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Confused desi
MAYASRI MUKHERJEE is a bright girl born in India and raised in a Canadian town. She loves the land of the maple leaf but sometimes she's not sure where she belongs. The only brown skinned teenager in her school, she can't speak Bengali or pirouette to save her life. Just as Maya captivates the gorgeous Jamie Klassen, her beautiful cousin Pinky arrives from India smelling of sandalwood and bewitching Maya's friends with her dancing skills and long shiny hair. Then Jamie falls for Pinky. Maya pleads with Ganesha to get rid of all barriers, a plea that backfires in hilarious and painful ways. The author captures the dreams and turmoil of a teenager searching for her identity, her family and her own special culture.
Maya Running
Anjali Banerjee
Puffin; Rs. 250
River sutra
FROM ICY Gaumukh, the source of one of the world's most celebrated rivers, the author began a remarkable two-month journey: down the Himalayas, past the great cities of Allahabad, Varnasi and Patna to Gangasagar, where the river meets the sea. The author observes and investigates offering prayers to his ancestors, meeting Naga sadhus at the Kumbh Mela, witnessing death ceremonies and talking to engineers and activists with divergent views on how best to live with the Ganga. This is travel book of unusual reportage and a vivid portrait of the mighty sacred river.
Along the Ganga
Ilija Trojanow
Penguin; Rs. 250
The second sex
THIS BOOK is the story of eight unforgettable portraits of women of remarkable strength and resilience. At the turn of the 19th century, a zamindarni defends her bastion. In a little village in Rewa in the 1950s, a young woman's fierce loyalty to her untouchable community leads to her unimaginable sacrifice. A gifted girl embroiders on a quilt the moving tale of a lifetime of travails overcome by tremendous fortitude. And closer to our times, Krishna discovers that blood ties seldom determine true family. Deeply felt and rendered in vivid, evocative prose, these tales redefine love, faith, friendship and familial bonds.
The Strawberry Patch
Nonda Chatterjee
Penguin, Rs. 250
Larger than life
THESE ARE the stories and fascinating anecdotes from the lives of 15 stars who have created magical worlds for us, moved us to tears and laughter, and changed the world of Hindi films forever. Did you know that Raj Kapoor was slapped by his first director? Funny, heartbreaking and always inspiring, these stories are as exciting as the ones we love watching on screen.
Icons from Bollywood
Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri
Puffin; Rs. 175
Indian writing
IN THIS unparalleled collection of short stories, the book presents an absorbing view of one of the most fertile literary landscapes in the world. The anthology features a rich assortment of voices from both new authors and established names in Indian writing. With an insightful introduction by Khushwant Singh, this is the definitive survey of a lively modern scene.
New Indian Fiction
Harper Collins; Rs. 295
A.A. Husain & Co.
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