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Thukpa For All is a story about sharing and caring set amidst the breath-taking landscape of Ladakh.

Children

Thukpa For All: Karadi Tales serves up some warm and charming food-for-thought through the story of a young boy, in this picture book.

Thukpa For All gently weaves in multiple themes: the story of a visually impaired child who confidently and independently manages himself, a story about a close-knit neighbourhood community as well as a window into the exquisite beauty of Ladakh.

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19th June 2018

Children

Vibhuti Cat by Shikhandin

Vibhuti Cat by Shikhandin, published by Duckbill Books, is a story about a differently abled child and how he sets off on the path to personal growth armed with his love for art and a loving family! 

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14th June 2018

Adults

You cannot have all the answers and other stories by Deepa Agarwal 

Author Deepa Agarwal attempts to explore existential questions from the unique point of view of women, in her latest collection of short stories- You cannot have all the answers and other stories.

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11th June 2018

Children

A picture book on insects with a fun spin on the tale- The Insect Boy by Shobha Viswanath and Monami Roy

This picture book on insects takes the young reader into the world of creepy-crawlies, looking at them with a new lens. The Insect Boy by Shobha Viswanath and Monami Roy looks at insects through the eyes of a child.

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7th June 2018

Adults

Here, There and Everywhere: Best-loved stories of Sudha Murty

The 200th title from bestselling author and chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, Sudha Murty, presents a curated selection of her best works. Here, There and Everywhere is a collector’s delight.

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5th June 2018

Adults

Kama – the story of the Kama Sutra by Jaya Misra

In her debut novel, Kama, Jaya Misra imagines the life of Vatsyayana, the famed compiler of the Kama Sutra. Building a background to the story behind the Kama Sutra, she weaves a tale of love and lust…tragedy and triumph!

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31st May 2018

Children

Sadiq wants to stitch by Mamta Nainy: A book that defies gender norms through a simply told story

How does a mother handle a situation when her son wants to pursue an activity traditionally done only by women in the community? Sadiq wants to stitch is a heart-warming tale that shows how gender norms can be broken…

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28th May 2018

Young Adults

Jambavan, King of the Bears – read this engrossing mythological story on Juggernaut

I must confess to one thing- before I started reading my first Juggernaut book on my laptop I was apprehensive. But, Jambavan, King of the Bears is a quick but riveting read, especially if you love mythological stories.

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24th May 2018

Adults

200 years and still alive- why the appeal of Frankenstein is timeless.

What is the reason behind the appeal of Frankenstein? Mary Shelley’s famed doctor and his unnamed ‘monstrous’ creation continue to strike a chord in our hearts.

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22nd May 2018

Adults

Return to Jammu by V. Raghunathan – a nostalgic account of love and loss

Set predominantly against the beautiful backdrop of Jammu, Return to Jammu by V. Raghunathan follows the story of a young boy Balan, but echoes many universal themes.

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15th May 2018