The 5 Minute Library

The 5 Minute Library

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The 5 Minute Library episodes

  • Author's Own: The Deadly Dozen with Anirban Bhattacharyya - Part 2

    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 prolific serial killers. What was the motive behind those he killed, and more importantly the list of those he swore not to harm? 

    Check out part two of our discussion with Anirban Bhattacharyya, where we talk about this and more!

    18 min
  • Author's Own: The Deadly Dozen with Anirban Bhattacharyya

    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 details of writing a true crime novel. He covers the stories of 12 Indian serial killers in this book, published by Penguin India. He is also the Co-creator, Producer, and Writer for Savdhaan India, Producer for Crime Patrol, Co-creator, Producer, and Writer for Ishq Kills, Producer and Writer for Fear Files (horror genre), and Co-creator, Producer for Mashaal (DD). 

    16 min
  • Author's Own: Untold Lies with Raga D'silva

    Meet Raga D'silva - an author, entrepreneur, influencer,  speaker, and overall badass. She decided to speak her truth - right in the midst of people judging her, labeling her, and calling her crazy. In the initial years of her coming out as gay, there was pain, anguish, and abuse. She re-built her life on her own terms, and is currently in a long-term stable cross-cultural relationship with a wonderful woman, for the past 14 years. In our first episode of our #AuthorsOwn series, she talks to us in her typical joyful, humourous, Bollywood sing-songy manner, and reveals her journey as an author. 

    18 min
  • Origin by Dan Brown

    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 know more.

    6 min
  • The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

    The Silent Patient is Alex Michaelides's debut psychological thriller, about an accused murderer who refuses to speak and a forensic psychotherapist determined to make her talk. But will he like what she says?

    6 min
  • The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

    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 during Hitler's rule, between 1939 and 1943. 

    5 min
  • Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss

    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 better in daily life situations from one of the best in the field? Listen on to know more!

    6 min
  • When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

    In Episode 5, we discuss the life and learnings of neurosurgeon, scientist, and writer Paul Kalanithi. In his autobiography, When Breath Becomes Air, he discusses the meaning of life and how it changes when he receives the news of being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Tune in to join us on his quest for meaning. 

    5 min

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Introducing The 5 Minute Library, where we explore books that read you. Whether you can’t get sleep until you finish a book, or have a large booklist you’re still getting around to reading, or are…