Book Launch: ‘The Light at the Edges’ is a celebration of life’s simple pleasures

Pune, 21st March 2024: With her latest book, ‘The Light at the Edges’, author Deepti Kolte delivers poems that celebrate the small joys in the ordinary moments of life and exude hope.

The book was formally launched at the Atta Galatta bookstore in Bengaluru this month in conversation with Mayank Shivam, a poet himself and the CEO of a prominent startup in Bengaluru making it a delightful evening of poetry and reflection.

The poems act as a reflection, revealing the magic hidden within the mundane and ordinary elements of life. From the busy marketplace to a fallen tree, a bouquet of flowers, or even celestial bodies like Jupiter and the moon, the poet imbues each of these subjects with emotions, leading the reader towards discovering the enlightenment we all desire in our thoughts, decisions, daily journeys, and the small joys even in simple things such as solving a crossword puzzle or savoring gol gappas.

Deepti’s poems stand out due to their ability to resonate with our everyday lives. They effortlessly capture our familiar experiences, using natural rhyme schemes and metaphorical verses. The accompanying simple yet impactful thoughts further reveal the essence of each poem.
The book’s title perfectly captures its essence, as it radiates positivity and hope in a concise and comforting way. The book provides space for reflection, urging readers to pause and ponder as they explore the poems. The inclusion of appropriate illustrations not only enhances the visual appeal but also deepens the connection between the verses and the readers.

Quoting some of the reader reviews the book has been receiving; “Simple read with a purpose”, “Right words for the right moments”, “A delightful read for anyone seeking dose of optimism in their day-to-day lives”, “Quite inspiring poems relatable to all human experiences and emotions”, “Must read”, ‘Mood-lifter”. (Amazon). The book has been resonating with a wide range of readers, including those new to poetry.

The book is currently nominated for the Sahitya Sparsh Awards 2024 in the poetry genre.

Deepti Kolte has been composing poems since childhood. With a background in engineering and an MBA, she has extensive experience in both corporate and startup environments. Her writings are characterized by their simplicity and profundity, and she believes in the transformative power of poetry. She is also a podcaster and a mental health advocate. Her podcast is currently in the top 10 in India and top 100 on the web in the genre. (Feedspot)

‘The Light at the Edges’ is 128 pages and is available worldwide in ebook and print formats on Amazon, Flipkart, Barnes and Noble and other online booksellers. It is also available in 15 select and leading offline bookstores.
The author can be reached at [email protected].