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  Poems from the Kitchen is a slim, pocket-sized anthology that carries the weight of generations within its modest pages. Featuring 16 poems by different poets and a striking foreword by Monalisa Joshi, the book is a quiet yet powerful tribute to the culinary arts and to the women who …

Some books lecture. Some books preach. But some books, like this one, sit beside you and ask you to think. Richa brings alive an ancient philosophy without making it feel distant or intimidating. She traces its roots back to the Bhagavad Gita where Lord Krishna shares its core wisdom with …

  Brink: Stories from the Edge is one of those books that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page. It’s a collection of thirteen short stories, all revolving around death, not as an ending, but as a quiet threshold. Even the cover feels perfectly in sync with …

The book jacket describes this book as a parenting manual. My perspective differs. Lalitha’s brand of self-deprecating humour, the puns, the tongue-n-cheek moments elevate this book to something that’s far above the mundanity of being labelled. This isn’t a book that lectures you about being a “better parent.” It’s a …

This book is not just a biopic. It is a free dive into waters most civilians can’t imagine. It is a glimpse into a spartan, danger-fraught life shaped by a singular purpose… to protect others. A soldier’s sacrifice is unlike any other. While most men protect their families, a soldier …

Hindi literature hails Rajkamal Choudhary’s Machhali Mari Hui as a radical milestone. Now, for the first time, it the book reaches an English-speaking audience as The Dead Fish, in Mahua Sen’s outstanding translation. What emerges is a haunting, fearless work that probes sexuality, emotional dissonance, and human frailty with startling …

  Every housing society has its share of nosy aunties, but Richa’s nosy aunties don’t just gossip; they serve justice in their hilarious, heartwarming, and slightly dangerous world. It’s a universe of middle-aged women who swap knitting needles for vigilante missions, showing us that superheroes don’t always wear capes. Sometimes …

With this book, Anupama Jain once again proves her mastery of tongue-in-cheek humour and sharp characterisation. The long-awaited sequel to When Padma Bani Paula follows our beloved Padma as she navigates the challenges of balancing her ambitious, rebellious persona with the realities of married life. With her tantrums, her husband’s …

True Treasure by Sudha Vishwanath is a warm story of friendship, resilience, and the courage to embrace one’s true self. The novel follows the intertwined lives of four protagonists—Ratna, Suman, Trishna, and the transgender Mrityunjay (who transitions to Shalaka), each navigating their own struggles and moments of self-discovery. The author’s …

  If you like your fiction served with equal parts sass, heart, and life lessons smuggled in between witty one-liners, Anupama Jain’s novel is def your next pick. This isn’t just the story of Padma (erm, later Paula) trying to escape the straitjacket of tradition; it’s also a crash course …