not merely additive; it is revisionist, challenging the reader to question the assumptions of mainstream economic history and to recognize both the erasure and persistence of women's roles across eras.

1 mins

How to Hold Someone in Your Heart

Mizuki Tsujimura's \"How to Hold Someone in Your Heart\" is a tender, introspective exploration of love, regret, and the mysterious boundary between life and death. Continuing the universe introduced in 'Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon,' this novel follows Ayumi, a young man gifted with the ability to reunite the living and the dead under the glow of a full moon. Through Ayumi's quiet empathy, Tsujimura turns the extraordinary into something deeply human—a meditation on closure and connection that finds meaning not in miracles, but in emotional truth. Each reunion he arranges becomes a small, self-contained story, illuminating what it means to hold someone in memory even when they're gone. The novel's structure unfolds like a series of ripples—calm on the surface yet devastating in their emotional reach.

1 mins

I'm Not Lazy, I'm on Energy Saving Mode by Dancing Snail

\"I'm Not Lazy, I'm on Energy Saving Mode\" by Dancing Snail is a gentle, comforting reminder that slowing down isn't a sign of weakness-it's an act of self-preservation.

1 mins

Immune to Age by Dr. Jenna Maccioch

\"Immune to Age: The Game-Changing Science of Lifetime Health\" by Dr. Jenna Macciochi is a compelling and insightful exploration of the vital role the immune system plays across the human lifespan.

1 mins

Life Is a Battlefield by Priya Arora

The \"Bhagavad Gita\", also called the 'Song of the Spirit,' is a sacred text that explores the deep connection between a person and the divine. It guides spiritual seekers through the challenges and blessings they face on the path to inner freedom. Since the Gita's ideas can sometimes feel complex, many scholars over the years have tried to explain its wisdom in simpler, everyday language so that more people can understand and apply it in their lives. Author Priya Arora's inspiring vision to make the “Bhagavad Gita\" more accessible to everyone comes to life in her book “Life Is a Battlefield”. It's a thoughtful and easy-to-read guide that connects the timeless teachings of the Gita to the challenges of modern life, helping readers find clarity, peace, and purpose in today's fast-paced world.

1 mins

On Wings of Blood by Briar Boleyn

\"On Wings of Blood(Bloodwing Academy #1) by Briar Boleyn\" by Briar Boleyn takes readers into the dangerous and dark world of Bloodwing Academy, where power and blood magic decide who rules. The story follows Medra Pendragon, a half-fae girl who ends up at a school run by powerful vampire nobles. She feels like an outsider and is constantly targeted. Things get even more complicated when an ancient ritual magically binds her to Blake Drakharrow, a cold and proud vampire. The book uses two viewpoints to share their feelings and build tension in a world full of magic and danger.

1 mins

Progress by Samuel Miller McDonald

\"Progress\" by Samuel Miller McDonald is a provocative and deeply critical examination of the idea of progress that has shaped human civilization.

1 mins

Refuge by Sunny Singh

Sunny Singh's latest book, \"refuge - Stories of war and Love\", is a collection of short stories that pays tribute to the courage and strength of victim-survivors of war, whose voices often go unheard due to the victors controlling the narrative.

1 mins

Sardar Patel by Mallika Ravikumar

Mallika Ravikumar's \"Sardar Patel\" offers an engaging and refreshing look at the life and legacy of one of India's greatest nation-builders.

1 mins

Technology is Not the Problem by Timandra Harkness

\"Technology is Not the Problem\" by Timandra Harkness critiques the view that technology is solely responsible for societal and behavioural changes, instead positing that the true issue lies in humanity's fixation on identity, recognition, and self-expression.

