Sunday, February 1, 2004 |
Fiction 1. Eleven
Minutes by Paulo Coelho; Harper Collins, Rs 395. In this gripping
and daring new novel, the author sensitively explores the sacred nature
of sex and love and invites us to confront our own prejudices and
demons. 2. The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri; Harper
Collins, Rs 395. The first novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning
author. 3. Vernon God Little by DBC Pierre, the winner
of the Booker Prize; Penguin, Rs 295. A showpiece of superb comic
writing, but not for the purists’ palate. 4. For
Matrimonial Purposes by Kavita Daswani; Harper Collins, Rs 295. A
spirited, elegant and funny modern girl takes on the ancient Indian
dilemma of the family choosing the husband. 5. The Five
People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom, the best selling author
of Tuesdays With Morrie. Hyperion, Rs 525. Non-fiction
1. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin S. Sharma; Jaico, Rs
175. A wonderfully crafted and inspiring fable that provides a step-by–step
approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance and joy. 2.
The Present by Spencer Johnson, M.D; Bantam Books, Rs 125. 3. Sonia: A Biography by Rasheed
Kidwai; Penguin Viking, Rs 399. A first close look at the enigma called
Sonia Gandhi. It also gives an insight into the inner world of Congress
politics 4. The Legend of Banda Bahadur by Harish
Dhillon; UBSPD, Rs 250. The book, a very readable combination of
history and folklore, brings to life the story of Banda Bahadur. 5.
Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle; Yogi Impressions, Rs
160. The author of Power of Now delves into virtues and ways to
connect to the stillness within. Capital Book Depot, Chandigarh |