The 5 Minute Library
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Author's Own: On branded content and the advertising industry in India with Ashiish Patil
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, our guest Ashiish Patil - author of the book Branded Content Boss, spills the beans on branded content and Bollywood Watch as ...
The gripping saga of the Red Queen series: YA fantasy by Victoria Aveyard
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unraveling the gripping saga of the Red Queen series – a realm where loyalty is tested, destinies intertwine, and every page pulsates with intrigue ...
Trying a new genre! Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#BeyondtheGenrePart1 Venturing into uncharted territories with George Bernard's Pygmalion.Listen on as our host, Piyushi sharma shares her though...
Unveiling the Divine Feminine: Exploring "Goddesses in Everywoman" by Jean Shinoda Bolen
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this enchanting episode of The 5 Minute Library podcast, we delve into the captivating realm of archetypes and goddesses with a profound book revie...
Exploring the Timeless Wisdom of ‘Women Who Run With the Wolves’ by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The 5 Minute Library, we delve into the enchanting world of literature, guided by the timeless words of author Clarissa Pinkola Est...
The Opulent Universe of 'Dune' by Frank Herbert: A 5 Minute Book Review
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join our host, Piyushi Sharma as we delve deep into the masterful work of science fiction, 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. In this episode, we'll...
5 minute reviews: A book on Business Storytelling and Communication skills!
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating solo episode, join your host Piyushi Sharma as she dives into the enchanting world of communication skills with a review of the hi...
Author's Own: A deep dive into horror sub-genres with Neil D'Silva
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the difference between the supernatural and the paranormal? What are the sub-genres within horror and how do they intersect? Join us as we dis...
Author's Own: Neil D'silva on horror writing, creative inspiration and Maya's New Husband
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss Maya's New Husband with author Neil D'silva and dive deep into the world of horror, fiction writing, and the rituals of ...
Author's Own: The Sinister Summer Holiday by Anirban Bhattacharyya
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From writing about serial killers and producing shows like Crime Patrol, Savdhaan India, Fear Files and mores, comes a......children's novel! To know ...
Author's Own: Cold Justice with Vish Dhamija
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join in to know about how we have all been conditioned to like legal thrillers from a young age, what the scope for the genre is in India and how a th...
Author's Own: Prisoner's Dilemma with Vish Dhamija
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with author Vish. Dhamija on legal thrillers, crime fiction writing, and his novel - Prisoner’s Dilemma!
Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us, and our guest Sanjana Pai, founder of The Pink Box India as we discuss the book Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles. If you're tr...
Win Bigly by Scott Adams
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Win Bigly: Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don't Matter by Scott Adams, discusses how persuasion is a skill used by a multitude of well-known busine...
Chocolat by Joanne Harris
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chocolat by Joanne Harris is a fiction book set in a small town with magic, romance and warm feels! Listen on to know more about this book and what we...
Author's Own: Devi, Diva or She-Devil with Sudha Menon
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part 4 of our Author's Own series, we cover Devi, Diva or She-Devil with author Sudha Menon. The book revolves around issues faced by women in the ...
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a library where every book you read, gives you a chance to try another life you could've lived. A speculative fiction novel by Matt Haig, the ...
The 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We cover a New York Times bestseller, that's known as one of the best books for entrepreneurs and freelancers. However, one of us doesn't seem to agre...
Author's Own: Hacks for Life and Career with Sandeep Das
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part 3 of our Author's Own series, we cover Hacks for Life and Career by Sandeep Das. The book revolves around issues faced by Millenials and Gen Z...
1984 by George Orwell
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does an authoritarian government convince millions of people that to be in a constant state of War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, and Ignorance is ...
Author's Own: The Deadly Dozen with Anirban Bhattacharyya - Part 2
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You might've heard of Ted Bundy, the American serial killer, but today we're gonna talk about Thug Behram - also known as the world's most proli...
Author's Own: The Deadly Dozen with Anirban Bhattacharyya
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TW: Death, Murder, and Abuse In part 2 of our Author's Own series, we cover The Deadly Dozen with author Anirban Bhattacharyya, to dive into the deta...
Author's Own: Untold Lies by Raga D'silva - Part 2
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"I think all our lives, we are seeking to connect with pieces of our soul." - Raga D'silva, on her soul theory chapter from her book, Untold Lies. Joi...
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 11, we cover Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah with Shreevar Chhotaria from That's What Shree Said podcas...
Author's Own: Untold Lies with Raga D'silva
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Raga D'silva - an author, entrepreneur, influencer, speaker, and overall badass. She decided to speak her truth - right in the midst of peo...
Origin by Dan Brown
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 9, we discuss Dan Brown's most criticized book, Origin. Some call it lazy writing, we call it an introduction to adventure. Listen on to kn...
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Silent Patient is Alex Michaelides's debut psychological thriller, about an accused murderer who refuses to speak and a forensic psychotherapist d...
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7, we cover The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak. A hauntingly beautiful narration of a young girl and her relationship with the written word du...
Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 6, we discuss negotiation methods, tips and strategies used by Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator. Want to learn how to negotiate ...
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5, we discuss the life and learnings of neurosurgeon, scientist, and writer Paul Kalanithi. In his autobiography, When Breath Becomes Air, ...
Kick Some Glass by Jennifer Martineau and Portia Mount
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The problematic queen bee, imposter syndrome in the workplace, and the wage gap have a lot more in common than we generally notice. Want to know more?...
The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives By Leonard Mlodinow
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Am I lucky or skillful? In episode 3 of The 5 Minute Library, we review The Drunkard's Walk by Leonard Mlodinow, starring our guest Dhruv Maniyar. We ...
Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your search for the perfect book to start 2021 ends here. In Episode 2 of The 5 Minute Library a quick review by us, best-selling author Michael...
The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Explore with us the growth of Princess Panchaali, better known as Draupadi, as she rewrites history in the patriarchal setting of the epic story - The...