1 mins

The Baby Dragon Bakery by A.T. Qureshi

A.T. Qureshi's \"The Baby Dragon Bakery\", the second book in \"The Baby Dragon\" series continues the heartwarming charm that was defined in the previous book, but with a deeper infusion of emotional warmth and sensory delight. Set in a whimsical town where magic quietly stirs beneath everyday routines, the novel blends the comfort of a small-bakery story with the sparkle of gentle fantasy. Qureshi captures the tender rhythm of community life—the smell of cardamom buns, the clatter of teacups, the soft hum of ordinary kindness—while exploring themes of connection, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to nourish both dreams and appetites.

1 mins

The Bitter Fruit Tree by Prakash Parienkar

Prakash Parienkar's \"The Bitter Fruit Tree,\" is a collection of thirteen stories set in Sattari, a forested region in northeast Goa. The stories revolve around village life, environmental challenges, and deeply rooted cultural traditions.

1 mins

The Book of Death by Khalid Jawed

Khalid Jawed's 'The Book of Death' is a meditation on mortality, first published in Urdu as 'Maut Ki Kitaab' in 2011. Translated into English by A Naseeb Khan, the book is less a conventional novel than an experience, with a fragmented, poetic, and unsettling narrative.

1 mins

The Enlightened Manager by Vishwanath Alluri

Vishwanath Alluri's book, \"The Enlightened Manager\" examines contemporary management challenges through the philosophical lens of Jiddu Krishnamurti, widely regarded as a great thinker. Alluri questions whether productivity and decision-making can be improved through self-awareness and essential human qualities such as humility and compassion.

1 mins

The Fractured Age by Neil Shearing

Neil Shearing's \"The Fractured Age\" offers a sharp and timely examination of a world economy in flux, as global power dynamics shift and traditional alliances strain under new pressures.

1 mins

The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction by Tarun K. Saint

Tarun K. Saint's \"The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction\" is a wonderful collection that brings together India’s best mystery stories.

1 mins

The Human Use of Human Beings by Norbert Wiener

Norbert Wiener's “The Human Use of Human Beings” is a profoundly influential work that scrutinises the societal and ethical dilemmas posed by cybernetics, emphasising the interplay between computers, the human nervous system, and societal implications.

1 mins

The Scratch and Sniff Chronicles by Hemangini Dutt Majumder

Olympia Ghoshal Chatterjee, or Ollie, is not your usual detective. She has a sharp sense of smell that helps her uncover secrets and solve mysteries.

1 mins

The Tesla Files by Sönke Iwersen and Michael Verfürden

\"The Tesla Files,\" authored by Sönke Iwersen and Michael Verfürden, chronicles a significant exposé stemming from a whistleblower's leak of over 100GB of internal Tesla documents.

1 mins

We Used to Live Here

Marcus Kliewer’s debut novel, “ We Used to Live Here,” begins with a deceptively simple premise—what if you let strangers into your home and they refused to leave?

1 mins

What Will Your Legacy Be by Sangeeta Waldron

\"What Will Your Legacy Be?\" by Sangeeta Waldron is an inspiring and accessible book that explores the climate crisis through conversations with 36 global influencers, thought leaders, and changemakers.

1 mins

Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross

Reading \"Wild Reverence\" by Rebecca Ross feels like stepping into a dream you don't want to wake up from.

1 mins

एक लड़का जिसने संविधान लिखा by राजेश तलवार

\"एक बालक जिसने संविधान तैयार किया\" — यह राजेश तलवार द्वारा रचित एक अत्यंत उत्कृष्ट पुस्तक है, जिसमें डॉ. भीमराव अंबेडकर के जीवन की झलक पेश की गई है, जिन्होंने भारत के संविधान के निर्माण में अहम भूमिका निभाई।

1 mins

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Storizen Magazine Description:

Publisher: Storizen-Magazine

Category: Entertainment

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Storizen is the only Magazine celebrating authors, bloggers, writers, and the overall publishing industry. Empowering the readers, inspiring, amusing, supporting, encouraging, and entertaining them with the news about books, authors, and everything that happens in the writing world.

The uniqueness in which Storzen bends the Hot New Releases, Reviews, Celebrity/Author Interviews, and Entertainment across the world on a single platform.