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Fiction |
1.
The Simoquin Prophecies
by Samit Basu; Penguin, Rs 250.
The story of a bad guy who’s supposed to come back
from whatever dark world he’s disappeared to.
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2.
Afterwards
by Jaishree Misra; Penguin India, Rs 250.
With characteristic ease and insight, the author writes about the
transforming power of love and of the joy and heartbreak.
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3. Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne
translated from Bengali by Swagata Deb; Puffin Books. Rs 199.
The book brings the magical world of Upendrakishore Roychoudhury.
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4.
Firdaus: A Novel
by K.M. Anees-ul-Haq and Shylaja; Harman Publishing House. Rs 750.
It reveals the inside story of Indian Muslims and their
relation with other communities.
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5.
Women in Black, White and Technicolour
by Shoma A. Chatterji; Rupa & Co., Rs 295.
The author of Baker’s Dozen dwells on the issues of women who
are still floating in an undefined, ambivalent space.
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Non- fiction
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1.
David Beckham: My Side
by David Beckham; Collins Willow, London. £
12.50.
A vivid and honest insight into the real person behind
the famous footballer, family man and fashion icon.
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2. Bill Clinton: An American Journey
by Nigel Hamilton; Century, London.
£ 15.
The famous author tells the amazing story of one of the
most charismatic, brilliant and powerful men of our time.
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3.
Journeys Through Babudom and Netaland:
Governance in India
by T.S.R. Subramanian, Rupa. Rs 395.
An
outstanding narration of an intimate history of the evolution of
governance structures and process in India.
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4. What America did for India’s Independence
by Col. M.N. Gulati; Manas Publications. Rs 595.
The book discusses America’s contribution in India’s
Independence fairly comprehensively.
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5.
MS: A Life in Music
by T.J.S. George; HarperCollins Publisher India,
Rs 495.
This authoritative biography unravels the saga of one of
India’s most revered musicians whose name has become synonymous with bhakti.
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