Hyderabad Author Turns Lies into Laughs with Bold New Book on Everyday Deception

In a refreshing and cheeky take on a universally uncomfortable truth, Hyderabad-based writer and content strategist Sanjay Shukla—writing under the pen name S.J.—has launched his literary debut The Liar's Guide: How to Lie Effectively and Get Away With It.

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Published by Notion Press, the book blends satire, self-help, and social commentary in an unflinchingly humorous exploration of modern-day lying.

Billed as “part satire, part self-help, and entirely tongue-in-cheek,” The Liar’s Guide delves into why we lie, how we lie, and what those lies reveal about us. Far from promoting dishonesty, the book acts as a witty mirror reflecting the polite fabrications and survival fibs we all lean on to navigate society.

“Let's be honest—no one is honest all the time,” says Shukla. “From dodging awkward conversations to protecting someone's feelings, lying helps maintain social harmony. This book isn’t about glorifying lies—it's about understanding their role in our lives.”