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The Bad Girl: Mario Vargas Llosa, Rs. 495

Ricardo Somocurcio is in love with a bad girl. Gripping new novel from one of Latin America’s greatest writers.

The Age of Shiva: Manil Suri, Rs. 495

A sweeping epic that traces the fortunes of one family in the aftermath of Indian independence. A story about love and its unexpected consequences.

Traveller: Ron McLarty, Rs. 296

The story of this epic road trip is leavened by a strong vein of black humour. A touching and addictive read.

Selected Writings: Ruben Dario, Rs. 590


Career-spanning selection of writings by Latin American literary pioneer Ruben Dario.

Shopaholic & Baby: Sophie Kinsella, Rs. 245

Page-turner every bit as charming and absorbing as her previous ‘Shopaholic’ instalments.

Non-fiction

The Trial of Bahadur Shah Zafar: H. L. O. Garrett, Rs. 395

Fascinating portrait of the three-week trial, with details of arguments for prosecution and evidence.

I Dreamed of Africa: Kuki Gallmann, Rs. 590

This haunting memoir of bringing up a family in Kenya is powerful, poetic and unbearably moving.

White Mythologies: Robert J.C. Young, Rs. 495

Investigating the history of ‘History,’ from Hegel to Foucault, this volume interrogates traditional accounts.

Love Is God: Eknath Easwaran, Rs. 175

Nurturing devotion for God every day; a verse-by-verse reading of a chapter on devotion from the Bhagavad Gita.

Born Standing Up: Steve Martin, Rs. 621

Magnificent book about comedy and being a comedian.

The Best Intentions: James Traub, Rs. 595

Kofi Annan and the UN in the Era of American World Power. It tells how difficult is to reform UN in the contemporary world.

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