Gurucool Book of the Year Awards 2025: A Grand Celebration of India’s Finest Authors and Literature
July 27, 2025, was one of those. The Gurucool Book of the Year Awards made its return for a second edition, right in the heart of Hyderabad. It wasn’t just an event; it was a celebration of words, voices, and the indelible power of stories.
In a time defined by quick scrolls and flowing attention, this evening felt like a deep, calming breath which is a rare pause to truly listen, feel, and remember why stories matter.
Organized by Gurucool Publishing, the awards this year honored 63 authors, each of them a story into themselves, each carrying the fire of ideas, narratives, and emotions that deserve to be read and remembered.
Here's the full list of those whose stories lit up the event.
S. No.
Author Name
Book Title
1
Ashish Kumar
Beyond Limits, Stories That Inspire
2
Snehpal Singh
Don't Sell, Let it be Bought
3
Cdr Dr. Avikshit
Nostalgic Bites: Growing up in 60’s 70’s and 80’s
4
Prof Dr. Deepti Gupta
Nostalgic Bites: Growing up in 60’s 70’s and 80’s
5
Sumita Datta
Colours of life
6
Preeti Vohra
Becoming Your Own Safe Place
7
Maj Gen Balraj Mehta, SM
COMMANDING EXCELLENCE
8
Dr. Shalini Mehta
Vastu Vibes
9
Manish Sharma
Four P’s of Personality Profiling
10
Diwaker Saraswati Chandra
THE TRAINER'S BLUE PRINT
11
Money Guru Dr. Raajh Shekhar
First Step to Money (Telugu)
12
Nidhi D Tyagi
Evolve as a Brand
13
Ravish Malhotra
Busy to Balance
14
Sushil Varma
Conquering Procrastination: Reclaiming Time to Embrace Productivity
15
Wg. Cdr. Rakesh Kumar Prashar
Safety Leadership - Shaping Business Excellence
16
Dr. Chandrashekar D P
The TODDLERS’ WAY - a panda’s parenting guide
17
Saviola Lobo
The TODDLERS’ WAY - a panda’s parenting guide
18
Nidhi Gera
Beyond Books and Boards: A Blueprint for Inquisitive and project-Based Learning
19
Dr. Vipul Bhartiya
Be The 10x Money Magnet CEO (Chief Energy Officer) of Your Life
20
Sanjeev Kumar
कीमत आपकी (Your Value): खुद को ब्रांड कैसे बनाए?
21
Jomarji Jast
11th Trait Boss Wants Lul (A Dumb Guy)
22
Divya Chindaliya
END IS THE BEGINNING
23
Nupur Dwivedi Pandey
Achieving Results with AELS - An Emotional Intelligence Model
24
Kaneez Fathima
Hold my Heart, Mama
25
Dr. S M Jagadish
Quality First – Strategy: How to Outperform, Outscale and Outlast
26
Dr. S M Jagadish
Belief Busters: Elevate your Mindset, Communication and Business
27
Nidhi Bandaru
Belief Busters: Elevate your Mindset, Communication and Business
28
Dr Sunil Chhaya
Belief Busters: Elevate your Mindset, Communication and Business
29
Anju Rajput Desai
Over & Out - A guide on overparenting
30
Preeti Rai
Thriving Beyond Motherhood - Holistic Healing for Mothers
31
Infinity Karthik Satyamurthy
How to 100X Your Business Using the Power of Ramayana
32
Tarun Sharma
Unleash the Trader Within
33
Shrinidhi Suresh
HE, SHE, 'IT'
34
Mudita Mishra
Healing Harmony: The Power of Music Therapy
35
Dr. Suraj K Sahoo
Akhand Vaastu Today
36
Maninderjit Ahuja (Coach M J)
Why They Are... The Way They Are
37
Ananya Ahuja
The Half I Hide
38
Mamta Sharma
Thriving Toddlerhood
39
Dr. Yogesh Chandna
Vedic Mathematics: Learn School Maths Easy way
40
Rishabh Agrawaal
Before the First Kilo: 5 Lessons We Missed Learning in School
41
YOGI SWAPAN DAS
THE 40+ WOMAN'S YOGA JOURNEY
42
Dr. Ajay Verma
The Quiet Shift: How Small Habits Build Remarkable Lives
43
Sonali Verma
Heartfelt - A Poetic Journey Through Self and Soul
44
Dr. Darshika Sharma
She Feels She Heals She Leads
45
Khushboo Srivastawa
First School Is Home - why it matters?
46
Nidhi (Meher)
CREATIVE PARENTING: Craft Your Child’s Journey
47
Reetika Rashmi
Roots of Love
48
Coach Bhawana
Pain to Power
49
Anupama Mohla
Art of Joyful Parenting
50
Adarshh Panndey
Numbers That Speak
51
Jagan Mantha
Will, Skill & Chill (In a Post-Covid & AI First world)
52
Dr. Monica Nagpal
LEADING WITH A PAUSE
53
Dhiren Rana
SPEAK SMART, WORK SMART: COMMUNICATION MASTERY FOR RISING PROFESSIONALS
54
Sanjay Thakur
Modern Management from Panchatantra
55
Kanak Madhavpeddi
Hi Profit Selling
56
Pallavii Pranavi
151 Parathas From My Granny's Kitchen
57
Dr Maheepathi Srinivasa Rao
Soft Skills for Success
58
Vivek Chandra
The Resolution Roadmap
59
D J Prakash
Land Your Dream Job: A Guide to Career Success, Financial Freedom, and Work-Life Balance
60
DR. ABHISHEK SRIVASTAV
Zero to author
61
Sanjay Sharma
CNC Turning Programming English Hand Book
62
DC Thirupthi Daddala
The True Life
63
Ashutosh Rawat
The Future is Play
But it wasn’t just about the awards or trophies.
The first half of the day was overflowing with emotions. From far off corners all the authors came with steady anticipation, and as each name was called, it felt less like a formal award show and more like a homecoming. When their names were called and the limelight touched them, it felt like the whole room finally saw who they really were. The moment was theirs, and no algorithm could replicate its pulse.
The day wrapped up with a closing speech, and with shared coffee and books being signed with trembling hands. Friendships were formed. When it all ended, what stayed wasn’t the noise, it was something warm, like a beginning.
The man behind the vision, Dr. Vineet Gera, once again proved why Gurucool Publishing is not just a publishing house, but a movement. Without pomp or pretense, he walked the aisles, spoke with debut authors like they were old friends, and listened more than he spoke. It's rare in publishing. And it’s why this event matters.
This wasn’t just another award function. It was a gathering of souls who believe that words still have weight, and books are still alive.
The night ended, but a lot stayed. The books, the voices behind them, and the feeling that words when true are always so powerful alone.
This wasn’t just an event, it was a memory in the making.
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