About Me


 

Hello World!

My name is Debdatta Dasgupta and I am the proprietor of Bookish Indulgences.

I am a constant learner. I have already
 achieved two Masters Degree and I am currently (as of August 2019) studying Psychology & Digital Marketing. I have 6 years of work experience in Human Resources and Administration and have been working as a freelance digital publicist exclusively for books since 2013.

Bookish Indulgences is a book blog that has thrice been part of the Limca Book of Records for most book reviews. It has been listed as Indian Top Blog since 2016. The blog also won IndiBlogger Awards 2013 in the books category. This site has an audience that's spread across the globe, and has featured both Indian and international authors and their work.

Although a reviewer and publicist by profession, I am a reader and book lover first; reading for the love of printed words.



If you would like to know more about me then do check out these Interviews:
At Blogger Interview by Rachelle Ayala
At Undersea Spotlight by Novel Heartbeat
At Blogger Interviews by Rahul Miglani

Check out my advice for Book Reviewers at Porch

Recognition & Awards:

- Won The Indian Blogger Awards 2013 (in Book Category) hosted by IndiBlogger
Got featured in Limca Book of Records - Special Literature Edition 2015 for most reviews
- Made the 3rd position in Top 15 Socially Active Book Blogs In India
- Got featured in Limca Book of Records - 2016 for most reviews
- Got featured in Limca Book of Records - 2017 for most reviews
- Listed on IndianTopBlogs every year since 2016 (including making it to the list of Platinum Bloggers and Top Literature Blogs of the Country) 
- Best Book Influencers of India - 2023 (by Zorba Books)


Promote your books through b00k r3vi3w Tours



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19 comments:

  1. I like the clean look of your blog, and the stacks of old books look just like home. I forgot to tell you The Phantom PIlot is a YA mystery.

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  2. @Ms.Swann: Thank you! I have already checked it out on Goodreads ;)

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  3. I found you! It's been driving me nuts! No comment with your name on it so I could follow you back and your pretty name alone made me curious! I am now following you to! Bridget's Daughter

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    1. Hey Natalie, Thanks for taking the trouble to find me. I have been following your blog for quite sometime now, but every time I try to leave a comment, something goes wrong! Any how, will keep trying :)

      Also thanks for the followback!!

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  4. Thanks so much for hosting a book giveaway of my book! Your blog is wonderful & I wish you all the best success! I will continue to be a (very) frequent visitor.

    Paul R Hewlett

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  5. Thank you, Debdatta, for hosting the first day of my book tour for From Zero to Four Kids in Thirty Seconds. And thanks for dong the giveaway. Glad to see all the entries! I continue to be amazed by passionate book lovers like you. Love your blog, too.

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  6. Hi Debdatta, how did you get the Follow Me icons up on your site? Do let me know ;)
    Laxmi

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    1. Hi Laxmi,

      Please check you gmail inbox. I have sent you a mail with the details. Its pretty simple!

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  7. Hi Debdatta, Loved ur blog completely and all the good work that you have put in. I am sure its been loads of love and care... I am an avid reader and I review books too. Have been really inspired with all that you do... Great going!!!

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  8. Hi Debdatta
    I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work. I have never had a blogger promote Cera's Place so vigorously. I truly appreciate it and can't thank you enough.
    Take care!
    Elizabeth McKenna

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  9. I found your great blog through the WLC Blog Follows on the World Literary Cafe! Great to connect!

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  10. I found your great blog through the WLC Blog Follows on the World Literary Cafe! Great to connect!

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  11. I found your great blog through the WLC Blog Follows on the World Literary Cafe! Great to connect!

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  12. I found your great blog through the WLC Blog Follows on the World Literary Cafe! Great to connect!

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  13. Hi DDS - thank you for reading Ruby's story xxx :D - Laxmi

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  14. I found your great blog through the WLC Blog Follows on the World Literary Cafe! Great to connect!
    I enjoyed your site. i would like to get some information about being a guest blogger and host and getting a book review and interview.

    Thank you
    Diane
    mindofagoddess.wordpress.com

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  15. I sent a review request for The SHIVA Syndrome. However, it is not paper. You can either disregard or get back to me.
    Thanks.

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  16. Thanks very much for the spotlight on Black Label!

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